Stolen Lunches Bible Study

Ephesians 5: 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with

Today's scriptures: John 4:7-14 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?”  8 (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.[a]) 10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” 11 “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water?  12 Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” 13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,  14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”   Prayer bullet points: 1. Spea

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Through - used as a function word to indicate movement into at one side or point and out at another and especially the opposite side of. God wants us to be reminded of this world is full of hardship, but we can be comforted in knowing that He knows our hearts more than anyone, even ourselves. He hears our cries and wants us to run to Him. 1. Lean in - It’s in our desperation the hardships, pain and trials we face that we cling to God most tightly. *** listen to the still small voice meaning the voice of God.  ***God is a gentleman 2. Our test is our testimony  - -YOU are not alone.  -Fight isolation -Our pain can be our platform to relate to to others and bless them we our store There's so many stories in the bible of Jesus walking with ordinary people like you and I. In the midst of their

Join us for CoEd bible study at www.stolenlunches.org Hope Grace and faith  Resisting distraction Hope: When there’s no vision, the people get out of control, but whoever obeys instruction is happy. Proverbs 29:18 CEB https://bible.com/bible/37/pro.29.18.CEB When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness is his. Proverbs 29:18 LEB https://bible.com/bible/90/pro.29.18.LEB Have you had a prophetic Word come true? What do you do with prophetic Words? Prophetic word about suitcase for a missionary being lost but was eventually found by the person I prophesied over.  I look back on that to remind me and encourage me that God speaks. Vision and hope are similar Let's look at what happens when we lose hope or the Vision It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to  battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusal

Connect with us at www.stolenlunches.org   Exodus 3: 5-20   Who was the stuttering man that saved 600,000 men, women and children from slavery? Moses.   UNIQUENESS: He was born a Hebrew slave.  His mom didn’t want him to die so she wrapped him up and sent him down the river. Pharaoh’s daughter found him in the river and took him in.  He was raised up as royalty.  Years later he saw a Hebrew slave being beaten and something stirred up in him so he killed the guard then he fled into the dessert.   YOUR STORY MAKES YOU WHO YOU ARE.  IT DOESN’T MATTER THE UPS AND DOWNS ALL OF IT CAN AND WILL BE USED FOR YOUR PURPOSE.   YOU WILL EXERIENCE THE STIR: There always comes a point when you feel the stirring.  It’s forcing you to make a choice Moses answered it but the he fled out of fear. For 40 years he hid in the desert.  He lived a quiet life, married, as a shepherd.     YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE CALL: He was minding his business and God spoke to Him from a burning bush.  Told him everything he needed he a

Connect with us at StolenLunches.org   How to overcome Jealousy & Envy as women Scriptures: Job 5:2 and Exodus 34:14   Steps to overcoming these layers:  Being Honest about what you are jealous and envious of,  deal with that feeling immediately. Ask yourself where this feeling is coming from How long have you felt this way Dispel the lies you tell yourself Write down how you can overcome the feeling 

Connect with us at StolenLunches.org! Nehemiah 8:10 said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”   What Is the Joy of the Lord? When Ezra was reading the law to the people it produced sorrow because their lives and behavior were not in alignment with the law.  Alignment is so important: proper positioning - purpose -  God - Family - Friends - Business/Work, other   What does it mean to be in alignment with God? It is when our hearts are right with God, where our spirits, souls, and bodies work together in peace and harmony. We are three-part beings; spirit, soul, and body. When we are aligned with God, the spirit rules the soul and body.   Jesus loves us and welcomes us as we are! But instead of being rebuked and condemned, they were instructed to celebrate because of “the joy of the Lord.” Why would the Lord have joy when they were “a bunch of sinners?”  

Scripture References:   Ecc 4:7-12, Deut 31:6, Heb 10:24-25, Romans 12: 4-6, Ps 133:1     What keeps us away from the community? Dejection, Rejection, and Subjection   What draws us and keeps us in the community? Give and Take, Points us to God, and Bear one another's burdens    Ecclesiastes teaches us that a lot of things that we seek after or use to help us find meaning in this lifelike wealth, status, knowledge, pleasure is nothing but a vapor, vanity, and meaningless. There is only 1 thing that provides meaning to life: Having the fear of the lord and he also charges us to enjoy life.

