Believe 30: HUMILITY

Believe 30:  HUMILITY

Objective:  To have humility.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:6-8, Proverbs 15:33, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 11:2, James 3:13, Numbers 12:3, Acts 7, Acts 8:3,Acts 9:1-9, Romans 12:3, Acts 17:28, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 22:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Philippians 2:9 and James 4:10.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 30:  Humility

My Thoughts:

• The difference between blessed and success is that the doer is different.  Success is what I do, what I accomplish, what I achieve.  But blessed is what God does and gives to me.  God sees things quite differently than we.  (Rev. James D. Douthwaite 2008-2016)

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to love You above everything else and my neighbor as myself.  Show me the things I can do to prove my love for You and my neighbor.  In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Believe 29: GENTLENESS

Believe 29:  GENTLENESS

Objective:  To learn to be a gentle Christian.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Philippians 4:5, Galatians 5:22, Proverbs 15:1 and Matthew 11:28-30.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 29:  Gentleness

My Thoughts:

• If we are not gentle in our treatment of others,do we expect Him to be gentle in His treatment of us?  (Mark A. Copeland 2015)
• Gentleness can contribute much to the comfort of life and peace of society, by reducing friction between people. (Mark A. Copeland 2015)
• Gentleness can contribute to promoting the gospel of Christ.  (Mark A. Copeland 2015)

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You that I do not have to be afraid of growing older because I know that You will still be with me when I  am old and that You will make me strong.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 28: FAITHFULNESS

Believe 28:  FAITHFULNESS

Objective:  Ask God to help you build a trustworthy reputation for yourself.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 98:2-3, Luke 2:52 and Matthew 25:21.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 28:  Faithfulness

My Thoughts:

• God does not require us to be successful only that we be faithful.
• If we are faithful to God and what He asks of us, material success does not matter who love God, who are called according to His purpose.  (Romans 8:28)

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your goodness!  Thank You for abundantly providing for all my needs and for caring for our country.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 27: KINDNESS/GOODNESS

Believe 27:  KINDNESS/GOODNESS

Objective:  Ask God to help each of us do something for others without strings attached.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  1 Thessalonians 5:15, Matthew 19:17, Luke 6:45, Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 26:23-25, Matthew 5:39, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:19-21,Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 27:6, Psalm 34:8 and 2 Thessalonians 1:11.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.''

The Journey of BELIEVE 27:  Kindness/Goodness

My Thoughts:

• The difference between kindness and goodness is that kindness is more about our attitude and goodness is more about the things we do for others.  Kindness is in your heart but you have to show it.  Goodness is Godness.
• Remember:  The Gifts of the Spirit are given but the fruits of the Spirit are developed.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of Your grace that compels me to offer my mercy and generosity to other people.  Make me generous in every respect because You are so generous toward me.  In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Believe 26: PATIENCE

Believe 26:  PATIENCE

Objective:  To learn how to be patient.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:2, Hebrews 10:35-36, 2 Peter 3:9, Genesis 16:1-2 and Ecclesiastes 7:8.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 26:  Patience

My Thoughts:

• Waiting for things to happen is hard to do because we lose our patience because we want things to happen in our time and not in God's time.
• Four steps to developing patience:  Understand the addictive nature of anger, irritation and outrage.  Upgrading our attitude towards discomfort and pain.  Paying attention when the irritation/pain starts.  Self talk.

What are your thoughts:  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I am sorry that it is hard for me to have patience all the time.  Teach me to be patient at all times even when I am under a lot of stress.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

\Believe 25: HOPE

Believe 25:  HOPE

Objective:  To learn how to be resilient in challenging situations.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Hebrews 6:19-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Hebrews 11:1, Ecclesiastes 1:14, Romans 8:24-25, Hebrews 12:1-2, Colosssians 3:2, Psalm 31:24 and Psalm 33:20-22.

