Colossians 3:2
S: 1-2 So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ -- that's where the action is. See things from his perspective.
O: Above-Heaven Minds-Affections Above/Below 'That's where the action is'
A: When I read this verse in the Message it made me smile. Heaven is where the action is. Oh, there is action here on earth. Action that is sad and distracting to say the least. But if I set my mind on the things of Christ and heaven, oh what glory. FOCUS. INTENTIONALLY.
P: Good morning, Lord. Oh what a blessed day. Thank you for another week spending time focusing on your word. Thank you for GMG putting this study together. Thank you for all the reminders in your word. Thank you FOR your word. Be with each of us this day and help us to intentionally focus on things of heaven. Things that you preside over and not the things of this earth. Thank you for your blessings. Yes, I am very thankful today. Remind me when I am being a complainer later today. :) I love you Lord.
~Amen
Fun fact Friday: I know this is silly but I still believe there are monsters under my bed. They can't reach my feet if my husband is home or if the light is on. Otherwise, I have to jump as quickly as possible into bed after I turn off the light and never let my feet dangle off the side of the bed. Pretty crazy for a woman almost 50 years old!!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 3 Day 4
2 Corinthians 10:5
S: We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
O: Obstacle - Defense - Oppose - Demolish / Capture - Teach - Obey - Obedient
A: This verse makes me realize how self absorbed I am. I need to take a strong hold on my actions and emotions. I have the tools I need. God gives hem to me freely. I need to learn how to use them to battle all the obstacles making me trip and fall.
P: Oh, God, how I need your help. Even this morning my anger and frustration got the best of me, first thing. It's hard not knowing when to keep my mouth shut and when to speak. Help! Today I will spend time in thought and pray remembering and using the tools you give me to defend and capture those thoughts, words and actions that aren't from you.
~Amen
S: We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
O: Obstacle - Defense - Oppose - Demolish / Capture - Teach - Obey - Obedient
A: This verse makes me realize how self absorbed I am. I need to take a strong hold on my actions and emotions. I have the tools I need. God gives hem to me freely. I need to learn how to use them to battle all the obstacles making me trip and fall.
P: Oh, God, how I need your help. Even this morning my anger and frustration got the best of me, first thing. It's hard not knowing when to keep my mouth shut and when to speak. Help! Today I will spend time in thought and pray remembering and using the tools you give me to defend and capture those thoughts, words and actions that aren't from you.
~Amen
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 3 Day 3
Romans 4:8
S: Finally Brothers and Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
O: True. Noble. Right. Pure. Lovely. Admirable. Excellent. Praiseworthy. - Nothing negative here.
A: I need to keep my thoughts on all the wonderfully positive things in my life and around me. There are plenty! I have been overwhelmed with stress and anxiety for the passed few weeks. To the point of tears most days. I need to bring these feelings to God and stop letting satan steal my joy.
P: Father, God, you are the only one who can calm this anxiety. Everywhere I look and many people I talk to seem to be having issues with anxiety lately. Please send your Holy Spirit to calm these feelings. Help us to dwell on the positive. Things that are pure, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. I ask you to bind satan from our thoughts and minds. Make it clear to us what we are dwelling on and help us to turn our direction to you. I ask these things in my precious savior's name.
~Amen
Witness Wednesday ~ Yesterday I was talking to my cousin about the anxiety that has been bothering me and that I was going to call my doctor for some medicine. She told me she has been using some essential oils for similar issues and it has really helped her. She also told me she will be praying for me. I am so grateful for talking to her and that she had something positive to offer me, especially the prayers. I love how God enters in.
S: Finally Brothers and Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
O: True. Noble. Right. Pure. Lovely. Admirable. Excellent. Praiseworthy. - Nothing negative here.
A: I need to keep my thoughts on all the wonderfully positive things in my life and around me. There are plenty! I have been overwhelmed with stress and anxiety for the passed few weeks. To the point of tears most days. I need to bring these feelings to God and stop letting satan steal my joy.
P: Father, God, you are the only one who can calm this anxiety. Everywhere I look and many people I talk to seem to be having issues with anxiety lately. Please send your Holy Spirit to calm these feelings. Help us to dwell on the positive. Things that are pure, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. I ask you to bind satan from our thoughts and minds. Make it clear to us what we are dwelling on and help us to turn our direction to you. I ask these things in my precious savior's name.
