Jesus – Page 10 – pray write grow

Jesus IS…Healer

Published on July 17, 2013July 16, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Mark 5:24b-34

This story grips my heart. Though they are in the midst of a crowd, Jesus and this fragile woman have a very personal interaction. He feels her…He knows her …

He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you.
Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Mark 5:34 NIV

Write what strikes you most about the woman we meet in this passage.
Write what moves you about how Jesus interacts with her.
Where do you need healing? Pour yourself out before your healer. Jesus is there, just reach out and grab onto His cloak…

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Jesus IS…Provider

Published on July 16, 2013July 15, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Mark 6:30-44

A story I’m sure you all know very well. Look at it with fresh eyes, and open heart. Jesus can provide

And taking the five loaves and the two fish
he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves
and gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
Mark 6:41ESV

Do you ever feel weary? Jesus understands the need for rest. Where did He take the disciples?
He desired to provide them rest by giving them quiet time with Him. What does this speak to you about setting aside quiet time where you can rest in Jesus?
Jesus is so loved that the people follow Him.Still, even though the “great crowd” ruined His quiet time how did he react?
I don’t know about you, by my “great crowd” often disturbs my quiet time – I don’t always have the same compassion. Write a prayer asking for patience and love in dealing with the unexpected.
The people are both physically and spiritually hungry. How does Jesus meet both needs of the people?
After they collect the loaves and fish what example does Jesus give us as he prepares to set the food before the people?
I love this… note Mark 6:41-44 – What does this tell you about how Jesus is able to provide for our every need?

This miracle blessed many as they were nourished by Jesus’ teaching and by the bread He provided. They ate and were satisfied and there was still more left! That is so Jesus!

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Jesus IS…Teacher

Published on July 15, 2013July 14, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Matthew 5:1-12

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain,
and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
And he opened his mouth and taught them…
Matthew 5:1,2ESV

For an interesting perspective try reading the Beatitudes in several different translations.
From a world-view the state of those who are blessed does not appear to be desirable. However, from a spiritual perspective they are close to God. Write each state and its spiritual blessing (example: Poor in spirit = kingdom of heaven).
Note how EVERY spiritual need is met in Christ.
You are told in Matthew 5:11 that you are blessed if you are hated for the sake of Christ. There are times I find it a great challenge to speak the truth in love. Write a prayer asking God to give you wisdom, strength and discernment to know when HE is calling you to share His truth.

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Day Five – Jesus said, “I AM…

Published on July 13, 2013July 13, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
John 15:1-11

This is one of my very favorite passages in the Bible. Foolishly I think I can do it alone, but Jesus reminds me…

“I am the vine; you are the branches.
Whoever abides in me and me in him, he it is that bears much fruit,
for apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5 ESV

Jesus tells you that if you abide and produce fruit, His Father will do what for you?
Think of your life being pruned by God – pretty amazing! Write about what it means to have God himself tend to your spiritual growth.
What does the Bible tell you will result from this tending?
In the human mind we often think we can produce good fruit by our own effort. What does Jesus tell us we can do apart from Him? Write it in big bold letters!
You are given a key to abiding in Christ in John 15:7,8. What does this reveal about the importance of storing His word in your heart (Psalm 119:11)?
Webster defines the word abide as “to remain stable or fixed in a state.” Jesus tells you that state is His love. According to this passage, how do you remain in His love?
Why did he share this with you (John 15:11)?
Think of one thing you can change in your life that will help you abide in Him?

Jesus promises you that if you abide in Him that He too will abide in you! If you do, he promises you that His joy will be in you and that your joy may be full! Awesome!

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Day Three – Jesus said, “I AM…

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

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
John 11:17-44

Jesus shows His humanity and love in these verses while also exhibiting His divine power.
Jesus said, …

“I am the resurrection and the life.
Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,
and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”
John 11:25,26 ESV

What does Jesus say is the key to the resurrection and the life?
How does Jesus explain resurrection?
Jesus shows His humanity as they are going to Lazarus’ tomb, what does he do?
Jesus experienced a human existence including emotions (Hebrews 4:14-16). Share what it means to you to have a Savior who can sympathize with your thoughts and emotions and loves you unconditionally?
Christ exhibits His power over death! He first thanks God and then says, “Lazarus come out.” What happens next?
Before Christ raises Lazarus, He asks Martha if she believes that He is “the resurrection and the life”. Jesus asks you the same question, “Do you believe this?” Write Him an answer…

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Listening with your heart

Published on July 5, 2013July 3, 2013 by kristen from praywritegrow.com1 Comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Read Matthew 13:1-23

When reading the Bible we often see a connection between God’s word and the human heart. In this parable Jesus exposes that connection. He emphasizes the importance of listening with a prepared heart and shares a prophesy from Isaiah.

For this people’s heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed.
Matthew 13:15a ESV

What does Jesus’ parable reveal to you about the difference between simply hearing God’s word and listening with a prepared heart?
Write a prayer asking the Spirit to prepare your heart so that you can receive the seed of God’s precious word
(I love Psalm 139:23-24).

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