Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Fear and Anxiety April Bible Studies. - Week 1- Day 3
Scripture
Proverbs 29:25
25 The fear of people becomes a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
Observation
Unwarranted fear becomes a cage for you. The only release you will get is if you understand who is the true savior of this world.
Application
Know and trust the LORD our God. Put your stake with him and not with the world or other humans. They do not have your best interest in heart and mostly want to LORD over you or enslave you for generations. Don't let collective fear of the unknown or what seems to be overwhelming due to external global factors put you in a cage.
Prayer
Dear LORD,
help me keep leaning on you as my pillar of strength. Help me discern right from wrong and keep me trusting you always.
AMEN.
Fear And Anxiety- Week 1 Study Focus
WEEK 1 Challenge:
- Make a list of all the things that you fear about the future, whether that is tomorrow or twenty years from now.
- What truths about God are you struggling to believe related to these fears? Ask the Lord to strengthen your faith in those areas.
There are many things this COVID-19 period which get one thinking about what is totally relevant to leading a godly life. There is too much uncertainty in the world with the current global recession.
There is much to fear about the future and what it may entitle.
Eg: Job security, health , maintaining and advancing my relationship with GOD.
These are the on-going fears which I have.
God knows my struggles and my attempts to overcome all odds irregardless of the situation that I have been placed in.
Dear LORD,
Guide me so that I will be able to follow you closely.
AMEN.
Sunday, 26 April 2020
Fear and Anxiety bible studies- April - Week 1 - Day 1
Scripture
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.
Observation
God has already set plans for the development of his people. He only wants good for us. He knows what is best and in our interest.
Application
Study and follow what GOD has intended for us. There are things which maybe beyond our comprehension at this stage however being persistent and working on his teaching is certainly going to be beneficial for you.
Prayer
Dear LORD,
Teach me your plans so that I be able to follow through and prosper according to them.
AMEN.
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.
Observation
God has already set plans for the development of his people. He only wants good for us. He knows what is best and in our interest.
Application
Study and follow what GOD has intended for us. There are things which maybe beyond our comprehension at this stage however being persistent and working on his teaching is certainly going to be beneficial for you.
Prayer
Dear LORD,
Teach me your plans so that I be able to follow through and prosper according to them.
AMEN.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Risen Bible studies - Week 4- Day 5
Scripture
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Observation
God knows the way and will lead us if we keep our faith and intensify our relationship with him.
Application
Strengthen your belief in GOD. Call upon him, heed his words and follow his instructions. He is the one who will protect you and your family through this crucial time.
Prayer
Dear LORD,
I humbly call upon you to guide and protect me and the family through this Covid-19 period .
AMEN.
Sunday, 22 March 2020
March Risen Bible Studies - Week 4- Day 1
Scripture
But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is your life because of righteousness. 11 Moreover if the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will also make your mortal bodies alive through his Spirit who lives in you.
Observation
It is through Christ that you live. He is the one who will make your body and soul whole.
Application
Believe in his greatness. The Holy spirit will descend on you and show you the way. Navigating the narrow path to his kingdom.
Prayer.
Dear LORD,
I'm glad to have you in me. I know that you live forever.
AMEN.
But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is your life because of righteousness. 11 Moreover if the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will also make your mortal bodies alive through his Spirit who lives in you.
Observation
It is through Christ that you live. He is the one who will make your body and soul whole.
Application
Believe in his greatness. The Holy spirit will descend on you and show you the way. Navigating the narrow path to his kingdom.
Prayer.
Dear LORD,
I'm glad to have you in me. I know that you live forever.
AMEN.
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
March Risen Bible Studies- Week 3 - Day 3
Scripture
HE was given over because of our transgressions and was raised for the sake of our justification
Observation
God is the one that oversees everything and he has went ahead and suffered for our sins.
Application
GOD knows the way out of darkness and how to navigate through the myriad of controversies
Prayer
Dear LORD,
I'm really blessed to have you as my beacon of light to lead me through this life.
AMEN
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
March Risen Bible Studies- Week 2- Day 3
Scripture
Acts 26:22-23 22 I have experienced help from God to this day, and so I stand testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what the prophets and Moses said was going to happen: 23 that the Christ was to suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, to proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”
Observation
God knows and have experienced all. He has gone first so that he is able to prepare us for what is to come.
Application
Trust in the LORD your GOD that he be able to guide you through all the thunderstorms that come your way. He knows what is forthcoming and will be able to help you navigate through all the murky waters.
Prayer
Dear LORD,
Being able to experience your LOVE and seek you on a daily basis has certainly been comforting and stabilizing in this turbulent world.
AMEN.