A D A I L Y
P R A Y E R
N O T E B O O K 2003 edition
T e x t & O u t l i n e
Given by our Lord to
C. Pat Lanyon during Bible training in Chattanooga from 1977 to 1983,
and placed into print by the courtesy of Bim L. Rowley and the
Truth Baptist Church in June 1980.
Contents
Quick leaps to: "the One Pager" | Part 1 | Part 2 | Memory Verses
| Scriptural Reasons to Fast | Quotes on Courage
Text: Matthew 6.9-13 1
1A. ADORATION 1
1B. WHO YOU ARE 1
2B. WHAT YOU DO 4
2A. ANTICIPATION 6
1B. SALVATION 6
2B. EVANGELIZATION 6
3B. FERTILIZATION 6
4B. OCCUPATION 6
5B. EXPECTATION 6
3A. SUBMISSION 7
3A.1B. BE FILLED
7
3A.2B. WALK WORTHY
8
3A.3B. GIVING THANKS
3A.4B. Decide to do GOD'S WILL
4A. PETITION 9
1B. KEYS FOR SUCCESS 9
2B. ELEMENTS OF LIFE 10
5A. CONFESSION 11
1B. THE BEATITUDES 11
2B. The Doctrine of CONFESSION 13
6A. RESOLUTION 14
1B. ENDURE Temptation 14
2B. PRESERVATION by GRACE 15
3B. PROTECTION by ARMOR 15
PRAYER FOR OTHERS 16
SCRIPTURAL REASONS TO FAST 17
Memory Verses for Stability, Growth, and Spiritual Power 18
Quotes on Courage! 21
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Part III: Scripture With References
Text: Matthew 6.9-13
(NKJV text) The MANNER of Prayer: Principle/Description
Our
A personal relationship--I am His child. ("My"
needs--God is personal; He is concerned about me and my
needs!)
Father
A family relationship--He is my Father. (I can cry
out to Him "Daddy" -- Abba)
in heaven
A humble, yet exalted, relationship--I pray from
earth.
PS.113.4-6
Psalm 113:4-6
The LORD is high above all nations, His glory above
the heavens. [5] Who is like the LORD our God, Who
dwells on high, [6] Who humbles Himself to behold
The things that are in the heavens and in the
earth?
Hallowed be Your name.
DT 6.5; HE 11.6, EX 3.14; DA 2.20; 1 PE 3.15
1A. ADORATION -- I set You apart today because of...
To hallow is to set apart.(=To put special reverence upon, make high priority
of, spend special time with --a few of the many ways to HALLOW GOD'S
NAME) "He is"
Deut. 6:5
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul,
and with all your strength.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to
God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder
of those who
diligently seek Him.
Exodus 3:14
And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And He said, "Thus you
shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.' "
Daniel 2:20
Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and
ever, For wisdom and might are His.
1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a
defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you,
with meekness and fear;
1B. WHO YOU ARE
1B. WHO YOU ARE -- You are the _______ God.
PR 3:5-6 God's IDENTITY-- "Acknowledge" Him in all your ways. One of
the two ways to hallow God is to recognize His personhood. The second is
to recognize His ACTIVITY -- His Works, Part 2B.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own
understanding; [6] In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall
direct your paths.
1 KI 8.27; JE 23.24; DT 10.14 1C. Infinite (endless)
1 Kings 8:27
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven
of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have
built!
Jeremiah 23:24
Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?" says
the Lord; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the Lord.
Deut. 10:14
Indeed heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God,
also the earth with all that is in it.
PS 90.2 2C. Eternal (timeless, enduring) There never was time when God
did not exist. He is Author of the experience we know as "time", and one day
it will be no more. That is the essence of these scriptures:
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the
earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.
PS 102.23-28; PS 39.4-5 His years have no end!
Psalm 102:23-28
He weakened my strength in the way; He shortened my days.
[24] I said, "O my God, Do not take me away in the midst of my
days; Your years are throughout all generations.
[25] Of old You laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are
the work of Your hands.
[26] They will perish, but You will endure; Yes, they will all grow old
like a garment; Like a cloak You will change them, And they will be
changed.
[27] But You are the same, And Your years will have no end.
[28] The children of Your servants will continue, And their descendants
will be established before You."
Psalm 39:4-5
"Lord, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days,
That I may know how frail I am.
[5] Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as
nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor.
Selah
JA 1.17, HE 6.17 3C. Immutable (changeless)
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down
from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of
turning.
Hebrews 6:17
Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of
promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,
God's changelessness is the basis of all His other attributes. Changeless God;
changeless counsel; impossible to lie!
JN 4.24 4C. Simple (understandable-enough to worship)
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and
truth."
The Samaritan woman already was worshiping in spirit, but apparently from
the context, she was not doing it according to God's true standard . Jesus
implies that she could worship according totruth.
DT 4.39; 6.4 5C. Unified (solitary, undivided)
Deut. 4:39
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord
Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no
other.
Deut. 6:4
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!
EP 1.11, MT 20.15 6C. Sovereign (supreme ruling)
RO 9.20,21; PS 37.23; IS 46.9-11, 2 TH 3.10 "provide" A Planner
Ephesians. 1:11
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined
according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the
counsel of His will,
Matthew 20:15
Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things? Or is your
eye evil because I am good?'
Romans 9:20-21
But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing
formed say to him who formed, "Why have you made me like this?"
Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to
make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in
his way.
Isaiah 46:9-11
Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no
other; I am God, and there is none like Me,
[10] Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times
things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will
do all My pleasure,'
[11] Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man who executes My
counsel, from a far country. Indeed I have spoken it; I will also bring it
to pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it.
1 Thes. 3:10
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone
will not work, neither shall he eat.
work= 1)to work, labor, do work; 2)to trade, to make gains by trading, "do
business", all of which require planning. Just as God plans well, He expects
the same of man -- yet He then expects man to surrender those well laid plans
to change by His sovereign design.
PR 15.3 7C. Omnipresent (everywhere)
I cannot escape His influence (compare 1C )
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and
the good.
PS 139.4; JN 16.30 8C. Omniscient (all-knowing; omni sapience--all-wise)
None can out-wit or out-know Him; Understands all!
Psalm 139:4
For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it
altogether.
John 16:30
Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that
anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth
from God."
PS 147.5; MT 28.18; PS 68.34 9C. Omnipotent (all-powerful; strong)
Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been
given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Psalm 68:34
Ascribe strength to God; His excellence is over Israel, And
His strength
is in the clouds.
PS 9.8; JN 7.24 10C. Just (One equal to judge all)
Psalm 9:8
He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall administer
judgment for the peoples in uprightness.
John 7:24
Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous
judgment."
1 JN 4.10 11C. Loving (One who seeks the best)
1 John 4:10
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His
Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
JUDE 21,24; God gives His mercy "for His own joy" [J.I. Packer, Knowing
God]-- He is an emotional God, and we are made emotionally "in His
image!"
MI 6.8; LK 6.36 1D. Mercy (Withholds Judgment)
Jude 1:21,24
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy
of our Lord
Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
[24] Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to
present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding
joy,
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord
require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly
with your God?
OT word, = checed, Hebrew 2617 kheh'-sed; from Hebrew 2616
(chacad);
kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof,
or (subjective) beauty :- favour, good deed (-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-)
kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
NT word= eleeo, Greek 1653, el-eh-eh'-o; from Greek 1656
(eleos); to
compassionate (by word or deed, specially by divine grace) :- have
compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
Mercy is distinguished from grace by the definition "unreceived judgment"
that ought to have been administered. Webster' New World Dictionary: "a
refraining from harming offenders, enemies, etc.
Luke 6:36
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
HE 4.16; 1 PE 5:10 2D. Grace (Gives Undeserved Help)
God's nature is "of all grace"
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by
Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish,
strengthen, and settle you.
Grace is defined in the Greek as:
charis, khar'-ece, Greek 5485; from Greek 5463 (chairo); graciousness (as
gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or
spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in
the life; including gratitude) :- acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace
(-ious),
joy, liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).
chairo, khah'ee-ro, Greek 5463; a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly
happy or well-off; impersonal especially as salutation (on meeting or parting),
be well :- farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hail, joy (-fully), rejoice.
Grace is a throne!
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
3D. Forbearance (Shows Patience and Longsuffering)
4D. Goodness (Seeks Good in All)
JN 14.6 12C. Truthful (One who is always right)
John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes
to the Father except through Me.
IS 40.13,14 13C. Free (One bound by none)
Isaiah 40:13-14
Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, Or as His counselor has
taught Him? [14] With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed
Him, And taught Him in the path of justice? Who taught Him
knowledge, And showed Him the way of understanding?
1 JN 1.5; PS 99 14C. Holy (one separate from all other)
1 John 1:5
This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you,
that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
God's holiness is His separateness from all aspects of His creation. He is [to
be] set apart, especially when being worshiped.
Psalm 99:1-9
The Lord reigns; Let the peoples tremble! He dwells between the
cherubim; Let the earth be moved!
[2] The Lord is great in Zion, And He is high above all the peoples.
[3] Let them praise Your great and awesome name-- He is holy.
[4] The King's strength also loves justice; You have established equity;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
[5] Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at His footstool-- He is holy.
[6] Moses and Aaron were among His priests, And Samuel was among
those who called upon His name; They called upon the Lord, and He
answered them.
[7] He spoke to them in the cloudy pillar; They kept His testimonies and
the ordinance He gave them.
[8] You answered them, O Lord our God You were to them
God-Who-Forgives, Though You took vengeance on their deeds.
[9] Exalt the Lord our God, And worship at His holy hill; For the Lord
our God is holy.
God's forgiveness (vs.8) is the highest contrast to be made with His holiness.
PS 100.4; HE 11.6 2B. WHAT YOU DO -- You give me .
1 Thes 5.17-18 God's ACTIVITY
Psalm 100:4
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to
God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him.
