1 John 5:1-5

Who is God?

He is he gave us Jesus the Christ. (vs. 1)

He is who we are to love and by loving him we love other believers. (vs. 1)

He is who gives us the power to overcome the world. (vs. 4)

How should I respond?

I should love other believers because I love God. 

I should not be afraid of the world because I know that I will be victorious over the world.

I should keep his commandments.

What should I pray for?

Pray that God would help me love those that love him. 

Pray that I would be able to have a confidence that God has already promised me victory. 

Where do I go from here?

I go into a deeper love for God. 

--Luke Bowman

Psalm 8

Who is God?

Lord (v.1,9)
Majestic (v.1,9)
Glorious (v.1)
Strong (v.2)
Creator (v.3)
Caring/mindful of men (v.4)

How should I respond?

In praise and awe  (v.1-9)

What should I pray about?

Prayer of thanks for God’s care (v.4) and gifts (v.5-8)

Where do I go from here?

Praise God for caring for us and blessing us and because He is majestic (v.1-9)

Personal Prayer Requests:

Guidance and wisdom as I prepare over the summer to lead a prayer group next year.
For my two close friends back home that are rejecting God, that God will use me in their lives
For my grampa’s continuing healing and regaining of strength, he spent a night in the hospital this week

--Allison Tallman

Romans 5:1-5

Who is God?

God justifies (v1)

God is peace (v1)

God is grace (v2)

God is exulted (v2)

God is glory (v2)

God is perseverance (v3)

God is hope (v4)

God is proven character (v4)

God is love (v5)

God is in our hearts (v5)

How Should I Respond?

By being justified by faith (v1)

By having peace with God through our Lord Jesus (v1)

By receiving His grace (v2)

By standing firm in His love and grace (v2)

By exulting the glory of God (v2)

By exulting our tribulations to God (v3)

By knowing tribulation brings out perseverance (v3)

By knowing perseverance brings out proven character (v4)

By knowing proven character brings out hope (v4)

By knowing hope does not disappoint (v5)

By embracing the love that God has poured in our hearts through the Holy Spirit (v5)

What Should I Pray For?

Pray that we have peace (v1)

Pray that we stand in the Lord (v2)

Pray that we exult the glory of God (v2)

Pray that we exult the tribulations that bring out perseverance (v3)

Pray that we persevere (v4)

Pray that we obtain proven character and hope from our perseverance (v4)

Pray that we stay hopeful and are not disappointed (v5)

Pray that we receive the love God is pouring into our hearts (v5)

Where Do I Go From Here?

I should continue to be faithful (v1)

I should have peace in the Lord (v1)

I should stand in the Lord's presence (v2)

I should exult the Lord in every situation and tribulation (v2 and 3)

I should continue to persevere through hard times (v4)

I should continue to build character that leads to hope (v4)

I should love other just as the Lord has poured love into me (v5)

--Rachel Lind