READ: Matthew 10
REFLECT: When did God choose me?
RESOLVE: List 3 reasons I do NOT need to be afraid.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 10
REFLECT: When did God choose me?
RESOLVE: List 3 reasons I do NOT need to be afraid.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."
READ: Matthew 10
REFLECT: When did God choose me?
RESOLVE: List 3 reasons I do NOT need to be afraid.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 9
REFLECT: How do I resist the power of God in my life?
RESOLVE: List 3 attributes of people in this chapter that permit Christ to work in their lives.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And when Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him."
READ: Matthew 9
REFLECT: How do I resist the power of God in my life?
RESOLVE: List 3 attributes of people in this chapter that permit Christ to work in their lives.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And when Jesus came to the ruler's house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him."
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPSREAD: Matthew 8
REFLECT: How do I react in the storm?
RESOLVE: Write down one verse from this chapter that speaks the heart of Christ to you.
*Share the verse on Comments.
"And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep."
Monday, February 25, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 7
REFLECT: What could be the motivation of someone who "does mighty works in His name," but doesn't know the Lord?
RESOLVE: Write down one verse from this chapter that reminds you of your true motivation.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
READ: Matthew 7
REFLECT: What could be the motivation of someone who "does mighty works in His name," but doesn't know the Lord?RESOLVE: Write down one verse from this chapter that reminds you of your true motivation.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
Friday, February 22, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 6
REFLECT: Write a prayer of praise inspired by this passage of Scripture.
RESOLVE: Give a gift to someone who has been "tough to love," and don't let them know you are the one who gave it.
*Share your experience on Comments.
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven."
REFLECT: Write a prayer of praise inspired by this passage of Scripture.
RESOLVE: Give a gift to someone who has been "tough to love," and don't let them know you are the one who gave it.
*Share your experience on Comments.
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven."
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 5
REFLECT: How does God use YOU to bring Him glory? Write a prayer of praise for allowing you to participate in this process.
RESOLVE: Write down 3 ways God can use you today.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"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."
READ: Matthew 5REFLECT: How does God use YOU to bring Him glory? Write a prayer of praise for allowing you to participate in this process.
RESOLVE: Write down 3 ways God can use you today.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
"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."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 4
REFLECT: What is the common method of THINKING in Jesus' response to all three temptations?
RESOLVE: Write down one of Jesus' responses that truly speaks to you.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry."
READ: Matthew 4
REFLECT: What is the common method of THINKING in Jesus' response to all three temptations?
RESOLVE: Write down one of Jesus' responses that truly speaks to you.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry."
Monday, February 18, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 3
REFLECT: How could John stand in front of the masses with such boldness? Where did this attitude come from?
RESOLVE: Write down one quality of John that speaks boldness into you.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
READ: Matthew 3
REFLECT: How could John stand in front of the masses with such boldness? Where did this attitude come from?RESOLVE: Write down one quality of John that speaks boldness into you.
*Share your thoughts on Comments.
"In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Friday, February 15, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 2
REFLECT: How can I present my "gifts" to the Lord today for His glory?
RESOLVE: I will not let anyone stand in my way of honoring the Lord with my gifts - no matter their position.
*Share your experience on Comments.
READ: Matthew 2
REFLECT: How can I present my "gifts" to the Lord today for His glory?
RESOLVE: I will not let anyone stand in my way of honoring the Lord with my gifts - no matter their position.
*Share your experience on Comments.
"When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And
going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they
fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh."
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Matthew 1
REFLECT: Why did Jesus come to this earth?
RESOLVE: When tempted to hold resentment toward another - quietly say the phrase: "It's not about me."
*Share your experience on Comments.
READ: Matthew 1
REFLECT: Why did Jesus come to this earth?
RESOLVE: When tempted to hold resentment toward another - quietly say the phrase: "It's not about me."
*Share your experience on Comments.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us)."
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Hebrews 12
"Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted."
READ: Hebrews 12
REFLECT: Identify at least one reason Jesus was able to avoid "bitterness" in the face of persecution.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write a prayer of praise inspired by the description of Jesus' example.
"Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted."
Monday, February 11, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS READ: Ephesians 4
REFLECT: Define "resentment." Where does it come from, and why is it destructive?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write down one phrase from the passage that helps us avoid resentment.
"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called..."
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Ephesians 6:10-20
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."
READ: Ephesians 6:10-20
REFLECT: Identify the items within the armor of God that are used as OFFENSIVE weapons.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write down one phrase from the passage that reminds you of God's leadership.
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Ephesians 6:10-20
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."
REFLECT: Identify the items within the armor of God that are used as weapons of defense.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write down one phrase from the passage that reminds you of God's protection.
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 28
REFLECT: Identify 3 people (or things) that tend to stand in the place of God as your Defender.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
READ: Psalm 28
REFLECT: Identify 3 people (or things) that tend to stand in the place of God as your Defender.
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write down one phrase from the passage that reminds you of God's protection.
"The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed."
he is the saving refuge of his anointed."
Monday, February 4, 2013
Faith WOD
TODAY'S STEPS
READ: Psalm 91
REFLECT: How has God protected you from harm in the last week?
“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name."
READ: Psalm 91
REFLECT: How has God protected you from harm in the last week?
*Share thoughts on Comments.
RESOLVE: Write down one phrase from the passage that reminds you of God's protection.
“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name."
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