God is Grace – Full

Published on July 7, 2016July 6, 2016 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

**TAKE TIME TO PRAY BEFORE YOU BEGIN…**

Think about God’s grace and how deep and wide it is! God is grace-full! His grace is completely abundant and completely undeserved. It is a gift which we can never repay… but one that we can seek to honor as we are changed by Him from the inside out.

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There are so many many verses that speak of God’s grace.
Here are a few you can use to help see the picture of God’s grace
& I challenge you to seek some more.

Genesis 6-9 Ephesians 2:8 John 1:14-18 Romans 3:23-24
Romans 6:14 1 Peter 5:10 Revelation 2:21

Write about what God’s grace means to you. He has given you the gift of salvation and from his fullness he has given you “grace upon grace” (John 1:16).
Do these passages open up your understanding of God’s grace? Write down some of the words that really spoke to you.
His grace fills the entire Bible from the beginning to the end. It really is too much to comprehend. But it is truth! It is His free gift to you! Awesome! Take time to praise Him Now!

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I love this song from Mercy Me. It really reminds me how much He loves me – and that His grace is always enough!

Pray now that His grace would abound in your life. That you would come to a full understanding of the completeness of His grace. And that you would live your as the new creation that you are – transformed for eternity! Alleluia! Praying for you

Where were you?

Published on June 30, 2016 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.

Job 38

There is so very much in the book of Job, and today we are not going to get into the layers and purposes of this important story. But, we are going to listen as God speaks to Job in response to Job’s “fault-finding” (Job 40:2).

In His power God responds from a whirlwind. What an awesome vision. As you read through chapter 38 envision each picture that God gives us that reveal who he is. Write down some of His statements that bring new understanding to God as creator.
As we here on Earth come to greater and greater understanding of the physical world, many put themselves in the place of God. But what evidence does He give of His great power & wisdom?
God’s plan of and for creation is so much greater than we can see with our eyes or understand with our limited intellect. Read Job 42:1-6. What is Job’s response when he realizes his own place in God’s creation?
Do you question why, how, when, what-if, if-only?He has a perfect plan and he knows. WE DO NOT KNOW the purposes, layers, wisdom, knowledge of God. Lay your questions at the feet of God, write them down, confess & trust God!

Praying that you would live knowing that God can do all things and that His purposes will prevail! Praying for you!

He can be seen…

Published on June 29, 2016June 27, 2016 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 1:18-22

God’s creation is awesome! Look around you can see Him everywhere. Take time now to pray for your loved ones – and all those who don’t know the Lord. That they would see Him in His creation and this would bring them into a relationship with Him!

Praying that all would see His eternal power and divine nature in His creation today! Praying for you!

My Choice

Published on June 21, 2016 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 16

“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.”
Psalm16:5 ESV

“The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, my cup [He is all I need];
You support my lot.”
Psalm 16:5 AMP

“Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.”
Psalm 16:5 NLT

The end of Psalm 16 is quoted by both Peter (Acts 2) and Paul (Acts 13) pointing us to the identity of Jesus – that “‘You will not let your Holy One see corruption.” (Acts 13:35) This points to the truth that Jesus would indeed be resurrected and reign forever. Praise God! Still, the entire Psalm reveals to us where our hearts should be and encourages us to look forward to eternal life with our Lord in heaven! What joy!

Looking to verse 1 what is the Psalmist’s (probably David) first request?
His refuge is the Lord – Ask the Lord to be your refuge! And trust God for His protection whatever may be swirling in your life.
In verse 5 the Psalmist makes a choice. He doesn’t choose to rely on the things of this world to fulfill him. Instead what choice does he make?
God is all you need! No matter all of the “if only’s” you have in your life. Write down some of them. Then cross them off and write – God is all I need!
Write down verse 8! Memorize it! Live like it! What difference does it make if the Lord is what you choose to pursue?
What is the result when we make this choice (see verses 9-11)?
What is your choice?!

Though our bodies will see decay (if we die before Jesus returns)- when we trust in Jesus and put our lives in the hands of the Lord we too can look forward to eternity in heaven with our Almighty God! Alleluia!

