Day 15 - You Were Formed for God's Family

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DAY 15

Point to Ponder: I was formed for God's Family

Verse to Remember: "His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ." Ephesians 1:5a (NLT)

Question to Consider: How can I start treating other believers like members of my own family?


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Day 14 - When God Seems Distant

CELEBRATING OUR 2 WEEK MILESTONE!

We have learned what makes God smile. How to have a personal friendship with God. This journey has really shown us that God is not only the Creator of the universe- He desires a close, intimate relationship with us too.

Life's demands and lack of time can make this journey very hard to find alone time to do this study. If you are behind in your studies, start on DAY 14 and recommit to doing your best on staying the course. When you find time, try to go back and read the past "Days" you've skipped. Don't give up- there are many blessings waiting for you!

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DAY 14

Point to Ponder: God is real, no matter how I feel.

Verse to Remember: " For God has said, 'I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.' " Heb. 13:5(TEV)

Question to Consider: How can I stay focused on God's presence, especially when he feels distant?

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Day 13 - Worship That Pleases God

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As the story told on pg. 106, Matt Redman wrote the classic song "Heart of Worship".

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Day 13

Point to Ponder: God wants all of me.

Verse to Remember: "Love the Lord your God will all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30 (NIV)

Question to Consider: Which is more pleasing to God right now- my public worship or my private worship? What will I do about this?


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Day 12 - Developing Your Friendship with God

"Be Near, Oh God" by Shane and Shane

This journey has brought us to recognize we are created for God's purposes- we are to glorify Him- worship Him- and build a friendship with Him.

Please listen to the words of this song and pray that God will draw near to you.

This song was inspired by Psalm 73:28, Psalm 139

Chorus:
Be near, oh God
Be near, oh God of us
You're nearness is to us our good

Be near, oh God
Be near, oh God of us
You're nearness is to us our good
Our good.

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DAY 12

Point to Ponder: I'm as close to God as I choose to be.

Verse to Remember: "Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you." James 4:8a (NLT)

Question to Consider: What practical choices will I make today in order to grow closer to God?

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Day 11 - Becoming Friends with God

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Day 11

Point to Ponder: God wants to be my best friend.

Verse to Remember: "Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence him." Psalm 25:14a (LB)

Question to Consider: What can I do to remind myself to think about God and talk to him more often throughout the day?

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Day 10 - The Heart of Worship

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Day 10

Point to Ponder: The heart of worship is surrender.

Verse to Remember: "Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes" Romans 6:13b (TEV)

Question to Consider: What area of my life am I holding back from God?

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Day 9 - What Makes God Smile?

SMILE!

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DAY 9


Point to Ponder: God smiles when I trust him.

Verse to Remember: "The Lord is pleased with those who worship him and trust his love" Psalm 147:11 (CEV)

Question to Consider: Since God knows what is best, in what areas of my life do I need to trust him most?


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