The Journey of BELIEVE 25:  Hope

My Thoughts:

• To develop a greater sense of hope, we need to: Method 1 - Envision Our Life:  Figure out how we want our life to look, compare our ideal vision to our present life, consider whether we have realistic or unrealistic expectations for our lives and set some goals for ourselves.  Method 2 - Developing Hope: Acknowledge our strengths, cultivate supportive relationships, engage in pleasurable activities, get involved with a cause, put ourselves in more diverse situations, keep tract of our thought and feelings in a journal and take care of ourselves.  Method 3 - Dealing with Anxiety and Hopelessness:  Identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, address our anxiety about the future, notice when lack of hope becomes all-pervading hopelessness and consider visiting a mental health professional.  Method 4 - Understanding Hope:  Think about what it means to have hope, realize that we need to work on our attitude every day, learn to challenge our negative thoughts rather than ignore them and recognize that we need to be resilient in challenging situations.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I praise You because You are the source of my Hope.  Help me to be happy, even in times of suffering, because it will prove the genuineness of my faith.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Believe 24: SELF-CONTROL

Believe 24:  SELF-CONTROL

Objective:  To learn self-control.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Titus 2:11-13, Romans: 8:3-4, John 2:15,John 15:1-27, Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 25:28 and John 3:30.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 24:  Self-Control

My Thoughts:

• Self-Control is yielding to God's power to do the things we should.
• Our tongues are so difficult to control because we have our own opinions about things and the devil is trying to have us become uncontrolled.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I am sorry that it is hard for me to have self-control all the time.  Make me calm and peaceful in your presence, like a baby in her mother's arms,with the certain knowledge that you will resolve the issues for me.  Amen

Believe 23: PEACE

Believe 23:  PEACE

Objective:  To learn to be at peace.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:4, 1 Samuel 2:26, Luke 2:52, Romans 5:1-2, John 14:27,John 16:33, Romans 12:18, Proverbs 16:7, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 29:11, Isaiah 9:6, Philippians 4:7, Job 22:21, Psalm 119:165 and Numbers 6:24-26.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your own version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 23:  Peace:

My Thoughts:

• In order to have complete peace, you need to be at peace with God, with others and with yourself.
• One of the hardest things for me to do is to be at peace with myself.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section. 

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father,  I praise You that I may bring everything that causes me tension to You and that I can already thank You that You will take it away and give me Your peace.  In Jesus' name, Amen.    

Believe 22: JOY

Believe 22:  JOY

Objective:   To learn that God is the only source of joy.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  John 1:5-11, Philippians 4:11-13, James 1:2-4, Luke 15:3-7 and Psalm 16:11.   I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 22:  Joy

My Thoughts:

• In the midst of troubles, I try to rely on Jesus to help me get through the troubles.
• I know that I will find Jesus' joy if I lean on Him.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father I praise You for the joy that forms part of my ife because I serve and love You. Thank You that Your constant presence in my life enables me to rejoice forever. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

WORDS OF THOUGHT

WORDS OF THOUGHT

There are many words that I don't know the meaning of and I decided to list a few of them in case you would like the meaning of them:

axon - A statement or proposition that is regarded s being established, accepted or self-evidently true.

belief - own the truth in our heart.

catalyze - cause to begin or cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst which is a person or thing that precipitates an event.

deceptive - giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

fruition - the point at which a plan or project is realized.

miser - a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

momentum - the driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

own - admit or acknowledge that something is the case.

pruning - which God wants to work through us but first must work on us.

virtues - a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person.  The fruit of the spirit.

Believe 21: LOVE

Believe 21:  LOVE

Objective:  To learn to walk by the Spirit.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following: 1 John 4:10-12, Ephesians 5:25, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 25:34-36, Matthew 10:37-38 and 1 John 4:19.