Praying that you will set the Lord always before you! You will not be shaken! Praying for you!

No Good

Published on June 20, 2016 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 16

^{“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.’“}
Psalm 16:2

We are going to dig into the entire Psalm tomorrow.
But, today we are just going to meditate on verse 2 of Psalm 16.

Take time not to lift this up to our Almighty!

^{“I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;

I have no good apart from you.’“}

The word good can be an adjective, a noun and an adverb. It both describes a thing, an action and it stands alone – as good.
- adj. : something desired or approved
- n: that which is morally right
- adv.: completely
Despite what the world my tell you, good is God alone! What does it mean to you that there is no good thing or action apart from God?
He is amazingly good! All good! All of the time! Sometimes it is hard to see, but trust and cling to His goodness! You are so loved! Pray and ask Him to reveal this to you in this day!

This is one of my favorite songs right now! Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin.

It gives us a clear picture of who He is and who we are to Him! Alleluia!

Praying that the goodness of God will fill you and transform you today! Praying for you!

El Hayyay – God of My Life

Published on May 30, 2016 by kristen from praywritegrow.com1 Comment

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

Psalm 42:8

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Write down some of the ways you see God’s love for you.
He loves you! He loves you so much! He created you (Psalm 139), and He knows ever part of you… down to every hair on your head (Matthew 10:30). You can trust in Him because He is El Hayyay – the God of your life. Take those thoughts and turn them into a song (prayer) of thanksgiving to the God of your life.
What areas of your life are you struggling to turn over to God? Write them down and then offer them to El Hayyay. Remember: His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 100:5)

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No matter your circumstance, may you see His His perfect love for you each day. And, may these sweet reminders become your song to Him each night. Praying for you!

The Cross – Luke 23

Published on March 20, 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

Luke 23:26

“And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country,
and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. “
Luke 23:26

What condition do you think that Jesus was in as he carried His cross (Matthew 27:27-31)?
Put yourself in the place of Simon of Cyrene. What would you have felt as you helped Christ to carry His cross?
What insight does this give you as you carry the cross of Christ every day?

Remember – Christ carried that cross for you! I will be praying for you!

The Cross – Mark 8

Published on March 19, 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

Mark 8:31-38

““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.”
Mark 8:31-38

As Jesus begins to teach, He shares with His disciples about His death and resurrection. record each of the events Jesus foretells.
Peter has just confessed that He believes Jesus is the Christ (Mark 8:29). Yet, he still rebukes Jesus. What is Jesus’ response?
What was Peter’s mistake in thinking?
Instead, Jesus gives us exactly how we need to think and live our lives…Make a TO DO list using His commands written here.
How do we know that Jesus’ call to action is not only for the disciples (see the beginning of verse 34)?
Jesus gives you 3 warnings – what are they?
How does this effect the way you look at life and what changes do you need to make today to follow Christ as He calls us?

Take up your cross! I will be praying for you!

The Cross – Isaiah 53

Published on March 18, 2014March 17, 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

Isaiah 53:5-6

“But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:5-6

According to Isaiah 53:5 why was Christ pierced?
Define the word “chastise”.
Using the information you gained from defining the word chastise, paraphrase Isaiah 53:5 b.
What phrases convey the entirety of the world’s transgression?
What phrase conveys the entirety of what Christ has done for us all!
Within “us all” – is you! He died for YOU! Write a praise thanking Jesus for what he did for you!

By His wounds you are healed! Live as a redeemed – new creation in Christ! I will be praying for you!

Do Not Be Afraid!

Published on March 7, 2014March 7, 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 23:4

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”
Psalm 23:4

When you know Christ, are you ever alone (Matthew 28:20)?
For this reason, as we walk through difficult times, trials, evil, and even death what should our attitude be?
Read Romans 8:9-11, Write the reasons that you should have no fear.
He is with you…pour out your heart to Him – His rod and staff comfort you. Trust in Him – nothing can snatch you out of His hand. (John 10:27-28)

Say it – “I am not afraid” ! Say it again! Remember Christ is with you! I will be praying for you!