1. Walking With God Lesson 8 Kinds of Devotion

2. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryIntroduction: What comes to mind when you think of devotion? Just as there are various kinds of prayer, there are also various kinds of devotions We live in accordance to the devotion in choosing to live the day for God. When we choose the better part, we will be better poised to live victoriously for God each and every day.

3. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God - Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it - God has given you a new day, another opportunity to live for Him - Live as if Christ died yesterday, risen today and is coming tomorrow Introduction

4. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2. Decide to live the day for God - 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another - This is a daily habit eg. Brushing your teeth - Will not be perfect, but the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from any and all sin we may comit while walking in the light. - Example: Spouses in good loving relationship, no fault too big Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God

5. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3. We are conscious of God’s presence - Psalms 23:4 I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me - We call on God’s help 7/24. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing - Cultivate reminders eg. Alarms, traffic lights, divine interruptions Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God

6. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 4. Daily personal quiet time with God - Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. - Use the Daily Care. Ideally done in the morning, if not, at lunch. Let the word of God dictate your mood and directions each day. - When we skip our quiet time with God, our Christian walk is short circuited, and for all practically purpose, no longer a Christian Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence

7. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 5. Giving thanks before meals - John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples - Accepted way to let our friends and colleagues know that we are Christians - When we eat with Christians, use this time to pray for one another Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time

8. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. Memorize the Word: - Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. - We are to bring up our family in the way of the Lord – Proverbs 22:6 - When we skip family devotions we sweep away the key tool and forfeit our mandate to raise our family in the way of the Lord Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions

9. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 7. Preparing and partici- pating in worship - Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD - How we can prepare: - Review BC and duties - Call absentees - Plan to lunch with visitors - Check on dress, contribution… - 2,000 to 3,000 occasions Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions

10. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryConclusion: 1. What are the obstacles that prevent you from having a daily devotion or a family devotion? 2. Worship is about relationship with God and each other. How can we improve here? 3. What do you think is the problem of the devotion of people who cannot be punctual, who leave before the close of the service? Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions 7. Preparing and partici- pating in worship

11. 11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryApplication: Do you think our devotional lifestyle is linked to our relationship to God? Consider when a Christian no longer keeps up a daily devotion to God, he has cut off the life-sustaining line. He is practically alienated from God although he may continue showing up at church services and Bible classes. Introduction 1. Start by devoting each and every day to God 2. Decide to live the day for God 3. We are conscious of God’s presence 4. Daily quiet time 5. Giving thanks before meals 6. Regular family devotions 7. Preparing and partici- pating in worship