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Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 We should be thankful for those whom God loves and has chosen. Reflection: List five people for whom you have never given thanks or for whom you have not given thanks in a long time. Tell God why you are thankful for these people. Prayer: Thank God for each of the…

Scripture: Psalm 34 The Lord listens to the cries of His children. Whether He offers escape from trouble, or help in times of trouble, we know that He hears us and is our refuge. Reflection: Share a time when the Lord answered a plea for escape from trouble, or the help that He provided during…

Scripture: Psalm 66:18 If our prayer life is to be truly effective, we must keep in contact with God by confessing all sins as soon as He reveals them to us. Reflection: Share one area of your life with which you struggle. Prayer: Thank God for His assurance of forgiveness when you confess your sins.

Scripture: Luke 18:27 Our God is the God who specializes in impossibilities. Nothing is too difficult for Him. The things which are impossible for men are possible with God. Reflection: Talk about a situation that you do not know how to handle. Prayer: Ask God for one way in which you can release that situation…

Stewardship of Life. Principles of Christian Stewardship God is the sole and sovereign owner of all things, including all creation, the body and spirit of the Christian, and all of the Christian’s resources. (Psalm 24:1) God expects His sovereign ownership to be cheerfully acknowledged as Christians present their entire life as a gift to Him.…

All that we have, all that we are, and all that we will ever be comes from God. Our job is to be good stewards over the things that God has given to us. For some of us, the most difficult part of our lives to turn over to the Lord is our finances. However,…

Biblical fasting can be defined as abstaining from food for spiritual purposes. Simply going without food because it is not available or for medical reasons is not biblical fasting. There must be a spiritual motivation to qualify a fast as biblical. Here are some examples of fasting from scripture: Jesus fasted to acknowledge His dependence…

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:4 We should not only pray at times when we have special needs. We should develop the attitude of prayer so that all during the day we look to the Lord…as we are walking along the street, driving in a car, at work, or at home. Reflection: Discuss different times during the day…

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 With the pressures and disappointments of everyday life, it is difficult to be joyful and thankful in all circumstances. However, we understand that this is God’s will for us and that His Holy Spirit can allow us to do so through Christ.  Reflection: Discuss one area of your life in which…

Scripture: Matthew 6:8 We turn to God for our salvation. We should also rely on Him for financial, material, or any other needs we have. Reflection: Discuss a situation where God met a need before you even asked Him for it. Prayer: Thank God for meeting even my unspoken concerns.