1 Thes. 5:17-18
pray without ceasing, [18] in everything give thanks; for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus for you.
EP 1.3; PS 119.56 1C. Spiritual blessings (eternal)
Eph. 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
has
blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,
Psalm 119:56
This has become mine, Because I kept Your precepts.
Things I am or have because I have kept God's commandments: List:
1D. Salvation (redemption)
2 CO 9.15 1E. of Soul (Eternal) Summer, 1972
2 Cor. 9:15
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
JA 1.21 2E. of Life (Testimony) 1980-81
James 1:21
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive
with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
IS 7.14; MAT 1.23; IS 9.6 2D. Revelation
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall
conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
Matthew 1:23
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall
call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the
government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.
Start a List of the Names of God. Run to them for safety Pr 18.10(-- Br.
Reuben Ewert 12-95)
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and
are safe.
JN 14.9 1E. of Yourself
John 14:9
Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not
known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can
you say, 'Show us the Father'?
PP 2.13;PS 115.3; PS 25.12 2E. of Your will
Philip. 2:13
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good
pleasure.
Psalm 115:3
But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.
Psalm 25:12
Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way
He chooses.
God teaches in His own unique way on each individual!
1 TI 1.12 3E. of Your call
1 Tim. 1:12
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He
counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,
JN 17.17 4E. of Your Word
John 17:17
Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
PS 119.75;PS 138.3,8; PP 1.7
3D. Preparation (training through affliction)
Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, And
that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
God enables His servant to do His will (3A, 2E above as well). Affliction
1)v.75 is good for me; 2)v.92 will cause me to perish if I do not delight in
them; 3)v. 67,keeps me from going astray!; 4)v. 71, causes me to learn God's
law, 5)reveals whether or not I keep God's law. (see 4D below )
[92] Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished
in my affliction.
[67] Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.
[71] It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your
statutes.
Cry out (in prayer) to God for help in failure to attain God's expectations in
life.
Psalm 138:3,8
In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with
strength in my soul.
[8] The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O
LORD, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
Philip. 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun
a good work
in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
DT 8.2; EX 20.20 4D. Testings (proving character) (6A)
Deut. 8:2
And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way
these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know
what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or
not.
Exodus 20:20
And Moses said to the people, "Do not fear; for God has come to test
you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin."
JOS 3.7 5D. Leadership (help to become)
Joshua 3:7
And the LORD said to Joshua, "This day I will begin to exalt you in the
sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I
will be with you.
1 JN 1.7,3 6D. Friendship (fellowship)
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with
one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all
sin.
[3] that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also
may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father
and with His Son Jesus Christ.
MT 5.16; RO 15.6 7D. Privilege (to glorify God)
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father in heaven.
Romans 15:6
that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Work I do has the unbelievable possibility of glorifying the God of
Eternity--the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Paul's call enabled the
Gentiles (me) to be accepted of God.
Paul's becoming a minister enabled the Gentiles (me) to be accepted of God.
People will be in heaven because I am obedient to the call of God!
Romans 15:8-9
Now I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant to the circumcision
for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, [9]
and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written:
"For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, And sing to
Your name."
CL 3.24, 1.12; RO 8.17 8D. Inheritance (wealth hereafter)
Col. 3:24
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the
inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Col. 1:12
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the
inheritance of the saints in the light.
Romans 8:17
and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if
indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
See also (2A5B) below
PP 4.19; EP 3.20 2C. Earthly Possessions (temporal)
Philip. 4:19
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory
by Christ Jesus.
God supplies all needs plus more: exceeding abundance beyond!
Eph. 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we
ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
My earthly possessions for which I am extremely grateful:
Your kingdom come.
2A. ANTICIPATION -- I ask that Your rule and reign would come to pass. I
pray that...
DA 7.27; DA 2.44; PS 103.19; PP 3.14
Daniel 7:27
Then the kingdom and dominion, And the greatness of the kingdoms
under the whole heaven, Shall be given to the people, the saints of the
Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And all dominions
shall serve and obey Him.'
A kingdom is certain to come and fulfill God's promise to the Jewish people
specifically, and in addition, the the whole church inclusively! I am part of
that great kingdom through faith in the Son of God!
Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom
which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to
other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms,
and it shall stand forever.
Psalm 103:19
The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom
rules over all.
I ought to "press" to prepare to enter into it ("the upward call!"), or see it
fully come.
Philip. 3:14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ
Jesus.
1B. SALVATION -- Your rule and reign might come into the lives of each
one who does not know You. Enter your "Day of Salvation" (2 Cor 6.2)
here:
MT 18.2,3; EZ 33.11; 2 PE 3.9; 1 TH 5.9
Matthew 18:2-3
Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, [3]
and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become
as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: 'As I live,' says the Lord GOD, 'I have no pleasure in the
death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live.
Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of
Israel?'
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness,
but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but
that all should come to repentance.
1 Thes. 5:9
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through
our Lord Jesus Christ,
LK 10.2; MK 16.15 2B. EVANGELIZATION
-- You would send more
laborers to reach them.
Luke 10:2
Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are
few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers
into His
harvest.
Mark 16:15
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to
every creature.
MT 28.19; 2 TI 2.2; 2 PE 3.18 3B. FERTILIZATION by Discipleship --
You would lead me to one which God has promoted me in their eyes to help
them in growth for the kingdom.
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
2 Tim. 2:2
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses,
commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
2 Peter 3:18
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
LK 19.13; MT 25.27 4B. OCCUPATION
-- I might faithfully OCCUPY
stewardships in preparation for Your kingdom with prudence and wisdom.
Luke 19:13
So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to
them, 'Do business { KJV "occupy"} till I come.'
Matthew 25:27
So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my
coming I would have received back my own with interest.
RV 22.20 5B. EXPECTATION
-- I might await eagerly expect with
anticipation the coming of Your kingdom.
Rev. 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly."
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
3A. SUBMISSION -- I pray that I would honestly yield to Your authority, and thus walk in Your will because I am continually making decisions according to Your Word. I realize that first I must...
1B. BE FILLED with the knowledge of Your will. I will need to gain
Col 1.9
Be filled with the knowledge of His will in all
1C. WISDOM
and
2C. SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING
I realize as I am seeking to do this, it will require a receptive spirit obtained only through key ingredients below (1D.– 4D.)
Only through developing these character traits can I gain spiritual wisdom and understanding.
PR 4.23 (the issues of life) Deal with self-will -- It naturally, automatically opposes God's will!
Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of
life.
PS 48.14; PP 3.14-15
1D. SENSITIVITY to recognize Your guidance.
2 PE 1.9, 1 KI 19.11-12
To ignore is to become blind to His still small voice.
Psalm 48:14
For this is God, Our God forever and ever; He will be our guide Even to death.
Philippians 3:14-15
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.
2 Peter 1:9
For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
1 Kings 19:11 Then He said, "Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD." And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake;
12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire
a still small voice.
MT 11.29; JA 1.21; RO 6.13
2D. MEEKNESS to have Your attitude of
"yieldedness."
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
James 1:21
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Romans 6:13
And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
JA 1.5,6; PP 3.14
3D. DETERMINATION to not waver when I know the way You want for me.
James 1:5-6
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
Requires FOCUS or CONCENTRATION to bring it to pass. Put "First things First"-Have Weekly View & Planning time
Philip. 3:14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
JA 1.22;1 CO 9.27
4D. PERFORMANCE so that my human will acts accordingly.
1 Cor. 9:27
But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Luke 10.42 Requires rejection of distractions--absolutely
Luke 10:42
But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.
Martha is guilty, by indirect inference, of stealing from Mary. It is important to be sensitive toward "good
part's!"
Since working on these character traits, I am better enabled now to advance toward a...
2B. WALK WORTHY of the Lord, fully pleasing Him (Col 1.10) And for me to be fully pleasing Him, and it will be important for me to [become - ‘being']
1C. FRUITFUL in every good work,
2C. INCREASING in the knowledge of
God, and to be
3C. STRENGTHENED with all might according to His glorious power for...
1D. (All) PATIENCE and (below, longsuffering with joy) (God's patience, also is described for me as endurance) as You strengthen me with Your might I will find enablement for receiving
HE 10.36, 37
1E. PATIENCE and ENDURANCE which You will give when I ...
(The Promise (His coming) is received only after it is done.)
Hebrews 10:36-37
For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:
[37] "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.
PS 37.7; IS 40.31
1F. Wait on God (spend time with)
Psalm 37:7
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
RO 8.31
2F. Trust in God (acts that affirm so)
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Use God's wisdom.
I will not be able to understand all life's ebb and flow. -- J. I. Packer, Knowing
God., Book of Ecclesiastes.
2D. (All) LONGSUFFERING with joy.
3B. GIVING THANKS to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the
light. As I have already given thanks for many of Your Blessings to me I will now give thanks for gaining an inheritance in the saints through my willingness to begin to obey Your will.
(Compare 1A.2B. (Blessings from God) WHAT YOU DO -- You give me [spiritual and physical blessings– under the Adoration section above]. God's ACTIVITY.) giving thanks to the Father [compare
also 1A.2B.1C.7D. Privilege].
Through my confidence by now comprehending I am fellow-partaker of the true Light's Inheritance, I shall be even more enabled to make key decisions concerning Your will for my life. You will moment-by-moment and day-by-day lead me for these CRITICAL CHOICES: For me to...
4B. Decide to do GOD'S WILL, I must make good "life-affecting" decisions, including the choosing of my...
GE 2.18,24; 1 CO 7.1,7,24,35,40; MT 19.3-12
1C. MATE (Spouse for life)/ FAMILY
EP 5.25 Put Your Anniversary and help meet's name here when you marry.
_______________ Record how God lead you in this.
EP 6.4 Put your son's / daughter's birth dates and names here
_________________ ___________________
and use this area to record their specific needs you are praying about here.
