“a walk with god” written for ssd shepherdesses & women by: helen b gulfan si coordinator...
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“A Walk with God”
Written for SSD Shepherdesses & Women
By: Helen B GulfanSI Coordinator & WM DirectorSouthern Asia-Pacific Division
Walking with Jesus, walking every day
All along the way. Walking with Jesus.
Walking with Jesus alone.
Walking in the sunshine, walking in the shadows Walking every day, all along the way
Walking in the sunshine, walking in the shadows. Walking with Jesus alone.
“A Walk with God”
Invitation: To whom?
All who need a
simple, yet exciting and
Invigorating, approach
to personal devotions
“A Walk with God”
This is an invitation to a life-changing approach as we
learn to be in constant
fellowship with our best Friend
Jesus, for building a meaningful
fellowship and relationship with
Him.
“Come to me all ye who are weary and who carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matt 11:28, NLT)
“Come, learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart…” (Verse 29)
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer. 29:11, NLT
“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of
praise; His greatness no one can fathom.” Ps. 145:1-3, NIV
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.” Ps. 118:1, NIV
Write down
▪ today’s date
▪ the Bible text (Mark 10:46-52)
▪ Then copy the story or verse you have just read.
This approach to Personal
Devotions is not to seek
information but to deepen a love relationship with
Jesus.
The following techniques may enhance the listening-interacting process:
• Read aloud or silently. What is in the story that makes you wonder?
• Write down anything the Holy Spirit impresses you with.
• If you have questions or reactions, • ask Him. Feel free to open your heart
because He understands your cares and burdens and shares in your joys and blessings.
• Express what you feel about the passage—your reactions. You may even describe the smell, the colors, etc., when appropriate.
Techniques to enhance the listening-interacting process (cont.)
• Take a personal role in the story or text you’re reading. Which character’s part would you like to take, that of Mary Magdalene, Rachel, Ruth, Queen Esther, blind Bartimeaus, or one of the disciples?
• Extract the gist of the story. Reflect about it, and digest it.
• Whatever He impresses upon you, just write it down. (Don’t be concerned about your penmanship; the notes are just for personal use.) Your goal is not to gain information but rather to build a strong relationship with Jesus.
• Allow Jesus to speak to you. Listen and write down your ideas. Remember, the Holy Spirit is the best Teacher. He will impress you with the lessons you personally need.
Maintaining a close walk with God is
a Biblical command we must obey,
not merely a suggestion we may want to consider.
“I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” Genesis 17:1
God speaks to us in His Word
We become acquainted with
the Saviour
Gives tone and strength to our spiritual nature
Great truths are made as clear as noonday
THE VALUE OF BIBLE STUDY
VALUE OF BIBLE STUDY (cont.)
Nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect
Elevates the thoughts
Gives vigor to the faculties
We gain breadth of mind, nobility of character, and stability of purpose.
Enoch’s continuous manifestation of his
faithfulness to God for over three centuries speaks
encouragement to fellow Christian believers who find it
difficult to “walk with God”
for even just one day.
The life of Enoch is a living example for us modern Christians to emulate.
We, too, could be modern Enoch, by God’s help, if we determine and persevere to have a constant communion with the Lord.