Dear Praying Friends, As I was driving through a neighborhood recently, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of someone cleaning the front picture window of their home. The thought that immediately came to mind was “clearer vision.” Don’t we all want a “clearer vision” when it comes to the business of God’s Kingdom? This week, we will visit Isaiah 43:18-19 again and scriptures focused on “seeing” things from God’s perspective. Let’s keep praying SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING! Blessings, Gina
Monday, September 18, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God wants to give you a greater vision of who He is and the plans He has for you. Satan’s goal is to use guilt, insecurity and fears to keep us from growing and living a full, joyful life. You can tap into the power of God’s vision for your life by meditating on Scriptures of promise! ~ Bible Study Tools
Prayer “Fuel”: This prayer is taken from Bible Verses about Vision: Lord, I praise you for inviting me into your eternal purpose. I thank you that you are working out everything in conformity with the purpose of your will (Ephesians 1:11). You are the master strategist. Give me a greater vision of your purpose for my life. Awaken my heart and establish your reign in my life. Out of Your glorious riches strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being and give me a spirit of wisdom and revelation that I may know you better (Ephesians 3:16-17). Make me fully alive to your destiny in my life. Amen.
Think/Journal/Apply: Ask God to show you a deeper revelation of His plans for you.
As you have time: Listen or read Your Life is a Crafted Narrative by Max Lucado (1 minute)
Tuesday, September 19, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Acts 2:38
Prayer Pointer/Promises: When God opens our eyes and shows us sin in our lives, He does this as a Good Father. He desires to work in these areas to bring forth the image of Christ.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, help me to understand that repentance is a good gift. When You show me areas of sin in my life, help me to quickly turn to You, asking Your Holy Spirit to captivate my heart there. I know that I am part of a Bride who will one day be presented “without spot or wrinkle.” (Ephesians 5:27) Give me greater “vision” of what You desire for me. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: How have I viewed repentance?
As you have time: Listen to The Gift of Repentance from Our Daily Bread (3:05 minutes)
Wednesday, September 20, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, John 10:10
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God’s plans for me include abundant life.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, open my eyes to see where our enemy is working to destroy. Help me to submit to You and to resist satan so he must flee. (James 4:7) Thank You for your promise of abundant life in Christ. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and let me overflow into a hurting world. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is God showing me places where I need to “armor up”? (Ephesians 6:11)
As you have time: This is AWESOME! Watch Of Fingerprints and Galaxies
Thursday, September 21, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 3:16-17
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God wants to strengthen me with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, thank You for Your glorious riches that strengthen me day by day in this troubled world. Help me to live as an overcomer, filled with Your Spirit and bringing the fragrance of Christ to those hurting around me. Please give me opportunities to tell others about You. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Ask God to give you a deeper understanding of His glorious riches mentioned in Ephesians 3:16-17.
As you have time: Explore Ephesians 3:16 in more depth on the Verse by Verse Commentary
Friday, September 22, 2023: Read Isaiah 43:18-19, Habakkuk 2:2-3
Prayer Pointer/Promises: God’s timing is perfect.
Prayer “Fuel”: Lord, in the midst of the “waiting rooms” of life, give me a greater vision of eternity. Help me to wait patiently for Your revelation in every area of my life. I desire to be in Your perfect will. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE EMBRACE YOUR NEW THING!
Think/Journal/Apply: Is it hard for me to wait? Why or why not?
As you have time: Priscilla Shirer suggests using the 5 P’s of Bible Study: POSITION yourself to hear from God; PORE over the passage and paraphrase the major points; PULL out the spiritual principles; POSE the question; PLAN obedience and pin down a date to follow through. Try this method with today’s scriptures: Isaiah 43:18-19, Habakkuk 2:2-3
Saturday & Sunday, September 23 & 24, 2023: REVIEW this week’s Bible readings: Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11, Acts 2:38, John 10:10, Ephesians 3:16-17, Habakkuk 2:2-3
Review your week and think about what God has been saying to you. I encourage you to take time to meet with other believers for corporate prayer and worship.
Posts for the Week of September 25-30, 2023 will be available at midnight on Monday, September 25, 2023. Keep praying!
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