POWER-UP!

Pray
To receive the Word literally means to “welcome the Word”. John 1:1 tells us “The Word was with God and the Word was God.” So to “welcome the Word” is to welcome God into your quiet time. This prayer is not for the nations or your prayer list! It is simply to say to God, “Good morning God! I welcome your Word into my life right now and I look forward to our time together. Teach me not only to “know” your word but also how to “do” your word.

Observe It: What the passage means. Observation is the key in understanding what God wants to teach us. Ask questions of the text like, who’s talking? Who are they talking to? What’s going on in the culture of their day and time of the writing?

Take A Pit Stop

Write It: What did I discover?

About God
About then
About now
About me

Empower It: This is the application step. How will I apply this to my life today? How will I be looking for God to use me as a result of what He just taught me?

Rehearse It: This is the step that separates the wishers and dreamers from the visionaries and life changers. Choose a verse from your reading and write it down. Think on it during the day. Ask God to make it real in your life through personal experiences. Start now!

Underline It: Don’t be afraid to underline verses or portions of verses that speak to you in a special way. Take notes on what God reveals about Himself to you. Get to know God’s Word as you hold it, mark it, and take it with you, so that you will be prepared to do the next thing...

Proclaim It: Share with someone the truth God has taught you as you go throughout your day. Nothing will place the Word of God in your heart quicker than talking about it with others. You’ll be astounded at your increased memory potential.

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