BROKENNESS

“My greatest strength is that I have no weaknesses.”
-John McEnroe, Tennis Player-

Contrast that statement with 1 Corinthians 1:26-27.

Bible Paradoxes

If I want to… I must…
…save my life… …lose my life; Luke 9:24-26
…be lifted up… …humble myself; James 4:7
…be the greatest… …be a servant; Matthew 20:20-22
…be first… …be last; Matthew 19:30
…rule… …serve; Luke 22:26-27
…live… …die; Romans 8:13
…be strong… …be weak; 2 Cor. 11:30; 12:9-10
…inherit the kingdom… …be poor in spirit; Matthew 5:3
…reproduce… …die; John 12:24

The goal of this time is for you to be broken in the right places.

BROKEN vs. BEATEN
“I care” “I don’t care”
“I can’t – God can” “I can’t”
“I can help others” “I can’t help, I need it”

My Time With God

Preparation Time
Prepare yourself by thinking on the things broken in God’s Word that became very effective:

Broken Pitchers (Judges 7:18-19) – and the light shone out
A broken box (Mark 14:3) – and the ointment was poured out
Broken Bread (Matthew 14:19-20) – and the hungry were fed
A broken body (1 Corinthians 11:24) – and the world was saved

Waiting Time
During your waiting time, let God…

Love You.
“God, I feel Your love today, especially in the area of…”

Search You.
“God,You have permission to reveal any unbroken area in my life.”

Show You.
“God, is there anything I need to know as I enter this day?”

Confession Time
Confess to God the areas of your life that need to be broken by Him:

Bible Time

We can never pray out of God’s will when we pray God’s Word.

…Read Luke 22:39-45 slowly a couple of times.
…Close your eyes and allow a main truth to surface in your heart.
…Pray the Scripture and allow God to minister to you.

Meditation Time
After praying the Scriptures, write down the thoughts that God has impressed upon your mind.

Intercession Time – Praying for Others
Begin this time with a prayer of blessing and thanksgiving for the people for whom you will now intercede.

Name Request

Petition Time – Praying for Yourself

How to Petition God Properly
Talk to Him about the “little things”
Be honest with God
Pray “Thy will be done”
Prayer Requests

Application Time
The smallest obedient act is better than the greatest intention.

Q: What is the main thing that God has impressed upon me?

Q: What am I going to do about it?

Steps to Take in My Obedience to God:

Faith Time
Faith is our positive response to what God has said. Spend a few moments praying, through your eyes of faith. Tell God the positive things you see happening because of His goodness!

Praise & Thanksgiving Time

Praise God by recognizing WHO HE IS!
Thank God by recognizing WHAT HE HAS DONE!

This Week’s Memory Verse – John 12:24

This Week’s Time Alone With God

Friday – This Lesson

Saturday – Study the Bible Paradoxes. How are you doing?

Sunday – Go to the Bible Time. Notice when the angel came and ministered to Jesus. What is the relationship between consecration, obedience, and an angel ministering to Jesus?

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