~Amen
Witness Wednesday ~ Yesterday I was talking to my cousin about the anxiety that has been bothering me and that I was going to call my doctor for some medicine. She told me she has been using some essential oils for similar issues and it has really helped her. She also told me she will be praying for me. I am so grateful for talking to her and that she had something positive to offer me, especially the prayers. I love how God enters in.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 3 Day 2
Romans 12:2
S: Don't copy the behaviors and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
O: Conformed=comply with rules, standards or laws. Socially acceptable. Be similar
Transformed=changed, renewed. Pleasing=acceptable.
Live as a foreigner. Don't get comfortable. Constantly seek God's help and guidance. Listen and pay attention to what He is saying. Respond.
A: Fitting into this world is easy and is comfortable. I want to live as a foreigner. I want to strive to please God. Not that I want to struggle or be uncomfortable, but I do by the standards of this world. I don't want to be socially acceptable or similar by the standards of the world. Heavens NO!!! The darkness and struggling in this world is overwhelming. The news is so depressing. I need to be changed in a way that God is pleased. If we comply with the world's standards we can't be transformed into what is good and pleasing and perfect.
P: Father, God, please forgiving me for being comfortable in this world and it's standards. I fall so very short of being pleasing and good. Thank you for giving me the discernment of knowing the difference. Help me to live as a foreigner in this world and knowing this really isn't my home. I ask a blessing upon all these women that we would be able to show this world what they need to be transformed. Show the world what they really need is you. I love you and thank you for loving me first.
~Amen
S: Don't copy the behaviors and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
O: Conformed=comply with rules, standards or laws. Socially acceptable. Be similar
Transformed=changed, renewed. Pleasing=acceptable.
Live as a foreigner. Don't get comfortable. Constantly seek God's help and guidance. Listen and pay attention to what He is saying. Respond.
A: Fitting into this world is easy and is comfortable. I want to live as a foreigner. I want to strive to please God. Not that I want to struggle or be uncomfortable, but I do by the standards of this world. I don't want to be socially acceptable or similar by the standards of the world. Heavens NO!!! The darkness and struggling in this world is overwhelming. The news is so depressing. I need to be changed in a way that God is pleased. If we comply with the world's standards we can't be transformed into what is good and pleasing and perfect.
P: Father, God, please forgiving me for being comfortable in this world and it's standards. I fall so very short of being pleasing and good. Thank you for giving me the discernment of knowing the difference. Help me to live as a foreigner in this world and knowing this really isn't my home. I ask a blessing upon all these women that we would be able to show this world what they need to be transformed. Show the world what they really need is you. I love you and thank you for loving me first.
~Amen
Thankful Tuesday~ I started a gratitude journal at the beginning of this year. I decided I needed to make note of the things I am thankful for and try to stop with my 'stinkin thinkin'. So for my
thankful Tuesday, I am thankful for sticking with my gratitude journal every day so far this year. For sticking with this bible study, for which I am greatly growing in my walk with my savior. And also very thankful for all of you ladies.
If I could ask, I need prayer for the sale of my house. My husband lives and works in NC all week. It has been this way for more than a year. Our house is on the market and needs to sell so I can move to
be with my husband. Please pray that God's will be done in this situation. There is much more to this than I can put here, just know that it's a BIG struggle. I don't know what His will is, but please
pray for peace and guidance. It is so hard living apart and so hard on hubby driving down every Monday and back every Friday and trying to cram everything in that needs done on the weekend. Thank you for your prayers.
thankful Tuesday, I am thankful for sticking with my gratitude journal every day so far this year. For sticking with this bible study, for which I am greatly growing in my walk with my savior. And also very thankful for all of you ladies.
If I could ask, I need prayer for the sale of my house. My husband lives and works in NC all week. It has been this way for more than a year. Our house is on the market and needs to sell so I can move to
be with my husband. Please pray that God's will be done in this situation. There is much more to this than I can put here, just know that it's a BIG struggle. I don't know what His will is, but please
pray for peace and guidance. It is so hard living apart and so hard on hubby driving down every Monday and back every Friday and trying to cram everything in that needs done on the weekend. Thank you for your prayers.
