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The Recep)ve Life ScreenCast Episode 3: Ques)ons and Answers paulwarndt.com
Ques)on: I'm having difficulty seeing, what I call, the vision. I get that I have joined you on a journey with a map and equipping along the way. But I don't see the des)na)on and what it will look like when we arrive. How will my life be different, what will I be doing differently? paulwarndt.com
Would it be good if?
why?
WHAT? HOW? WHY? Simon Sinek s The Golden Circle from the book Start With Why
it s a mater of life and death
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10
The Devil: stealing killing destroying the destruc)ve life
Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers through out the world are are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authori)es, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-18
The Devil: stealing killing destroying Jesus: restoring resurrec)ng recrea)ng the destruc)ve life the recep)ve life
how?
the Word descends in the flesh in the Scriptures in the Sacraments
From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing ader another. John 1:16
For the Word of God is living and ac)ve, sharper than any double- edged sword. Hebrews 4:12-13
what?
May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. (Ps. 119: 41) Forgiveness (the Jesus Prayer, Baptism the Lord s Supper) Prayer (the Lord s Prayer) I call with all my heart; answer me O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. (Ps. 119:145) God (the Creed) You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (Ps. 119:114) Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding according to your word. (Ps. 119:73) Life Happens/The Lord is (the Psalms) Love (Ten Commandments) Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. (Ps. 119:175) Vocational Roles I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free. (Ps. 119:32) Vocation ( Follow me ) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Ps. 119:105) Daily Scripture Reading Psalm 119 One Year Plan Book of the Bible Memorization/Meditation (friends and daggers) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11) Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. (Ps. 119:133) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands (Ps. 119:9-10) I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. (Ps. 119:59) I am laid low in the dust, preserve my life according to your word. (Ps. 119:25) Oh, how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long. (Ps. 119:97) Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. (Ps. 119:18) Jesus FOR us (Rom. 8:28-37) Jesus IN us (Gal. 2:20-21) Jesus THROUGH us (Eph. 2:1-10) Jesus WITH us (Matt. 28:16-20) (Tentatio) (Meditatio) (Oratio) Son Son of God Man Seven Times a Day Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. (Ps. 119:164) The Jesus Prayer or The General Confession I Have Strayed I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Ps. 119:176) Blessed Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) The Gifts That Only Jesus Can Give Grace Mercy Peace Hope Joy and the promise of His presence. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (Ps. 119:148) Evening and Morning Prayer I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word (Ps. 119:147) Scripture)taken)from)THE)HOLY)BIBLE,)NEW)INTERNATIONAL)VERSION,)NIV ) Copyright) )1973,)1978,)1984,)2011)by)Biblica,)Inc. ) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. copyright Paul W. Arndt 2008
Ques)on: How is this any different from what I already do in my own personal devo)onal )me (reading the Bible, prayer )me etc )? paulwarndt.com
the right places? no spiritual holes or blind spots paulwarndt.com
May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. (Ps. 119: 41) Forgiveness (the Jesus Prayer, Baptism the Lord s Supper) Prayer (the Lord s Prayer) I call with all my heart; answer me O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. (Ps. 119:145) God (the Creed) You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (Ps. 119:114) Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding according to your word. (Ps. 119:73) Life Happens/The Lord is (the Psalms) Love (Ten Commandments) Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. (Ps. 119:175) Vocational Roles I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free. (Ps. 119:32) Vocation ( Follow me ) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Ps. 119:105) Daily Scripture Reading Psalm 119 One Year Plan Book of the Bible Memorization/Meditation (friends and daggers) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11) Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. (Ps. 119:133) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands (Ps. 119:9-10) I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. (Ps. 119:59) I am laid low in the dust, preserve my life according to your word. (Ps. 119:25) Oh, how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long. (Ps. 119:97) Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. (Ps. 119:18) Jesus FOR us (Rom. 8:28-37) Jesus IN us (Gal. 2:20-21) Jesus THROUGH us (Eph. 2:1-10) Jesus WITH us (Matt. 28:16-20) (Tentatio) (Meditatio) (Oratio) Son Son of God Man Seven Times a Day Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. (Ps. 119:164) The Jesus Prayer or The General Confession I Have Strayed I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Ps. 119:176) Blessed Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) The Gifts That Only Jesus Can Give Grace Mercy Peace Hope Joy and the promise of His presence. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (Ps. 119:148) Evening and Morning Prayer I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word (Ps. 119:147) Scripture)taken)from)THE)HOLY)BIBLE,)NEW)INTERNATIONAL)VERSION,)NIV ) Copyright) )1973,)1978,)1984,)2011)by)Biblica,)Inc. ) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. copyright Paul W. Arndt 2008
When I give myself to the Word of God, the God of the Word promises to give Himself to me. paulwarndt.com
Ques)on: This all looks very overwhelming. So how do you suggest we begin? paulwarndt.com
