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Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 6: Diving Deeper In our study these past 5 days, we looked at some of the tools we have to help each of us thrive as a man of God, specifically in the areas of our purpose, accountability, our friendships, love and encouragement, and where our strength comes from. Reflect deeper on the following questions related to this week’s study: What is my…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 5: Strength “The Lord is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation.” (Exodus 15:2, NIV) Today, our focus is on a subject most men should love—strength! We love to go to the gym and pump some iron to build our strength. We love to be the one who can open up jars and move heavy furniture, right? Well, if that is…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 4: Love and Encouragement “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV) The stereotype of a man is that he is supposed to be strong, independent, and doesn’t need help from anyone. He doesn’t share emotions or speak from the heart. However, this is not the desire or picture God would have for a man. If men are…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 3: Deep Friendships “A friend loves at all times.” (Proverbs 17:17, ESV) As a man of God, why is it important to have deep friendships? We have to come to terms with the fact that we live in a very sinful world. It’s already been expressed in this study that Satan will stop at nothing to tear you down as a man of…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 2: Accountability “So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12, ESV) It’s humbling to know that each of us will have to give an account to God for how we lived our lives. Satan will consistently place temptations in the life of a man of God to pull him away from the Lord. This is why…
Tools to Thrive as a Man of God Day 1: Purpose “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11, ESV) What does it mean to be a man of God? How can we succeed in living up to the standard that God has set for us? How can we fulfill our purpose? Every man of God that wants to…
A Resurrected Marriage Story Day 7: Us “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19, ESV) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you…
A Resurrected Marriage Story Day 6: Surrender If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9, ESV) If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2…
A Resurrected Marriage Story Day 5: But God Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV) Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.…
A Resurrected Marriage Story Day 4: Darkness Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10, ESV) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18, ESV) Call upon me…