LIFe with God: January 4-5, 2013
Scripture
1 Corinthians 4
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Observation
What did Paul think of the Corinthians’ attitude? What was his charge (16)?
Application
Do I sometimes think that I am better than others? Do I live in such a way that I can honestly and correctly tell other believers to imitate me?
Prayer
Pray today’s Scripture back to God:
Dear Father, Keep me from an attitude of arrogance and conceit and division. Help me to live in such a way that I can instruct others to imitate my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pray to BLESS!
One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:
- B – BODY (physical health)
- L – Labor (their job or school)
- E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
- S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
- S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)
SATURDAY
Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.
- Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
- Ross & Christy Stoltey (Spencer, Garrett, Conner, Katie, Grace)
- Sree Yalamanchili
- Jason & Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)
Ministry:
- Chapel Mission India
CLF:
- That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.
Community: Treasure Valley Churches – For elders, deacons, workers (volunteer and paid), and their families
- Encouragement
- Marriages/families
- Finances
- Work/life balance
- Relationships, good friendships
SUNDAY
- Jenn Austring
- Amy Brueggemann
- Debbie Brueggemann
- Chris Carlton
- Loren “Bud” Clark
Ministry:
- Provenance
CLF:
- That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.
Community: Pray for the salvation of the lost
- Readiness to repent
- Hearts prepared to hear God’s voice
- Deep dissatisfaction and unrest with life without Him
- Godly influences
MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory.
– 1 Corinthians 10:31 (HCSB)