Thursday, October 31, 2013

No-Excuse WOW Bible Study Replay - Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go


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June 12, 2013 -October 23, 2013
Book Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go

Weekday Devotional - Week 37 Generosity (Day 4) - Generous Love

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   
This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Generous Love

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Peter 1:22-23, Romans 5:5

Reflection:


How is the nature of genuine love generous?

How does a follower of Jesus love generously?


Who are examples of generous love in your life?

How could you be more generous with your love for others?

Prayer: Lord, thank you for teaching me what true love is.  Forgive me when I'm stingy with my love for you and others.  Give me a generous heart to love others with your kind of love. Amen.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Weekday Devotional - Week 37 Generosity (Day 3) - Giving to God

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   
This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Giving to God

Scripture Reading: Mark 14:3-9; John 6:1-13

Reflection:


What did the disciples think of the woman's gift for Jesus?

How can generous acts of love for Jesus bless others?
 

What is your prized possession?
 
How can you give it to God so that God can use it to bless others?

Prayer: Lord, I pour my life out to you.  Use me to be a blessing in the world. Amen.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Weekday Devotional - Week 37 Generosity (Day 2) - Generous Welcome

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   
This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Generous Welcome

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Reflection:


What did David give to Mephibosheth?

How did David show generosity in this situation?
 

Who has genersouly welcomed you?

How could you go out of your way to show generosity today?

Prayer: Generous God, thank you for the way you go out of your way to bless me.  You bring me to your table and shower your blessings upon me.  Help me share your generosity with those who may need it.  Amen.

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Weekday Devotional - Week 37 Generosity (Day 1) - Forgiving Debt

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   
This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Forgiving Debt

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Reflection:


What does this passage say about God's idea of generosity?

What does God promise those who have a generous spirit?
 

Would you be able to forgive someone's debt entirely and not hold it against them?

What are you tightfisted with?  How could you be more generous?

Prayer: Generous and Loving God, you bless me beyond measure.  You have been so good to us.  Because of your generous love and grace, Lord, help me to spill out your generosity in others' lives.  Keep my hands open to give.  Keep my eyes open to see need.  Thank you for your blessings, make me a blessing to others.  Amen.

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