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Intro Idea: THE MIRACLE MORNING!
30-60 minutes each morning of prayer, reading, and planning! Start your day well if you hope to live it well. This creates consistency and growth.
7. Holy Living: Fight Sin and Win in Christ
• Romans 6:11-14 – “Sin shall not have dominion over you.”
• Galatians 5:16-25 – “Walk in the Spirit… the fruit of the Spirit.”
• 1 John 1:5-9 – “He is faithful and just to forgive.”
Questions:
• What specific sins have been plaguing your heart and life?
• What patterns, places, or habits make this temptation overwhelming?
• How does a personal connection to Christ make a difference?
Exercises:
• Pair up a fruit of the Spirit daily that opposes your sin.
• Remove or minimize a factor that leads to your downfall.
• Share your struggle with a trusted believer who can help.
8. Living on Mission: Do the Work God Has Planned
• Ephesians 2:8-10 – “Created in Christ Jesus for good works.”
• Romans 12:4-8 – “Having gifts that differ, use them.”
• Matthew 5:14-16 – “Let your light shine before others.”
Questions:
• What do you know God wants to see more of in your service?
• Can you recall a time when such was central to your day and life?
• The work is the people. Will you start with one person this week?
Exercises:
• Write down a generic mission and three possible specific actions.
• Pray for opportunities, open doors, and wisdom to identify them.
• The work is the people, pick a person or family and get started.
9. Do Hard Things: Invite Suffering for the Sake of Growth
• James 1:2-4 – “The testing of your faith produces endurance.”
• Hebrews 12:1-11 – “He disciplines us for our good.”
• 1 Peter 4:12-13 – “Rejoice as you share Christ’s sufferings.”
Questions:
• What does God want from you that is hard to do faithfully?
• Are you willing to suffer for it, or is cost and pain off limits?
• Will you accept help, support, or accountability partnerships?
Exercises:
• Pray to register difficulty as opportunities to explore.
• Clearly note the forward-looking why for a hard thing.
• Plan something specific