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Jonah 2

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mark Shields

Question(s):

What attitudes toward God lead Jonah to pray during his difficult circumstances? What alternatives to prayer do you use when distressed?

Video:

Pour out your hurts and needs to God and He has the power to turn it around for you. Take comfort and be patient. God is big enough to turn it around and make it better than you could ever dream.

Application: What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

Jonah prayed in the belly of a fish so this teaches us we can pray anywhere or anytime. Jonah trusted God in his distress and we can too because of what Christ has done for us. Tell God in a prayer today you believe He is big enough to help you handle distractions and keep going when there are critiques. Tell God you believe He has answers for any difficulty you are facing.

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Jonah 1

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Mark Shields

Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 10-20 minutes each day for the next two days. Read Jonah 1 using your Bible or the passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, continue with the items below.

Question(s):

How does God recapture Jonah’s attention? What is God telling you through your present circumstances?

Photo:

A hawk’s vision is so good that they can see a mouse from a height of one mile and on God’s shoulders your vision is like a hawk.

Application: What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

Jonah was a reluctant missionary who sought to flee from his duty. We can learn from today’s lesson that we need to pay attention to what God is calling us to do. Spend some time in prayer to seek plans of action for the day. Be thankful for the opportunity to talk to God about plans for a successful day.

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Bible Study

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Mark Shields

Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 10-20 minutes each day for the next two days. Read Philippians 4:14-23 using your Bible or the passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, click back and continue with the items below.

Question(s):

In what way is the idea of giving related to the basic themes of this letter? List several specific and practical courses of action that will build the basic themes of this letter into your life. To what extent are you willing to commit yourself to building them?

Food for Thought:

Like a farmer that plants seeds generously and receives a generous crop in return, when we share with others, we receive treasures that are collected for eternity. – _{Message received from sermon of Steve Ramsdell, Pastor FUMC Waco}

Application: What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

It is good to feel concern for others in their difficulty and do what we can to help. Pray for your willingness to commit to practical courses of action towards being kind and generous toward others.

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Bible Study

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Mark Shields

Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 10-20 minutes each day for the next two days. Read Philippians 4:8-13 using your Bible or the passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, click back and continue with the items below.

Question(s):

How do verses 8-9 help you in your thought life?

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Read God’s word to find examples of effective actions. Then in a quiet place, reflect on these examples and on personal experiences. This will give you instructions on even more effective actions you can take.

Application: What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

Believers are of one mind and ready to help each other. Rejoice because there is joy with God when praying and be thankful for the peace there is in being reconciled to God through Jesus.

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Bible Study

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Mark Shields

Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 10-20 minutes each day for the next two days. Read Philippians 4:1-7 using your Bible or the passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, click back and continue with the items below.

Activities:

Trace the theme of rejoice-joy-thank through the letter to see what it teaches. Think of some practical ways and occasions in your life in which to practice these themes.

Food For Thought:

God’s invitation is not complex. Just accept God’s gift of abundant life through His Son. He came to give us rest. He invites us to share His joy. You can’t please everyone but you can please God. – _{Message received from sermon of Wayne Williams, Pastor FUMC Waco}

Application: What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

Believers are of one mind and ready to help each other. Rejoice because there is joy with God when praying and be thankful for the peace there is in being reconciled to God through Jesus.