Genesis 2:18, 24
And the LORD God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him." 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
1 Cor. 7:1,7,24,35,40
Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 7 For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction. 40 But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my judgment--and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
Matthew 19:3-12
The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?" [4] And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,' [5] and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? [6] So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." [7] They said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?" [8] He said to them, "Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. [9] And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery." [10] His disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry."
[11] But He said to them, "All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given: [12] For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He who is able to accept it, let him accept it."
Ephes. 5:25
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,
Ephes. 6:4
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
HB 10.24,25; 2 TI 2.15; PR 19.27
2C. CHURCH / SCHOOL Put the name of Your Baptist Church here.
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List the Churches & Schools you have been member, or student at. Write lessons learned also.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, [25] not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
2 Tim. 2:15
Be diligent to present [ study to show, AV] yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Proverbs 19:27
Cease listening to instruction, my son, And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
1CO 12;RO12;EP4;1PE4
3C. MINISTRY (Spiritual gift) Put the ministries you work in here,
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and how you are using God's gift to you.
1 Cor. 12:5-11
There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. [6] And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. [7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: [8] for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, [9] to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, [10] to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. [11] But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Sign gifts: healings, miracle working, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues; were all given temporarily to NT disciples and believers just after the ascension to affirm it's validity. Thereafter, they were not needed.
Romans 12:1-8
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
[3] For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. [4] For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, [5] so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. [6] Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; [7] or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; [8] he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Ephes. 4:1-16
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, [2] with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, [3] endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism; [6] one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
[7] But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. [8] Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men." [9] (Now this, "He ascended"--what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? [10] He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) [11] And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, [12] for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, [13] till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; [14] that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, [15] but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- [16] from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
1 Peter 4:10-11
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. [11] If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
The spiritual gifts of today:
1D. Faith
2D. Teaching
3D. Helps (Ministering)
4D. Administration
5D. Exhortation
6D. Giving
7D. Mercy
8D. Evangelism
9D. Pastor-Teacher
10D. Hospitality
PS 127.1; MT 8.20
4C. HOUSE (dwelling place)
Put your current address here.
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Record each place you have lived here and how God lead you there.
A house to live is a blessing from God. He expects me to oversee
it for His work, and not to be take it for granted.
Psalm 127:1
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.
Matthew 8:20
And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." [Luke 9.58 also.]
GE 2.15; PR 14.23; 2 TH 3.10
5C. WORK (Occupation/Vocation/s) Put the experiences you have gained in coming to your present Employment here.
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Keep a Record of God's leading and His faithful Guidance in addition here.
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Work is a gift from God, designed for man, it is profitable, and man is driven physically to do it in the balance of responsibilities.
Genesis 2:7-9, 15
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.
[8] The LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. [9] And out of the ground the LORD God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. [15] Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.
Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.
2 Thes. 3:10
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.
work= 2038 ergazomai {er-gad'-zom-ahee} middle voice from 2041; TDNT - 2:635,251; vb AV - work (22) - wrought (7) - do (3) - minister about (1) - forbear working + 3361 (1) - labour for (1) - labour (1) -commit (1) - trade by (1) - trade (1) [39] 1a) to work,
labour, do work 1b) to trade, to make gains by trading, "do business" 2a) to do, work out, exercise, perform, commit, to cause to exist, produce 2b) to work for, earn by working, to acquire
Work = indirectly, planning involved in definition of the word.
Col. 1.22
5B. PRESENTATION TO GOD (Purpose of 1B-6B) to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His
sight----
1C. HOLY in Your sight I must be presented.
2C. BLAMELESS in Your sight I must be presented.
3C. ABOVE REPROACH in Your sight I must be presented.
Give us this day our daily bread.
PP 4.19; EX 16.16 4A. PETITION
-- I now ask You to supply my needs for
today. But first I pray for important KEYS to successful living every day,
and then for the ELEMENTS of life.
Philip. 4:19
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory
by Christ Jesus.
Exodus 16:16
This is the thing which the LORD has commanded: 'Let every man
gather it according to each one's need, one omer for each person,
according to the number of persons; let every man take for those who
are in his tent.' "
1B. KEYS FOR SUCCESS -- I pray for...
RO 8.6; JN 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:13
1C. Spirit-Control of my mind.***
Spiritually minded = life and peace! The Spirit of God is our constant
companion since the ascension of Christ.
Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life
and peace.
John 14:16-17
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that
He may abide with you forever-- [17] the Spirit of truth, whom the
world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but
you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
John 14:26
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,
He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things
that I said to you.
John 15:26
"But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father,
the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.
John 16:13
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into
all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He
hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
RO 8.13; JN 12.24
2C. Death to my sinful nature.
It is by the Spirit you can put to death the deeds of the body
Romans 8:13
For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit
you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
John 12:24
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the
ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.
EP 5.15,16; PS 90.2; HE 12.13; PR 4.26; PS 119.59
3C. Balance in properly redeeming time.
redeeming the time, (the ETERNAL God REQUIRES this) for the days are
evil, (Righteousness is at stake) number our days (Our time is extremely
limited), make straight paths (A narrow, disciplined walk is implied). Balance
comes only by KNOWING and EXERCISING priorities:
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE
CHRISTIAN LIFE. IT PRODUCES THE GREATEST SATISFACTION
OF LIFE AND WILL PRODUCE THE GREATEST REWARDS IN
HEAVEN, AND LEAVES THE GREATEST LEGACY FOR MY
CHILDREN.
BUT IT IS SOMETHING GOD TEACHES US, AND WE (THROUGH
TIME) MUST LEARN!
Eph. 5:15-16
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, [16]
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Hebrews 12:13
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be
dislocated, but rather be healed.
Proverbs 4:26
Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established.
Psalm 119:59
I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
2B. ELEMENTS OF LIFE -- I pray for...
MT 6.33; CL 3.2
1C. SPIRITUAL purity. First.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these
things shall be added to you.
Col. 3:2
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
GL 5.22-23;1 CO 9.27; PR 25.28 2C. PHYSICAL control
(of food sleep,
exercise, sex--the basic human drives)
Self control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and must be built into the daily fabric
of life by choice, not legislation. The failure to do so brings a defenselessness
that evil will utterly destroy.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness, self-control.
Against such there is
no law.
1 Cor. 9:27
But I discipline [keep under, AV] my body and bring it into subjection,
lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become
disqualified.
Proverbs 25:28
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down,
without walls.
PP 4.8 3C.
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL--[right thinking]
Things that are: true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, of any virtue,
anything praiseworthy.
Philip. 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are
lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if
there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.
PP 2.3 4C. SOCIAL -- favor (time with/for others.)
Philip. 2:3
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in
lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
1 CO 4.2;MT24.45-51;25.14-30; PS 96.7-9
5C. FINANCIAL stewardship.
Accountability for ability and talents given motivates faithfulness.
Remembrance of that accountability is essential on a daily basis. Stewardship
is worship.
1 Cor. 4:2
Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
Matthew 24:45-51
"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler
over his household, to give them food in due season? [46] Blessed is that
servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. [47]
Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods.
[48] But if that evil servant says in his heart, 'My master is delaying his
coming,' [49] and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and
drink with the drunkards, [50] the master of that servant will come on a
day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware
of, [51] and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the
hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 25:14-30
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country,
who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. [15] And
to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each
according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.
[16] Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with
them, and made another five talents. [17] And likewise he who had
received two gained two more also. [18] But he who had received one
went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money. [19] After a long
time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
[20] So he who had received five talents came and brought five other
talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have
gained five more talents besides them.' [21] His lord said to him, 'Well
done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I
will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
[22] He also who had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, you
delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides
them.' [23] His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant;
you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over
many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' [24] Then he who had
received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard
man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have
not scattered seed. [25] And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent
in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.' [26] But his lord
answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that
I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered
seed. [27] So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers,
and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest.
[28] Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten
talents. [29] For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will
have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has
will be taken away. [30] And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer
darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
Psalm 96:7-9
Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory
and strength. [8] Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an
offering, and come into His courts. [9] Oh, worship the LORD in the
beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth.
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our
debtors.
5A. CONFESSION -- As I have kept short sin-debts by immediate
confession of sins You have revealed, I now pause to examine my heart
further for wrong attitudes. As You convict, I will once again make
confession of my sin and remember it's results.
Matthew 5.3-10 "Blessed are..."
1B. THE BEATITUDES -- Lord, help me...
3)the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1C. To obtain spiritual goals You expect, that I might receive the fullest
reward in heaven.
poor= 4434 ptochos {pto-khos'} from ptosso {to crouch, used here as - poor
(30 times) DEFINED AS 1) reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms OR 2)
destitute of wealth, influence, position, honour; lowly, afflicted: destitute of
the Christian virtues and eternal riches; helpless, powerless to accomplish an
end OR 3) lacking in anything: as respects their spirit, i.e. destitute of wealth
of learning and intellectual culture which the schools afford (men of this class
most readily give themselves up to Christ's teaching and proved them selves
fitted to lay hold of the heavenly treasure) --taken from the Online Bible
Lexicon, and so with all other Strong's numbers definitions this section.
spirit= 4151 pneuma {pnyoo'-mah} here used as - human (spirit) (49 times)
DEFINED AS 2) the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is
animated; the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels,
thinks, decides; the soul OR 5) the disposition or influence which fills and
governs the soul of any one; the efficient source of any power, affection,
emotion, desire, etc.
The poor in spirit recognize they are destitute of God's wealth spiritually, and
are thus motivated to obtain it to a greater degree than they now possess
(relative to what God would desire, in spite of the growth and maturity they
already have attained).