The Journey of BELIEVE 21:  Love:

My Thoughts:

• Peace flows from an implicit faith, a trust in God that He will handle all problems.
• God's standard for the believer is high; there is no way a Christian could meet it.
• Because of the impossible requirement of God's standard it can be fulfilled only when we walk by the Spirit.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Thank you for keeping Your hands around me when life becomes difficult.  Help me to reach out my hands to other people, 

In Jesus' name, Amen.

and to share Your love with them.  In 

Believe 20: SHARING MY FAITH

Believe 20:  SHARING MY FAITH

Objective:  To learn to share our faith.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Ephesians 6:19-20, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans :3:8, 10, and 23; Romans 6:23, Romans 10:4-10, 13; and Luke 23:42-43.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 20:  Sharing My Faith.

My Thoughts:

• I shared my faith with a lady and found out she didn't believe in God but I was happy I shared my faith with her anyway.  We are good friends anyway.  
• I need help in sharing my faith with non-Christians.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  I try very hard to share my faith with others but I need your help in doing so.  Please help me to live as You lived, so that those people who look at me will be able to see You.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 19: GIVING MY RESOURCES

Believe 19:  GIVING MY RESOURCES

Objective:  To learn to give my resources for God's purposes.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  2 Corinthians 8:7, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:7 and Matthew 6:24.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 19:  Giving My Resources.

My Thoughts:

• Some people idolize their personal possessions and they don't want to give them up for any reason.
• As Christians, we need to learn to give our resources for God's purposes.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Please teach me today that everything comes from You, and make me willing to share freely what I have freely received from You.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 18: OFFERING MY TIME

Believe 18:  OFFERING MY TIME

Objective:  To learn to give your time to God for his purposes.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:   Psalm 39:4-7, Colossians 3:17, Galatians 2:20, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Proverbs 9:11,  John 6:5-13,  Job 14:5.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 18:  Offering My Time.

My Thoughts:

• I need to learn to manage my time much better so I can spend more time helping God.
• I need to also thank God more for all that I have.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Help me and show me how I can plan my time better so I can do work to your glory.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. 

Believe 17: SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Believe 17:  SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Objective: To learn that when using our spiritual gifts, we need to be driven by love.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 3:5-6.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 17:  Spiritual Gifts.

My Thoughts:

• When spiritual gifts are exercised without love, then we fail as a person and go against God.
• God gave us the spiritual gifts with His love.
• Back when I was an Elder with Reid Memorial United Presbyterian Church in Richmond, IN, I had an experience in which I thought my body had been injured when I said no to spending more money for another program when they were $19,000.00 in dept. The rest of the Elders voted to spend the money for the program.  This affected my whole body especially when I heard several years later that they only had 35-40 members coming to Church on a regular basis.  I was sure upset and very sad. 

What are your thoughts?  I would lovve it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Help me to always exercise my spiritual gifts with love.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 16: BIBLICAL COMMUNITY

Believe 16:  BIBLICAL COMMUNITY

Objective:  Having close relationships with other Christians.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Acts 2:44-47, Ephesians 4:4-6, Philippians 2:1-2, Acts 9:36-42, Hebrews 10:24 and Proverbs 27:6.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 16:  Biblical-Community.

My Thoughts:

• The threefold cord refers to the three Patriarchs - Abraham, Isaac and Jacob whose lives formed an unbreakable chain that continues to exist to this very day.
• This threefold bond alludes as well to the bond of love connecting souls together.
• The threefold cord is a symbol of strength.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  I believe that with your unconditional love you have for us that You are the one who connects souls together. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 15: TOTAL SURRENDER

Believe 15:  TOTAL SURRENDER

Objective:  To learn how to completely surrender to God.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Romans 12:1, Matthew 16:24-25, Luke 9:57-58, 59-60, 61-62; Luke 14:26-33, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 25:37-40, Matthew 22:37-39 and Hebrews 11:1-12:3. I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 15:  Total Surrender.

