The Fruit We Bear Consider the Reflection Scripture again: As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty. Matthew 13:23 ESV Who is He revealing Himself to … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 3/Day 4

Give: The Fruit We Bear Prayer of Praise: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Psalm 100:4 Vine Jesus: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 NIV “Of … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 3/Day 3

The Fruit We Bear Reflection Thoughts: Begin by writing the Reflection Scripture or reading it out loud. Giving gifts is part of our culture. We choose the gift, purchase the gift and present it to someone. Our Reflection Scripture points to another type of giving. One we don’t have much to do with. Think about a fruit … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 3/Day 2

Give: The Fruit We Bear Reflection Scripture: As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty. Matthew 13:23 ESV Day 1: Read John 15:12-17 What is the … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 3/Day 1

Going Deeper into Loving Others Give: Openhanded Here we go... deeper into Give... opening our hands wide... Gather your sisters (or a brother or two) along with your Bible, journal, and your favorite pen. Father God, Your open hand satisfies us with all good things. Teach us to give in the same manner as You. … Continue reading Going Deeper: Give – Session 3

Openhanded Before examining your giving, praise Him as Creator. Are you seeing Him in a new light? What about yourself? who are you before Him? Day 5: Give: Spirit-Inspired Read Psalm 104 again. Focus on the activity of the Creator. What actions does He take? What in all creation marvels you? Is it an animal, … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 2/Day 5

Openhanded Prayer of Praise: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Psalm 100:4 Creator :one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being All we attempt to create is a reflection of the Creator. The only things new under the sun are the things the Son makes new. Write … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 2/Day 3

Give: Openhanded Reflection Thoughts: Begin by writing the Reflection Scripture or reading it out loud. enrich: to make rich or richer especially by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or ingredient: such as: to add beauty to, adorn; to enhance the taste; to make (a soil) more fertile; to improve the nutritive … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 2/Day 2

Give: Openhanded Reflection Scripture: You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 2Corinthians 9:11 ESV Day 1: Read Psalm 104:1-30 Who does God reveal HImself as through the words of the psalmist? List what he has made, what He provides, how His … Continue reading Going Deeper into Give: Week 2/Day 1