4)they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
2C. To weep over sin
You reveal to me, that I might have the peace of Your
forgiveness.
mourn= 3996 pentheo {pen-theh'-o} from 3997; NKJ&AV - mourn (7) also -
wail (2) - bewail (1) [10] 1) to mourn; to mourn for, lament one
comforted= 3870 parakaleo {par-ak-al-eh'-o} from 3844 and 2564; TDNT -
5:773,778; vb AV - comfort (23times) DEFINED AS 3) to console, to
encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort; to receive consolation,
be comforted
Those who weep and lament as though their sins grieve the holiness of God
shall indeed receive comfort, consolation and encouragement which comes
through forgiveness.
5)the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
3C. To yield when I am shown
sin, so that I may receive my earthly
inheritance.
meek= 4239 praus {prah-ooce'} apparently a primary word; TDNT -
6:645,929; adj AV - meek (3) 1) mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit,
meekness. Meekness toward God is that disposition of spirit in which we
accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or
resisting. In the OT, the meek are those wholly relying on God rather than
their own strength to defend them against injustice. Thus, meekness toward
evil people means knowing God is permitting the injuries they inflict, that He
is using them to purify His elect, and that He will deliver His elect in His
time. (Is. 41:17, Lu. 18:1-8) Gentleness or meekness is the opposite to
self-assertiveness and self interest. It stems from trust in God's goodness and
control over the situation. The gentle person is not occupied with self at all.
This is a work of the Holy Ghost, not of the human will. (Gal. 5:23)
To be meek is to seek to have a sensitive reception to the holiness of God.
6)those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled,
4C. To desire being right in thoughts and actions, so that I will live right
continuously.
hunger= 3983 peinao {pi-nah'-o} from the same as 3993 (through the idea of
pinching toil; "pine"); 1) to hunger, be hungry 1a) to suffer want, to be needy
1b) to crave ardently, to seek with eager desire
thirst= 1) to suffer thirst, suffer from thirst; figuratively, those who are said
to thirst who painfully feel their want of, and eagerly long for, those things by
which the soul is refreshed, supported, strengthened.
7)the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
5C. To show mercy as I have received it from You, that I may have Your
mercy's fullness.
merciful= 1655 eleemon {el-eh-ay'-mone} adjective from 1653; AV -
merciful (2) 1) merciful
mercy= 1653 eleeo {el-eh-eh'-o} from 1656; AV - have mercy on (14) -
obtain mercy (8) - show mercy (2) - have compassion (1) - have compassion
on (1) - have pity on (1) - have mercy (1) - have mercy upon (1) - receive
mercy (1) [31] 1) to have mercy on, to help one afflicted or seeking aid, to
bring help to the wretched
1656 eleos {el'-eh-os} of uncertain affinity; n n AV - mercy (28) 1) mercy:
kindness or good will towards the miserable and the afflicted, joined with a
desire to help them 1a) of men towards men: to exercise the virtue of mercy,
show one's self merciful 1b) of God towards men: in general providence; the
mercy and clemency of God in providing and offering to men salvation by
Christ
8)the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
6C. To have an undefiled
conscience, that I might have intimate fellowship
with You.
pure= 2513 katharos {kath-ar-os'} of uncertain affinity AV - pure (17) -
clean (10) - clear (1) [28] DEFINED AAS 1c) ethically, free from corrupt
desire, from sin and guilt; free from every admixture of what is false, sincere;
genuine; blameless, innocent; unstained with the guilt of anything
9)the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
7C. To love and respect others as You do, so that I may have a godly
testimony among them.
peacemakers= 1518 eirenopoios {i-ray-nop-oy-os'} from 1515 and 4160; AV
- peacemakers (1) 1) a peacemaker, pacific, loving peace
1515 eirene {i-ray'-nay} probably from a primary verb eiro (to join); TDNT -
2:400,207; n f AV - peace (89) - one (1) - rest (1) - quietness (1) [92] 1) a
state of national tranquility; exemption from the rage and havoc of war 2)
peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, discord3) security, safety,
prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe
and prosperous) 4) of the Messiah's peace, the way that leads to peace
(salvation) 5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its
salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with
its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is 6) the blessed state of devout and
upright men after death
4160 poieo {poy-eh'-o} 1a) to act rightly, do well; to carry out, to execute
10)those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
8C. To rejoice when I am hurt
or suffering for doing right, that I may have
'the persecuted's' reward in heaven.
persecuted= 1377 dioko {dee-o'-ko} a prolonged (and causative) form of a
primary verb dio (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249); AV -
persecute (28) - follow after (6) - follow (4) - suffer persecution (3) - misc
(3) [44] 1) to make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away 2) to run swiftly
in order to catch a person or thing, to run after; to press on: figuratively of
one who in a race runs swiftly to reach the goal; to pursue (in a hostile
manner) 3) in any way whatever to harass, trouble, molest one; to persecute;
to be maltreated, suffer persecution on account of something 4) without the
idea of hostility, to run after, follow after: someone 5) metaphorically, to
pursue i.e. to seek after eagerly, earnestly endeavor to acquire
Beatitudes are "attitudes" that ought to "be." Taking time to think about
them creates them in the mind as I wait upon God in prayer. Beatitude is
defined: "from Latin beatus, happy: perfect blessedness or happiness
-"-Webster's New World Dictionary, p. 55
1 JN 1.6;PS 66.18;JA 1.15; PS 19.12-13
2B. The Doctrine of CONFESSION -- Today I agree with You LORD that I
have failed in the particular way (s) that You have revealed to me. Now I...
1 John 1:6
If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie
and do not practice the truth.
Psalm 66:18
If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.
James 1:15
Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is
full-grown, brings forth death.
Psalm 19:12-13
Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults. [13] Keep
back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have
dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of
great transgression.
1 JN 1.9 1C. CONFESS -- that _____* was a sin in Your eyes because You
said _____+.
*=specifically name the sin. +=name the scripture bringing awareness.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
confess= 3670 homologeo {hom-ol-og-eh'-o} from a compound of the base
of 3674 and 3056; AV - confess (17) - profess (3) - promise (1) - give thanks
(1) - confession is made (1) [23] 1) to say the same thing as another, i.e. to
agree with, assent 2) to concede 2a) not to refuse, to promise
Confession is agreeing with God's attitude about sin-- it is abominable to
Him, ATTITUDE is very important.
PR 28.13 2C. FORSAKE -- and turn from it, but only with Your help.
Proverbs 28:13
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and
forsakes them will have mercy.
PS 103.12 3C. BELIEVE
-- that this sin is now removed from me. I will
continue to renounce it and trust your Word.
Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our
transgressions from us.
To "believe" is to ACT as if it we true -- that is forget the sin, and don't
bring it up to God or others again.
*RO 5.9 4C. *Am FORGIVEN -- and thus my offense is removed
completely.
Romans 5:9
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be
saved from wrath through Him.
In God's courtroom, "forgiveness" means full acquittal
*1 JN 1.7 5C. *Am CLEANSED -- and thus my usefulness for service is
restored also.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with
one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all
sin.
"Cleansed" means my usefulness is to a large degree restored like plates just
washed from the dinner table.
*PS 32.1; 51.12; MT 5.4 6C. *Am BLESSED -- I have Your joy, peace, and
favor restored to my life now.
Psalm 32:1
A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is
forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous
Spirit.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
A special joy --from God comes to those who confess and forsake sin.
*=God's responsibility and work which I believe He does upon my
confession. Penitential Psalms for further meditation:
6,32,38,51,102,130,143.
Some consequences of un-confessed sin:
Psalm 6:2
Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my
bones are troubled.
Psalm 6:5-7
For in death there is no remembrance of You; In the grave who will give
You thanks? [6] I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed
swim; I drench my couch with my tears. [7] My eye wastes away because
of grief; It grows old because of all my enemies.
Psalm 32:3-4
When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day
long. [4] For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality
was turned into the drought of summer. Selah
Psalm 38:2-8
For Your arrows pierce me deeply, And Your hand presses me down. [3]
There is no soundness in my flesh Because of Your anger, Nor any health
in my bones Because of my sin. [4] For my iniquities
have gone over my
head; Like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. [5] My wounds are
foul and festering Because of my foolishness. [6]I am troubled, I am
bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. [7] For my loins are
full of inflammation, And there is no soundness in my flesh. [8] I am
feeble and severely broken; I groan because of the turmoil of my heart.
Psalm 38:10-14
My heart pants, my strength fails me; As for the light of my eyes, it also
has gone from me. [11] My loved ones and my friends stand aloof from
my plague, And my relatives stand afar off. [12] Those also who seek my
life lay snares for me; Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, And
plan deception all the day long. [13] But I, like a deaf man, do not hear;
And I am like a mute who does not open his mouth. [14] Thus I am like a
man who does not hear, And in whose mouth is no response.
Psalm 38:17
For I am ready to fall, And my sorrow is continually before me.
Psalm 38:19
But my enemies are vigorous, and they are strong; And those who hate me
wrongfully have multiplied.
Psalm 102:3-11
For my days are consumed like smoke, And my bones are burned
like a
hearth. [4] My heart is stricken and withered like grass, So that I forget to
eat my bread. [5] Because of the sound of my groaning My bones cling to
my skin. [6] I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am like an owl of the
desert. [7] I lie awake, And am like a sparrow alone on the housetop. [8]
My enemies reproach me all day long, Those who deride me swear an
oath against me. [9] For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my
drink with weeping, [10] Because of Your indignation and Your wrath;
For You have lifted me up and cast me away. [11] My days are like a
shadow that lengthens, And I wither away like grass.
Psalm 102:23-24
He weakened my strength in the way; He shortened my days. [24] I said,
"O my God, Do not take me away in the midst of my days; Your years are
throughout all generations.
Psalm 143:3-4
For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the
ground; He has made me dwell in darkness, Like those who have long
been dead. [4] Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart
within me is distressed.
Psalm 143:7
Answer me speedily, O LORD; My spirit fails! Do not hide Your face from
me, Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.
