Bible Study: October 4, 2011

Mark 10:27

²⁷ But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”

When we put all of our faith in God, He will help us
through life's problems, and bless us as well!

Hebrews 11:6

⁶ But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Now when we have faith in God it pleases Him
and we become filled with true peace.

Philippians 4:7

⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

After all what is the opposite of faith, but worry itself!!
So do not let doubt enter your mind, for after all, God has
said in Jeremiah 32:27

Jeremiah 32:27

²⁷ “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?

It is also written that:

Proverbs 16:7

⁷ When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

 

So our prayer for you is:

Colossians 1:10

¹⁰ that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

God is not going to waste anything He can use! Before he was Paul, Saul had tremendous credentials, which he used against the church. Once Paul was committed to Christ, God was able to use Paul´s gifts to advance His kingdom. When God needed a strong leader in the early church, when God needed a man to write down the theology for His church, when God needed a man to stand up to Caesar yet talk straight to ordinary, hurting people . . . He used Paul.

How can God use your life? Even before you were saved, God already knew all your traits. God wants to sanctify the things that are already part of you so He can use them to advance His Kingdom.

Are you in a situation right now wondering how to turn it around for good? God is preparing you, positioning you and enabling you to do what He knows you can do most effectively.

“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”

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Prayer Requests: October 2, 2011

Here are the prayer requests Lenore collected from our homeless Riverside neighbors at North Park yesterday morning. Thank you for your loving consideration of these people.
G.U.M.B.O. October 2, 2011

Ernie: That he would get a job
Agustin: For relief from his leg & foot pain
Alex: For his son, Marvin, who is in jail (trial pending – October 18th)
Ama: To get off the streets and find a job, that her boyfriend would pay off his restitution in order for them to be able to move closer to his family in Colorado
Bear: For his health
Calvin: For his son, Brian, 14 – to make good choices
Chris: That God would give him and his wife health and strength
Darnell: For a job,For a better place to stay
David(1): That his broken collar bone would heal, that he’d be able to see his 2 kids soon – hopefully in 2 weeks
David(2): For his family
Davon: Relief for his hurt back and for his gout
Donald: For his SSI finances to come throughFor his uncle’s finances                      Eddie: Just to live
Elizabeth: For an inexpensive studio apartment (needs some pants – stretchy size 7-8 or non-stretchy size 9-10)
Ernesto: For Kelly (who has early stage cancer)
Griselda: For a job
James: For a job (he will be putting out applications this week) For healing in his family relationships
James (2): That his disability funds would come through (expecting them mid-month)
Jay: For a job (he does have applications out)
John: For world peace
Ken: For a job + to settle down in a home + his family
Kevin: For a job
Paul: For his daughter, Crystal (sexual harrassment in ROTC – is pulling out)
Pete: For the servicemen in Afghanistan (especially for his nephew, Marlin, there)
Ray: For his little brother, Curtis (making bad choices / drugs, etc.)
Richard: For a job
Robert: For a job
Roland: For the return of his stolen bike or that it would be replaced & for his family
& for his housing situation (needs something low-cost)
Ruben: That there would be a good end of the year,For a job
Samuel: For his family (they are local and are doing OK)
William: For guidance, strength and direction