Monday, February 3, 2014
GMG Intentionally Focused Study Week 3 Day 1
Romans 8:6
S: So Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control our mind leads to life and peace.
O: Carnally minded or spiritually minded? Governed by flesh or governed by spirit? Flesh without the Holy Spirit=Death (miseries arising from sin. Selfishness) Mind of the Spirit is life and soul=peace.
A: I need to be mindful of where my intention is. Pay attention to whether I am focusing on SELF instead of Spirit. I am so easily distracted and need to REALLY focus on things of GOD and make sure I am doing things for the right reason. To be about His work and not work to puff up self.
P: Father God. I am distracted by things of this world. I know you are near to me. I feel you. Please help me to be more focused, more mindful of your presence. Help me to focus of things that will direct others to You and for your glory. Thank you for giving me that knowledge of your presence. Be with each of us this week. Help each one to be focused on what it is we are letting control our thoughts and be ever mindful to change the direction if we are following our flesh. In Jesus' precious and holy name I pray.
~Amen
S: So Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control our mind leads to life and peace.
O: Carnally minded or spiritually minded? Governed by flesh or governed by spirit? Flesh without the Holy Spirit=Death (miseries arising from sin. Selfishness) Mind of the Spirit is life and soul=peace.
A: I need to be mindful of where my intention is. Pay attention to whether I am focusing on SELF instead of Spirit. I am so easily distracted and need to REALLY focus on things of GOD and make sure I am doing things for the right reason. To be about His work and not work to puff up self.
P: Father God. I am distracted by things of this world. I know you are near to me. I feel you. Please help me to be more focused, more mindful of your presence. Help me to focus of things that will direct others to You and for your glory. Thank you for giving me that knowledge of your presence. Be with each of us this week. Help each one to be focused on what it is we are letting control our thoughts and be ever mindful to change the direction if we are following our flesh. In Jesus' precious and holy name I pray.
~Amen
GMG ~ Week Three ~ Let's Be Intentional
Week Three Challenge: Let's pray specifically this week for us to be more sensitive to the spirits working in our hearts, to the lessons he is trying to teach, the impressions he is making and the sin he is convicting us of.
Week Three Memory verse: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8
Week Three: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Keeping a praiseworthy focus. Listen and feel for the Holy Spirit's direction.
Your Mind "Christians must realize that just as a fire cannot blaze without fuel, so burning hearts are not kindled by brainless heads. We must not be content to have zeal without knowledge...To follow Christ and become more like Him, we must engage in the spiritual discipline of learning." ~Donald Whitney
Week Three Memory verse: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8
Week Three: This week I'm going to be intentionally focused on: Keeping a praiseworthy focus. Listen and feel for the Holy Spirit's direction.
Your Mind "Christians must realize that just as a fire cannot blaze without fuel, so burning hearts are not kindled by brainless heads. We must not be content to have zeal without knowledge...To follow Christ and become more like Him, we must engage in the spiritual discipline of learning." ~Donald Whitney
Sunday, February 2, 2014
GMG Week Two ~ Focused Questions
1.) The refreshment of this world runs out and dries up. It quickly leaves you thirsting for something more. God's Living Water not only quenches YOUR thirst, you become the fountain that waters the lives of others. Who are you intentionally reaching out to, so that you may share the fountains of Living Water - water that will ever run dry?
I believe I am intentionally reaching out to my family and coworkers. I hope I am a good example of His love and forgiveness. I hope they see His light in my life and know that my reason for being who I am is because of His love for me.
2.) Compare John 6:35, 8:12, 10:11, 14:6 and 15:5. In all these passages, Jesus tells us who He is. Who is He in your life? Which one do you relate to Him the best as? In what ways do you need to know Jesus more based on these verses?
I believe I relate to Him best in 15:5 and need to know Him more based on 10:11.
Any comments?
~Peace
I believe I am intentionally reaching out to my family and coworkers. I hope I am a good example of His love and forgiveness. I hope they see His light in my life and know that my reason for being who I am is because of His love for me.
2.) Compare John 6:35, 8:12, 10:11, 14:6 and 15:5. In all these passages, Jesus tells us who He is. Who is He in your life? Which one do you relate to Him the best as? In what ways do you need to know Jesus more based on these verses?
I believe I relate to Him best in 15:5 and need to know Him more based on 10:11.
Any comments?
~Peace
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