- Now…pray and ask Holy Spirit to highlight something from this post and to teach you. (Perhaps he already highlighted something as you were reading!). Close your eyes and be silent before him for a minute or two...or more. Breathe in Holy Spirit. (Yes, actually inhale.) Listen. Open your eyes and peruse the post. What does your eye see or your ear hear? Write it in your journal.
- Why does it seem important? You could even ask: Father/Jesus/Holy Spirit, why have you brought this to my attention? Write the answer in your journal. (The answer may be a question…an I wonder. Allow Holy Spirit to direct your thoughts.)
- Make it a prayer. Pray the scripture (and it’s insights, questions, or comments) back to the Father. Write this in your journal.
- How are you going to be different after this experience with God? What does he want you to be or do as a result? If you are not sure, ask him. Write this in your journal.
An Example
#22 in the Series: My Daddy Is…
I found
this beautiful definition of “example” at dictionary.com:
“a person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be
imitated or the likelihood of their being imitated”
We
have many examples in our lives: parents, teachers, co-workers, supervisors,
employers, sport’s heroes, people successful in their field, pastors, leaders
in business or
politics. Sometimes
children are our example. Even animals
or other things in the natural realm can be our example. Sometimes, what we see is a bad example and
we know what NOT to copy.
Our
Heavenly Father is our best example. If
we are copying his nature and character we know we will be obeying every
law. (Galatians 5:22-23). Not only
that, but as we become more like Christ we are also walking in his will for
our lives. (Romans 8:28-29)
Ask
the Holy Spirit to teach you now about how God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
is your example.
“Do not cause anyone to
stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—even as I try to please
everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,
so that they may be saved.
Follow my example, as I follow
the example of Christ.”
1 Corinthians 10:32-33-11:1NIV
“Follow God’s example,
therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as
Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV
Ephesians
Chapters 4-6 give many other instructions and details of what following God’s
example entails.
“Now that I, your Lord and
Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I
have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15 NIV
“For it is commendable if
someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious
of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong
and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is
commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for
you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.”
1 Peter 2:19-21 NIV
I look forward to
this journey with you! Onward to
freedom for your mustang heart!
P.S. I will be
sharing some of my insights and experiences in the comments as examples for
you. I cherish your comments below and emails at: joyfullcoyote@gmail.com. Share on
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