Overwhelming Joy

Midweek Motivation - How do I bear the image of Christ? "When my emotions pull me astray, God's Word lights my way!" "You'll know everything you need to know, when you need to know it!" "It's not what we should DO for God, but who we should BE for God." Who is God? God is Holy! - Exodus 15:11; 1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8; God has called us to holiness. - Hebrews 10:10; Leviticus 11:44...

Becoming Fully Devoted -Table Talk with my daughter, Madison. Dedicated vs Devoted to God - Leviticus 27 Do you have spirit of contentment or discontentment? - Numbers 11 Who are the "handful" or 5 people you surround yourself with the most?

Do we bear the likeness of God, our Creator? Psalm 139:13; Deuteronomy 32:6; Genesis 1:27; Colossians 3:10; Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 2:10 How do I become more like Christ? John 15:10-11 How do I align my emotions to God's character? John 3:30 Maintain a conversation with God - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Meditate on God's Word - Joshua 1:8&9 References: "In His Image" by Jen Wilkin "New Morning Mercies...

Seeking and Applying God's Truth - Table Talk with my daughter, Madison. Mark 7:6-8 Honor God with your heart and lips for worthy worship. Do not leave the commandments of God. "A corrupt fountain sends forth corrupt streams, so does a corrupt heart send forth corrupt reasonings, appetites, and passions." Matthew Henry John 4:13-15 "Jesus said, The water that I will give him will become in him a s...

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20 God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real & personal. Matt 22:37-38 God invites you to become involved with Him in His work. Philippians 2:13 God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His Ways. 2 Timothy 3...

Becoming Fully Devoted- Table Talk with my dear friend, Lesley, and my wonderful daughter, Madison. If we want to look like Christ, we must walk as He walked. God is Merciful - 2 Samuel 22:26-39 God is Holy - Psalm 29:2 God is Just - Titus 2:11-14 God wants to meet you where you are! God, equip us through your Word.

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20 God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real & personal. Matt 22:37-38 God invites you to become involved with Him in His work. Philippians 2:13 God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His Ways. 2 Timothy 3...

Seeking and Applying God's Truth with my daughter, Madison, at my table. What offerings do I still honor Him with today? Do I abound in offering God a spiritual sacrifice? Leviticus 6-11 How may I delight myself in abundant peace? Psalm 37:11; Mark 4:39; Psalm 46:10 Do I crave daily small step by step dependence on God? Psalm 37:23-24 Am I aware of and seeking to hear from The Spirit of God? Mark...

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20 God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real & personal. Matt 22:37-38 God invites you to become involved with Him in His work. Philippians 2:13 God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His Ways. 2 Timothy 3...

Seeking and Applying God's Truth Matthew 26:6-13 What am I offering my Lord? Exodus 30:22-25 Christ poured Himself out for us. Psalm 29:3-4 The voice and power of the Lord. Proverbs 8:22-28 Christ and The Holy Spirit were with God in creation. Matthew 26:36-41 The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Isaiah 6:1-3 The seraphim (burning ones) said, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts: the wh...

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20 God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real & personal. Matt 22:37-38 God invites you to become involved with Him in His work. Philippians 2:13

Seeking and Applying God's Truth Exodus 7:6 Join together with someone else to do the Lord's Work! Exodus 17:8-16 Accountability Partners help grow our faith! Exodus 18:13-23 Advice to keep from growing weary in the work. Invite others to share in the Lord's Work with you! Raise them up! Exodus Chapters 26-28 God is in the details! "Overthinking is under trusting!" Find your community! Encourage t...

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20 God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real & personal. Matt 22:37-38

Night 1 Recap of "BECOMING FULLY DEVOTED" How am I seeking God's Wisdom? Proverbs 4:7 When? Where? How? and WHO? GOD IS ENOUGH! Exodus 3:14 I AM ENOUGH! Leviticus 11:44 IT IS ENOUGH! John 13:13-15; Matthew 10:24&25 Psalm 119:160 John 14:26 Colossians 3:16 Galatians 5:16 1 John 2:6 Philippians 4:4-9

Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God is always at work around you. John 5:17, 19-20

How are we setting our eyes on Jesus? Genesis 38 How do we set our minds on the things of God? Matthew 14 We don't always get to choose our circumstances, but we can choose to remain in a close relationship with Jesus! How are you searching the scripture to find His treasures of Truth? Matthew 13:44-50 How do we remain on the path of righteousness? Psalm 19:7-11 Read and study His Word to take act...

Practicing the Way - Advent Meditations - Peace on Earth Peace is Being Present: Psalm 131 Peace is Slowing Down: Psalm 23 Peace is Walking by the Spirit: John 20:19-27 Peace is a Person: Isaiah 9:2-6

Time at the table with my daughter, Madison. We are sharing the Truth of God's Word we are seeking to apply. Join us as we read, study, and journal through the One Year Bible Plan. "How are you celebrating the work God is doing for others?" Matthew 8&9 "Do you believe God is enough?" Hebrews 4:11-16 "It is enough to be a student of The Teacher, Jesus, and to be an example to this world." Matth...

Practicing the Way - Advent Meditations - Peace on Earth Peace is Being Present: Psalm 131 Peace is Slowing Down: Psalm 23

Time at the table with my daughter, Madison. We are sharing the Truth of God's Word we are seeking to apply. Join us as we read, study, and journal through the One Year Bible Plan. "How is God speaking to you through His Word?" Genesis "What are you boldly believing God will do?" Matthew 8:1-17 "How do you seek to receive the Peace God promises?" Proverbs 3:1-6

Midweek Motivation: When, Where, How, & Why will I meet with God in His Word? What am I asking myself as I read and study God's Word? Who can I share this with? Share one truth from the Word of God. How are you seeking to apply that Truth?

"Have you set for yourself a spiritual goal for 2025?" "How are you training for godliness?" "Who are you allowing to hold you accountable?" Table Talk - Conversations in Community. Guest at the table: my tenacious daughter, Madison.

Midweek Motivation: God's Gym - Are you "All IN'? Membership is FREE! 1 Timothy 4:7&8

Time at the table reflecting on 2024 and preparing my heart, mind, and spirit for 2025! "How am I looking forward to dwelling with the Lord in 2025?" "What may He be calling me to deny myself of?" "What am I trying to handle that God wants me to give to Him?"

Midweek Motivation: Merry Christmas - The Names of God