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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 – Love one another

Published on January 18, 2014January 22, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

John 15:9-17

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
-Jesus
John 15:12

Do you? Do you love others (even the ones you don’t really like) as Jesus loved you?
Is there someone in your life who God is calling you to love better? Ask God to work in your heart to love this person the way Jesus loves you.

Jesus commanded us – Love one another – do it! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Confess the Name of Jesus

Published on January 16, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.comLeave a comment

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

Philippians 2:9-11

“Therefore God has highly exalted him {Jesus} and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11

Take time today to get down on your knees and confess the name of Jesus as your Lord and Savior. It is a name above every name!

Confess Jesus – it will bring God glory! I will be praying for you!

Your Gift to God – Repent

Published on January 15, 2014 by kristen from praywritegrow.com2 Comments

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

Luke 15:1-7

“There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
Luke 15:7

Do you feel lost? Is there a piece of your heart/mind/body that you are not giving to God? Are you involved in a habitual sin (gossip, hatred, coveting, unforgiveness)? Are you avoiding God’s call? Pray about it…What is standing between your heart and a relationship with the Living God?
God sent Jesus to build a bridge between you and God…Jesus is searching for you in your lostness right now. He is reaching out to you…turn away from your sin and turn to Christ, “in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:14). Pray and write about how you are going to take action today.
REMEMBER – YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Romans 8:10-11 reminds us that if you know Christ you “the Spirit of Him who raised Christ from the dead is living in you.”
So, how is this a gift to God…seems like He’s doing all the work. But, it brings God joy to see our heartfelt repentance. Re-write Luke 15:7 replacing “one sinner” with your name!