UNSHAKEABLE

 

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

Scripture. Psalm 46:1-3.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

We start 2021 focusing on UNSHAKEABLE!  Our world looks to so many things to find confidence.  Finances, accomplishments, applause from others, a nice home, nice car, a great job…the list could go on and on.

And like we talked about Sunday night all those things will fail us.  They may make feel good for a brief time, but they quickly fade.

 

Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

This short passage reminds who God is.  God is the ONE you can count on.  When life is upside down, crazy, on its head, God is the one you can count on.  God is faithful.  Circumstances change.  Friends may come and go.  The applause dies down.  But God is faithful

Verse 2 could describe our world…”though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas.”  WE WILL NOT BE AFRAID.  Why?  Because God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

1. is there a promise for me to claim?
2. Is there an attitude for me to change?
3. Is there a command for me to obey?
4. Is there an example for me to follow?

Covid?  Political unrest?  Parents fighting?  A friend betray you? 

Trust God.  You will always find Him faithful.

 Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.