Monday, July 9, 2007

It's Personal

Have you ever tried to make the scriptures personal. I remember the first time I tried this method of listening to the Lord. It made a huge difference in the trial I faced that week. I kept reading the verses in a personal tone and my faith and trust in the Lord grew. It felt a Little like food when hungry or water when thirsty.
Today I would like to lead you through this experience. When you see the word I or we or you or them or our or other similar indications in these passages, put your first name in that spot and, by the way, read it out loud. It creates a stronger effect.

I've picked a few chapters to get you started.

Psalms 46.... God is _____ refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore ___ will not fear, though the earth give away and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.........

Now continue through the entire chapter using this method.

Psalms 91..... ____ who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty._____will say of the lord,"He is ____refuge and ___fortress and ___God, In whom
____will trust". Surely he will save___from the Fowler's snare.

Continue the method to the end of the chapter.

A few others that encourage. Try them.
Psalms 1:1-3
1John 5:11-13
John 3:16
Eph 1:2-23

Enjoy His word and His voice and the love He expresses in this His personal letter to you.

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