Bible Study: Develop a Plan to Change

Devotion

Hebrews 10:23 NKJV

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Prayer

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Weekly Theme: Moved By God

Word for the Week: Obedience starts with reverence towards God which expresses itself in the actions, words, and worship of believers. True reverence for God leads to obedience towards him.

Memory verse

Psalm 37:23 NKJV

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way.

Psalm 32:8 NKJV

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.

Psalm 111:7 NKJV

7 The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.

Psalm 115:3 NKJV

3 But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases.

Romans 8:28 NKJV

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

John 14:6 NKJV

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Hebrews 1:10 NKJV

10 And: “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.

The Scriptures

Positive and negative Bible verses on your sin or issue.

You will read and meditate on in order to align your thinking with God's

a. Write out those positive verses

Psalm 32:8 NKJV

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.

Psalm 37:23–24 NKJV

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand.

Psalm 119:133 NKJV

133 Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.

b. Write out those negative verses

Proverbs 14:12 NKJV

12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.

Proverbs 12:15 NKJV

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.

c. When will you meditate on these verses and how often?

Daily, once a day.

The Spirit

Praying in the Spirit for God to help you to hate sin and love righteousness and for God through Christ to help you to live out His Will for your life.**

a. Write out a prayer using the Scriptures from above

Heavenly Father, You are the All-Wise All-knowing God. You know the beginning and the ending. I look to You because I am prone to think that I know the way I should go (Prov 14:12) and I believe I am right in those choices (Prov. 12:15). So I ask You to help me to deny myself (Lk 9:23). Then You can instruct me and teach me the way I should go (Psalm 32:8).

Direct my steps as a father, husband, pastor, professor, friend, and son according to Your Word (Ps 119:133). You said that a righteous man’s steps are directed by You (Ps 37:23). Therefore, help me to trust You with my whole heart and stop leaning to my understand. Help me to in all my ways acknowledge You so You can direct my steps. In Christ I ask. Amen!

b. How often will you pray this prayer 3 times a day, daily, every other day, weekly, etc.

c. When will you pray this prayer or what time during the day will you pray this prayer?

d. Who or what do I need to stay away from totally or minimize being around. (Avoid, run from, abstain from)

The Saints

Those you will look to as a model of strength in your area of wrong.

Those who will hold you accountable in this area and will hold you accountable to keep your plan.

a. Name the saints God wants to help you.

Cornelius Anthony, Sammie Minniefield, and Charles Nory.

b. How often will they contact you?

Twice a week.

c. What time should they contact you?

In the morning.