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July
24, 2006
"Deborah's Legacy: Walk by Faith, Not by Sight"
Glynnis Whitwer
Senior Editor "P31 Woman Magazine," Proverbs 31 Speaker
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Reflection
Points:
Think of a time when you trusted in your own understanding, instead of trusting God's Word.
Name something that God calls us to do as Christians in spite of overwhelming odds.
What are some reasons we stop living by faith and start living by sight?
To do God's will we need to hear Him clearly. How can you develop that skill in your life?
The Israelites were up against a foe that had oppressed them for 20 years, but God was on their side. What personal "foe" is God calling you to stand against today? This could be a personal sin that has oppressed you for years or a societal sin that oppresses many.
Power
Verses:
Matthew 14:28-30 "'Lord, if it's you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, 'Lord, save me.'" (NIV)
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you, nor forsake you." (NIV)
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." (NAS)
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." (NIV)
Psalm 121:1-2 "I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." (NIV)
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