TODAY'S STEPS
READ: John 8:1-11
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Who is the most "POISED" individual you have heard of - past or present? Why?
*Share your example on Comments.
"But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.
9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”
11 “No one, sir,” she said.
“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 15
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 31
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "POISE."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
"Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;
my eyes grow weak with sorrow,
my soul and my body with grief.
10 My life is consumed by anguish
and my years by groaning;
my strength fails because of my affliction,
and my bones grow weak...
14 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;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and lie silent in the grave.
18 Let their lying lips be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
19 How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues...
24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord."
READ: Psalm 31
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "POISE."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
"Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress;
my eyes grow weak with sorrow,
my soul and my body with grief.
10 My life is consumed by anguish
and my years by groaning;
my strength fails because of my affliction,
and my bones grow weak...
14 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;
but let the wicked be put to shame
and lie silent in the grave.
18 Let their lying lips be silenced,
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
19 How great is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues...
24 Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord."
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 14
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Colossians 4:1-5
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
What if you viewed everyone in your path as intentional messengers sent by God to sharpen your skills? How does it change your perspective?
*Share your experience on Comments.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
READ: Colossians 4:1-5
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
What if you viewed everyone in your path as intentional messengers sent by God to sharpen your skills? How does it change your perspective?
*Share your experience on Comments.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Monday, November 26, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 13
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Ephesians 1:15-22
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Consider how God has made you more "SKILLFUL" in the past 24 hours.
*Share your example on Comments.
"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you..."
READ: Ephesians 1:15-22
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Consider how God has made you more "SKILLFUL" in the past 24 hours.
*Share your example on Comments.
"For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you..."
Sunday, November 25, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 12
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 18
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Describe the most "SKILLED" person you have personally witnessed in your lifetime from any arena of life.
*Share your example on Comments.
"As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
he enables me to stand on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
36 You broaden the path beneath me,
so that my ankles do not turn."
READ: Psalm 18
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Describe the most "SKILLED" person you have personally witnessed in your lifetime from any arena of life.
*Share your example on Comments.
"As for God, his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is flawless.
He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the Lord?
And who is the Rock except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
he enables me to stand on the heights.
34 He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
36 You broaden the path beneath me,
so that my ankles do not turn."
Saturday, November 24, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 11
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: 2 Peter 1:2-4
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
List the top 5 most "SKILLED" individuals in the world - past or present. What made them "SKILLED?"
*Share your example on Comments.
"May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
READ: 2 Peter 1:2-4
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
List the top 5 most "SKILLED" individuals in the world - past or present. What made them "SKILLED?"
*Share your example on Comments.
"May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
Friday, November 23, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 10
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 8
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "SKILL."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
READ: Matthew 8
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "SKILL."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 9
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 28
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Look for an opportunity to praise someone else because of their "TOUGHNESS."
*Share your experience on Comments.
"Praise be to the Lord,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to him in song.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
9 Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever."
READ: Psalm 28
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Look for an opportunity to praise someone else because of their "TOUGHNESS."
*Share your experience on Comments.
"Praise be to the Lord,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to him in song.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
9 Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever."
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 8
TODAY'S STEPSREAD: Philippians 2:1-13
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Consider how God has taught you "TOUGHNESS" in the past 24 hours.
*Share your example on Comments.
"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 in order to fulfill his good purpose."
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 7
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 91
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Identify the most powerful example of "TOUGHNESS" you have witnessed in your lifetime.
*Share your example on Comments.
"You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
READ: Psalm 91
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Identify the most powerful example of "TOUGHNESS" you have witnessed in your lifetime.
*Share your example on Comments.
"You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
Monday, November 19, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 6
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Identify a powerful example of "TOUGHNESS" - past or present.
*Share your example on Comments.
"Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Identify a powerful example of "TOUGHNESS" - past or present.
*Share your example on Comments.
"Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
JOURNEY - DAY 5
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 37
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "TOUGHNESS."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
"Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him..."
READ: Psalm 37
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life, your professional/academic life, and your relationships?
STUDY
Define the term and concept of "TOUGHNESS."
*Share your definition and thoughts on Comments.
"Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,
your vindication like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him..."
Sunday, November 18, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 4
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Colossians 3:15-17, 23 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life?
#3 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your relationships?
#4 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your professional/academic life?
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him... Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
READ: Colossians 3:15-17, 23 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life?
#3 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your relationships?
#4 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your professional/academic life?
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him... Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
Friday, November 16, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 3
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 19 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life? Write out your thoughts.
#3 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your relationships? Family and anyone else who was led into your life?
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
READ: Psalm 19 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life? Write out your thoughts.
#3 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your relationships? Family and anyone else who was led into your life?
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Thursday, November 15, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 2
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Lamentations 3:21-26 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life? Your health? Your faith? Write out your thoughts.
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord."
READ: Lamentations 3:21-26 (below)
In Your Journal:
#1 - Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this passage. Make it personal to you.
#2 - Reflect on the last 24 hours. How did the Lord work in your personal life? Your health? Your faith? Write out your thoughts.
