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It’s Okay to Cry

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How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Weep with those who weep.” 
Romans 12:15b

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

John 11

“Jesus wept.”
John 11:35

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  • Sometimes people just need to know you understand where they are. They need to share their pain and know they are in a safe place. In the midst of his pain and the “advice” of his friends, Job responds in this way, “Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!” What does that tell us about how to comfort?
  • Looking back to the story of Lazarus, Jesus knew that he would raise him from the dead. He knew that the sadness of his friends would turn to joy, and yet he wept. He felt their pain and wept. What does this reveal about how our perspective on an event shouldn’t shape our response to those who weep?
  • Pray that the Lord would help you to love in a way that meets the needs of those who weep.

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May the Lord equip you with compassion and love to comfort the way He did.

Joyful Hope

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How to Act Like a True Christian – Digging Deep Into Romans 12:9-21

“Rejoice in Hope” 
Romans 12:12a

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage.
1 Peter 1:3-5

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  • Who is our only hope (John 3:16).
  • What does it mean to you that we have a living hope (Luke 24:46-49)?
  • If you know Jesus, your hope is certain. How does 1 Peter 1:4 describe you inheritance?
  • In John 14:1-3 Jesus himself tells us about what we have to look forward to. Write down what he is preparing for you.
  • This gives us much to rejoice about. Our hope is certain our place is prepared. We should live with an attitude of Joy clinging to our true Hope… Jesus. Praise Him now for His gift to us, and ask the Lord to maintain in you a joyful hope.
  • Remember… this world puts it’s hope in “things.” Their hope is dead. Let us show today in our actions and attitudes what it means to have a living hope in Jesus Christ.

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Praying that the God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (paraphrase of Romans 15:13)

Your Heart and His will

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

Mark 1:35

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 “ Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. “
Mark 1:35

  • When did Jesus get up?
  • Where did He go?
  • What did He do?
  • What does this verse reveal about the importance of time alone with God?
  • Do you have a quiet time each day to simply pray?
  • We often think we don’t have time or not now. But, what can you learn form Jesus abut His choice of quiet time?
  • Take time now to ask God when you have time in your day to spend with Him.
  • Now make it part of your daily routine as you grow to know Him better…

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Alone time with God! Seek it! I will be praying for you!

True Wisdom

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

Proverbs 28:9

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“If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.”
Proverbs 28:9 (NIV 1984)

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Seek His face and His law. Keep the lines of communication open with your Lord and God! He desires you & all of you!

  I will be praying for you!

True Wisdom

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

Proverbs 3:5-6

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
 In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.“
Proverb3:5-6 ESV

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.“
Proverb 3:5-6NLT

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
    don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
    he’s the one who will keep you on track.“
Proverb 3:5-6 MSG

  • How are we called to trust?
  • On what are we called to depend?
  • What is the result of trusting God’s plan and not our own?

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Stay on track.  I will be praying for you!

True Wisdom

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

Proverbs 12:15

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“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
    but a wise man listens to advice.“
Proverb12:15 ESV

“Fools think their own way is right,
    but the wise listen to others.“
Proverb 12:15NLT

“Fools are headstrong and do what they like;
    wise people take advice.“
Proverb 29:20 MSG

  • Do you think you are always right?
  • Think again…open your heart and mind to the leading of God and to the advice of others.
  • This doesn’t mean you always have to believe others are correct, but be willing to listen and consider. Test it against God’s word and His leading.

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Don’t be a fool!  I will be praying for you!

True Wisdom

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

Proverbs 11:28

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“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.“
Proverb 29:20ESV

“There is more hope for a fool
    than for someone who speaks without thinking.“
Proverb 29:20NLT

“Observe the people who always talk before they think—
    even simpletons are better off than they are.“
Proverb 29:20 MSG

  • Do you think before you speak?
  • Unfortunately, I think I end up in the fool catagory a little too much here. I react to quickly to comments and words I see as slights. Usually the spoken words are not intended that way…but it’s too late! Have you ever had this experience?
  • Pray about it and ask God to change your heart.

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Don’t be a fool!  I will be praying for you!

Saturday Proverb

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

Proverbs 11:28

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“As iron sharpens iron,
    so one man sharpens another.“
Proverb 27:17NIV 1984

 

  • We make each other better…we make each other sharper! Read 2 Timothy 4:2-5. Why do you think it is important for believers to sharpen each other?
  • Remember – over everything put on love! It is not about being right…it’s about building up the body. Read Romans 14 for insight.

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Love God…Love others…live the truth!   I will be praying your flourish like leaves in spring!