Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

B.I.O. - Practice #1: Come Before God Daily, Part 1


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If you could see a chart of how you spend your time, what would you notice? In this program, Chip challenges us to take a closer look at our priorities by revealing the one relationship worth investing in above all others–and how it can have a dramatic, life-changing impact. Tune in to discover why making God the center of our attention matters more than we might realize.

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Practice # 1 – To come before God daily.

I. The Good News: Jesus’ life & teaching answer this question definitively

II. The Bad News: Most Christians don’t share much family resemblance

  • The Principle: We become most like those with whom we spend the most time – 1 John 3:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Proverbs 13:20
  • III. What Did Jesus Practice?
    • Knowing & pleasing His Father was Jesus' priority - John 4:34; 5:19, 30
    • He memorized & meditated on God's Word - Matthew 4:4
    • He went away to pray - Mark 1:35...
    • IV. What Did Jesus Teach?
      • Responding to God's Word defines our relationship with Him - Mark 4
      • Our view of God in prayer definites our intimacy & answers - Luke 11:1-11
      • Our obedience to God's Word brings us to experience His love & presence - John 14:21
      • Abiding in Christ produces joy - John 15:1-11
      • V. How to Come Before God Privately
        • Make a daily appointment with Jesus
        • It’s a habit to develop = Duty > Discipline > Delight
        • Practice Solomon’s Advice – Proverbs 2:1-5
        • VI. How to Practice the Presence of God Throughout Your Day
          • Meditate on one truth or verse throughout the day
          • Limit technology & distractions
          • Proactively take in creation & art that bring awareness to worshipping God.
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