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Saturday Proverb

Published on April 5, 2014April 4, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

Proverbs 11:28

“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.“
Proverb 11:28ESV

“Trust in your money and down you go!
But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.“
Proverb 11:28NLT

“A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump;
a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.“
Proverb 11:28 The Message

Do you ever think that you need to have/hold/get material things to make you happy and sustain you? What is the result of depending on earthly things?
Instead, where should our focus be?
Read Matthew 6:19-21. How does this change your perspective on things of this world?

Focus on God! I will be praying your flourish like leaves in spring!

Are You a Sheep?

Published on March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

Psalm 23:1

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1

In this Psalm David refers to the Lord as His shepherd. What are some characteristics of a shepherd?
What are some characteristics of sheep?
Jesus called Himself a shepherd in John 10:1-18. Read this passage…it does help to understand the relationship between the Lord and His sheep? Write down some specific verses that characterize Jesus as a Shepherd.
This passage also help us to understand the role of the sheep. What does 10:14-16 reveal about Jesus’ sheep?
The Lord provides for His sheep! In Psalm 23 what does David tell us about the Lord’s provision (read this verse in several translations to give you a fresh prospective)?
He knows our name! We know His voice! We follow Him and He provides all we need. How often we forget. What do you need to trust to Him today? Lay it in His arms and follow His lead!

Be a sheep! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Songs of Praise

Published on January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

Psalm 59:16-17

“But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,
for you, O God, are my fortress,
the God who shows me steadfast love.”
Psalm 59:16-17

List the reasons given in this Psalm for you to sing praises to the almighty God.
Praise Him for His strength (see also John 16:33, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:31b).
Praise Him for His steadfast love (see also 1 John 4:10, Romans 8:38-39).
Praise Him that He is your fortress and refuge (see also Matthew 11:28, and Deuteronomy 33:27).

Check out this song written and sung here by Michael Neal and Krissy Nordhoff
“Your Great Name”

SING IT!!!! AND PRAISE HIS GREAT NAME

this song was released by Natalie Grant on her album “Love Revolution”

Praise the name of the only one who is worthy of our praise! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – A Light in the Darkness

Published on January 25, 2014January 25, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

John 8:12
Matthew 5:14-16

‘”Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”
John 8:12

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16

In the John passage, Jesus presents two choices…light or darkness. If people choose not to follow Jesus they walk in darkness – what does that mean (see also Romans 12 & Ephesians 6:12)?
What does Jesus tell you will result if you follow Him?
Aren’t you so thankful that you have the light of life! Jesus tells you in the Matthew passage exactly what to do with that light. What is your call to action?
What is the result of your willingness to share the light of Christ?
You have the opportunity EVERY DAY to bring glory to God by sharing the light of Christ with others…are you? If not, pray about it & write down some changes you can make in your life that will let that light shine!

Check out this song by Addison Road

This Little Light of Mine

Praise the Lord that we have the light of life! Now show it to all you meet! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – A Living Sacrifice

Published on January 24, 2014January 23, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

Romans 12:1-2

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Romans 12:1-2

Here Paul pleads with the Romans – and you – to present God with what kind of sacrifice?
Do you think of yourself as a living sacrifice? What does that look like to you (Mark 12:31-32)?
What is the purpose of this kind of sacrifice?
You are warned not to conform to the ways of this world, what are you called to do instead?
What are the results of this transformation?
REMEMBER: God can not transform you unless you are willing to begin by putting your sweet sacrifice on His altar. Will you do it now?

God wants you as a holy & acceptable sacrifice! Lay yourself down for Him now – it will bring amazing changes. I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Encourage One Another

Published on January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.”
1 Thessalonians 5:11

When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior you obtain what?
Through whom did you obtain your salvation?
Because Christ died for you…what is your ultimate destiny?
Define the word therefore…
This passages tells us….that because God has saved us from wrath & given us salvation through Christ so that we might live with Christ forever we should___________.
Based on this passage where should our source of encouragement come from?
When you encourage others, does it ever occur to you to encourage them by reminding them of their eternal destiny? Is there really any better encouragement?
So often we get caught up in our worldly circumstances. We give encouragement based on what people have or have done. But, here God tells us to encourage one another based on what Christ did for us! A reminder of our ETERNAL destiny.
Who can you encourage today?!

Encourage one another. Build up the Body of Christ! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Use your Gifts

Published on January 20, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

1 Peter 4:10-11

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another”
1 Peter 4:10a

Have you ever considered your God given gifts – spiritual or physical? The amplified Bible defines them as “a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment.” Read Romans 12:3-6
Pray and ask God to help reveal what your gifts are. What has God shared with you…write it down.
What does 1 Peter 4:10 tell you about how you are to use your gifts?
What does it mean to be a faithful steward?
Verse 11 instructs us not to use our own power, but God’s. What is the purpose in using God’s strength?
Go to the Lord…what is God calling you to do today with the gifts that He has given you?

Using the gifts that God has given you brings Him glory! Pray that the Spirit will enable you to serve Him today! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 4

Published on January 10, 2014January 9, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Matthew 5:14-16

“Let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16

Where does our light come from – See John 8:12?

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Make yourself available to Him today! He will surely use you. Write a prayer asking Him to show you how to shine His light today.

Let His light shine in you – it is the light of life! It will bring God glory! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 3

Published on January 9, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Hebrews 13:16

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Hebrews 13:16

Write a definition or some synonyms of the word neglect.
Do you ever leave good “undone” or get careless about it? Read Galatians 6:1-10 & make a list of some of the ways we can do good.
It is sometimes hard to discern, but God does not leave us alone to figure it out.

” Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 12:2

Ask God to renew your mind and transform you so that you can discern what He has planned for you in this day…write down anything that He brings to mind.
One of the ways we can do this is by sharing what we have. Make a list of he qualities, spiritual and material gifts, etc. that you possess which you can share and how you can share them.
It can be the smallest thing a smile a phone call or a note. Set out in this day to be obedient to what God has called you to. It is a gift to Him!

Offer God your gift doing His will and sharing what you have! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Day 2

Published on January 7, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today.
Hebrews 13:15

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
Hebrews 13:15

When should you be praising God?
This praise is an outpouring of our gratefulness. How is it described here?
Using this passage, write down from where that gratefulness springs?
Do you often thank God only for your good circumstances. We are to continually offer up a sacrifice of praise. In this day thank God for every circumstance. Ask the Spirit to guide you…

Offer God your gift of praise! I will be praying for you!