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Meditating on God's Word

Gary DeLashmutt

Psalms 1

The majority of the Psalms are prayers, but the first two Psalms are not. They instead teach us truths that are crucial to effective prayer. An effective prayer life is ignited, sustained and guided by God's Word. Unlike eastern religions where you are instructed to empty your mind, the Bible says to fill your mind with God's Word, to meditate day and night, to abide in His Word. This will result in genuine happiness as we become like a tree planted by streams of water rather than chaff that is blown away by the breeze.

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A Prayerful Anthem to God's Word

Gary DeLashmutt

Psalms 119

Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm in the Bible. It is useful for finding insight into how one can improve one's prayer-life. Meditation on God's Word is the foundation of a good prayer-life and a healthy relationship with God. This Psalm emphasizes the Word of God and prayer (petition). The first insight we can gain is affliction provides indispensable motivation to learn and trust God's Word and nothing sustains and comforts us in our affliction like God's Word. The second insight is the "freedom" of assertive selfishness results in constriction but true freedom is living according to God's revealed design.

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Dealing with Negativity and Cynicism

Scott Risley

Philippians 4:8-9

It seems that humans are innately biased toward negativity. Certainly, there is enough in this world that is negative. We are a fallen people living in a fallen world. But to focus on the negative is to deny the reality of a good God, a very good God. Christians have access to a reality that has overcome the evil in this world. Paul calls us not to focus on the negatives but on all the good things that come from God.

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Four Steps Toward Spiritual Progress

Chris Hearty

Philippians 3:10-16

The four steps toward spiritual progress begins with desiring to know Jesus better and more intimately, to know the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and to be like him in his death. The second step involves a single-minded, focused pursuit of Jesus. The third step is to break form the power of the past whether feeling guilt or nostalgia for it. Learn from it, don't live in it. The final step is to respond to God's guidance whether from personal prayer, or bible study, or from the fellowship of mature believers.

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Jesus Tempted

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 4:1-21

Matthew 4 tells the story of Jesus' successful struggle against temptation in the wilderness, as he was confronted by Satan who sought to entice him. Satan used 3 approaches that are the same approaches he uses with us: the "lust of the eyes," the "lust of the flesh," and the "boastful pride of life." Jesus demonstrates how we can successfully counter the deception of temptation by knowing the truth, being on our guard, and fighting against it, in part, by examining our thinking.

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Three Keys to Perseverance

Jim Leffel

Romans 15:1-6

The three keys to perseverance Paul lays out in Romans 15 are 1. To react to challenges victoriously, to have perseverance, one must have an outward focus, and not be selfish. But recognize others have a claim on us to build them up in the Lord. 2. Be strengthened by the inspiring examples of faithful followers of God preserved in Scripture and 3. Let God speak to our thinking through his people and through his Word, so that we can come together with one mind and one purpose.

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Preach the Word

Ben Foust

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Paul exhorts Timothy to let the Word of God be his foundation and not let anyone budge him away from it. It is the avenue in which people can be saved. The Word is truth from God. It is revelation from God, not human speculation. It is useful for transforming, over time, new believers into capable workers for God. Paul sums up his main point as, "Go, preach the Word!"

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What We Have in the Word

Mike Sullivan

James 1:18-25

When we are in the midst of difficult times, James calls us to realize what a treasure we have in the Word. Trials can lead to temptation to turn away from God's way and toward our own solutions. The Word is not like any other spiritual text, it is the power of God. If we realize what we have in the Word, receive it, and act upon it, then we will be blessed.

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Getting the Most Out of God's Word

Scott Risley

James 1:19-27

James urges his readers to not just listen to the Word, but to act on it. Regularly reading and actively responding to God's word is a critical part of spiritual growth. In order to maintain a habit of effective time in scripture, Christians should talk to God about what they are reading, let Him know they want to hear from Him, and ask what they can do that day. Other helpful tips are to have a plan for reading, setting aside a time and quiet place each day, and ignoring the lie that it's hopeless.

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