Silence
1. Put on your “brakes” and stop for a moment of silence
2. Wait for God. Breathe deep for God's peace and feel His presence. Exhale your worries.
Praise and Thanksgiving
1. Think through your day, all the times that made you smile
2. Thank God for all those moments, and for all those people
Confession and Repentance (Subjective Shifting Devotion Method http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/count-down-5-subject-shifting-devotion.html)
1. Pray for the Holy Spirit to shine on you that you are able to discover your sins and be willing to repent:
“Dear Holy Spirit, shine your light into the places of darkness in my life. Show me my sins, everything that blocks me from encountering God. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
“Dear Holy Spirit, shine your light into the places of darkness in my life. Show me my sins, everything that blocks me from encountering God. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
2. Through the Holy Spirit, examine yourself for a short silence and then pray:
"Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for our sins and being victorious over death and sin. I confess my sin to you(pause, to tell Jesus what the Holy Spirit has shown you). Forgive my sins by your blood and help me follow you. Holy Spirit, fill me that I may be able to receive your gift to love God and His people. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen."
The Word, Time with Abba (Psalm 19:73-80, Lamentations 4:1-5:22; Hebrews 2:1-18, Proverbs 26:23)
Bible link:http://api.pastoralcareschool.org/twa/
Today's main passages:
Your hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame. Psalm 119:73-80
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame. Psalm 119:73-80
Because of thirst the infant’s tongue
sticks to the roof of its mouth;
the children beg for bread,
but no one gives it to them.
sticks to the roof of its mouth;
the children beg for bread,
but no one gives it to them.
5 Those who once ate delicacies
are destitute in the streets.
Those brought up in royal purple
now lie on ash heaps.
are destitute in the streets.
Those brought up in royal purple
now lie on ash heaps.
6 The punishment of my people
is greater than that of Sodom,
which was overthrown in a moment
without a hand turned to help her. Lamentations 4:4-6
is greater than that of Sodom,
which was overthrown in a moment
without a hand turned to help her. Lamentations 4:4-6
For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:16-18
Let's have a time to be still and give the Holy Spirit space to speak through the passages we have just read. Offer this time up to Jesus as you listen to him.
Let's have a time to be still and give the Holy Spirit space to speak through the passages we have just read. Offer this time up to Jesus as you listen to him.
My Listening
The topic I received yesterday was: It was good for me to be afflicted!
The topic I received today is: In faithfulness you have afflicted me!
Wow! You know God does not allow things to happen without His permission. He allows sufferings happened to you is because He is faithful!
Do you believe that?
Today's three passages tell us this fact:
1. Today's Psalm tells us: God made you, formed you, comforted you... When he allows sufferings happened to you is for you to know that only He is the one who will never run away from you because He is always faithful!
2. Today's Lamentation tells us: God allowed severe sufferings to happen to His own people because of their continuous rebelliousness. The reason for God to do that is for them to repent and come back to Him
3. Today's Hebrews tells us: Jesus suffered the most severe sufferings telling us that suffering is a test and Jesus tells us that if we are willing to wait, He is going to save us
If you believe that is good for you to be afflicted, you will be blessed!
You won't be unable to sleep! You won't be pull into depression! And, God will use you and your experience, your testimony to bring healing, freedom and salvation to many people!
The topic I received today is: In faithfulness you have afflicted me!
Wow! You know God does not allow things to happen without His permission. He allows sufferings happened to you is because He is faithful!
Do you believe that?
Today's three passages tell us this fact:
1. Today's Psalm tells us: God made you, formed you, comforted you... When he allows sufferings happened to you is for you to know that only He is the one who will never run away from you because He is always faithful!
2. Today's Lamentation tells us: God allowed severe sufferings to happen to His own people because of their continuous rebelliousness. The reason for God to do that is for them to repent and come back to Him
3. Today's Hebrews tells us: Jesus suffered the most severe sufferings telling us that suffering is a test and Jesus tells us that if we are willing to wait, He is going to save us
If you believe that is good for you to be afflicted, you will be blessed!
You won't be unable to sleep! You won't be pull into depression! And, God will use you and your experience, your testimony to bring healing, freedom and salvation to many people!
Dear Abba Father,
In faithfulness you have afflicted us. Please use us and our experiences, our testimonies of sufferings to bring healing, freedom and salvation to many people. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Reflect on these questions:
1. What kind of inspiration and invitation have you received from today's message ?
2. What is your next step to allow God to use you and your experiences, your testimonies of sufferings to bring healing, freedom and salvation to many people?
Family Corner:
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The offering of our First Fruit every morning have changed lots of things: unity, lifestyle, character …and many more!
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