*Feel free to share thoughts on Comments.
"Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord."
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
JOURNEY - DAY 1
LEARN TO WALK WITH YOUR STAFF...
Today, we are beginning a 40-day Journey that will take us to Christmas Day. Our goal is to let God work in us, producing a true spiritual renewal. This will only occur if we commit to completing the entire 40-day program, and walk in faith that God can do wonderful works in our hearts.
Believe - So You Can Achieve!
WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BEGIN?
Purchase a full notepad available for journaling the entire 40 days. Each day, set aside 30 minutes to complete these tasks. It is recommended you perform the task each morning when you first wake up. Our posts will be available by midnight CST.
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 8 (below)
In Your Journal: Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this Psalm. Make it personal to you.
*Feel free to Comment on the post each day - use this as an opportunity for encouragement to others, or a way to confess to your fellow believers.
"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
above the heavens.
2 From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise
because of your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands;
you put everything under his feet:
7 all flocks and herds,
and the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the air,
and the fish of the sea,
all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"
Today, we are beginning a 40-day Journey that will take us to Christmas Day. Our goal is to let God work in us, producing a true spiritual renewal. This will only occur if we commit to completing the entire 40-day program, and walk in faith that God can do wonderful works in our hearts.
Believe - So You Can Achieve!
WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BEGIN?
Purchase a full notepad available for journaling the entire 40 days. Each day, set aside 30 minutes to complete these tasks. It is recommended you perform the task each morning when you first wake up. Our posts will be available by midnight CST.
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 8 (below)
In Your Journal: Write a prayer of praise that is inspired by the words of this Psalm. Make it personal to you.
*Feel free to Comment on the post each day - use this as an opportunity for encouragement to others, or a way to confess to your fellow believers.
"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
above the heavens.
2 From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise
because of your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
4 what is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands;
you put everything under his feet:
7 all flocks and herds,
and the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the air,
and the fish of the sea,
all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"
Faith WOD - 11/14/2012
The JOURNEY begins tomorrow! Pack your bag...
Research this question: Why were the Israelites instructed to use unleavened bread in the Passover supper?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
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NEW SHIRTS available tomorrow!
Research this question: Why were the Israelites instructed to use unleavened bread in the Passover supper?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hHyXdyRXMsg]
NEW SHIRTS available tomorrow!
Faith WOD - 11/15/2012
An athlete is "in the zone" when his confidence is high. The same can be said about us in our spiritual journey of faith. When we are living in faith, our confidence is strong.
Describe your source of CONFIDENCE. Then, list 3 reasons why.
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Describe your source of CONFIDENCE. Then, list 3 reasons why.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Faith WOD - 11/12/2012
When beginning a journey, from whom do you receive advice?
List 3 people you should turn to for counsel.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins this Thursday, NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
List 3 people you should turn to for counsel.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins this Thursday, NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
Friday, November 9, 2012
Faith WOW - 11/9/2012 to 11/11/2012
Read & commit this passage to memory...then, answer the following question: What do you "see" in your journey?
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:18)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:18)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Faith WOD - 11/8/2012
Describe something that is consistent when beginning any journey.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Then Moses climbed up the mountain to meet with God. The Lord spoke to him on the mountain..." (Exodus 19:3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Then Moses climbed up the mountain to meet with God. The Lord spoke to him on the mountain..." (Exodus 19:3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Faith WOD - 11/6/2012
Where do you obtain the supplies for a difficult journey (reference yesterday's WOD)?
How do you know it's the correct source?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Jesus has the power of God. And his power has given us everything we need to live a life devoted to God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus chose us by his glory and goodness, 4 through which he also gave us the very great and rich gifts that he promised us. With these gifts you can share in being like God. And so you will escape the ruin that comes to people in the world because of the evil things they want."
(2 Peter 1:3-4)
How do you know it's the correct source?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Jesus has the power of God. And his power has given us everything we need to live a life devoted to God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus chose us by his glory and goodness, 4 through which he also gave us the very great and rich gifts that he promised us. With these gifts you can share in being like God. And so you will escape the ruin that comes to people in the world because of the evil things they want."
(2 Peter 1:3-4)
Monday, November 5, 2012
Faith WOD - 11/5/2012
List five items needed before embarking on a journey.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry." (Luke 4:1-2)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OVAlDGJi6kc]
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry." (Luke 4:1-2)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins NOV. 15th!
Brand New CrossFit Faith shirts in November...details coming soon!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OVAlDGJi6kc]
Friday, November 2, 2012
Faith WOW - 11/2/2012 to 11/4/2012
Add to your faith...knowledge...
Commit this passage to memory: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are taking a 40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins November 15th!
Also - keep an eye out for brand new CrossFit Faith shirts in November...coming soon!
Commit this passage to memory: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
*Share thoughts on Comments.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are taking a 40-DAY JOURNEY - Learn to Walk with your STAFF - Begins November 15th!
Also - keep an eye out for brand new CrossFit Faith shirts in November...coming soon!
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