baby steps wax on, wax off paulwarndt.com
May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. (Ps. 119: 41) Forgiveness (the Jesus Prayer, Baptism the Lord s Supper) Prayer (the Lord s Prayer) I call with all my heart; answer me O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. (Ps. 119:145) God (the Creed) You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (Ps. 119:114) Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding according to your word. (Ps. 119:73) Life Happens/The Lord is (the Psalms) Love (Ten Commandments) Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. (Ps. 119:175) Vocational Roles I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free. (Ps. 119:32) Vocation ( Follow me ) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Ps. 119:105) Daily Scripture Reading Psalm 119 One Year Plan Book of the Bible Memorization/Meditation (friends and daggers) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11) Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. (Ps. 119:133) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands (Ps. 119:9-10) I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. (Ps. 119:59) I am laid low in the dust, preserve my life according to your word. (Ps. 119:25) Oh, how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long. (Ps. 119:97) Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. (Ps. 119:18) Jesus FOR us (Rom. 8:28-37) Jesus IN us (Gal. 2:20-21) Jesus THROUGH us (Eph. 2:1-10) Jesus WITH us (Matt. 28:16-20) (Tentatio) (Meditatio) (Oratio) Son Son of God Man Seven Times a Day Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. (Ps. 119:164) The Jesus Prayer or The General Confession I Have Strayed I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Ps. 119:176) Blessed Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) The Gifts That Only Jesus Can Give Grace Mercy Peace Hope Joy and the promise of His presence. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (Ps. 119:148) Evening and Morning Prayer I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word (Ps. 119:147) Scripture)taken)from)THE)HOLY)BIBLE,)NEW)INTERNATIONAL)VERSION,)NIV ) Copyright) )1973,)1978,)1984,)2011)by)Biblica,)Inc. ) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. copyright Paul W. Arndt 2008
Ques)on: How long does it take to do the Psalm 119 Prayer Cycle? paulwarndt.com
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May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. (Ps. 119: 41) Forgiveness (the Jesus Prayer, Baptism the Lord s Supper) Prayer (the Lord s Prayer) I call with all my heart; answer me O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. (Ps. 119:145) God (the Creed) You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (Ps. 119:114) Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding according to your word. (Ps. 119:73) Life Happens/The Lord is (the Psalms) Love (Ten Commandments) Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me. (Ps. 119:175) Vocational Roles I run in the path of your commands for you have set my heart free. (Ps. 119:32) Vocation ( Follow me ) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Ps. 119:105) Daily Scripture Reading Psalm 119 One Year Plan Book of the Bible Memorization/Meditation (friends and daggers) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Ps. 119:11) Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. (Ps. 119:133) How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands (Ps. 119:9-10) I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. (Ps. 119:59) I am laid low in the dust, preserve my life according to your word. (Ps. 119:25) Oh, how I love your law, I meditate on it all day long. (Ps. 119:97) Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. (Ps. 119:18) Jesus FOR us (Rom. 8:28-37) Jesus IN us (Gal. 2:20-21) Jesus THROUGH us (Eph. 2:1-10) Jesus WITH us (Matt. 28:16-20) (Tentatio) (Meditatio) (Oratio) Son Son of God Man Seven Times a Day Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. (Ps. 119:164) The Jesus Prayer or The General Confession I Have Strayed I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Ps. 119:176) Blessed Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) The Gifts That Only Jesus Can Give Grace Mercy Peace Hope Joy and the promise of His presence. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (Ps. 119:148) Evening and Morning Prayer I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word (Ps. 119:147) Scripture)taken)from)THE)HOLY)BIBLE,)NEW)INTERNATIONAL)VERSION,)NIV ) Copyright) )1973,)1978,)1984,)2011)by)Biblica,)Inc. ) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. copyright Paul W. Arndt 2008
How much )me do you spend worrying? paulwarndt.com
Ques)on: Any sugges)ons on how to keep your heart focused on the right ladder not falling into the trap of performance? paulwarndt.com
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Philippians 2:12-13: con)nue to work out your salva)on with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. paulwarndt.com
what I must do = performance paulwarndt.com
what Christ has done = recep)vity paulwarndt.com
ora)o - prayer (recep)ve) Psalm 119 vs. 12: teach me your decrees vs. 18: open my eyes vs. 25: preserve my life vs. 27: let me understand vs. 28: strengthen me vs. 29: keep me from vs. 35: direct me vs. 36: turn my heart turn my eyes paulwarndt.com
Ques)on: With all of the memoriza)on, how do you keep the Psalm 119 Cycle from becoming something you do by rote and sheer, mindless repe))on? paulwarndt.com
the recep)ve life spiritual beggars paulwarndt.com
the Gospel bids us to hold the sack open and have something given to us. - Mar)n Luther paulwarndt.com
for the love of the game Psalm 119:97: Oh how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. paulwarndt.com
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Remind, encourage and comfort me with the truth that it is God who works in me to will and to act according to his good purpose. paulwarndt.com
I ve given you a house. Go make it a home! paulwarndt.com
all the gids that only Jesus can give to you paulwarndt.com
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