The power source is God.
The plug is the word.
The word/connector is prayer & worship.
We are the device/benefactor.
Overwhelming peace and joy come from the Lord.
Bible = inspiring word of God.
Our lives should be built on the word of God. [Matthew 7:24-2 MSG]
Being devoted to the Lord will change every area of your life.
When you give your life to Christ storms will come but you won't face them alone.
How do I work the word of God into my life?
1. I must accept it's authority.
The word of God working in your life always depends on your attitude about it.
You may not understand everything in the Bible & that's okay.
When we decide to trust the Bible we start on a journey to growth.
Culture changes but God doesn't.
Working the Bible into our lives can't be something we do religiously.
It's important to receive the word even if we don't understand it.
[1 Thessalonians 2:13]
When we accept God we begin to receive it differently and we begin to move differently.
2. I must assimilate its truths.
I have to work the word of God into every day of my life.
The word of God works if we follow it's pattern.
How do we assimilate God's word into our lives?
Luke 8:18
1. By listening to God's word.
Prioritize how often you listen to the word of God.
Hearing God's word needs to be the priority to every believer.
2. By reading God's word.
Read God's word like a meal.
The word is the Bread of Life.
How do you make the word work in your life?
1. Get a paper Bible.
You don't obtain as much with digital reading.
2. Set aside time to read God's word.
3. Have a plan.
This can be the best year of your life if it's your best year spiritually.
4. Don't just read the Bible, let the Bible read you.
Don't try to absorb everything you read.
it's about quality, not quantity.
How do we assimilate God's word? (cont.)
3. By exploring it. [Psalms 119]
When you get the word of God in your heart sin leaves.
4. Apply its principles. [James 1:22] NIV
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