Benefits of Refraining from sinning:
Psalm 15:1-5 A Psalm of David. LORD, who may abide in Your
tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? [2] He who walks
uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; [3]
He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor,
Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; [4] In whose eyes a vile
person is despised, But he honors those who fear the LORD; He who
swears to his own hurt and does not change; [5] He who does not put out
his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He
who does these things shall never be moved.
Job 13:15-18
Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own
ways before Him. [16] He also shall be my salvation, For a hypocrite
could not come before Him. [17] Listen carefully to my speech, And to my
declaration with your ears. [18] See now, I have prepared my case, I know
that I shall be vindicated.
And do not lead us into temptation,
PS 19.13 6A. RESOLUTION
-- I acknowledge, O LORD, my proneness to
yield to temptation, and to fail in trials that come to me, and through Your
GRACE I resolve NOT to forsake You.
Psalm 19:13
Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have
dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of
great transgression.
David's prayer. Prayer about Temptation is biblical. Prayer will help me
resist. Though I may be a Son of God, I can still wander from the right way I
should go. I do not loose my salvation, however, I can loose my testimony.
(James 1.21)
Deu 4:9; Deu 23:9; Pr 4:23; Ac 15:29; 1Ti 5:22; Jam 1:27; 1Jo 5:21; Jude
1:21 Special exhortations to "Keep Thyself,"
Deut. 4:9
"Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget
the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the
days of your life. And teach them to your children and your
grandchildren,
Deut. 23:9
"When the army goes out against your enemies, then keep yourself from
every wicked thing.
Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.
Acts 15:29
that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things
strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these,
you will do well. Farewell.
1 Tim. 5:22
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins;
keep
yourself pure.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit
orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from
the world.
1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Jude 1:21
keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord
Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
JA 1.12-15,21; 1CO 10.13 1B. ENDURE Temptation -- I recognize it is my
responsibility to resist temptation to receive Your help in trials.
1 Cor. 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but
God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are
able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you
may be able to bear it.
James 1:12-15
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been
approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. [13] Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am
tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself
tempt anyone. [14] But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his
own desires and enticed. [15] Then, when desire has conceived, it gives
birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
James 1:21
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and
receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your
souls.
The end of temptation is real. I must look for God's way of escape! James
was written to "brethren" and his warning in v. 21 is not an admission the
believer can lose his salvation, but an acknowledgment that sin has a real
devastating impact on the testimony [soul] of the believer. Make no
provision for the flesh. I must recognize "the lie." It appears throughout the
world.
Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to
fulfill its lusts.
The LIE; JN 8.44; RO 1.25; 2TH 2.10-11
John 8:44
You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to
do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the
truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a [lit., the] lie, he
speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
Romans 1:25
who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the
creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
2 Thes. 2:10-11
and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they
did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. [11] And for
this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe
the lie,
De 4:9 Ps 39:1 Mt 26:41 Ac 20:31 1Co 10:12; 16:13 Col 4:2 1Pe 5:8 Re
3:2
Watchfulness about sin & temptation
Deut. 4:9
"Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget
the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the
days of your life. And teach them to your children and your
grandchildren,
Psalm 39:1
To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, "I will
guard my ways, Lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a
muzzle, While the wicked are before me."
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak."
Acts 20:31
Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to
warn everyone night and day with tears.
1 Cor. 10:12
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
1 Cor. 16:13
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
Col. 4:2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a
roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Rev. 3:2
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to
die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.
2 CO 9.8, 1PE 5.10 2B. PRESERVATION by GRACE
-- I believe that You
will give me the necessary GRACE (help) to be victorious throughout life.
The God of all grace will provide abundance to overcome and bring victory
in testing/ temptation's midst; we must Possess God's GRACE by faith.
2 Cor. 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always
having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every
good work.
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ
Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and
settle you.
But deliver us from the evil one.
1PE 3.7; 1 JN 2:15; RO 8.7;6.13; EP 4.24
3B. PROTECTION by ARMOR -- I acknowledge now my need for
deliverance from all evil: (From Satan, the World, and from my sinful
Flesh) by putting on Your armor. I now put on...
I am to recognize it is spiritual WARFARE. My enemies will not stop until
destruction of my soul/ loss of all spiritual reward is lost. Using armor is my
responsibility, grace is God's provision. Armor is placed first by putting on
the new man.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a
roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world,
the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world--the
lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the
Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the
lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
Romans 8:7
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the
law of God, nor indeed can be.
Romans 6:13
And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to
sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your
members as instruments of righteousness to God.
Ephes. 4:24
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in
true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 6:10-18
14a)Having girded your waist with truth,
JA 1.16,22; AC 20.32 1C. The BELT OF TRUTH -- I am sure the Bible is
reality, the truth.
The assurance that the Bible is reliable and an honest witness of "truth" is
protective gear that holds armor in place.
James 1:16, 22
Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. [22] But be doers of the word,
and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Acts 20:32
So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace,
which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those
who are sanctified.
14b)Having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
PS 11.7; 15.2; 106.3 2C. The BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS --I
live intending to BE right always.
Psalm 11:7
For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance
beholds the upright.
Psalm 15:1-2
A Psalm of David. LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may
dwell in Your holy hill? [2] He who walks uprightly, And works
righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart;
Psalm 106:3
Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all
times!
15)Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
MT 4.19; AC 1.8 3C. The SHOES OF GOSPEL WITNESS -- I eagerly
prepare and tell others the 'good news' of peace that comes through Your salvation.
Matthew 4:19
Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."
Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and
you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth."
16)above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench
the fiery darts of the wicked one.
PS 34.8; HE 11 4C. The SHIELD OF FAITH -- I will so act today as to
demonstrate I trust Your Word completely when Satan sows doubt in my
heart.
Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in
Him!
Hebrews 11:1-2
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not
seen. [2] For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
Men exhibit faith by their actions. Good Examples: Abel, Noah, Abraham,
Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Daniel. Poor Examples: Cain, Lot, Samson,
Saul, Achan, Ahab, Jonah.
17a)And take the helmet of salvation
1JN 5.11-13 5C. The HELMET OF SALVATION -- I have unwavering
assurance that I am saved.
1 John 5:11-13
And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life
is in His Son. [12] He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the
Son of God does not have life. [13] These things I have written to you who
believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have
eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son
of God.
17b)And the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;
PS 119.9-11;JO 1.8 6C. The SWORD OF SCRIPTURE -- I take the Bible
and consistently memorize and meditate on passages that help me fight all
evil.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your
word. [10] With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander
from Your commandments! [11] Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You!
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but
you shall
meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all
that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then
you will have good success.
18a)Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...
JA 5.16 7C. The BOND OF PRAYER -- I have a realization that I need to
depend on Your Spirit through prayer moment by moment to use my armor
and glorify You.
James 5:16
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you
may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails
much.
PRAYER FOR OTHERS
Ephesians 6.18b INTERCESSION
Being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the
saints...
Having prayed as above for myself, I have also become aware of others
who have specific needs for which I should now pray.
Person/Details/ Date Begun/ Date Answered
1____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
2____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
VERSE FOR THE DAY
I have a felt need or weakness upon which I should focus for today through
meditation on this verse: ______ .
Most Meaningful Verses / Why they are so helpful
Date Memorized/ Record of Reviews
1____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
2____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
SONG FOR THE DAY
I have a place that life will take me today in which a "song, hymn, and
spiritual song" (EP 5.19) will help me keep my mind on a principle or
attitude so that my thoughts will please the Lord continually. I now select:
______ .
Most Meaningful Songs / Why they are so helpful
Date Memorized / Text
1____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
2____________/ _______________________ ____________
____________/ _____________/
Supplement to PETITION PRINCIPLE, [see 4A2B2C
"PHYSICAL"]:
SCRIPTURAL REASONS TO FAST One or More Meals Today
I feel a special need to set aside _____ hours today to pray WITH FASTING
(MT 17.21). I desire for myself meekness about this as well as:
thoughtfulness to others affected, my purpose to fulfill this desire, and a
proper reward (MT 6.17,18) in the completion of this special period of
fasting and prayer. I will furthermore fast only with wisdom, caution, proper
medical understanding and personal preparation.
1. TIME OF SPIRITUAL TRAINING
DT 8.2,3; LK 4.1,2 I am being prepared by the Lord for some special
spiritual service to Him.
Deut. 8:2-3
And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way
these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know
what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or
not. [3] So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with
manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might
make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by
every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.
Luke 4:1-2
Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan
and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, [2] being tempted for forty
days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when
they had ended, He was hungry.
2. NEED OF SPECIAL HUMILITY
JL 2.12,13; PS 35.13 I feel a need to humble myself to show a special
repentant spirit for God's mercy.
Joel 2:12-13
"Now, therefore," says the LORD, "Turn to Me with all your heart, With
fasting, with weeping, and with mourning." [13] So rend your heart, and
not your garments; Return to the LORD your God, For He is gracious
and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from
doing harm.
Psalm 35:13
But as for me, when they were sick, My clothing was sackcloth; I humbled
myself with fasting; And my prayer would return to my own heart.
3. A CRITICAL DECISION TO MAKE
AC 14.23 I have a life-critical decision soon to make that requires special
assurance of God's will.
Acts 14:23
So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
4. NEED OF SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE
EZ 8.21,23; ES 4.16 I have a special need to manifest the power of God for
some work or project.
Ezra 8:21-23
Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of
Ahava, that we might
humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us
and our little ones and all our possessions. [22] For I was ashamed to
request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against
the enemy on the road, because we had spoken to the king, saying, "The
hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power
and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him." [23] So we fasted
and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.
Esther 4:16
"Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me;
neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast
likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I
perish, I perish!"
5. NEED OF SPIRITUAL INTERCESSION
DA 9.3-5 I have a special burden for the need of some one, or some thing.
