Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 2

REFLECT: How did Nehemiah respond to his opposition?

RESPOND:  Locate a statement in the Scriptures that speaks loudly to your opposition.

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"Then I replied to them, 'The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build, but you have no portion or right or claim in Jerusalem.'”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 2

REFLECT: Who was opposed to Nehemiah's vision, and how did they react to his work?

RESPOND:  List the top 3 ways you have been deterred from your goals in the past.  What stopped your progress?

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"But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite servant heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel."

Faith WOD - Weekend

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Romans 1:1-17


REFLECT: How does Paul's "obligation" compare to Nehemiah's deep concern for his people in Jerusalem?

RESPOND:  Identify your "mission field."  Then, describe the "spiritual gift" you are able to impart to your mission field.

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"For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— ¹² that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 2


REFLECT: How did Nehemiah respond when the king asked him about his need?

RESPOND:  Develop a 5-step plan.  If you were able to act on your "concern" - what would you do? Walk in faith, and be ready.

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"And the king granted me what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 2


REFLECT: What link do you see between Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1 and his conversation with the king in chapter 2?

RESPOND:  Pray for God's favor in the eyes of those who can help you address your "concern."

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"Why should not my face be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' graves, lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?"

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 1 
(one more time)

REFLECT: What does Nehemiah believe about God's power and willingness to help his situation?

RESPOND: Imagine you are writing a letter describing God to a friend.  You can only use the words from Nehemiah's prayer.  How would you describe God?

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"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant..."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 1

REFLECT: What were the main points of Nehemiah's prayer in this chapter?

RESPOND:  
1 - Examine your three concerns from yesterday's workout.  
2 - Identify which ones are also concerns of God. 
3 - Using Nehemiah's prayer to inspire your thoughts, write out your own prayer expressing the concern(s) to God.

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"O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 1

REFLECT: What made Nehemiah react with such great sadness that he was moved to weep & pray?

RESPOND:  List 3 deep concerns that move you emotionally.

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"As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Colossians 4

REFLECT: What are practical ways in which God can use the wisdom, circumstances, and talents he has given you to glorify Him?

RESPOND:  Think of the next 3 months.  Continue to ask God for direction in using your life for His glory. 
1 - Create a personal vision statement for your career or academic pursuits.
2 - Include any specific goals you hope to achieve.
3 - Spend time in prayer that God will use your efforts for His glory.

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"Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. ⁶ Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person."
  
*We will begin our next "Journey" on Monday, April 22nd.  We will go through the book of Nehemiah.  For background information, read this helpful synopsis from John MacArthur:  Introduction.

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Ephesians 5:15-21

REFLECT: What are practical ways we can be "filled with the Spirit" through our interactions with others?

RESPOND:  Think of the next 3 months.  Continue to ask God for direction in using your life for His glory. 
1 - Create a personal vision statement for your friendships.  Why do you live in fellowship with others?
2 - Include any specific goals you hope to achieve, and specific people you hope to minister to.
3 - Spend time in prayer that God will use your efforts for His glory.

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"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
  
*We will begin our next "Journey" on Monday, April 22nd.  We will go through the book of Nehemiah.  For background information, read this helpful synopsis from John MacArthur:  Introduction.

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  1 Corinthians 10:23-33

REFLECT: How does this passage challenge us as believers in our daily interactions with others?

RESPOND:  Think of the next 3 months.  Continue to ask God for direction in using your life for His glory. 
1 - Create a personal vision statement for your physical fitness.  Why do you train?
2 - Include any specific goals you hope to achieve.
3 - Spend time in prayer that God will use your efforts for His glory.

*Share your thoughts on Comments.

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. ³² Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God."
  
*We will begin our next "Journey" on Monday, April 22nd.  We will go through the book of Nehemiah.  For background information, read this helpful synopsis from John MacArthur:  Introduction.