Hope – Page 2 – pray write grow

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.

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

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).

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

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…

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

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?

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

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

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

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.

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

Need Patience – Seek It

Published on August 30, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Matthew 7:7-11

“For everyone who asks receives,
and the one who seeks finds,
and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
– Jesus
Matthew 7:8

Jesus promises you that if you seek, you will find. I ask you today – do not only ask God for patience (if you need it of course) but also seek after it. You need to think action not reaction! Allow the Spirit to work within you, and then take action and follow the lead!
Think of a recent event where you didn’t remain patient. Confess it, and ask God to reveal what could you have done differently? Write about it

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

Patiently Waiting

Published on August 29, 2013August 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
James 5:7-12

“You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
James 5:8 ESV

How long are you called to be patient?
You are not only called to be patient for the Lord’s coming, but you must also take action in your own life. What is this action?
This should be a daily activity! What does Matthew 24:42 tell us about Jesus’ coming?
What does v. 9 tell us is one way to prepare your heart?
I’ve been known to grumble – how about you? Remember God hears it all! Not only that, but the person you just grumbled about was created in God’s own image (Genesis 1:27). Something to think about!
Who does this passage reveal as examples of patience?
Ultimately the lives of these prophets reveal which of Lord’s characteristics?

Those apply to you, too!!!! Remain patient and steadfast – God is merciful & compassionate!

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

Patiently Working for God

Published on August 28, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
2 Timothy 2:22-26

“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness.”
2 Timothy 2:24,25 ESV

As a worker for God what are you called to flee?
What are the characteristics you are directed to pursue?
Here Timothy differentiates between situations to avoid and useful events in the lives of the unbeliever. What does Timothy instruct you to avoid?
List the qualities Timothy shares that you should nurture as a servant of the Lord?
Timothy then concludes with the purpose of your gentle and patient behavior. Share how God can use you.
Think of the example you give. Are your quarrelsome? Do you get involved in little spats that mean nothing just to prove your point? Do you share the truth with gentleness? Ask God to reveal to you which trait in you needs some Holy Spirit work. Begin to pray each day about the growth of that characteristic in your life.

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!

The Gift of the Spirit is Patience

Published on August 27, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.com1 Comment

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

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
1 Thessalonians 5:14

Do you have some difficult people in your life? This verse tells us exactly how we need to act toward them. How are we to treat them?
It can be so hard to be patient, but we are examples of Christ on earth. When we show our love through our patience we teach others about Him. Is there someone you can think of that you need to be more patient with?

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. This is actually a piece of one of my new year’s resolutions. Ok – I know it isn’t January. But, it is the beginning of a new school year and I’m trying to get into some new habits. Here it is…No more rushing. Be deliberate about what you are doing. Be present where you are and stop thinking about what’s next. If I am real and in the moment it makes it so much easier to be patient. This will take a lot of prayer, as this is not natural for me. I’m always in a hurry. But, I quit! I’m asking the spirit to help me be patient with myself and others. Want to join me for the journey?

Leave a comment and share what God revealed to you today! I will be praying for you!