Today’s thoughts by Deborah Ard
Welcome to a new week as a Water Walker as we share about new beginnings. As you prepare for this week, listen to the following songs and ask God to prepare you for any new beginning He has in store for you.
Made New by Lincoln Brewster
More of You by Colton Dixon
Break Every Chain by Jesus Culture
Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker
1 Corinthians 10:14, 21 NIV — Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Today’s key verse is about not having idols in our life. What is an idol for you? A quick response might be to say you have no idols. At a deeper look, we can evaluate what we put before God. I will share some examples that I tend to struggle with.
Family, exercise, and a career are all healthy things as long as we humbly surrender to God’s glory. Are you living like Paul? Are you sitting at God’s table and drinking from His cup? I encourage you to evaluate idols in your life.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, I encourage you to visit our Steps To Peace page to learn how you can trust God with your life. If you would like more information or support, please email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You that I can come and feast at Your table. I surrender my life to you for Your glory to shine. Help me to find a healthy balance so that I can flourish. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker
Galatians 5:25-26 NIV — Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Today’s key verse is about living by the Spirit. Paul left us great instructions on how to live by the Spirit. As most of you know, my word of the year is “Fruit of The Spirit.” Some may think the Bible is nothing but rules that leave you in chains. Living by God’s word and the Spirit should be freeing. God understands that we won’t be perfect. We just need to be humble.
Are you living like Paul? Are you living by the Spirit? I encourage you to be intentional with your thoughts, actions, and speech as you go about your day.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, I encourage you to visit our Steps To Peace page to learn how you can trust God with your life. If you would like more information or support, please email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your word that is living and active. Guide me as I walk in Your Spirit. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 NIV — But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Today’s key verse is about standing firm in our faith. Paul was thankful for his brothers and sisters in Christ. God chose each of us as his firstfruits. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we help each other to stand firm in our faith.
Are you living like Paul? Are you thanking God for your brothers and sisters in Christ? I encourage you to evaluate how you are helping others stand firm in their faith.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, I encourage you to visit our Steps To Peace page to learn how you can trust God with your life. If you would like more information or support, please email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus who help me to stand firm in my faith. Show me how I can encourage others. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
@biblegateway @youversion
Today’s thoughts are by Julie Wicker
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 NIV — As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Today’s key verse is about living to please God. What comes to mind when you hear or read “live life on purpose?” For me I think about living out my calling. I think about Paul and how he lived for the applause of God and not those he was ministering to. He selflessly devoted his life to telling people about Jesus.
Are you living like Paul? Are you living life on purpose? I encourage you to evaluate if you are living to please God or others.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, I encourage you to visit our Steps To Peace page to learn how you can trust God with your life. If you would like more information or support, please email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for making me for a greater purpose. I want to live my life to please You. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
@biblegateway @youversion
Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NIV — For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Today’s key verse is about the resurrection of Christ. Deborah’s Thankful Thursday, was about Paul’s radical testimony on the road to Damascus. He spent the rest of his life making sure that he passed the baton of faith.
The first importance of the gospel message is that Christ died for our sins. Not everyone has a radical testimony like Paul, but we do carry the radical testimony of the resurrected Jesus in our hearts. Are you living like Paul? Are you passing the baton of faith? I encourage you to evaluate ways that you are sharing the gospel message.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, I encourage you to visit our Steps To Peace page to learn how you can trust God with your life. If you would like more information or support, please email us at waterwalkers29@gmail.com.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for sacrificing Your son, Christ Jesus for my sins. Thank You for Paul’s radical testimony so that he could pass his baton of faith to me. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
@biblegateway @youversion
Today’s thoughts by Julie Wicker
This week I will continue sharing thoughts about Paul from the Bible. Take some time today to meditate on the scripture verses for the week.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NIV — For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 NIV — As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 NIV — But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Galatians 5:25-26 NIV — Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
1 Corinthians 10:14, 21 NIV — Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.
@biblegateway @youversion
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