Scripture Passage: James 1:26-27 NKJV
"If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." - Jam 1:26-27 NKJV
My Observation:
It is my duty to look after those in need. My religious acts are useless if I don't separate myself from the world and its standards. How then can I call myself religious if I'm not pleasing God in my behaviors.
My Application:
I've got to see His plan through. I've got to k now for sure what God expects of me and follow that expectation with sincerity. I've got to look after those who He gave me the desire to help many years ago. I will not be a proper representation of God if I don't hear and do as he said, says, and wrote.
Friday closeout with Courtney...
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 14: Thursday, February 3
Scripture Passage: James 1:25 NKJV
"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." - Jam 1:25 NKJV
My Observation:
God's word is liberating. It frees me from anything I feel or think has me trapped or bent toward sin.
My Application:
It is my responsibility to guard my entry gates and be honest with where I am spiritually. Where I am weak, God is strong. I have to apply the word of God to be effective in anything I plan to do.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep working on me. Show me teach me, tell me, dream it to me, thy will as it is in heaven.
"But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does." - Jam 1:25 NKJV
My Observation:
God's word is liberating. It frees me from anything I feel or think has me trapped or bent toward sin.
My Application:
It is my responsibility to guard my entry gates and be honest with where I am spiritually. Where I am weak, God is strong. I have to apply the word of God to be effective in anything I plan to do.
My Prayer:
Lord, keep working on me. Show me teach me, tell me, dream it to me, thy will as it is in heaven.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 13: Wednesday, February 2
Scripture Passage: James 1:22-24 NKJV
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was." - Jam 1:22-24 NKJV
My Observation:
I am supposed to do what the Word of God says and not just read it as if it was a non-fiction story.
My Application:
If I call myself a believer of Christ, I am supposed to keep my mind and heart available to His teachings. A "teachable spirit" is a spirit walking in obedience.
REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the Wednesday Link Up. Good Morning Girls Blog
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was." - Jam 1:22-24 NKJV
My Observation:
I am supposed to do what the Word of God says and not just read it as if it was a non-fiction story.
My Application:
If I call myself a believer of Christ, I am supposed to keep my mind and heart available to His teachings. A "teachable spirit" is a spirit walking in obedience.
REMINDER!! Don't forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for the Wednesday Link Up. Good Morning Girls Blog
Day12: Tuesday, February 1
Scripture Passage: James 1:21 NKJV
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." - Jam 1:21 NKJV
Word review: implanted - to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind. (Dictionary.com)
My Observation:
I am to make a total transformation, an altercation that has a permanent mar or turn in my behavior.
My Application:
I need to let Gods word form a new root. Put aside all stupidity, things that don't matter, wrong doing, etc. and take on the word as if it was a "boob job". Literally, an implanted will.
My Prayer:
Lord, I command Your word to take and implant a root in my heart. Change my very being to function as if I was Your robot.
"Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls." - Jam 1:21 NKJV
Word review: implanted - to put or fix firmly: to implant sound principles in a child's mind. (Dictionary.com)
My Observation:
I am to make a total transformation, an altercation that has a permanent mar or turn in my behavior.
My Application:
I need to let Gods word form a new root. Put aside all stupidity, things that don't matter, wrong doing, etc. and take on the word as if it was a "boob job". Literally, an implanted will.
My Prayer:
Lord, I command Your word to take and implant a root in my heart. Change my very being to function as if I was Your robot.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 11: Monday, January 31
Scripture Passage: James 1:19-20 NKJV
"So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;" - Jam 1:19 NKJV
"for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." - Jam 1:20 NKJV
MESSAGE:
So we have made it to week 3! What an awesome testament to our dedication to keep growing with GOD as he changes the way we think, act, and say through His word.
Reminder!!!! Do not forget to head over to the Good Morning Girls blog for Monday’s message. Good Morning Girls Blog Page
Be blessed!
S.O.A.P. (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) Notes from my quiet time:
My Observation
In trials and tests, it is necessary to keep the way of God in outward and inward behavior.
My Application
- Enduring trials will lead to a crown of life
- Yielding to temptation will lead to death physically
- In the midst of trials and tests be slow to speak, swift to ear, and slow to anger
This was a very relevant to this past weekend. It was like my husband was getting on my nerves so easily. I could not get why I was so irritated with him. Now I see! Do not yield to the temptation to react in anger or irritation it is only a trial. I also kept my cool when my 8-month old went berserk on Sunday. Everything in the world happened as I was trying to leave for church. I did not sweat, cry, cuss, or slam anything--just kept my focus on God.
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