Developing a Breakthrough Faith
Developing a Breakthrough Faith January 5-6, 2013
Day 1: Preparing for Breakthrough Scripture Reading: Joshua 3:5; Joel 2:12-17
Reflection: • What does it mean to consecrate yourself to the Lord? (see Joshua 3:5) • What amazing things are you longing for God to do in your life? • Write down the top 2 or 3 breakthroughs you’re trusting God for during this next year. Prayer: Ask God to reveal any area of your life that is not fully consecrated to Him! Offer it to Him!
Day 2: Faith: Focusing on God’s Sufficiency Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6
Reflection: • According to Hebrews 11:6, how important is faith for our breakthroughs? • What 2 things must be present if one is walking by faith? • According to Joshua 1:9, what is to be the basis for our courage as we pursue the breakthroughs God wants to give us? Prayer: Thank God for the sufficiency of His power and presence in your life.
Day 3: Faith: Affirming God’s Promises Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Peter 1:3-4
Reflection: • According to 2 Peter 1:4, why has God given us His promises? • What does it mean that every promise God has made is “yes” in Christ? • What promises are you asking God to fulfill in your life? Prayer: Thank God for His promises and how He is fulfilling those in your life.
Day 4: Faith: Initiating Action
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:7-12; James 2:14-26 Reflection: • What did Noah and Abraham do because of their faith? • According to James 2:18-26, how important is it that we take action if we have faith? • What steps of action can you take in the direction of the breakthrough you’re hoping for? Prayer: Ask God to give you strategic action steps to take towards your breakthrough.
Day 5: Faith: Tuning Out Fear, Discouragement and Failure Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:6-9
Reflection: • What command do you find repeated in these verses? • What’s your greatest fear in believing God for the breakthrough you desire? • What’s your plan for dealing with discouragement on your bad days? Prayer: Give God your fears and anything that might side track you from success.
Day 6: Faith: Hanging on until Victory is Won Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 6:9
Reflection: • How important is perseverance to success? • Have you ever given up pursuing something you really wanted? • What is your breakthrough plan for not giving up this time? Prayer: Ask God for strength to overcome and to help you identify a prayer partner who can help you when you feel like quitting.
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Fasting Resources
We’ve assembled a wide variety of information and resources to help you make the most of your fasting experience. Stop by any Information Center, Foundations Resource Center, or visit us online for tips, helpful guides, journals and devotionals, and much more.
FAMILY TOOLBOX
January 2013 Week 1
HOMEFRONT MONTHLY
Want some tips and tricks to spending more quality time as a family? Pick up the Homefront Monthly in Discoveryland! Each month focuses on a different “Environment”, or climate/way of thinking you can create at home with your family. It also includes a “Blessing”, or verse for you to pray over your kids, plus lots of great ideas for family time! You can also access it online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. This Month’s Environment: Storytelling “God has a big story, and I can be a part of it.” (pg. 27, HFM) This Month’s Blessing Speak these words of Scripture over your kids.
“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 (pg. 20, HFM) Pray this prayer out loud over your kids.
“(Child’s name), may The Big God Story fill you with wonder. May you always be ready and willing to tell this amazing story to others.” (pg. 20, HFM)
HOMEFRONT WEEKLY This pre-teaching tool is our way of letting parents lead the way in the spiritual education of their children. New each week, they can be picked up in Discoveryland classrooms and registration desks, or online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. Tru Blessings: Blessing of the Week (Ages 2 & 3) Open a Bible and read John 20:31a (NIrV): “But these are written down so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.”
Tru Wonder: Remember Verse for the Month (Pre-K, K/1st) “The Lord causes his miracles to be remembered. He is kind and tender.” Psalm 111:4 (NIrV)
Tru Story: Remember Verse for the Month (2nd-5th) “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Don’t forget to download the Homefront App from your app store!
Day 1: Preparing for Breakthrough Scripture Reading: Joshua 3:5; Joel 2:12-17
Reflection: • What does it mean to consecrate yourself to the Lord? (see Joshua 3:5) • What amazing things are you longing for God to do in your life? • Write down the top 2 or 3 breakthroughs you’re trusting God for during this next year. Prayer: Ask God to reveal any area of your life that is not fully consecrated to Him! Offer it to Him!
Day 2: Faith: Focusing on God’s Sufficiency Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6
Reflection: • According to Hebrews 11:6, how important is faith for our breakthroughs? • What 2 things must be present if one is walking by faith? • According to Joshua 1:9, what is to be the basis for our courage as we pursue the breakthroughs God wants to give us? Prayer: Thank God for the sufficiency of His power and presence in your life.
Day 3: Faith: Affirming God’s Promises Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Peter 1:3-4
Reflection: • According to 2 Peter 1:4, why has God given us His promises? • What does it mean that every promise God has made is “yes” in Christ? • What promises are you asking God to fulfill in your life? Prayer: Thank God for His promises and how He is fulfilling those in your life.
Day 4: Faith: Initiating Action
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:7-12; James 2:14-26 Reflection: • What did Noah and Abraham do because of their faith? • According to James 2:18-26, how important is it that we take action if we have faith? • What steps of action can you take in the direction of the breakthrough you’re hoping for? Prayer: Ask God to give you strategic action steps to take towards your breakthrough.
Day 5: Faith: Tuning Out Fear, Discouragement and Failure Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:6-9
Reflection: • What command do you find repeated in these verses? • What’s your greatest fear in believing God for the breakthrough you desire? • What’s your plan for dealing with discouragement on your bad days? Prayer: Give God your fears and anything that might side track you from success.
Day 6: Faith: Hanging on until Victory is Won Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 6:9
Reflection: • How important is perseverance to success? • Have you ever given up pursuing something you really wanted? • What is your breakthrough plan for not giving up this time? Prayer: Ask God for strength to overcome and to help you identify a prayer partner who can help you when you feel like quitting.
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Fasting Resources
We’ve assembled a wide variety of information and resources to help you make the most of your fasting experience. Stop by any Information Center, Foundations Resource Center, or visit us online for tips, helpful guides, journals and devotionals, and much more.
FAMILY TOOLBOX
January 2013 Week 1
HOMEFRONT MONTHLY
Want some tips and tricks to spending more quality time as a family? Pick up the Homefront Monthly in Discoveryland! Each month focuses on a different “Environment”, or climate/way of thinking you can create at home with your family. It also includes a “Blessing”, or verse for you to pray over your kids, plus lots of great ideas for family time! You can also access it online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. This Month’s Environment: Storytelling “God has a big story, and I can be a part of it.” (pg. 27, HFM) This Month’s Blessing Speak these words of Scripture over your kids.
“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 (pg. 20, HFM) Pray this prayer out loud over your kids.
“(Child’s name), may The Big God Story fill you with wonder. May you always be ready and willing to tell this amazing story to others.” (pg. 20, HFM)
HOMEFRONT WEEKLY This pre-teaching tool is our way of letting parents lead the way in the spiritual education of their children. New each week, they can be picked up in Discoveryland classrooms and registration desks, or online at www.nwoods.org/discoveryland. Tru Blessings: Blessing of the Week (Ages 2 & 3) Open a Bible and read John 20:31a (NIrV): “But these are written down so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.”
Tru Wonder: Remember Verse for the Month (Pre-K, K/1st) “The Lord causes his miracles to be remembered. He is kind and tender.” Psalm 111:4 (NIrV)
Tru Story: Remember Verse for the Month (2nd-5th) “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 Don’t forget to download the Homefront App from your app store!
