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As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”
~ 1 Peter 2:2 (NKJV) ~
BILLY GRAHAM ON SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
When Jerry Jenkins was working with Billy Graham in the writing of Graham’s autobiography JustAs IAm, Jenkins asked Billy Graham about his spiritual disciplines. He said, “... you’re seen as almost the Protestant Pope. Surely there are secrets, hints you can offer laypeople on how to maintain their walk with God.”
Billy Graham demurred, insisting that he is no authority. Jenkins asked Graham to explain, at least, how he maintains his own spiritual disciplines.
Billy Graham answered, “There’s no secret to that. God doesn’t hide the key from us. The Bible says to pray without ceasing and to search the Scriptures.And I do that.”
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Pray without ceasing.”
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) ~
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.
~ Psalm 119:130-131 (NKJV) ~
Billy Graham went on to say that he has a habit of leaving his Bible open somewhere where he will notice it during the day. He said, “I pick it up at odd moments and read a verse or two or a chapter or two or for an hour or two.And this is not for study or sermon preparation. This is just for my own spiritual nourishment.” [Adapted from Jerry Jenkins, Writing for the Soul]
Bible reading. Prayer. These are the habits that sustained one of the greatest Christian leaders of history. We will never outgrow or “out-succeed” the need for these basic disciplines.
This is how Billy Graham wrote about this in his book: The Secret of Happiness.
“Nothing can take the place of a daily devotional life with Christ. The great missionary Hudson Taylor said, ‘Never mind how great the pressure is only where the pressure lies. Never let it come between you and the Lord, then the greater the pressure, the more it presses you to His heart! Our quiet time, our prayer time, the time we spend in the Word is absolutely essential for a happy Christian life.”
That’s why Peter wrote:
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As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”
~ 1 Peter 2:2 (NKJV) ~
Ultimately, the greatest benefit to spending time each day in prayer and time in the Bible is that we get to know our Heavenly Father on a more personal, intimate level.And that is a great perk!
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You, O Lord, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.”
~ Isaiah 63:16 (NKJV) ~
Blessings on your week as you hopefully strive to get to know your Heavenly Father better. I looking forward to seeing you this coming Sunday for In-Person or Online Worship. We are concluding the last section of IMMERSE. This week I am beginning a brand-new sermon series on the New Testament book of First Corinthians. I am calling it GOOD NEWS FOR THE NOT GOOD. This Sunday will be Work-In-Progress.
Pastor Terrell
P. S.
If you missed the beginning of our IMMERSE Bible Reading together and would like to be involved in a new group, sign-up to let us know of your interest. You will be able to do that this coming Sunday on the CONNECTION CARD in person or online.
ScheduleforSunday,October1,2023:
Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM in Room #202
The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM in Room #201
Prayer Room open @ 9:00 AM Room #206
Preschool Worship opens in KID CITY @ 10:15 AM
Morning Worship In-Person & Online @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
Kidz4Christ dismissed during Morning Worship
Schedulefortheweek,October2-7,2023:
Tuesday@ 10:00 AM Men’s Bible Study in Room #202
Wednesday @ 6:20 PM Choir Rehearsal in Room #203
Wednesday @ 6:30 PM Youth Group in Fellowship Hall
Thursday@ 6:00 PM Bible Study in Fellowship Hall
WOMEN, Please note that there is NO Bible Study 10/3/23.
Coming October 10 - November 14, 2023
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
“Enriching Your Prayer Life”
Janie Carnal, Facilitator
Tuesdays, 10:00 A.M. in FSBC-PV Fellowship Hall
“If you are like most Christians, you know you should be praying more often, taking it more seriously, and giving it more priority in your life. But what often gets missed is that prayer is not a requirement but a privilege! Prayer is the pathway to building a relationship with the Savior.”
Taken from Women of Faith Bible Study Series
Join Janie as we learn how to maintain an attitude of prayer, to journal prayers, to pray using Scripture, to study the prayers of Bible characters, to understand how God answers our prayers, and to have a heart of thanksgiving. Call or text Janie at 928-278-5221.
Morning Worship at a glance
“You Are a Chosen Generation”
“Rejoice!”
“Higher Ground”
THE BIBLE IN 50 WORDS
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“Jesus”
“Show Me Your Ways”
“The Heart of Worship”
FIRST CORINTHIANS
Good News for the Not-So-Good Work-in-Progress
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
“Be Strong in the Lord”
“Higher Ground”
A Life Giving Church … Giving Life
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-7218
fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org
www.firstsouthernpv.org
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265
PastorTerrell@firstsouthernpv.org
Worship Pastor Bart Young 928-254-8713
PastorBart@firstsouthernpv.org
Advancing the Kingdom of God
one heart at a time.
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