My thoughts:

• I have tried to acknowledge what's getting in my way.  It is easier said than done.
• I try my best to surrender my time to God.  I feel God is already working in my life.
• In God's time, I will learn to be okay with failure as I learn by failure and there are blessings from failure which I should acknowledge.
• I need God to fill me up.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Please help me also to imitate You in everything I do so that my example will inspire others to love and follow you and help me to completely surrender to You.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 3: SALVATION; Hymn - Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (Choir)

Believe 2: PERSONAL GOD; Hymn - My Faith Looks Up to Thee - Lyrics with Piano

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Believe 1: GOD; Hymn - All Things Bright and Beautiful (John Rutter)

Believe 14: SINGLE-MINDEDNESS - Hymn - Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

Believe 14: SINGLE-MINDEDNESS

Believe 14:  SINGLE-MINDEDNESS

Objective:  To learn how to be single-mindedness.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:25-32, Matthew 6:34, John 4:34, Luke 17:33 and Psalm 37:4.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 14:  Single-Mindedness

My Thoughts:

• Our material possessions keep us from being self-mindedness.
• It is being dishonest, greedy, covetous, stingy and miserly about what God gives us is wrong. This also keeps us from being self-mindedness.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Please forgive my sins.  Please help me to keep my eyes and focus fixed on You alone , in the steadfast knowledge that You are always there to help me.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Believe 13: BIBLE STUDY

Believe 13:  BIBLE STUDY

Objective:  To know who to study the Bible

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:13,Psalm 91:11-12, Luke 24:44-45, Proverbs 30:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 2: 13 and Luke 6:48.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 13:  Bible Study

My Thoughts:

• I was surprised to find out that 40 authors wrote the Bible and it took them 1400 years to complete it.  WOW.
• Praise God that His Word speaks to us guidance in order to find healing and health.
• Praise God that His Word encourages us to grip our faith in order to hang in there!
• Praise God that His Word invites us through grace in order to receive our help.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  I pray that You will teach me not only to live like Your disciple, but also to think as Your disciple.  Grant that the things I think will be in accordance with Your will.  Amen. 

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You - Jim Reeves

My Lighthouse - Rend Collective - Lyrics

Part 2 - Believe - Weekly Study Schedule

Part 2 - Believe - Weekly Study Schedule

Week of January 10 - January 16, 2016                                          Believe 11:  Worship

Week of January 17 - January 23, 2016                                          Believe 12:  Prayer

Week of January 24 - January 30, 2016                                          Believe 13:  Bible Study

Week of January 31 - February 6, 2016                                          Believe 14:  Single-Mindedness

Week of February 7 - February 13,2016                                         Believe 15:  Total Surrender

Week of February 14 - February 20, 2016                                      Believe 16:  Biblical Community

Week of February 21 - February 27, 2016                                      Believe 17:  Spiritual Gifts

Week of February 28 - March 5, 2016                                             Believe 18:  Offering My Time

Week of March 6 - March 12,2016                                                  Believe 19:  Giving My Resources

Week of March 13 - March 19, 2016                                               Believe 20:  Sharing My Faith

This concludes Part 2:  Act (weeks 11-20) of Believe, on spiritual practices.

The goal these past weeks has been to increase our capacity and to answer the question: "What should I do?"

Coming Up:

March 20 - 27, 2016

Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday,  Good Friday and Easter.

April 3, 2016 - June 5, 2016

Believe - Part 3:  Be.  Ten weeks on Christian character, virtues and Fruits of the Spirit,answering the question:  "Who am I Becoming:?

Believe 12: "Lord, Teach Us To Pray" by John A. McKee

Believe 12:  PRAYER

"Lord, Teach Us To Pray"

The Lord loved His Disciples
With unimaginable love.
He showed that in so many ways.

We can all rest assured
He loves us just as much
And He shall for the rest of our days.

Jesus was with His Disciples
In a certain place
After His prayer to the Father one day.

When one of them asked
Of the Lord Jesus Christ.
"Lord, won't you teach us to pray?"*

So he taught them a short,
But a simple prayer...
Quite an easy prayer to recall...

A prayer still in use
By Christians worldwide...
A prayer that is used by us all.

Although it contains
But thirty-seven words
(According to Luke chapter eleven)

It says all to our God
That's required to assure us
Of life eternal with Him in His Heaven.

It addresses the Father
And hallows His name...
With a plea that His Kingdom come.

The prayer then petitions
For our daily bread
Ever mindful of where it comes from.

