“A Walk with God” Written for SSD Shepherdesses & Women By: Helen B Gulfan SI Coordinator & WM Director Southern Asia-Pacific Division

Walking with Jesus, walking every day All along the way. Walking with Jesus. Walking with Jesus alone. Walking in the sunshine, walking in the shadows Walking every day, all along the way Walking in the sunshine, walking in the shadows. Walking with Jesus alone.

“A Walk with God” Invitation: To whom? All who need a simple, yet exciting and Invigorating, approach to personal devotions

“A Walk with God” This is an invitation to a life-changing approach as we learn to be in constant fellowship with our best Friend Jesus, for building a meaningful fellowship and relationship with Him.

“O house of Jacob, Come ye, and let us walk in the light.” Isa. 2:5, NIV

“Come to me all ye who are weary and who carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28, NLT) “Come, learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart…” (Verse 29)

EARLY MORNING STUDY OF THE WORD OF GOD

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer. 29:11, NLT

PRIVATE DEVOTIONAL STUDY

“LOVE LETTERS” (favorite Bible version)

“ If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” Eccl. 11:4, NLT

WHISPER A PRAYER OF THANKS

“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.” Ps. 145:1-3, NIV “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.” Ps. 118:1, NIV

Choose a “love letter” that you want to meditate on.

Write down ▪ today’s date ▪ the Bible text (Mark 10:46-52) ▪ Then copy the story or verse you have just read.

This approach to Personal Devotions is not to seek information but to deepen a love relationship with Jesus.

The following techniques may enhance the listening-interacting process: Read aloud or silently. What is in the story that makes you wonder? Write down anything the Holy Spirit impresses you with.

If you have questions or reactions, ask Him. Feel free to open your heart because He understands your cares and burdens and shares in your joys and blessings. Express what you feel about the passage—your reactions. You may even describe the smell, the colors, etc., when appropriate. Techniques to enhance the listening- interacting process (cont.)

Be aware that you are walking and conversing with Jesus. Remember that Jesus is an active listener.

Take a personal role in the story or text you’re reading. Which character’s part would you like to take, that of Mary Magdalene, Rachel, Ruth, Queen Esther, blind Bartimeaus, or one of the disciples? Extract the gist of the story. Reflect about it, and digest it.

Whatever He impresses upon you, just write it down. (Don’t be concerned about your penmanship; the notes are just for personal use.) Your goal is not to gain information but rather to build a strong relationship with Jesus.

Allow Jesus to speak to you. Listen and write down your ideas. Remember, the Holy Spirit is the best Teacher. He will impress you with the lessons you personally need.

Write down your response... it’s your prayer— to Him.

By meeting your appointment with Him regularly, you will notice a change in your life.

Changed lives of women

Let’s not become weary in our walk with God.

Maintaining a close walk with God is a Biblical command we must obey, not merely a suggestion we may want to consider. “I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” Genesis 17:1

God speaks to us in His Word We become acquainted with the Saviour Gives tone and strength to our spiritual nature Great truths are made as clear as noonday THE VALUE OF BIBLE STUDY

VALUE OF BIBLE STUDY (cont.) Nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect Elevates the thoughts Gives vigor to the faculties We gain breadth of mind, nobility of character, and stability of purpose.

Enoch’s continuous manifestation of his faithfulness to God for over three centuries speaks encouragement to fellow Christian believers who find it difficult to “walk with God” for even just one day.

The life of Enoch is a living example for us modern Christians to emulate. We, too, could be modern Enoch, by God’s help, if we determine and persevere to have a constant communion with the Lord.

Now, let us try! MARK 10: 46-52

“Make your Bible study an Experience with God, not a research project.” –Lee J. Gugliotto, at a seminar in San Antonio