God Calls you to a Personal Relationship

Jesus introduced us to an intimate God.

"You should pray like this: Our Father in heaven..."
Matthew 6:9

Abba

Daddy

Prayer is not just "reciting" prayers. It is spending with God who is madly in love with us.

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Lovers First, Workers Second

Spend Time with God's Word Daily

I have not departed from the command of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Job 32:12

You'll know how to resist temptation

The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written:

'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Matthew4:3,4

By reading the Bible, you'll know how to live a holy life

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word... I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:9,11

By reading the Bible everyday, you'll know God's will.

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2

By reading the Bible every day, you'll know how to be successful. But remember: it's not just knowing that brings success, but obedience.

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:8

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22

Spend Time with God in Prayer Daily

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

APPLICATION

• There are two ways of reading the Bible. One way is to follow the Mass readings of the day. Get a guide that will tell you the readings, such as Companion or Didache. Or you can just get your Bible and read three chapters a day. Begin with the New Testament. Underline and highlight the texts that strike you. When possible, write your reflections.

APPLICATION

• Make it a habit. Read the Bible and pray at the same time each day. Most people make this the first thing they do in the morning.

Prayer:
Abba, I thank you for inviting me to an intimate relationship with You. Thank You, Lord, for opening Your heart to me. I too open my heart to You.

Thank You that You want me to be in a relationship with You forever. Thank You that You want to spend time with me each day.

I say yes to Your Word. I say yes to Your Presence. In Jesus' name. Amen.