Walking With God Lesson 9 Personal Devotion

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Introduction: Devotion is not for show. The Pharisees in Jesus’ time tried to parade their piety before the public (Matthew 6:5). This was condemned by Jesus as it was hypocrisy. Devotion is a matter between the individual and God. It is who you are when no one is looking. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1 Start at the gospel call Introduction - Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Important to have a good start and strong foundation We must reaffirm this commit-ment each and every day of our lives 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

2. A fervent prayer lifestyle Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call Daniel 6:10 He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime We cannot succeed in the Christian life without depending on God A devout prayer lifestyle that is active and ever growing is key in a Christian’s walk with God 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

3. Take time to fast and pray Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle Mark 9:29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. Is there a special need? Something troubling us or our friends? Take time to fast and pray. You can skip 1 or more meals but drink plenty of water. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 4. Making vows to God Judges 11:30 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If… Be careful not to make a vow lightly. Ecclesiastes 5:5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. Vows can be 1. Based on God’s blessing 2. Future blessing 3. Dedication Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 5. Take Inventory Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. God has blessed us with so much. Take inventory and see how much of these blessings you are using for God. Answer truthfully: Will God be satisfied? 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. A burden for souls 6. Memorize the Word: Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Only reason why we are not in heaven is because we are to be light and salt (Philippians 1:24) When we stop reaching out to the lost, we stopped thinking about our eternal destiny 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 7. Offer your time, talents and service Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Support church with prayers Reach out to members and visitors to build up body of Christ Volunteer to serve 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Conclusion: Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 7. Offer your time, talents and service Revive your devotion to God. Start at level 1 and move up from there. Don’t be stagnant. Start by doing what you can and then move to be a part of the team ministry of the church. Focus on God and the joy set before us (Hebrews 12:2) so that like Jesus, we can endure to the end. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary Application: Introduction 1 Start at the gospel call 2. A fervent prayer lifestyle 3. Take time to fast and pray 4. Making vows to God 5. Take Inventory 6. A burden for souls 7. Offer your time, talents and service Is there someone you know who is irregular or absent from worship services? Make a list of members who are ill, new converts, visitors… Start to pray for them today. Then reach out to help them. Never say, ‘there is no work for me to do in the church’ 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary