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Walking With God Lesson 8 Kinds of Devotion

Walking With God Lesson 8 Kinds of Devotion. Introduction:. What comes to mind when you think of devotion? Just as there are various kinds of prayer, there are also various kinds of devotions

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Walking With God Lesson 8 Kinds of Devotion

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  1. Walking With God Lesson 8 Kinds of Devotion

  2. Introduction: • What comes to mind when you think of devotion? • Just as there are various kinds of prayer, there are also various kinds of devotions • We live in accordance to the devotion in choosing to live the day for God. When we choose the better part, we will be better poised to live victoriously for God each and every day. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  3. 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God Introduction • - Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it • God has given you a new day, another opportunity to live for Him • Live as if Christ died yesterday, risen today and is coming tomorrow 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  4. 2. Decide to live the day for God Introduction1. Start by devoting each and every day to God • 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another • This is a daily habit eg. Brushing your teeth • Will not be perfect, but the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from any and all sin we may comit while walking in the light. • Example: Spouses in good loving relationship, no fault too big 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  5. 3. We are conscious of God’s presence Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God • Psalms 23:4 I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me • We call on God’s help 7/24. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing • Cultivate reminders eg. Alarms, traffic lights, divine interruptions 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  6. 4. Daily personal quiet time with God Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence • Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. • Use the Daily Care. Ideally done in the morning, if not, at lunch. Let the word of God dictate your mood and directions each day. • When we skip our quiet time with God, our Christian walk is short circuited, and for all practically purpose, no longer a Christian 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  7. 5. Giving thanks before meals Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time • John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples • Accepted way to let our friends and colleagues know that we are Christians • When we eat with Christians, use this time to pray for one another 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  8. 6. Regular family devotions 6. Memorize the Word: Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals • Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. • We are to bring up our family in the way of the Lord – Proverbs 22:6 • When we skip family devotions we sweep away the key tool and forfeit our mandate to raise our family in the way of the Lord 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  9. 7. Preparing and partici-pating in worship Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions • Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD • How we can prepare: • Review BC and duties • Call absentees • Plan to lunch with visitors • Check on dress, contribution… • 2,000 to 3,000 occasions 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  10. Conclusion: Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions 7. Preparing and partici-pating in worship 1. What are the obstacles that prevent you from having a daily devotion or a family devotion? 2. Worship is about relationship with God and each other. How can we improve here? 3. What do you think is the problem of the devotion of people who cannot be punctual, who leave before the close of the service? 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

  11. Application: Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions 7. Preparing and partici-pating in worship Do you think our devotional lifestyle is linked to our relationship to God? Consider when a Christian no longer keeps up a daily devotion to God, he has cut off the life-sustaining line. He is practically alienated from God although he may continue showing up at church services and Bible classes. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

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