Psalms of Discipleship—May 29
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
1 O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory.
3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips will praise You.
4 So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Psalm 63:1-4
Core Value: Worship
Principle #21 and Personal Application:
The quality disciple has cultivated a spiritual thirst that only the Lord can satisfy.
A heart that is thirsty for the Lord can experience several things:
• A thirsty heart will seek God earnestly.
• A thirsty heart will have a soul that yearns for the Lord.
• A thirsty heart will be aware of God’s power and glory.
• A thirsty heart will be satisfied because of God’s lovingkindness and mercy.
• A thirsty heart will worship and praise God with one’s lips and with one’s hands.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I am spiritually thirsty, where do I go to quench my thirst?
What practical things can I do that will enhance my thirst for the Lord?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You are my God! By Your grace, I desire to seek You earnestly. May my soul always thirst for You and for You alone. May I experience Your power and glory. May I be the recipient of your mercy. May I always offer you praise and worship with my lips and with my hands.
Want to learn more about how to live as a Disciple and a DiscipleMaker for Jesus?
Visit my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com
For back copies of the 2011 CAS bulletin visit this website: http://psalmsofdiscipleship--sandhurst.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Psalms of Discipleship--Principle #20--Prayer--May 22, 2011
Psalms of Discipleship—May 22
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8
Core Value: Prayer
Principle #20 and Practical Application:
The quality disciple trusts in the Lord at all times.
• Prayer is the way we can place our trust in the Lord. “Trust in Him at all times, O people.”
• Prayer is the way we can make a full commitment to the Lord. “Pour out your heart before Him.”
• Prayer is the way where we can find that safe place that is found only in the Lord. “God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What kinds of promises does this verse have for the person who feels anxious?
If I really applied the truths behind this scripture, how would it impact the way I pray?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by Your grace, help me to place my trust in You at all times. May I have the freedom to pour out my heart before You. Thank You that in You I can find a refuge, a place of safety.
Want to learn more about how to live as a Disciple and a DiscipleMaker for Jesus?
Visit my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com
For back copies of the 2011 CAS bulletin visit this website: http://psalmsofdiscipleship--sandhurst.blogspot.com/
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8
Core Value: Prayer
Principle #20 and Practical Application:
The quality disciple trusts in the Lord at all times.
• Prayer is the way we can place our trust in the Lord. “Trust in Him at all times, O people.”
• Prayer is the way we can make a full commitment to the Lord. “Pour out your heart before Him.”
• Prayer is the way where we can find that safe place that is found only in the Lord. “God is a refuge for us. Selah.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What kinds of promises does this verse have for the person who feels anxious?
If I really applied the truths behind this scripture, how would it impact the way I pray?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by Your grace, help me to place my trust in You at all times. May I have the freedom to pour out my heart before You. Thank You that in You I can find a refuge, a place of safety.
Want to learn more about how to live as a Disciple and a DiscipleMaker for Jesus?
Visit my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com
For back copies of the 2011 CAS bulletin visit this website: http://psalmsofdiscipleship--sandhurst.blogspot.com/
Psalms of Discipleship--Principle #19--Grace--May 15, 2011
Psalms of Discipleship—May 15
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Psalm 62:5-7
5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
Core Value: Grace
Principle #19 and Practical Application:
The quality disciple has learned the art of soul care by slowing down the hectic pace of life and finding the spiritual rhythms of life.
• Grace applied allows us to slow down the hurry of the heart and lets the soul wait in silence for God only.
• Grace applied allows us to experience hope from the Lord.
• Grace applied allows us to experience God as our rock and our salvation.
• Grace applied allows us to experience God as our stronghold, the rock of our strength, and our refuge.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I feel hurried in my soul, what can I do to slow down and rest in God?
According to the Psalm, what characteristics of God can I meditate on when I feel uneasy and restless?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by faith and by Your grace, may my soul rest in silence for You. My hope is from You. You only are my rock and my salvation. You are my stronghold and I will never be shaken. On You my salvation and my glory rest. You are the rock of my strength. My refuge is in You.
Want to learn more about how to live as a Disciple and a DiscipleMaker for Jesus?
Visit my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at
http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com
For back copies of the 2011 CAS bulletin visit this website:
http://psalmsofdiscipleship--sandhurst.blogspot.com/
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Psalm 62:5-7
5 My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God.
Core Value: Grace
Principle #19 and Practical Application:
The quality disciple has learned the art of soul care by slowing down the hectic pace of life and finding the spiritual rhythms of life.
• Grace applied allows us to slow down the hurry of the heart and lets the soul wait in silence for God only.
• Grace applied allows us to experience hope from the Lord.
• Grace applied allows us to experience God as our rock and our salvation.
• Grace applied allows us to experience God as our stronghold, the rock of our strength, and our refuge.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I feel hurried in my soul, what can I do to slow down and rest in God?
According to the Psalm, what characteristics of God can I meditate on when I feel uneasy and restless?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by faith and by Your grace, may my soul rest in silence for You. My hope is from You. You only are my rock and my salvation. You are my stronghold and I will never be shaken. On You my salvation and my glory rest. You are the rock of my strength. My refuge is in You.
Want to learn more about how to live as a Disciple and a DiscipleMaker for Jesus?
Visit my website at www.dennybates.com and my teaching blog at
http://thequalitydisciple.blogspot.com
For back copies of the 2011 CAS bulletin visit this website:
http://psalmsofdiscipleship--sandhurst.blogspot.com/
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