Walking With God Lesson 9 Personal Devotion Introduction

Walking With God Lesson 9 Personal Devotion

Introduction: Devotion is not for show. The Pharisees in Jesus’ time tried to parade their piety before the public (Matthew 6: 5). This was condemned by Jesus as it was hypocrisy. Devotion is a matter between the individual and God. It is who you are when no one 11 am How to Call is looking. 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call - Luke 9: 23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. - Important to have a good start and strong foundation - We must reaffirm this commitment each and every day of our lives 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle - Daniel 6: 10 He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime - We cannot succeed in the Christian life without depending on God - A devout prayer lifestyle that is active and ever growing key in a 11 am How tois Call Christian’s 11: 15 am walk with. Discussion God 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray - Mark 9: 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. - Is there a special need? Something troubling us or our friends? Take time to fast and pray. - You can skip 1 or more meals but drink plenty of water. 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God - Judges 11: 30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If… - Be careful not to make a vow lightly. Ecclesiastes 5: 5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. - Vows can be 1. Based on God’s blessing 11 am How to Call 2. Future blessing 11: 15 am Discussion 3. Dedication 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory - Malachi 3: 8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. - God has blessed us with so much. Take inventory and see how much of these blessings you are using for God. - Answer truthfully: Will God be satisfied? 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 6. Memorize the Word: - Isaiah 6: 8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. - Only reason why we are not in heaven is because we are to be light and salt (Philippians 1: 24) - When we stop reaching out to the lost, we stopped thinking about our eternal destiny 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 7. Offer your time, talents and service - Romans 12: 1 -2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. - Support church with prayers - Reach out to members and 11 am toof Call visitors to build up. How body Christ 11: 15 am Discussion - Volunteer to 12 pm serve. Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 7. Offer your time, talents and service Conclusion: Revive your devotion to God. Start at level 1 and move up from there. Don’t be stagnant. Start by doing what you can and then move to be a part of the team ministry of the church. Focus on God and the joy set before us (Hebrews 12: 2) so that like Jesus, we can endure to the end. 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary

Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 7. Offer your time, talents and service Application: Is there someone you know who is irregular or absent from worship services? Make a list of members who are ill, new converts, visitors… Start to pray for them today. Then reach out to help them. Never say, ‘there is no work for me to do in the church’ 11 am How to Call 11: 15 am Discussion 12 pm Summary