It pleads with our God,
To, "Forgive us our sins"
As we forgive the sins of our brothers.

God wants us to forgive
Those by whomwe've been wronged.
We're expected to be Christ'like toward others.
"And lead us not into temptation" He said,
As Jesus concluded His prayer.

If you listen intently
You can hear His words ring
Just as clearly as if you were there.

Do not make a pretense
Of lengthy prayers before men,
Whenever you pray to the Lord.

That's what hypocrites do,
Jesus said to Disciples,
"They have received their reward."**

Do not try to improve
On the prayer Jesus taught...
Do not add to or take from it's text...

For the Lord's Prayer we recite
Will help us get through this life
Into the spiritual realm of the next.

* Luke 11:1-4
** Matthew 6:5

relig_28 by:  John A. Mckee, July 30, 1996
Used by Permission - by John A. McKee
                 January 18, 2016


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Believe 12:  PRAYER

Objective:  I want to know God.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following: Mark 1:35, John 17, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:9-13,Psalm 17:6, Psalm 54:2, Psalm 88:2, Psalm 88:13, Exodus 33:11 and Hebrews 4:16.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 12:  Prayer

My Thoughts:

• I like the pattern in which Jesus can assist us in how our prayers may be formed:  Upward, Personal and Spiritual.  
• I love the Lord's Prayer.  I have posted a beautiful rendition (video) of The Lord's Prayer.
• I have also included a post on a beautiful prayer that John A. McKee, of Tucson, AZ, and of NPC wrote "Lord, Teach Us To Pray" on July 30, 1996.  Relig_28 by:  John A. Mckee, July 30, 1996, Used by Permission - by John A. McKee, January 18, 2016.     

/What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice. Now I want to pray the Lord's Prayer that you taught us (repeat the Lord's Prayer) then we pray this through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Believe 11: WORSHIP

Objective:  Why do we worship God?

Preparing the lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Psalm 95;1-2,, 6-7; John 4:19-24, Psalm 29:2 and Psalm 109:30.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 11:  Worship

My thoughts:

•   "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" best describes my thoughts and feelings about God.
•    One way worship can become a heartless ritual is by drifting into disobedient thinking.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Please teach me LORD to worship you to the fullest.  In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Believe 10:  ETERNITY

Objective:  To understand what eternity means to all Christians.

Preparing for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  John 14:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 and Jude 20-21.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of  BELIEVE 10:  Eternity

My Thoughts;

• After reading this chapter today (1-16-16), I now understand about eternity.  Now I'm at peace about dying.  It gives me hope.   
• I would suggest that all Christians learn thoroughly and understand what happens when you die.

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Please help me to put this week's key idea into practice.  Thank you very much for the gift of life that I may enjoy so unconditionally every day  Thank you that you also made eternal life possible for me if I believe in Jesus.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Believe 9:  STEWARDSHIP

Objective:  To learn what God's call is on my life

Preparation for the Lesson:

Be in prayer as you read the following:  Psalm 24:1-10; Psalm 50:1-25; Matthew 25:14-30; Genesis 1:26-30; 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 1 Samuel 2:18-21; Deuteronomy 12:5-7; Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 16:1-15; Mark 12:41-44; 1 Kinds 17:1-24; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9; 3 John 2-8; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; and 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1.  I suggest that you read the scriptures in your version of the Bible and then read the same scriptures in another version of the Bible.

The Journey of BELIEVE 9:  Stewardship

My Thoughts:

• Everything we have belongs to God.  If we managed God's possessions we would take care of them very carefully.  But the things that we have bought we sometimes destroy them.
• God has entrusted me to manage this Blog and also the second one I have started.  I need to work on them both to keep them up so that people who have subscribed to this blog can learn along with me to become like Jesus.  

What are your thoughts?  I would love it if you would post your thoughts in the comments section.

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father,  Please help me to put this week's idea into practice.  I try my best to be a good steward and know that everything we have belongs to you God.  \In Jesus name we pray.

Amen.

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