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(Romans 12:12) Talking with God; Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. a. Approach prayer with the right attitude Matthew 6: Verses 5 and 6: “When you pray do not be like the hypocrites! They love to stand up and pray in the houses of worship and on the street corners, so that everyone will see them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.” b. Use the model Jesus gave us. verses 7 and 8: “When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that God will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask Him. c. Begin prayer by praising God. Our Father in heaven: May Your holy name be honoured (Matthew 6:9b) Adoration - Praising God for who He is Than...

Hebrews 10:25.  Being a committed team for God; Fellowship with believers in a small group or small church. n  Participating in God’s Family Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. (Hebrews 10:25) Why is Fellowship so Important? 1.  I belong in God’s Family with other Believers. So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to ...

                  Ephesians 4:14-15                     Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful men, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, Who is the head.  Misconceptions about Spiritual Growth Ø  Growth is automatic: "In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to tea...

AUSTRALIAN PRAYER NETWORK NEWSLETTER FEATURE ARTICLE - 10 MYTHS ABOUT REDEFINING MARRIAGE by Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Family Policy Studies at Family Research Council. As the battle to defend traditional marriage hots up in Australia, as Christians we need to have it very clear in our mind as to why we oppose changing the definition of marriage to exclude same-sex marriage. This article brings responds to the arguments put forward by those intent on establishing "marriage equality" and why they are false. We trust it will empower more Christians to take a stand in defence of traditional marriage, particularly in writing to our parliamentary representatives to put forward our views. Advocates of redefining "marriage" to include same-sex couples use a number of arguments that can best be described as "myths." The reality is often quite different. For example: MYTH: A "one man and one woman" definition imposes a religious d...

Putting Christ first in my Time, Relationships, Money and prayer to worship God Time alone with God each day. The habit of a daily time with God (Reading God’s Word) James 1:22 & 25. Personal Bible reading and prayer each day. Mark 1:35, James 1:25 and Romans 12:12 The habit of Fellowship Hebrews 10:25. Being a committed team for God. Fellowship with believers in a small group and church. 4. The habit of Tithing; revealing our heart to God and giving to invest in the future through a weekly tithe to God 1Corinthians 16:2; 2Corinthians 8:7; Matthew 6:19-21. 1Timothy 6:18-19 and 2Corinthians 9:6 The habit of Prayer Romans 12:12. By developing these four habits we will; - 1.Know the Word of God 2.Have the mind of God 3.Have the heart of God 4.Do all to the glory of God 5.Have the character of God Mature Believers are called Disciples:I cannot be a Disciple without being disciplined The more disciplined I become the more God ...

This chapter of this letter is an encouragement to walk as a Christian. Paul was now a prisoner at Rome; and he was the prisoner of the Lord, or in the Lord. Considering what God has done for us, we should walk to approve ourselves as good citizens of the kingdom of God, and live up to our profession and calling; We walk according to the grace that God has brought us with. We are called to God's kingdom and glory; and we must keep this in mind, and walk as heirs of the Kingdom. Nothing is pressed more earnestly in the Scriptures, than to walk as those called to Christ's kingdom and glory. We walk as Abraham did, before God by lowliness, understanding humility, which is opposed to pride. By meekness, that excellent disposition of soul, which makes men slow to anger, and not easily to be provoked or offended. We are not to walk in the offence which is one of the sins choking the church today. We are to walk as people of victory not as victims. As we walk this way we will fin...

FaithWriters Great Multitude Christian Daily Devotional You Are Not That Important-by Buife Nomeh   "The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you." (Jeremiah 31:3, Amp.)  The author of a book I read late last year wrote that he'd built the habit of constantly reminding himself that he was not that important or special enough for God to break His words or promises in and for his life. Now, that's eye-popping! The Word of God says that God hates sin (Proverbs 6:16-19); yes, including that lie you told yesterday or the anger you felt this morning, but He loves you. Let me repeat. God hates the sin we commit, but He loves us. Despite the fact that God loves us, He cannot and will not condone our sins! We are not that important for God to break His heart of everlasting love for us nor are we special enough for Him to begin to ...