lent2014-day16

Read

Romans 14:17-19

The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Respond

What is the Holy Spirit doing to help the follower of Christ in this passage? Have you felt the Holy Spirit make you feel this way before? Have you ever noticed the Holy Spirit help you pursue “what makes for peace” and edification?

Pray

Pause for a moment and be still.

What word or phrase about the Spirit’s helpfulness sticks out to you? Pray this word or phrase back to God, and then let this piece of Scripture guide your prayers.

Takeaway

Pick one idea that became apparent to you during your prayer time and carry this with you throughout the day. Check in on this idea to recall your prayer time, and use this as idea as a way to pray without ceasing.