"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
12 … I didn’t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. … Nehemiah 2:12 4 Make your ways known to me, Lord;teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 Checklist for Prayer From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 2 “Pray: Consult Your Creator” Outline PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR GOD’S PLAN PRAY ABOUT YOUR PLANS …
Advance of the Gospel 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. 14 Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the …
From the book, Forward, by Dr David Jeremiah Ten Steps to move forward Dream Pray Choose Focus Risk Pursue Believe Invest Finish Celebrate
In addition to large and small group experiences, and ministry that is part of a local church structure, another important dimension of life together in Christ is one-on-one ministry. God uses fellow believers as instruments of growth, and this is true of spiritual friendship, guidance, mentoring, and direction. We are simply too close to ourselves …
From video: HOW TO LIVE FOR CHRIST IN 2021–AS IT LOOKS LIKE WE’RE NEAR THE END OF THE AGE “Much of Paul’s life was invested in serving God while waiting for the End of the Age” Outline of God’s Work in Paul’s Life Study all you can – preparation is vital. Philippians 3:10 “that I …
Those who have been found by Jesus know that life does have a purpose. But even believers tend to forget the important because of the clamor of the urgent. Like the Israelites who disbelieved God at Kadesh Barnea and wandered in the wilderness as the years raced by, our lives can become a wilderness of …
It is impossible for us to live the Christian life in our own power; access to the new life of God’s kingdom is through Christ Himself, and He has promised to live it in us as we walk in the power of the indwelling Spirit. We are filled with the Spirit when we turn from …
God has given each believer a combination of opportunities and gifts that is perfectly suited to his or her situation in life. Every Christian is really a minister with a unique contribution to make to the body of Christ.The three major New Testament lists of the gifts are all introduced by a description of the …
For this is what the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength.” But you were not willing, Isaiah 30:15 NASB 15 For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said:“You will be delivered by returning and resting;your strength will …
We are called to be apprentices of Jesus in kingdom living, and this requires time, development, and patience. As the gospels illustrate, knowing and believing in Christ is a dynamic process. Spiritual formation—the lifelong process of becoming in our character and actions the new creations we already are in Christ—is gradual. We become more substantial …