LGG ~ 1st & 2nd Peter Study - Week 2 - Friday - Good Friday

Good Friday~

Reading 1Peter 2:23-25

S.O.A.P. 1Peter 2:23-24

S:  He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered.  He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.  He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right.  By his wounds you are healed.

O/A:  What an example He is.  There really are no words to put in writing for this.  I need to fix my eyes on Jesus.  I need to remember, especially today, what he did to save me.  I am healed.

P:  Father as I enter this day, remembering what you have done for me, I am brought to my knees.  I ask forgiveness.  I accept your salvation.  I am healed.  I ask that you help me keep my focus on You and You alone.  Thank you Jesus.  ~Amen

LGG ~ 1st & 2nd Peter Study - Week 2 - Thursday

Good morning~

Thankful Thursday.  What are you thankful for?

I am thankful for my salvation.  I can't imagine how lost I would be without Him.

Reading 1Peter 2:18-22

S.O.A.P.  1Peter 2:20-22

S:  Of Course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong.  But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.  For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you.  He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.  He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.

O/A:  Be patient.  Do good no matter what.  He is my example.  Follow Him, the perfect example.  Seems simple, but I make it hard.  I always have something to work on.  Always striving to do better and please Him.  No one but my Savior.

P:  Father, you sent your Son to be my example.  Reading your word and practicing daily to follow his example is helping me.  I need to focus more on the good you put before me than the suffering.  I struggle daily, but my struggles are nothing in comparison to what others endure and definitely not what Jesus endured to save me.  Let me find joy in my sufferings.  Forgive me for my grumbling spirit.  In your Son's precious name I pray.  ~Amen

Have a beautiful day.

LGG ~ 1st & 2nd Peter Study - Week 2 - Wednesday

Good morning Girls~

Boy oh Boy it does not pay to take a few days off.  I am really paying for it at work.  It feels like the fifth Monday of the week and it's only Wednesday.  I hope you all are having a great week. 

Reading today is  1Peter 2:11-17

S.O.A.P. 1Peter 2:15-17

S:  It is God's will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.  For you are free, yet you are God's slaves, so don't use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.  Respect everyone, and love the family of believers.  Fear God, and respect the king.

O/A:  WOW!  I am so convicted by these words.  How often I say things I shouldn't say about someone and especially someone in a place of authority.  I easily go along with the crowd and their accusations.  Largely right now, I think of our government.  It takes a huge hit of criticism, and even if rightly so, it is not my place to judge.  I am commanded in His Holy Word to respect those in authority even if I don't agree.  God is the judge and if I believe, I know He will take care of it in spite of any differences.  Also, when I feel rejected or am dealing with ignorance and mean spirited people, I need to realize that these trials, as uncomfortable as they are, are nothing in comparison to what Our Lord endured to save me from my wretchedness.  He is using these trials for good.  Making me stronger.  Preparing me.  I need to really remember this as I struggle with my job.  

P:  Father, I am humbled and come to you today asking forgiveness for my slandering tongue.  I have been critical and not supportive of those in places of authority, especially our President.  I ask forgiveness as I should be in constant prayer and support knowing You are the One in control.  Please give me a heart that will serve and honor you in all that I say and do.  Thank you for the trials in my life.  Even though they are hard to go through and I have a hard time understanding the 'WHYS' I do know you love me and care for me and will not leave me.  Thank you for your Son, sent to save me.  I should not have one thing in life to complain about, but my weak human self lets the complaints slide easily from my lips.  Please place your hand over my mouth when I start to utter any word not pleasing to you.  Nudge me to think before I speak.  I am unworthy, but I am cleansed.  I am free.  ~Amen

Girls, I don't know about you, but these studies are working on me.  I am so very grateful for LGG and for each of you for sharing.  Seeing the growth in our group is amazing.  

Be blessed and a blessing.