This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
This Reading Guide has been designed to provide you the opportunity to read the Psalms, discover truths about the nature of God, and grow in love and appreciation of Him.
Each day, take a few minutes to…
Read the daily Psalm.
Pay close attention to the verse or verses noted.
Look for words such as for, because, surely, that. (Note: Not every reading will have one of these terms, but many of them will.)
Answer the question: Who is God?
Example: Psalm 28:6 – Praise…the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
Who is God? — God is a God who hears our cries for mercy.
Who is God? What attribute(s) of God did you read about in today’s Psalm?
Write about a specific time in which you experienced this character trait of God in your life. (e.g, A time when God sustained you, or you experienced his love, grace, wisdom, strength, etc.)
When Peter first set out to preach the gospel, the Scriptures tell us that 3,000 people came to faith in Christ (see Acts 2:41). He probably didn’t have any idea what was about to happen, but as Christianity continued to spread people began to expect the unexpected.
As we go out to make disciples, we read these kinds of stories and may dream of reaching thousands of people with the gospel, or we may dream of having that one friend or family member cross the line of faith.
Sometimes, these dreams may be fulfilled quickly. You may share the gospel and your story of transformation with somebody else and God may be working deep beneath the surface in their life in ways you weren’t aware. After sharing your story, they place their faith and trust in Christ.
Other times, you may share your story only to have your friend turn away. In these moments, don’t be too discouraged or hard on yourself. Instead, continue to keep them in your prayers. Keep planting and watering seeds, and allow God to take care of the growth in their life.
READING & PRAYERS:
1 CORINTHIANS 3:6-9(also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: Can you think of some other ways to expect the unexpected when it comes to making disciples?
REAL LIFE PRACTICE: Are you overcommitting?Practice slowing down and living life at the pace of your soul by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice daily. The app is free, and is available on iPhone and Android devices.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I know it’s impossible to know with 100% certainty what will happen when I set out to make disciples of all nations. Because of this, may I set out with the confidence that You are the one ultimately at work. I may plant or water a seed, but You are the one who makes it grow. May I rest in this truth today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Romans 10:15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
Some followers of Jesus are passionate about the prospect of making disciples. So much so that they’re willing to jump into the deep end and go to the ends of the earth.
We may read their stories and feel inspired by their courage to live in a third world nation among the poor and destitute to share the message of Jesus with others.
But being inspired by what somebody else does may not lead to transformation within us. We may feel inspired by what somebody else is doing, but still be fearful to walk across the room we’re in and start up a conversation with a colleague. For reasons we may not fully understand, we may be fearful to share an encouraging story, or even to ask somebody if we can pray for them.
But in the end, God has chosen you (and me) and make disciples. Despite a world population of 8 billion people, He had a desire, a plan, and a purpose for you. What a privilege to have opportunities to share His story with others!
READING & PRAYERS:
ROMANS 10:15(also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: You may not work full time for a local church, but you are in full time ministry. How may God be inviting you to reflect His love and grace upon somebody today?
REAL LIFE PRACTICE: Are you overcommitting?Practice slowing down and living life at the pace of your soul by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice daily. The app is free, and is available on iPhone and Android devices.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times when I have thought it should be somebody else’s role to make disciples. While there may be others who are more gifted in Evangelism, You have still chosen me to be part of Your grand story. May I not disregard this privilege. Instead, may I completely embrace it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Let’s face it, making disciples isn’t an easy task. Jesus initially told eleven men to make disciples of all nations. Imagine what thoughts went through their mind. What an enormous task!
At any time, some of them could have had this Unhealthy Thought: God doesn’t want me to make disciples. Somebody else is much more qualified.
But listen up, because this is important — they were perfectly qualified to tell others the story of God, to share the good news of Jesus, and to share their own life story of transformation.
Admittedly, you may struggle with the same unhealthy thought. Surely somebody else is much more qualified! But in the end, all who have professed faith in Christ are qualified when it comes to making disciples. Think differently with this Healthy Thought: God has given me my own story of transformation to share with others around me.
READING & PRAYERS:
1 PETER 2:9(also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: What is one part of your story of transformation you can be ready to share with others at any time?
REAL LIFE PRACTICE: Are you overcommitting?Practice slowing down and living life at the pace of your soul by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice daily. The app is free, and is available on iPhone and Android devices.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, today has been an excellent reminder that if I don’t feel prepared to share a part of my story of transformation, I probably haven’t been spending enough time meditating on how much transformation You are currently doing within me. Because every time I do take opportunities to dwell on Your transforming power, I’m amazed at just how much You have done in and through me. May I enter into the remainder of my day ready to share the wonders of Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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