Saturday, January 4, 2014

The Vineyard- December 29, 2013

The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Psalm 23
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 
Read the passage. 
-          The Lord is my shepherd
o   God loves you enough to personally lead and protect you.  What does that mean to you?
-          God leads us to the good times
o   How does God provide for you?  In what ways has he blessed you?
-          God leads us through the bad times
o   What bad times has God lead you through?
o   What comfort do you derive from God’s presence in difficult times?
-          God leads us to rest
o   Do you look forward to the time when you will rest forever in God’s presence?  What hope does that give you?
-          “you are with me”
o   This phrase is found in the exact middle of the psalm.  Is your life centered on God’s presence?
Thank God for being your shepherd. 
Pray that God will continue to lead you to the good times, and through the bad times. 
Thank God for the rest that will be ours as Christians. 
Pray that you may be able to center your life on the presence of God. 


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