“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2) If we expect to see God operating in our lives, we must decide which audience—God or self—we are …
Category Archives: Time with God
22810.007 Desire God’s Word
“Like newborn babes, crave pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow up in your salvation.” (1 Peter 2:2) When we are hungry, our bodies crave physical food. So also each of us has a spirit that craves to be fed and nourished with spiritual food. Jesus said that the words he spoke to us would …
22810.008 Soak in God’s Word
“When your words came, I ate them,; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God Almighty.” (Jeremiah 15:16) Paul tells us that Christ lives in us. The power of God is actually in us! It strengthens us for living his way. As we allow the Holy Spirit to control our …
22810.009 Sow to the Spirit
“My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.” (Psalm 45:1) If we desire to reap eternal benefits and experience a full life from the Spirit in our mortal bodies, we must “sow” to the Spirit in our mortal bodies, we must …
22810.010 Flow with the Spirit
“Whoever sows to please their flesh from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:8) As we look to God for direction, it is critical that we soak our hearts and minds in the Word of God. Out of that discipline comes a sowing to …
22810.011 Respond to the Spirit’s Promptings
“The Spirit shows what is true and will come and guide you into the full truth.”(John 16:13, CEV) “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) After we ask Jesus Christ to come into our lives, it is not long before we realize that we cannot live for …
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22810.012 Ask God for Insight and Wisdom
“’Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’” (Jeremiah 33:3) This passage is impossible to read without wanting it to be true! For me, this passage is a “button pusher.” It indicates that God wants to be an integral part of our lives. Not only …
22810.013 Follow God’s Revealed Will
“The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.” (1 Samuel 3:19) God works in the lives of those who are growing in him and doing what he has guided them to do. God used Samuel in a mighty way because Samuel sought to accomplish God’s …
22810.014 Anticipate God’s Involvement
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways.” (Isaiah 64:4–5) In these verses, we see an example of the soak, sow, and flow principle. …
22810.015 Love Others
“For Christ’s love compels us.” (2 Corinthians 5:14) When we study the life of Paul, there is no question about what compelled him to live as he did. It was the love of Christ! Christ’s love provided a vision that enabled Paul to endure myriad obstacles and difficulties as he sought to accomplish the mission …