Talks With Thomas

Talks With Thomas

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  • 14. Building Up Your Defenses

    We have to build up our defenses against sin.

    God's Battle Plan for the Mind by David Saxton

    How did the Puritans Meditate on Sin?

    1. They meditated on how awful sin is.
    2. They meditated on how foolish sin is and what its consequences are.
    3. They meditated on their weak spots.
    4. They meditated to find grace and help.

    Scripture Used in this Episode: Psalm 119:11; Romans 8:1; 1 John 1:9

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    12 min
  • 13. Manna for Each Day: God has prepared something for you.

    When Jesus was tempted He leaned in His Word.

    When Israel was led through the wilderness, they survived on God’s Word. 

    Every time Israel went out to get manna in the wilderness, God had some prepared for them. And God has something prepared for you. You just have to come and spend time with Him in His Word and in prayer. God wants us to thrive and we can only do that when we spend time with Him.

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    9 min
  • 12. "I'm scared to do this life without God." Terry Pierce on Conviction for a Daily Time with God and H.E.A.R. Journaling

    H.E.A.R. Journaling  Highlight - What verse or verses are sticking out at the main point of this passage? Explain - In my own words, what is this passage saying? You can use commentaries, but you don't have to do that all the time. Apply - What do I do with this in my life? Respond - What am I going to do? What commitments am I going to make? What thanks do I need to give to God? The Heart of Worship (MyDaily) Devotional by Johnny Hunt Connect Church 

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    34 min
  • 9. Squirrel! Dealing with Distractions
    My mind wanders off far too often when I pray or read my Bible.
    Everyone gets distracted. 
    How do we deal with the distractions?
    1. Learn to notice and acknowledge the distractions. God already knows you're distracted, so talk to Him about it.
    2. Ask God if you're being distracted or directed. Is the distraction your mind wandering or something God is directing you towards?
    3. If it is a distraction, ask God to help you focus. He's the One who tames the seas, so He can definitely tame your mind.
    This all gets easier with practice, but don't ever expect it to be easy. Distractions will come to keep you from enjoying prayer, but God can and will help you. 
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    9 min
  • 8. Embracing the Awkward Silence: Giving God an Opportunity to Speak
    Think about the last prayer that you prayed. Was it more like a speech that you gave to God or a conversation that you had with God?
    We need take time to stop in the middle of our prayers, embracing the awkward silence, and give God an opportunity to speak to us.
    How God Speaks to Us:
    1. The Holy Spirit will bring up some Scripture in order to answer a question or reveal God's will.
    2. The Holy Spirit will give us clarity on an issue.
    3. The Holy Spirit will bring to mind situations that God wants to address in our lives.
    We have to believe God will answer our prayers.
    James 1:5-8 -- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
    Ask Questions and Expect Answers:
    1. Is there sin I need to deal with?
    2. Is there anything hindering me from being who God wants me to be?
    3. What is God's will for this particular situation or what does God want me to do now?
    4. What does this passage of Scripture mean and what am I supposed to do with it?
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    8 min
  • 6. Mindless or Mindful: Paying Attention to What We Say When We Pray

    Are you going through the motions when you pray?

    Mindless Prayer is when we go into autopilot.

    We focus on the words that we're saying, but not what we mean when we say them. 

    Mindful Prayer pays attention to the fact that we are talking to God.

    Mindful Prayer is when we say what is really on our heart.

    Examples of Mindful Prayer:

    1. Responding to Scripture - Episode 4. R.S.V.P. Responding to God's Word with Prayer
    2. Rehashing What Happened During the Day
    3. Repenting of Sin
    4. Recognizing the Need for God for the Day Ahead

    Don't go into autopilot when you pray. Think about what you really want to say and say it.

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    8 min
  • 5. "I don't have time." Finding Time to Fellowship with God

    Redeeming the Time - Ephesians 5:16

    1. Listen to the Bible in the car, at work (if your job allows), or while you're working around the house.

    2. Listen to or read the same passage throughout the week.

    3. Pick one verse for the week or the month. Memorize it. Write it down and put it all over the house-bathroom mirror, by the sink, by the door, in your car...

    4. Read the Bible with friends and talk about it. Set up a group text on your phone to talk about what you're reading.

    Don't let the pursuit of perfect keep you from doing something.

    The little things throughout the day add up.

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    12 min

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