Stolen Lunches Bible Study

Be Content

Daily Devotion:

To be content is to be in a state of happiness and satisfaction. Be content in every situation that we're in, whether you're in lack or in abundance.  Many times we find ourselves wishing we had more when we should simply be content in the state we're in.  Find satisfaction in your today's.

Philippians 4:13, " I can do all things because Christ gives me the strength."

Make the Choice to Be Better

Daily Devotion:

 

So many pressures surround us all to be perfect, but this is not possible.  Many times when we make mistakes then feel guilty and carry this burden for days, weeks, months, and even years when our Father in Heaven forgave us instantly.  We stay in condemnation thinking we are less than who we really are, feeling like we don't deserve blessings.  This is where the enemy wants you.  

Today, just simply try to be better. Don't try to be perfect.  Try to be better than you were yesterday. It's that simple.   No real pressure of perfections just baby steps of better choices.  

Proverbs 20:7, “A righteous man who walks in his integrity—how blessed are his sons after him.”

 

It's Not About the Destination

Daily Devotion:

 

We reach a milestone in our life and then it's immediately on to the next one.  We are constantly climbing, always trying to get to the next place.  

For today, can you simply look behind you and take notice to how far you've come.  You've covered a lot of ground, already.  Be grateful for where you are right now! Bask in it.

Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."

Comparison Kills

Daily Devotion:

 

Do NOT compare your life to theirs.  Stop trying to see what others have and why. Never let yourself believe that anyone else's life is better than yours.

Walk in your own lane.  Own your own journey.  A path that is paved with imperfect perfections.  A life that filled with ups and downs, highs and lows.  

Whats for you is for YOU.  There's a blessing in every lesson so love your life just the way it is.  

Understand that comparison will take your focus off of your blessings to notice someone else's.  

Galatians 6:4, "Everyone should look at himself and see how he does his own work. Then he can be happy in what he has done. He should not compare himself with his neighbor."

The Secret to Having Joy Is

Daily Devotion:

Gratitude.

 Be thankful for everything God has given you. Change your perspective from the negative to the positive.  Instead of being angry for the things you do not have, the promotion you have not received, the kids you haven't had yet, the relationship you're not in etc.  What can you be thankful for right now? Wake up in gratitude.  Walk in gratitude.  Taking the time to notice all the many blessings God showers upon daily.  This will bring you insurmountable joy. A joy that only God can give you.  A joy that cannot sway.  A joy that is constant.

Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Steps to Removing Mountains in Your Life

Daily Devotion:

You have been walking around for years lugging past hurt and pain. Why? The weight of these circumstances disrupt your tomorrows.  Come to terms with your mountains.  You must forgive and release the darkness so you can be free.  

In a recent Bible Study, we walked through (3) steps to removing mountains in your life.  Listen to the podcast to get details.

Step 1: What are the mountains in your life past & present?  Write it down and be descriptive.

Step 2: How do these mountains make you feel? How have they hurt you?  Write down every word that comes to your heart.

Step 3: What are the blessings that have come out of these mountains?  What is the learning lesson?


Mark 11:23, "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says."

 

What are your Blessing Prohibitors?

Daily Devotion:

Many of us are standing in our own way.  Some "blessing prohibitors" that we all fight are fear, rejection, comparison, self, and/or success, just to name a few.  Keep your access to faith free & clear of the enemy.  Do not let negativity and darkness block you from receiving your blessings. 

Ephesians 6:11, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."

Wave it Goodbye

Daily Devotion:

 

Lift your hands up and wave your problems goodbye.  Many of us hold onto things that we should've let go of a long time ago.

Are you still holding onto a relationship? Why will you not walk away from that job?  You're still carrying around past hurt? You're holding onto worry, fear & rejection?  Let it go.  

There was an expiration on that circumstance, but you've decided to hold onto it way past it's deadline.  Wave it goodbye!

Proverbs 4:25, "Let your eyes look straight in front of you, and keep looking at what is in front of you."

Renew Your Mind Daily

Daily Devotion:

Today is the yesterday you worried about tomorrow!  Stop stressing about the days that lay ahead or worrying about the past you left behind.  Be in the present!  Enjoy your now.  Tomorrow will be here before you know it and you will have plenty of time to deal with the stresses and/or the blessings it brings. 

Matthew 6:31-34, "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

Boxing Gloves or Kneeling Pads?

Daily Devotion: 

The best way to stand up and fight is by kneeling.  Instead of looking for your boxing gloves to fight, buy some kneeling pads so you can pray for them instead.  Give your frustrations and anger to God.  We have to stop trying to handle everything ourself.  Give it all to God.  

Isaiah 40:29, " He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."