Orison Part 4
Billy Graham – “At its deepest level, prayer is fellowship with God: enjoying His company, waiting upon His will, thanking Him for His mercies . . . listening in the silence for what He has to say to us.”
Matthew 6:5–6 (NLT) 5 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.
Penned Truth: As Christians our appreciation of, and our practice of, private prayer is absolutely vital.
Regular: Consistency
Penned Truth: Rhythm in the Bible embodies a divine pattern of practices and disciplines designed to nurture and foster our growth in faith and deepen our connection with God.
Routine: The dictionary defines a “routine” as a sequence of actions regularly followed.
Cory’s Definition: A devotional life is a transformative journey that invites us to sit down at the table and dedicate time each day to connecting with God through worship, prayer, meditating on scripture, studying His Word, listening for his voice, and, in my world, journaling.
Ruth Bell Graham – “Down through the years, I turned to the Bible and found in it all that I needed.”
Patrick Henry – “The Bible is worth more than all other books which have ever been printed.”
Charles C. Ryrie – “The Bible is the greatest of all books; to study it is the noblest of all pursuits; to understand it, the highest of all goals.”
Psalm 119:105 (EXB) 105 Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path [ it shows how life should be lived].
Ronald Reagan – “Within the covers of one single book, the Bible, are all the answers to all the problems that face us today—if only we would read and believe.”
Billy Graham – “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.”
Matthew 22:29 (NLT) 29 Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.
Matthew 22:29 (EXB) 29 Jesus answered, “You ·don’t understand [are mistaken/deceived], because you don’t know what the Scriptures say, and you don’t know about the power of God.
Penned Truth: If you want Him to listen to what you have to say, you should also listen to what He has to say.
Penned Truth: Without reading and studying the Bible, you will not grow spiritually, and you will be more easily disrupted in your life.
John 17:17 (ESV) 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
John 17:17 (ICB) 17 Make them ready for your service through your truth. Your teaching is truth.
Penned Truth: We always have time for what we consider valuable and important.
Luke 8:11, 15 (ESV) 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 15 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.
Ending Statement: Engaging with the Bible inspires growth in faith, illuminates the path to a fulfilling life, and unveils God’s beautiful plan for you. It reveals God’s character, showcasing His love, faithfulness, and grace. Scripture offers vital guidance, brimming with wisdom, encouragement, and comfort. It imparts practical principles for living in today’s world. It deepens your understanding of salvation, teaching how to be liberated from sin and its repercussions. Most importantly, it nurtures your journey toward righteousness, equipping you to lead a life defined by goodness and purposeful actions that bring glory to God.
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