Daniel 9:3-5
Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and
supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. [4] And I prayed to the
LORD my God, and made confession, and said, "O Lord, great and
awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love
Him, and with those who keep His commandments, [5] we have sinned
and committed iniquity, we have done wickedly and rebelled, even by
departing from Your precepts and Your judgments.
6. APPRECIATION
PR 27.7 I have a need to gain greater appreciation for God's gift of food.
Proverbs 27:7
A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter
thing is sweet.
7. MOURNING
1 SA 31.13 I have deep sorrow over the death of a loved one.
1 Samuel 31:11-13
Now when the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines
had done to Saul, [12] all the valiant men arose and traveled all night,
and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth
Shan; and they came to Jabesh and burned them there. [13]
Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree at
Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
8. THE TIME NOT FOR
FASTING:
MK 2.18-28 I have reason to celebrate with great joy.
Mr 2:18-28
The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then
they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the
Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" 19 And Jesus said to
them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is
with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot fast.
20 "But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from
them, and then they will fast in those days. 21 "No one sews a piece of
unshrunk cloth on an old garment; or else the new piece pulls away from the
old, and the tear is made worse. 22 "And no one puts new wine into old
wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and
the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins."
23 Now it happened that He went through the grainfields on the Sabbath; and as
they went His disciples began to pluck the heads of grain. 24 And the
Pharisees said to Him, "Look, why do they do what is not lawful on the
Sabbath?" 25 But He said to them, "Have you never read what David
did when he was in need and hungry, he and those with him: 26 "how he
went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate
the showbread, which is not lawful to eat, except for the priests, and also
gave some to those who were with him?" 27 And He said to them, "The
Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 "Therefore the
Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath."
Part II: Outline Introduction With References Only
Text of "Outline"
A
D A I L Y
P R A Y E R
N O T E B O O K
Text: Matthew 6.9-13 (NKJV text)
Our A personal relationship--I am His child. (My needs first)
Father A family relationship--He is my Father.
in heaven A humble relationship--I pray from earth.
Hallowed be Your name. 1A. ADORATION -- I set You apart today
because of...
DT 6.5, HE 11.6 "He is" 1B. WHO YOU ARE -- You are the God.
1 KI 8.27; JE 23.24; 1C. Infinite (endless)
PS 90.2 2C. Eternal (timeless, enduring)
JA 1.17 3C. Immutable (changeless)
JN 4.24 4C. Simple (understandable-enough to worship)
DT 4.39; 6.4 5C. Unified (solitary, undivided)
EP 1.11 MT 20.15, RO 9.20,21 6C. Sovereign (supreme ruling)
PR 15.3 7C. Omnipresent (everywhere)
PS 139.4; JN 16.30 8C. Omniscient (all-knowing; all-wise)
PS 147.5; MT 28.18 9C. Omnipotent (all-powerful; strong)
PS 9.8 10C. Just (One equal to judge all)
1 JN 4.10 11C. Loving (One who seeks the best)
1D. Mercy (Withholds Judgment)
2D. Grace (Gives Undeserved Help)
3D. Forbearance (Shows Patience and Longsuffering)
4D. Goodness (Seeks Good in All)
JN 14.6 12C. Truthful (One who is always right)
IS 40.13,14 13C. Free (One bound by none)
1 JN 1.5 14C. Holy (one separate from all other)
PS 100.4; HE 11.6 "a rewarder" 2B. WHAT YOU DO -- You give me .
EP 1.3 1C. Spiritual blessings (eternal)
1D. Salvation (redemption)
2 CO 9.15 1E. of Soul (Eternal)
JA 1.21 2E. of Life (Testimony)
2D. Revelation
JN 14.9 1E. of Yourself
PP 2.13 2E. of Your will
1 TI 1.12 3E. of Your call
JN 17.18 4E. of Your Word
PS 119.75 3D. Preparation (training through affliction)
DT 8.2 4D. Testings (proving character)
JOS 3.7 5D. Leadership (help to become)
1 JN 1.7,3 6D. Friendship (fellowship)
MT 5.16; RO 15.6 7D. Privilege (to glorify God)
CL 3.24, 1.12; RO 8.17 8D. Inheritance (wealth hereafter)
PP 4.19 2C. Earthly Possessions (temporal)
Your kingdom come.
2A. ANTICIPATION -- I ask that Your rule and reign would come to pass. I
pray that...
MT 18.2,3; EZ 33.11; 2 PE 3.9; 1 TH 5.9
1B. SALVATION -- Your rule and reign might come into the lives of each
one who does not know You.
LK 10.2 2B. EVANGELIZATION -- You would send more laborers to reach
them.
MT 28.19; 2 TI 2.2 3B. FERTILIZATION by Discipleship -- You would
guide me to one or more to disciple for Your kingdom.
LK 19.13; MT 25.27 4B. OCCUPATION -- I might faithfully OCCUPY each
stewardship in preparation for Your kingdom with prudence and wisdom.
RV 22.20 5B. EXPECTATION -- I might await eagerly EXPECT with
anticipation the coming of Your kingdom.
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
3A. SUBMISSION -- I pray that I would honestly yield to Your authority,
and thus walk in Your will because I am continually making decisions
according to Your Word. I realize that in order for me to...
1B. WALK IN SUBMISSION to Your will I need...(Character Traits)
PS 48.14 1C. SENSITIVITY to recognize Your guidance.
HE 10.36 2C. PATIENCE and ENDURANCE which You will give when I ...
PS 37.7; IS 40.31 1D. Wait on God (spend time with)
RO 8.31 2D. Trust in God (acts that affirm so)
MT 11.29; JA 1.21; RO 6.13 3C. MEEKNESS to have Your attitude of
yieldedness.
JA 1.5,6 4C. DETERMINATION to not waver when I know the way You
want for me.
JA 1.22;1 CO 9.27 5C. PERFORMANCE so that my human will acts accordingly.
OBEDIENCE, "To show that you believe"
2B. Decide to do GOD'S WILL, I must make good "life-affecting" decisions,
including my...
GE 2.18,24; 1 CO 7; MT 19 1C. MATE (Spouse for life)/ FAMILY
HB 10.24,25; 2 TI 2.15 2C. CHURCH / SCHOOL
1CO 12.5;RO12;EP4;1PE4 3C. MINISTRY (Spiritual gift)
PS 127.1 4C. HOUSE (dwelling place)
PR 14.23; 2 TH 3.10 5C. WORK (Occupation/Vocation/s)
Give us this day our daily bread.
4A. PETITION -- I now ask You to supply my needs for today. But first I
pray for important KEYS to successful living every day, and then for the
ELEMENTS of life.
1B. KEYS FOR SUCCESS -- I pray for...
RO 8.6 1C. Spirit-Control of my mind.***
RO 8.13; JN 12.24 2C. Death to my sinful nature.
Jesus, "Born to Die" - song by Ron Hamilton
EP 5.15,16 3C. Balance in properly redeeming time.
2B. ELEMENTS OF LIFE -- I pray for...
CL 3.2 MT 6.33 1C. SPIRITUAL purity. First.
1 CO 9.27 2C. PHYSICAL control (of food sleep, exercise, sex--the basic
human drives)
PP 4.8 3C. MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL -- [right thinking]
PP 2.3 4C. SOCIAL -- favor (time with/for others.)
1 CO 4.2;MT24.45-51;25.14-30 5C. FINANCIAL stewardship.
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
5A. CONFESSION -- As I have kept short sin-debts by immediate confession
of sins You have revealed, I now pause to examine my heart further for
wrong attitudes. As You convict, I will once again make confession of my sin
and remember it's results.
Matthew 5.3-10 "Blessed are..." 1B. THE BEATITUDES -- Lord, help me...
3)the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1C. To obtain spiritual goals You expect, that I might receive the fullest
reward in heaven.
4)they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
2C. To weep over sin You reveal to me, that I might have the peace of Your
forgiveness.
5)the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
3C. To yield when I am shown sin, so that I may receive my earthly
inheritance.
6)those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled,
4C. To desire being right in thoughts and actions, so that I will live right
continuously.
7)the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
5C. To show mercy as I have received it from You, that I may have Your
mercy's fullness.
8)the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
6C. To have an undefiled conscience, that I might have intimate fellowship
with You.
9)the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
7C. To love and respect others as You do, so that I may have a godly
testimony among them.
10)those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
8C. To rejoice when I am hurt or suffering for doing right, that I may have
'the persecuted's' reward in heaven.
1 JN 1.6;PS 66.18;JA 1.15 2B. The Doctrine of CONFESSION -- Today I
agree with You LORD that I have failed in the particular way (s) that You
have revealed to me. Now I...
1 JN 1.9 1C. CONFESS -- that _____* was a sin in Your eyes because You
said _____+.
*=specifically name the sin.
+=name the scripture bringing awareness.
PR 24.18 2C. FORSAKE -- and turn from it, but only with Your help.
PS 103.12 3C. BELIEVE -- that this sin is now removed from me. I will
continue to renounce it and trust your Word.
*RO 5.9 4C. *Am FORGIVEN -- and thus my offense is removed
completely.
*1 JN 1.7 5C. *Am CLEANSED -- and thus my usefulness for service is
restored also.
*PS 32.1; 51.12; MT 5.4 6C. *Am BLESSED -- I have Your joy, peace, and
favor restored to my life now.
*=God's responsibility and work which I believe He does upon my
confession. Penitential Psalms for further meditation: 6,32,38,51,102,130,143.
And do not lead us into temptation,
6A. RESOLUTION -- I acknowledge, O LORD, my proneness to yield to
temptation, and to fail in trials that come to me, and through Your GRACE I
resolve NOT to forsake You.
2 CO 9.8; 1 CO 10.13 1B. PRESERVATION by GRACE -- I believe that
You will give me the necessary GRACE (help) to be victorious throughout life.
But deliver us from the evil one.