3 Tips to Inject Prayer into Your Marriage: Set Prayer Triggers Set Prayer Alarms Write Out Your Prayer  

As you celebrate Christmas, how often do you reflect on the birth of Christ? Do you get caught up in all of the Christmas gatherings, finding the perfect gifts, decorating, baking, and all of the Christmas “to-dos”? By the time you look up, Christmas has come and gone - and there was no room made for Christ in your schedule. But rejoice! Every day we wake up, God gives us the opportunity to celebrate Him! Do an advent study, read about the birth of our Savior. Don’t leave Christ out. He’s your reason for this holiday season Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Do you have a mentor? Someone who can be honest with you and tell you when you need to turn your focus back to God. Everyone needs a mature spiritual leader in their life. Your mentor is there to pray for you, give you sound advice, and speak truth that you cannot see for yourself. When looking for a mentor, look for someone who lives by example - the same way your future self wants to live. The word “mentor” may not be directly used in the bible, but the concept of a mentor is evident in the life of Christ with His disciples. Then they became mentors to others whom they taught, and that is the ultimate goal. Psalms 119:68  “You are good, and you do what is good; teach me your statutes.”

Being connected to God probably reminds you of a plant that grows on a vine. As long as the plant is connected to the vine, receiving its nutrients, it can survive.  As soon as it is cut off from the vine, it no longer has access to its nutrients. When you’re connected to God, you will receive nutrients. His daily nutrients consist of reading the Word, praying, worshipping, praising God, fellowshipping with other Christians, attending Bible study, and lots more. Set a reminder, to fill your body daily with the right nutrients; and stay connected to the True Vine. John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Outwardly, Christmas may look different this year, but we still get the best gift this Christmas season! God himself became flesh, dwelt among us; all so we could have an eternal relationship with Him! Let us spend time, today, reflecting on the Christmas story and discover the Hope that came from Bethlehem. Yes, Christmas may look a little different this year, but the true meaning of Christmas will never change.  Luke 2: 4-7 “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them.”

Sometimes, we can be guilty of having a selfish attitude and acting out of character, because things may not go our way (or at least I can). We act out of our flesh and not the Holy Spirit. Every now and then, that reaction can cause a spiral of emotions to make us think that is just “who we are”. But take heart! We are flawed humans just trying to be 1% better, every day. Today, make it a point to show the character of God whenever things do not go as planned. We have control of very few things in life, and our reaction/attitude to a situation is one of them!  Proverb 25:28 “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.”

We all have heard the proverb, iron sharpens iron. Meaning, a strong person can only sharpen another strong person. But often, while we’re pouring into another person, our own zeal and energy become low on fuel. It’s not that your faith has weakened, or that you’re not practicing what your preaching, you simply got tired. But the good news is, God promised a sudden turnaround. Because you’ve partnered with God and walk in agreement with Him, He promised a full restoration! Therefore take heart when you are low. Rest in knowing that God is sending someone or something to refresh you. Proverbs 11:25 “A generous person will prosper, whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

  Living is different from existing. If you want to live your best life, then you must jump forward. You must take a leap of faith and jump in order to see what’s on the other side. Your best life will always be on the other side of the fear wall. Believe in yourself and believe in the vision that God showed you. Trust that God already placed the right people and provisions for you. You can live a life of abundance, don’t let the devil and small-minded people steal your joy. Simple say, Yes, and Amen. 2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work”

Walk daily in the light Your decisions mirror your heart. Does your heart resemble God’s heart? Every decision or choice we make says a lot about us. Our attitudes, how we treat others and ourselves, reveals our heart. There are times our choices have led to disappointment or great pain. The great news is that we serve a loving, forgiving, patient God. He knew all of our shortcomings and still calls us his beloved. Allow that truth to be your motivation to walk in light. Strive to make decisions that reflect that you are a child of the most high. Make a commitment in your heart to seek Gods wisdom in all you do.   Proverbs 27:19 Just as water mirrors your face, so your face mirrors your heart

Healthy friendships   God wants us to have the right kind of relationships. The right relationships consist of people that pour into each other’s lives giving & receiving fuel for our tanks. The best friendship example is in 1 Samuel, with the bond between Jonathan and David. They had such a deep friendship and brotherly love. God desires that for us. People who encourage others, easily forgive wrongs. People who are following God’s will for their lives. These are healthy relationships. People that will help you get to the next level in your relationship with God, which leads to a full and abundant life.   Proverbs 17: 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity

Learn to love the process   The process of going through difficulty polishes your unique and marvelous qualities. Process, makes you wiser. Process, unlocks us and requires us to teach a new level. Process, changes you and helps to order your priorities. Process, reveals supernatural reality. Be thankful for the process, it brings growth. Ask God for clarity and perspective for what he desires you to learn, during this time. And don’t forget to praise God before, during and after the process!   1 Peter 4:12-13 Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.