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Habits of Jesus Day 7: Walking in the Spirit
Jesus walked in the Spirit (Luke 4:1,14) throughout His ministry and also as He walked towards Jerusalem and its culmination at the cross. He felt oppressed in the Garden of Gethsemane, but moved into His capture as God’s will, with the grace of the Spirit. Walking in the Spirit was more than a habit, because…
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Habits of Jesus Day 6: Healing
We sometimes think of healing as a one-time, miraculous event, and it is that! Jesus healed many people during His ministry. But when it came to His own body, He made it a habit to consistently remind the disciples that it was only an earthly body (John 2:21). His three years of ministry led to…
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Habits of Jesus Day 5: Forgiven Much
One of the biggest chains that bind many is debt. And there are many reasons for debt to become an issue. Some reasons are innocent, some from neglect or lack of financial skill and some from lack of discipline. But after it becomes an issue, it often grows exponentially. I have had debt issues before…
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Habits of Jesus Day 4: The Better Thing
We are learning how to pray our Lord’s Prayer and share this with others, but none of this can be effective for us if we don’t approach Him with the right heart (James 5:16) or make sincere arrangements to spend undistracted time with Him. As Jesus and the disciples were traveling on their way, He…
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Habits of Jesus Day 3: Put On Love
Jesus presents love as an enduring habit that we must all wear: love God, love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22: 37-39), and love your enemies (Matthew 5:44). This was a habit He wore the whole time He was on earth, so must we. But how? We all want to put on clothes that are…
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Habits of Jesus Day 2: Dawn Patrol
God doesn’t call us to be a light for others without giving us the wherewithal, motivation and soundness of self as a foundation for our own lives. Remembering and noticing and engaging with Him and the works He has prepared for you is always easier when you turn to the newly created dawn and His…
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Habits of Jesus Day 1: The Lord’s Prayer
The disciples noticed that Jesus prayed when He was alone. They asked Him how they could make His habit their own. The Lord’s Prayer. Jesus said, pray this way: “Our Father, who is in heaven, holy be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us…
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New Habits 8: Sabbath Rest
We want to follow our new habit with fervor and faith, but also with the same grace toward ourselves that God gives us and with an understanding of the role that rest plays in growing our spiritual life. When you plant a garden, there are many different places in the process where letting the soil…
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New Habits 7: True Family
The new habit that God has spoken to you about may affect other people that you live with, live to care for and live around. Make sure it is a positive effect and make sure that it fits in with the family roles that God has currently ordained for you. Blessed is everyone who fears…
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New Habits 6: Recovery
Because you have spent such intimate time with Him during your 30 Day Fast, you have already jump-started whatever recovery might be needed during this season of your life. As you continue to identify your focus, it may involve rebuilding, repairing and restoring habits that were your strength. Don’t be afraid to go back there!…
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FASTING IN THE BIBLE, APRIL 8 – MAY 29
Posts every Wednesday and Friday to learn about fasting in the Bible. We will review the whole Bible, exploring what happened when fasting was a special focus for the people of Israel, in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Keeping in mind the way that Jesus taught us to fast, we will find new ways for us to enact a spiritual habit of fasting in our modern lives.
COMING NEXT: HUNGER FOR THE HARVEST, JUNE 2 – AUGUST 21
Posts every Wednesday and Friday to learn about the connection between fasting and His harvest. We will explore together how fasting increases your hunger for God, creating a position of humility that thirsts for holy intimacy and holy maturity. Helping others and planting seeds will become a natural and a supernatural response. Jesus is the Lord of the Harvest, He will use you in the lives of others to further His kingdom.
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