HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY MORNING!!!
Lesson to remember: When you are a believer you can't help but pour out Christ. He will be evident in your life. To be completely full of him him his word needs to be poured in me.
God wants me to learn: I need to be more aware of what the Holy Spirit is teaching me. I don't have to wonder what is truth and what is lies because the Holy Spirit isn't going to conceal that from me.
Faith into action: When question of truth come up don't form my own opinion but go to prayer and ask Holy Spirit to make it clear and go to God's Word.
Have a great weekend everybody! Drink some hot chocolate eat something with pumpkin in it, and enjoy the weather.
Ginny still praying for your aunt and family.
Showing posts with label I John week 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label I John week 5. Show all posts
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
I John 2: 28-29- Karlyn
Good Morning it's almost FRIDAY!
S - And now dear children remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. Since we know that Christ is righteous we also know that all who do what is right are God's children.
O - Here is a reminder that as Christians we need to spend time with other Christians. This is a great resource to point people to when they say I don't need to be in church to be a Christian. Being with other believers helps strengthen our faith and gives us courage to stand alone when we need to.
A - These verses and chapters will be a good resource for me to go back to with my kids when they ask questions about why we go to church and for new believers or those not believers yet when they don't understand the importance of being involved in church and with other believers.
P - Again Lord thank you for the freedom we have to be in fellowship with other believers. God I pray that you protect that freedom and not let there ever be a time in America that we can't worship you freely.
S - And now dear children remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame. Since we know that Christ is righteous we also know that all who do what is right are God's children.
O - Here is a reminder that as Christians we need to spend time with other Christians. This is a great resource to point people to when they say I don't need to be in church to be a Christian. Being with other believers helps strengthen our faith and gives us courage to stand alone when we need to.
A - These verses and chapters will be a good resource for me to go back to with my kids when they ask questions about why we go to church and for new believers or those not believers yet when they don't understand the importance of being involved in church and with other believers.
P - Again Lord thank you for the freedom we have to be in fellowship with other believers. God I pray that you protect that freedom and not let there ever be a time in America that we can't worship you freely.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
I John 2:24-27 - Karlyn
S- So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. I am writing you these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit and he lives within you so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know and what he teaches is true it is not a lie. So, just as he has taught you remain in fellowship with Christ.
O - There's plenty out there to lead us astray, but this passage tells me that even those who have little or no access to God's Word have the Holy Spirit to direct them in truth.
A - I need to be even more appreciative of the many copies of the bible I have and put into action memorizing so that when I don't have it in front of me the Spirit can bring to mind what I've learned and direct me in truth.
P - Thank you for all the privileges you given me Lord, freedom to go to the church I want, many Bibles and commentaries to read from, and the internet. Help me to not take your Word or the Holy Spirit for granted. Help me to listen to the truth that the Spirit is leading me to.
O - There's plenty out there to lead us astray, but this passage tells me that even those who have little or no access to God's Word have the Holy Spirit to direct them in truth.
A - I need to be even more appreciative of the many copies of the bible I have and put into action memorizing so that when I don't have it in front of me the Spirit can bring to mind what I've learned and direct me in truth.
P - Thank you for all the privileges you given me Lord, freedom to go to the church I want, many Bibles and commentaries to read from, and the internet. Help me to not take your Word or the Holy Spirit for granted. Help me to listen to the truth that the Spirit is leading me to.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
I John 2:20-23 - Karlyn
S - But you are not like that, for the Holy One has given you his Spirit, and all of you know the truth. So I am writing to you not because you don't know the truth but because you know the difference between truth and lies. And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist. Anyone who denies the Son doesn't have the Father, either. But anyone who acknowledges the Son has the Father also.
O - You cannot separate the trinity. You accept one you accept all.
-I know the truth and I use to think it was hard to tell the difference between those who were pretending to know Christ and those who really do but as I get deeper in the word I'm seeing that the evidence in our lives is plain as day. And when you acknowledge the Father and Son in your life there's no hiding or denying it. And when you deny one it's pretty obvious by what plays out in your life - no fruit.
A - Am I showing without a doubt that the Father Son and Holy Spirit are in me? Do my actions match up to my words? Am I hanging out on the fence a little too much so the world will accept me?
P - God I acknowledge that you are mighty God the only God and I ray that my words and actions match up to what my heart beats for you. Over fill me with you so that no one can deny your presence!
O - You cannot separate the trinity. You accept one you accept all.
-I know the truth and I use to think it was hard to tell the difference between those who were pretending to know Christ and those who really do but as I get deeper in the word I'm seeing that the evidence in our lives is plain as day. And when you acknowledge the Father and Son in your life there's no hiding or denying it. And when you deny one it's pretty obvious by what plays out in your life - no fruit.
A - Am I showing without a doubt that the Father Son and Holy Spirit are in me? Do my actions match up to my words? Am I hanging out on the fence a little too much so the world will accept me?
P - God I acknowledge that you are mighty God the only God and I ray that my words and actions match up to what my heart beats for you. Over fill me with you so that no one can deny your presence!
Monday, October 17, 2011
I John 2:18-19 - Karlyn
Had dr appointment today and baby is growing right along:)
S - Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Anti Christ is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know the last hour has come. These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.
O - This is an example of how we can be sure of those who are really and truly believers. When you have Christ in you, there is a desire to be like him and be with others who have him in them. You can only fake it for a little while and then the true colors come out.
- I can get really stressed out with people like this. Sometimes it's people who think they are "christians" but they really just don't get it and no matter how much you try to help they fall away because Christ wasn't in them to begin with. THen it's the people who know they aren't believers but still try to make others feel they are and then they fall away because they can't keep the lie.
A - What I've learned lately is not to get frustrated or stressed with them but to pray that the Holy Spirit continues to call their hearts and I'm available to help when they come asking. I'm not in control of their spirit, God is the only one who can change them. When they choose to leave I cannot stop them but just pray specifically for them.
P - Lord please place heavy conviction on David, Holly, and Jacque's hearts tonight. If they are your children I pray that they will listen to the Spirit calling their hearts to confession. Lord if they aren't your children I pray that the Spirit strongly calls their hearts to repentance. Help me to not get lazy in praying for them and to be ready to answer questions if they ask and ready to interact with them if you call me to that. Thank you for not giving up on us when we fall.
S - Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Anti Christ is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know the last hour has come. These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.
O - This is an example of how we can be sure of those who are really and truly believers. When you have Christ in you, there is a desire to be like him and be with others who have him in them. You can only fake it for a little while and then the true colors come out.
- I can get really stressed out with people like this. Sometimes it's people who think they are "christians" but they really just don't get it and no matter how much you try to help they fall away because Christ wasn't in them to begin with. THen it's the people who know they aren't believers but still try to make others feel they are and then they fall away because they can't keep the lie.
A - What I've learned lately is not to get frustrated or stressed with them but to pray that the Holy Spirit continues to call their hearts and I'm available to help when they come asking. I'm not in control of their spirit, God is the only one who can change them. When they choose to leave I cannot stop them but just pray specifically for them.
P - Lord please place heavy conviction on David, Holly, and Jacque's hearts tonight. If they are your children I pray that they will listen to the Spirit calling their hearts to confession. Lord if they aren't your children I pray that the Spirit strongly calls their hearts to repentance. Help me to not get lazy in praying for them and to be ready to answer questions if they ask and ready to interact with them if you call me to that. Thank you for not giving up on us when we fall.
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