1 JN 2:15 2B. PROTECTION by ARMOR -- I acknowledge now my need for
deliverance from all evil: (From Satan, the World, and from my sinful
Flesh) by putting on Your armor. I now put on...
Ephesians 6:10-18
14a)Having girded your waist with truth,
1C. The BELT OF TRUTH -- I am sure the Bible is reality, the truth.
14b)Having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
2C. The BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS -- I live intending to BE
right always.
15)Having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
3C. The SHOES OF GOSPEL WITNESS -- I eagerly prepare and tell others
the 'good news' of peace through salvation.
16)above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench
the fiery darts of the wicked one.
4C. The SHIELD OF FAITH -- I will so act today as to demonstrate I trust
Your Word completely when Satan sows doubt in my heart.
17a)And take the helmet of salvation
5C. The HELMET OF SALVATION -- I have unwavering assurance that I
am saved.
17b)And the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;
6C. The SWORD OF SCRIPTURE -- I take the Bible and consistently
memorize and meditate on passages that help me fight all evil.
18)Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...
7C. The BOND OF PRAYER -- I have a realization that I need to depend on
Your Spirit through prayer moment by moment to use my armor and glorify
You.
Supplement to PETITION PRINCIPLE, [see 4A2B2C "PHYSICAL"]:
SCRIPTURAL REASONS TO FAST One or More Meals Today
I feel a special need to set aside _____ hours today to pray WITH FASTING
(MT 17.21). I desire for myself meekness about this as well as:
thoughtfulness to others affected, my purpose to fulfill this desire, and a
proper reward (MT 6.17,18) in the completion of this special period of
fasting and prayer. I will furthermore fast only with wisdom, caution, proper
medical understanding and personal preparation.
1. TIME OF SPIRITUAL TRAINING
DT 8.2,3; LK 4.1,2 I am being prepared by the Lord for some special
spiritual service to Him.
2. NEED OF SPECIAL HUMILITY
JL 2.12,13; PS 35.13 I feel a need to humble myself to show a special
repentant spirit for God's mercy.
3. A CRITICAL DECISION TO MAKE
AC 14.23 I have a life-critical decision soon to make that requires special
assurance of God's will.
4. NEED OF SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE
EZ 8.21,23; ES 4.16 I have a special need to manifest the power of God for
some work or project.
5. NEED OF SPIRITUAL INTERCESSION
DA 9.3,5 I have a special burden for the need of some one, or some thing.
6. APPRECIATION
PR 27.7 I have a need to gain greater appreciation for God's gift of food.
7. MOURNING
1 SA 31.13 I have deep sorrow over the death of a loved one.
Part I. Personal Words Prayer Text Outline
A D A I L Y P R A Y E R
N O T E B O O K
In this manner, therefore, pray: Intro. Our Father in
heaven,1A.hallowed be Your name. 2A. Your kingdom
come. 3A. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 4A.
Give us this day our daily bread. 5A. And forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors. 6A. and do not lead us
into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Conc. For
Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.
Introduction to the prayer:
1A. Hallowed be Your Name
2A. Your kingdom come
3A. Your will be done on earth . . .
4A. Give us this day our daily bread
5A. Forgive us our debts . . .
6A. And do not lead us into . . .
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom, . . .
Now I pray for others. I will also take a verse, and a song to
meditate on this day.
A One Page Outline of Prayer
From Matthew 6:9-13 Prepared for
_________________________
The Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which
art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in
heaven. [11] Give us this day our daily bread. [12]
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
[13] And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, for ever. Amen.
- Hallow God's Name
- Tell God You Love Him Because of Who He Is
[Hebrews 11:6] [Endless; Timeless; Changeless;
Simple; One; King; Everywhere; All-knowing;
All-wise; All-powerful; Just; Loving; Truthful; Free;
HOLY] Pick one to study/ meditate on before
proceeding.
- Thank God for All He's Done [1 Thessalonians
5:17][Spiritual; Material Blessings]
- Look Forward and Work For God's Coming Kingdom
- Pray for Those Who are Not Saved
[Matthew
18:2-3]
- Pray that More People will Witness
[Luke 10:2]
- Pray that God will Help You to Be Diligent as You
Study [Luke 19:13]
- Pray that People will Get Special Help to Obey God
after they Get Saved (Discipleship) [2 Timothy
2:2]
- Pray that Jesus will Come Quickly
[Revelation
22:20]
- Submit to God's Will
- Pray that You will be Sensitive When God Shows you
What It Is
- Pray that He will Help You to be Willing, and then
that You will Do, His Will
- Pray that You will make the right decisions in and
throughout your life for. . .
- The One You Marry One Day (If/When you do)
- The Church & The School God Has You In
- The Spiritual Abilities You Serve God With
- The Home You Live In
- The Vocation You Choose with Which You Make
a Living
- Ask for Your Daily Needs.
- Ask God first for Spiritual Help all Day with Wisdom
from His Spirit, with Self Denial, and courage to use
your time in His ways (the way He would have you
to). [Romans 8:6; John 12:24; Ephesians
5:15,16]
- Ask God for help to sleep, eat, exercise right and to
stay pure.[1 Corinthians 9:27]
- Ask God for help to Think Right
[Philippians 4:8]
- Ask God for help to Love Others Right
[Philippians
2:3]
- Ask God for help to Use Money Right
[1
Corinthians 4:2]
- Confess Your Sins (the Ones You Know you've done
today) to God[1John 1:9]
- Ask God to Help you Feel Like He Feels About the
Sin
- Ask God to Help you Forsake the Sin
- Trust God will Do What He Said He Would
- Believe that God Has Blessed You Because You Have
Forsook the Sin
- Ask God to help You to be true to Him; to resist
temptation [James 1:12-15; 1 Corinthians 10:13]
- Look for God's GRACE to not yield to the Devil
[1
Peter 5:10]
- Put on God's Armor to Fight the Devil
[Ephesians
6:10-18]
- BELT of TRUTH -- Say to Him "I know The Bible
is True"
- BREASTPLATE -- Say to Him "I will Choose
Right All Day"
- SHOES (WITNESS) -- Say to Him "I will Tell
Someone Today about Jesus."
- SHIELD (FAITH) -- Say, "I will act like You will
help me Today."
- HELMET (SALVATION) -- Tell God that You are
Sure You Are Saved
- SWORD (SCRIPTURE) -- Say to Him "What
Verse will help Me most Today? I will Meditate
on it."
- ADHESIVE (PRAYER) -- Pray for Someone You
Know God has put on Your Heart Now.
From Truth Baptist Church for your Spiritual Growth and
Fruitfulness. Br. P. L.
Memory Verses for Stability, Growth, and Spiritual
Power
( Record the first few words to get each verse begun as you review)
1. Everlasting Life Jn 3:16 For God so
2. Everlasting Life Jn 3:36 He who believes
3. Christ--The Only Way Jn 14:6 Jesus said to
4. Christ--The Only Way Ac 4:12 Nor is there
5. New Creation 2Co 5:17 _____________
6. Assurance of Salvation 1Jn 5:11,12 _____________
7. Assurance of Salvation Jn 5:24 _____________
8. All Have Sinned Ro 3:23 _____________
9. All Have Sinned Ecc 7:20 _____________
10. Sin Brings Death Ro 5:12 _____________
11. Sin Brings Death Ro 6:23 _____________
12. Christ Died for Sin Ro 5:8 _____________
13. Believing Saves Ro 10:9 _____________
14. Calling Saves Ro 10:13 _____________
15. All Things Work for Good Ro 8:28 _____________
16. Meditation Jos 1:8 _____________
17. Meditation Ps 1:1-3 _____________
18. God Answers Prayer Mt 7:7-8 _____________
19. God Answers Prayer Jer 33:3 _____________
20. God Chose Us Jn 15:16 _____________
21. Prayer and God's Will 1Jn 5: 14,15 _____________
22. Prayer and Obedience 1Jn 3:22 _____________
23. Prayer and Faith Mt 21:22 _____________
24. Power to Witness Act 1:8 _____________
25. Command to Witness Mk 16:15 _____________
26. Church Attendance Heb 10:25 _____________
27. Give Sacrificially Lk 6:38 _____________
28. Give The First Fruits Pr 3:9,10 _____________
29. Bible--A Living Book Heb 4:12 _____________
30. Inspiration of Scripture 2Ti 3:16 _____________
31. Sufficiency of Scripture 2Ti 3:17 _____________
32. God's Word Eternal Is 40:8 _____________
33. God's Word Infallible Mt 5:18 _____________
34. Study the Bible 2Ti 2:15 _____________
35. Memorize Scripture Ps 119:9 _____________
36. Christ--Lamb of God Jn 1:29 _____________
37. Christ Our Substitute Is 53:6 _____________
38. Christ Our Substitute 1Pe 2:24 _____________
39. Christ Our Righteousness 2Co 5:21 _____________
40. Confess Sin 1Jn 1:9 _____________
41. Christ is God Mt 1:23 _____________
42. Christ is God Co 2:9 _____________
43. Christ is God Is 9:6 _____________
44. Blood Cleanses 1Jn 1:7 _____________
45. Blood Redeems Co 1:14 _____________
46. Blood Brings Remission He 9:22 _____________
47. Eternal Security He 9:12 _____________
48. Eternal Security Pp 1:6 _____________
49. Promised Provision Pp 4:19 _____________
50. Promised Strength Pp 4:13 _____________
51. Promised Sufficiency 2Co 9:8 _____________
52. Be Thankful 1Thes 5:18 _____________
53. Not Ashamed of Gospel Rom 1:16 _____________
54. Great Commission Mt 28:19-20 _____________
55. Unequal Yokes 2Co 6:14 _____________
56. Importance of Separation 2Co 6:17 _____________
57. Rapture 1Th 4:16-18 _____________
58. Judgment Seat of Christ 2Co 5:10 _____________
59. Great Tribulation Mt 24:21 _____________
60. False Prophets Will Come Mt 24:24 _____________
61. Beware of Miracle Workers Mt 7:22,23 _____________
62. Judgment After Death (No Re-Incarnation) He 9:27 _____________
63. Great White Throne Rev 20:11 _____________
64. Hell Rev 20:15 _____________
65. Heaven 1Pe 1:4 _____________
66. God Created Ge 1:1 _____________
67. Christ Created Col 1:16 _____________
68. Danger of Worldliness 1Jn 2:15-17 _____________
69. Sowing and Reaping Ga 6:7 _____________
70. No Condemnation Ro 8:1 _____________
71. Love One Another Jn 13:35 _____________
72. Trust God--Not Self Pro 3:5,6 _____________
73. Obedience and Love Jn 14:15 _____________
74. God Loved First 1Jn 4:19 _____________
75. Christ Our Life Ga 2:20 _____________
76. Satan Our Adversary 1Pe 5:8 _____________
77. Satan Blinds 2Co 4:4 _____________
78. Be Diligent Pro 22:29 _____________
79. Be Doers--Not Hearers Jam 1:22 _____________
80. Teach Children 2Ti 3:15 _____________
81. Child Training Pr 22:6 _____________
82. Child Discipline Pr 29:15 _____________
83. Child Discipline Pr 22:15 _____________
84. Children Obey Parents Col 3:20 _____________
85. Children Honor Parents Ex 20:12 _____________
86. Prayer and Wisdom Jam 1:5 _____________
87. One Mediator 1Tim 2:5 _____________
88. Pray Continually 1Thess 5:17 _____________
89. Pray About Everything Pp 4:6,7 _____________
90. Prayer and Vain Repetition Mt 6:7-8 _____________
91. Fruit of The Spirit Ga 5:22,23 _____________
92. Works Won't Save Eph 2:8,9 _____________
93. Works Won't Save Titus 3:5 _____________
94. Purpose of Law Ro 3:20 _____________
95. Law Doesn't Save Ro 3:28 _____________
