Believers Church Of Sylvania

(Matthew 28:18-20 NLT) Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

(John 8:31-32 NIV) ... Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

(James 1:25 TLB) But if anyone keeps looking steadily into God’s law for free men, he will not only remember it but he will do what it says, and God will greatly bless him in everything he does.

• Set a time that creates a habit.

(Psalm 5:3 NLT) Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.

(Psalm 88:13 GNT) Lord, I call to you for help; every morning I pray to you.

(Mark 1:35 NLT) Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.

• Prepare a place.

(Matthew 6:6 NLT) But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

• Three areas to focus.

God's Word

(John 17:1 MSG) ... I gave them your word;... They are no more defined by the world... Your word is consecrating truth. ...

(John 17:17 GNT) Dedicate them to yourself by means of the truth; your word is truth...

• Three areas to focus.

Prayer

(Romans 8:15 NLT) ... you received God's Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, "Abba, Father."

• Three areas to focus.

Worship

God is our Righteousness -- Healing -- Victory -- Sheppard -- Peace -- Provider.

(Proverbs 18:10 MSG) God’s name is a place of protection—good people can run there and be safe.

(Luke 10:40-42 NLT) But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."