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Prayer and Devotion

The document emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible to develop faith, receive encouragement, gain guidance, and be equipped for good works. It outlines a structured approach for personal devotion, including prayer and scripture study, while encouraging commitment and focus. Additionally, it introduces several methods for reflection and application of biblical teachings in daily life.

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WHY DOES GOD WANTS US TO READ HIS WORD? If we want to get to know God, we need to communicate with Him. We can talk to Him through prayer and devotion.
WHAT IS YOUR SPIRITUAL STATUS RIGHT NOW?
WHY READ THE BIBLE? •Give Us Faith. a. “Faith comes from hearing the message , and the message is heard through the word about Christ”-Romans 10:17 b. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast”-Ephesians 2:8-9
WHY READ THE BIBLE? •Encourage Us. a. “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope”-Romans 15:4
WHY READ THE BIBLE? •Equip Us. a. “All Scripture……is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work”-2 Timothy 3:16-17
WHY READ THE BIBLE? •Guide Us. a. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ”-Psalm 119:105
IMPORTANCE OF YOUR DEVOTION AND PRAYER • Listening to the voice of our Lord Jesus Christ. • Inspires the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s instructions. • Prayer is our daily conversation to God; the Bible provides revelation. • Devotion is the secret of production.
MY QUIET TIME WITH GOD 1. DECIDE ON A TIME. 2. DECIDE ON A SOLITARY PLACE. 3. CHOOSE A BIBLE READING PLAN OR BIBLE STUDY. 4. SPEND TIME IN PRAYER. 5. SPEND TIME IN WORSHIP. 6. CONSIDER WRITING IN A JOURNAL. 7. COMMIT TO YOUR DAILY DEVOTIONAL PLAN. KEEPING YOUR COMMITMENT IS THE HARDEST PART OF GETTING STARTED. DETERMINE IN YOUR HEART TO STAY THE COURSE, EVEN WHEN YOU FAIL OR MISS A DAY. 8. YOU MUST HAVE A FOCUSED MIND AND BURNING DESIRE.
MY QUIET TIME WITH GOD •Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place •Mark 1:35, “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”.
S.O.A.P • S (Scripture): "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" ~Philippians 4:13 • O (Observation): There is nothing that I can't do with Christ living in me, because He gives me strength for anything that comes my way. • A (Application): Yesterday I was really doubting being able to accomplish the huge project I was working on, but I need to remember that the Word of God does not lie, and it says that I can do ALL things through Christ, and that means ALL things, even my project! • P (Prayer): "Lord please forgive me for relying on my own strength when trying to accomplish things. Ultimately I know that when I depend on myself I will be let down, and short circuit your strength and power working in me. Help me to remember this verse when I'm tempted to doubt my abilities, and help me to rely upon your strength. Help me to remember that you promised that I can do anything with your help! In Jesus Name, Amen."
I.D.E.A• IDENTIFICATION. First we must identify the situation, problem, or sin. Use a story from the bible or a personal experience to help bring your devotion to life. This is our opportunity to open the reader’s eyes and shine light on what may or may not be going on in their lives and the world around them. Be sure to use a powerful statement or question to really capture the readers attention. • DIRECTION. You’ve identified the issue and captured the reader’s attention. Now it’s time to direct them to the nourishing truth found in God’s word and show them what it says. In a friendly and compassionate manner, try to answer these questions for our reader: What do the scriptures say about this issue? Does God provide specific directions for us on how to handle the subject? What lesson can we learn? • ENCOURAGEMENT. Now that we’ve identified the problem and pointed them to the seeds of truth in Gods word, it’s time to instill hope and confidence in the readers heart. Does God’s word offer comfort about the issue? Is there a promise in His word that our reader needs to be reminded of? Answering questions like these will encourage and prepare our reader’s heart for the next step. • APPLICATION. We want the truth and wisdom we’ve shared with our reader to take root and grow. Once our reader’s heart has been prepared, it’s time to reinforce what God’s word says and remind them how it applies to them. This can be done with a powerful closing statement or a challenging question to inspire the reader to want to make a change. (If your reader were to only remember one piece of information from your devotion, what would you want it to be? Or in other words, what’s the key point?)
T-T-K-W-W • Text – That day’s focal scripture passage. Most often it is a paragraph or a chapter. • Theme – The central message that I see in that passage. • Key Verses – The verses or parts of verses that best support the theme. • What God Said to Me – This section contains what I sense the Holy Spirit is showing me within this scripture. • What I Said to God – This is my response to what I believe He has shown me. Often it is a time of praise and surrender to His Word but can also include honest questions and confessions.
MY QUIET TIME WITH GOD • Psalm 37:4, “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart”. • Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”. • 1 Kings 19:12, “Give God time to speak to you in his still small voice”. • Peter 2:9 ,"But you are a chosen people...belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light“.