Weekend Homework #2
I’m Christian, and so every weekend I’d like to given anyone who is willing to take it a “homework” assignment. They’ll be Christian in nature, but you can use these as a starting point to reflect you own religious beliefs. Stop back every Friday for your homework!
This weekend’s homework: Pray.
Bible verse: “But if you pray to God and seek favor of the Almighty, if you are pure and live with complete integrity, he will riseup and restore your happy home. And though you started with little, you will end with much” -Job 8:5-7
Devotional:Prayer is a strong medicine, simply because it can help you stay calm in the face of danger. With all that has happened this week in the country, it can be easy to ask God “Why?” and not so easy to simple pray for the future. Get back to the basics–pray. Are there times in your life when you feel unhappy with yourself or your life? Are you constantly stressed and upset? Starting this weekend, try to get into the groove of praying regularly. Pick a quiet time of the day to do this, such as when you are in the shower or right before you goto bed.
Remember A.C.T.S. to help you pray:
Adoration–Praise God, appreciate God, and love God. Take notice of the spectacular world around you.
Confession–Talk about your sins and ask for forgiveness. Ask for help with future sins.
Thanksgiving–Look at the things in your life that make your thankful. Express gratitude. Thank God for forgiveness and for listening to your prayer.
Supplication–Ask God for what you need in life, whether that be material possessions or peace of mind.
If you aren’t comfortable praying free-style, you can always use the Lord’s Prayer to help you get started.
If you do this weekend’s homework, leave me a comment here to let me know how it went or send me a private comment using the contact box!
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