Holy Spirit – Page 5 – pray write grow

To Do List

Published on September 12, 2013September 10, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Ephesians 5:8b-20

How are you called to live your life?
What is the fruit of light?
What should your reaction be to deeds of darkness?
You are instructed to be careful in how you live. Then Paul gives you a list of dos and don’ts. Make a To Do List for yourself.
Ask the Spirit to reveal how you can apply this to your everyday life!

Now Live It!

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Living the Good Life

Published on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
2Peter 1:3-11NIV

Do you need to struggle living a godly life (2 Peter 1:3)?
God offers great promises and allows you to participate in what?
This allows you the opportunity to escape what?
You are called to act out your faith by living what attributes?
You are also called to confirm your faith (your election) and the grace of God who called you to that life. What rewards await you?

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Good Fruit or Bad Fruit

Published on September 10, 2013September 8, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Matthew 12:33-37

Where do your words come from (34b)?
Remember what your heart condition should be (Mark 12:28-31). What should be the focus of your heart?
What is your reaction to v. 36?
What kind of fruit is growing in you?

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The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness

Published on September 9, 2013September 8, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Genesis 3

“Goodness in man is not a mere passive quality, but the deliberate preference of right to wrong, the firm and persistent resistance of all moral evil, and the choosing and following of all moral good.”
Easton’s Bible Dictionary

To recognize goodness, we must also recognize it’s opposite. How did evil come into the world?
It is so easy to think of goodness as an inherent quality. But we learn here that it is a choice! Comment on the action it takes to live a life full of goodness (Romans 2:6-16).

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Just One Thing – Show Kindness

Published on September 7, 2013September 5, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Write a note/letter/email to someone God has put on your heart. Someone who needs some kindness and a little encouragement. Share with them the peace & hope that is available to them only through Christ Jesus.

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What Does the Lord Require

Published on September 6, 2013September 5, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Micah 6:6-8

“What does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8 ESV

Using Micah 6:6-7 as a guide, what do humans think they can pay for their sins?
We are now sanctified by the blood of Christ, praise the Lord (Hebrews 9:11-14) ! Still, God tells us here the life He has called us to live. Rewrite verse 8 in the first person.
Explain how to apply this to your own life (see Philippians 2:1-11 for a picture of humility).

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Thus Says the Lord…Show Kindness

Published on September 5, 2013September 3, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Zechariah 7:8-14

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Render true judgments,
show kindness and mercy to one another…'”
Zechariah 7:9

How did Zechariah know what to speak?
Using v. 9 & v.10, list what God asks of His people?
How did the people respond?
They refused to listen & hardened their hearts. What does Jesus tell us about our heart condition (see Mark 12:28-31)?
What is the consequence the people suffer?
What can you do today to render true judgements and show kindness & mercy?

You do not want to be in a desolate land! Pray about it and ask God to reveal if you have hardened your heart toward Him in any way. Is there any anger, unforgiveness, stubbornness, covetousness, envy, gossip…

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To Do and Do Not

Published on September 4, 2013September 10, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Ephesians 4:29-32

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32ESV

According to Ephesians 4:29, what should & shouldn’t be coming out of your mouth?
When God’s Spirit lives in you, you have been sealed for redemption. For this reason, Paul implores believers with what request?
Let it all go! Make a list of the traits you are called to “put away.”
Instead, write about how you are called to live your life?
Write about what it means to forgive, “as God in Christ forgave you” (v. 32).
Pray about it…is there anyone in your life that you need to forgive as you have been forgiven?

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Growing the Fruit of Kindness

Published on September 3, 2013September 2, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Philippians 4:14-20

“Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble.”
Philippians 4:14 NIV

As Paul toils on in service of the Lord he gladly thanks the Philippian church for what gift?
Note v. 15 & v.16. What strikes you about how the Philippians helped Paul?
Paul points out that he was not seeking the gifts they gave him, but he was seeking what was growing in them. What did he see growing? (reading the ESV will help with this question)
How does Paul describe the gifts the Philippians shared?
God will meet all of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Read Jesus’ own words in Matthew 6:25-34 and write about how He has provided for you.
Realizing the amazing gift that He has given you, pray & write about where He is calling you to share His spirit of kindness.

“To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen”
Philippians 4:20 ESV

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The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness

Published on September 2, 2013September 2, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.

“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
will find life, righteousness, and honor.”
Proverbs 21:21 ESV

“Whoever goes hunting for what is right and kind
finds life itself—glorious life!”
Proverbs 21:21
The Message

“Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity and honor.”
Proverbs 21:21 NIV

“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy
findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
Proverbs 21:21 KJV

What does Proverbs 21:21 tell you to seek in life?
If you seek to live a life with kindness (love, mercy) what is the reward?
What are you hunting, pursuing, following after in your life today?

Smile today and show someone a little kindness. It’s amazing what joy it can bring.

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