96. Priest's Can't Save He 10:11 _____________
97. Natural Man 1Co 2:14 _____________
98. Don't Give Up 1Co 15:58 _____________
99. Sins of Omission Jam 4:17 _____________
100. Glorify God 1Co 6:19,20 _____________
101. Great High Priest He 4:14 _____________
102. Sympathetic High Priest He 4:15 _____________
103. Bold Access to God He 4:16 _____________
104. Wives Submit to Husbands Ep 5:22 _____________
105. Husbands Love Wives Ep 5:25 _____________
106. Soft Answer Pr 15:1 _____________
107. Unimaginable Riches 1Co 2:9 _____________
108. Delight in God Ps 37:4 _____________
109. Shield of Faith Ep 6:16 _____________
110. Obedience Brings Discernment He 5:14 _____________
111. No Excuse for Sin (Promised Victory) 1Co 10:13 _____________
112. Reward According to Works Rev 22:12 _____________
113. The Lord Our Shepherd Ps 23:1-3 _____________
Enter your own Special-Need Topics and Verses Memorized and When
you memorized them Here:
Topic/ Verse/ Date Memorized
1___________________________/ ____________________/ ___________
2___________________________/ ____________________/ ___________
CHILD DISCIPLINE
Proverbs 22:15
AV Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction
shall drive it far from him.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will
drive it far from him.
Proverbs 13:24
AV He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth
him betimes.
He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him
promptly.
Proverbs 29:15
AV The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his
mother to shame.
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to
his mother.
HELP MEET
Quote these verses in prayer as you search for a godly mate: You will find
every prayer you pray for her/him WILL be answered, as you wait for His
guidance!
For a godly Women:
(AV verses quoted here)
Ruth 3:11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou
requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous
woman.
Proverbs 12:4 ¶ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she
that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 31:10 ¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far
above rubies.
Proverbs 2:16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the
stranger which flattereth with her words;
Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and
her mouth is smoother than oil:
Proverbs 5:20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange
woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
Proverbs 6:24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the
tongue of a strange woman.
Proverbs 6:26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a
piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
Proverbs 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh
understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Proverbs 7:5 That they may keep thee from the strange
woman, from the
stranger which flattereth with her words.
Proverbs 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an
harlot, and subtil of heart.
Proverbs 9:13 ¶ A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and
knoweth nothing.
Proverbs 11:16 ¶ A gracious woman retaineth
honour: and strong men
retain riches.
Proverbs 11:22 ¶ As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair
woman
which is without discretion.
Proverbs 12:4 ¶ A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she
that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
Proverbs 14:1 ¶ Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish
plucketh it down with her hands.
Proverbs 20:16 ¶ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take
a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Proverbs 21:9 ¶ It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with
a brawling woman in a wide house.
Proverbs 21:19 ¶ It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a
contentious and an angry woman.
Proverbs 23:27 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange
woman is a
narrow pit.
Proverbs 25:24 ¶ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than
with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Proverbs 27:13 ¶ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take
a pledge of him for a strange woman.
Proverbs 27:15 ¶ A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a
contentious woman are alike.
Proverbs 30:20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she
eateth, and
wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
Proverbs 30:23 For an odious woman when she is married; and an
handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
Proverbs 31:10 ¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far
above rubies.
Proverbs 31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a
woman that
feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
A Glorious Psalm to Conclude a Time of Prayer:
Psalm 145.18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
Notice the Psalmist... Adores God's Character, then His Works, vv.1-10 :
Then mentions God's kingdom, vv.11-13
Followed by requests for "daily bread," vv. 14-16
Then concludes his prayer with more adoration and praise, vv 17-21.
Psalm 145 :1-21
A Praise of David.
I will extol You, my God, O King;
And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
2
Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
3
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
And His greatness is
unsearchable.
4
One generation shall praise Your works to another,
And shall declare Your mighty acts.
5
I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty,
And on Your wondrous works.
6
Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,
And I will declare Your greatness.
7
They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness,
And shall sing of Your righteousness.
8
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.
9
The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works.
10
All Your works shall praise You, O Lord,
And Your saints shall bless You.
11
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
12
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
14
The Lord upholds all who fall,
And raises up all who are bowed down.
15
The eyes of all look expectantly to You,
And You give them their food in due season.
16
You open Your hand
And satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17
The Lord is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works.
18
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.
20
The Lord preserves all who love Him,
But all the wicked He will destroy.
21
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.
Quotes on Courage!
Joshua 1:8-9
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall
meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all
that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then
you will have good success. [9] Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your
God is with you wherever you go.
Discouragement
Discouragement is literally dis-courage-ment --a lack of courage.
Discouragement is the antithesis of everything we have talked about. It
comes as a result of building our lives on illusion instead of principle, of
facing the consequences of climbing ladders against wrong walls. It comes
when we're tired, out of shape, or in debt, when we have broken
relationships, when we're not growing, when we have no sense of meaning
or purpose in life. It comes when we have no vision, when we live with
imbalance, when we fail to achieve our goals. It comes when we get lost in
the urgent, limited perspective of the day, when we fail to act with integrity
in the moment of choice. It comes when our thinking is competitive and
scarce, when win-lose interactions fill our lives and our environment with
back-biting, politicking, and comparative thinking.
Discouragement is being lost in the woods without a compass or an accurate
map. It's discovering many of the maps people hand us lead us farther away
from where we really want to go.
Courage
Courage, on the other hand, comes as a result of knowing there are
principles, of fulfilling our needs and capacities in a balanced way, of
having a clear vision, balance between roles, the ability to set and achieve
meaningful goals, the perspective to transcend the urgency of the moment,
the character and competence to act with integrity in the moment of choice,
the abundance mentality to function effectively and synergistically in the
independent reality. Courage comes from the heart, and being in touch with
the heart creates hope.
Wherever we are, the best way to develop courage is to set a goal and
achieve it. No matter how small the goal or promise, this one act will begin
to build our confidence that we can act with integrity in the moment of
choice. It may be a matter of just getting up in the morning --putting "mind
over mattress" --or of subordinating taste to nutrition, even for a day. But as
we begin to make and keep promises to ourselves and others, we take the
first steps on a path that leads to confidence, growth and peace.
--Stephen Covey, First Things First
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NOTE: How to use this notebook, Pray each Principle "ONE AT A TIME"
From The Power of Prayer In A Believer’s Life, C.H. Spurgeon.
"True Prayer – True Power" p. 66
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Theme Verse for the chapter: Mark 11:24 "Therefore I say to you,
whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you
will have them.
"Alas, for some believers who begin "Our Father which art in
heaven, Hallowed be thy name," before they even realize the adoring –
"hallowed be thy name"– they have begun to repeat the next words:
"Thy kingdom come." Then perhaps something strikes their mind:
"Do I really wish His kingdom to come? If it were to come now, where should
I be?" And while they are thinking of that, their voice is going on with,
"Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." So they jumble up
their prayers and run the sentences together. Stop at each one until you have
prayed it. Do not try to put two arrows on the string at once: they both
will miss. Plead once with God and prevail, and then plead again. Get the first
mercy, and then go for the second. Do not be satisfied running the colors of
your prayers into one another till there is no picture to look at, but just a
huge daub– a smear of colors badly laid on. Look at the Lord’s Prayer
itself. What clear, sharp outline it has. There are certain definite mercies,
and they do not run into one another. There it stands as you look at the whole,
it is a magnificent picture– not confusion, but beautiful order. Let it be so
with your prayers. Stay on one till you have prevailed with that, and then go on
to the next. With definite objects and with fervent desires mixed together,
there is the dawning of hope that you shall prevail with God."
– Charles Spurgeon
March 3, 2002 Intro to prayer notebook– how to keep the prayer
"living."
Thank you for your interest in learning to pray.
Yours will grow and develop too. Make it as scriptural as
possible!
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