Identify a powerful example of someone who confronted fear (past or present).
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"While Jesus lived on earth he prayed to God, asking for help from the one who could save him from death. He prayed to God with loud cries and tears. And his prayers were answered because of his great respect for God." (Hebrews 5:7)
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/30/2012
Make a list of 5 things that make you susceptible to fear. Then, consider how these items could be a blessing, rather than a hindrance to progress.
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"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." (Eleanor Roosevelt)
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"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Monday, October 29, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/29/2012
Define the term and concept of "fear."
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"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
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"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love and a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
Faith WOD - 11/19/2012
Contemplate "mental toughness," then answer the following questions:
1 - Define the concept.
2 - Why is it important to your JOURNEY?
3 - How do you obtain true mental toughness?
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1 - Define the concept.
2 - Why is it important to your JOURNEY?
3 - How do you obtain true mental toughness?
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Faith WOW - 10/26/2012 to 10/28/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:12-13)
How does God "work" in you?
What is His "good purpose?"
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Commit this passage to memory: "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." (Philippians 2:12-13)
How does God "work" in you?
What is His "good purpose?"
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/24/2012
Identify one evidence that proves God has been active in your professional life. Send a note, or make a call, to a family member or friend. Describe this proof to them.
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"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." (Colossians 3:23-24)
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"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." (Colossians 3:23-24)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/23/2012
Make a call, or send a note, to a friend or family member. Tell them how God has shown His faithfulness in your life lately.
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"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep." (Psalm 35:5-6)
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"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep." (Psalm 35:5-6)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/22/2012
List 3 reasons you can count on your God.
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"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8)
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"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/17/2012
Review your list from yesterday. If needed, add to it. Then, do the following:
1 - Read over the principles this morning.
2 - Read them again at the lunch hour.
3 - Read them again before you go to bed - but this time, read them aloud.
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"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. 46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, 47 for I delight in your commands because I love them. 48 I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees." (Psalm 119:46-48)
1 - Read over the principles this morning.
2 - Read them again at the lunch hour.
3 - Read them again before you go to bed - but this time, read them aloud.
*Share your experience on Comments.
"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. 46 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, 47 for I delight in your commands because I love them. 48 I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees." (Psalm 119:46-48)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/16/2012
Imagine you have to write a brief list of life principles to pass on to the next generation. List 3 of those principles.
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"My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you." (Proverbs 3:1-2)
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"My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you." (Proverbs 3:1-2)
Friday, October 12, 2012
Faith WOW - 10/12/2012 to 10/14/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' 15 My times are in your hands deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. 16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. 17 Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I have cried out to you." (Psalm 31:14-17)
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Commit this passage to memory: "But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, 'You are my God.' 15 My times are in your hands deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. 16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. 17 Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I have cried out to you." (Psalm 31:14-17)
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/11/2012
Locate every action of God specified in Psalm 31.
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"That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us." (2 Timothy 1:12-14)
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"That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us." (2 Timothy 1:12-14)
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/10/2012
Every hour...on the hour...reflect on the circumstances of your day, and read this passage from Psalm 31:
"But I trust in You, O Lord;
I say, 'You are my God.'
15 My times are in Your hands..." (Psalm 31:14-15)
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"But I trust in You, O Lord;
I say, 'You are my God.'
15 My times are in Your hands..." (Psalm 31:14-15)
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/9/2012
Read Psalm 31. Identify one statement from the psalm that gives a reason for hope in difficult times. Write the statement on a note card, and carry it with you all day.
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"I will put my laws in their minds, and I will write my laws on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." (Hebrews 8:10)
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"I will put my laws in their minds, and I will write my laws on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." (Hebrews 8:10)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/8/2012
List at least 3 options you have when confronted with difficult circumstances.
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"Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help." (Psalm 27:14)
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"Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help." (Psalm 27:14)
Friday, October 5, 2012
Faith WOW - 10/5/2012 to 10/7/2012
Add to your knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: “'This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,' declares the Lord. 'I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people...For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.' 35 This is what the Lord says, He who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the Lord Almighty is his name." (Jeremiah 31:33-35)
How does this passage tell us we can we know God will fulfill this promise?
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Commit this passage to memory: “'This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time,' declares the Lord. 'I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people...For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.' 35 This is what the Lord says, He who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the Lord Almighty is his name." (Jeremiah 31:33-35)
How does this passage tell us we can we know God will fulfill this promise?
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/4/2012
List 5 reasons you can TRUST the Lord.
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"I offer you my heart, Lord God, 2 and I trust you. Don’t make me ashamed or let enemies defeat me. 3 Don’t disappoint any of your worshipers, but disappoint all deceitful liars." (Psalm 25:1-3 - Contemporary English Version)
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"I offer you my heart, Lord God, 2 and I trust you. Don’t make me ashamed or let enemies defeat me. 3 Don’t disappoint any of your worshipers, but disappoint all deceitful liars." (Psalm 25:1-3 - Contemporary English Version)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/3/2012
Read Psalm 25:1-3. Write the passage on a note card and carry it with you all day long. Read it every time you think of it.
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"Lord, I put my life in your hands.2 I trust in you, my God, and I will not be disappointed. My enemies will not laugh at me. 3 No one who trusts in you will be disappointed. But disappointment will come to those who try to deceive others. They will get nothing." (Psalm 25:1-3 - Easy-to-Read Version)
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"Lord, I put my life in your hands.2 I trust in you, my God, and I will not be disappointed. My enemies will not laugh at me. 3 No one who trusts in you will be disappointed. But disappointment will come to those who try to deceive others. They will get nothing." (Psalm 25:1-3 - Easy-to-Read Version)
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/2/2012
List 3 ways you are shamed by your 'enemies.' How do they accuse you?
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As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11)
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As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.” (Romans 10:11)
Monday, October 1, 2012
Faith WOD - 10/1/2012
Define the concept of "shame."
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"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse." (Psalm 25:1-3)
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"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse." (Psalm 25:1-3)
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