E s t a b l i s h   t h e   H a b i t   o f   P e r s o n a l   D e v o t i o n
                                                 to enjoy being with H I M

      I. Who is HE?!!! [ = a trust building / practical study of who He is ]

              God's Promise: "I am the Lord your God."

        A. The Lord is God [ = Yahweh - Elohim ]
        B. The Lord that Cares [ = Yahweh - Raah ]
        C. The Lord will Provide [ = Yahweh - Jireh ]

        D. The Lord is Peace [ = Yahweh - Shalom ]
        E. I Am the Lord Who Heals [ = Yahweh - Rophe ]
        F. The Lord is my Banner [ = Yahweh - Nissi ]

              Assignment: What is God for You? Mint your own name of God!

      • Review the above by recalling major principles and ideas
      • Review the above by recalling major principles and ideas
      • Examine the above through critical thinking and questioning
      • Apply the principles to your life
      • Compare the principles with biblical examples and instruction
      • Think more deeply and in different ways about the above.
            [ = this may be viewed as .extra. study for the serious student ]

        My Response:

        My Prayer:

            For my study and sources click here

      II. Who are You?

          God"s Promise: "Therefore you are a son and daughter....." Gal 4:6

        A. ["You are] heir [s] of God through Christ." Gal 4:6-7

        B. "You have been chosen ... for the praise of His glory...." Eph 1:11-12 NIV

        C. "So rejoice in Him and live as a child of the Most High...." Promises 10

      III. How to get the Desire to be with HIM.

          God's Promise: "I am with you always." Matth 2:20

        A. Open the Door - that simple and difficult.

          "Behold, I stand at the door and knock;
          If any man hear my voice and open the
          Door, I will come in to him, and will
          Sup with him, and he with me." Rev 3:20

        B. You are Not Alone - there is help!

          "Looking toward Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.. Heb 12:2
          "He who has began a good work in you will complete it." Phi 1:6
          "...for it is God who works in you both to will and to do." Phi 2:13

        My Response:

        My Prayer:

            For my study and sources click here

      Wolfhard Touchard, M.L.S.   Retired Reference & Database Librarian
      Andrews University - July 2015