TO BE ALIVE IN CHRIST WE MUST STUDY

Matthew 13:20-21 "The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the Word and immediately receives it with joy.  Yet he has no firm root in himself but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the Word, immediately he falls away.

To Hear the Word of God is a good thing, but to be filled with the Word is better.  To be deeply rooted in the Word, we must study the Word; when we study, a complete transformation takes place; the more we study, the stronger our roots grow.   So when adversity and the storms come, we will not fall, but use the Words in us to stand with faith and endurance.

Father, teach us to study Your Words; so we will develop Fruit so that we will be deeply rooted, to help us stand on Your promise during the storms of life.  Father, let us be inward changed men and women and give us a strong desire for Your Word; fill us with Your Spirit so we will have direction and guidance to become the people You created.  Father, we are all sinners striving to be more like Christ, so we will be submissive to You and filled with the Holy Spirit.  Father, touch those who come in contact with our children and our children's children; with compassion, kindness, and gentleness so they will be treated fairly and with love.  Lord, when we get weak from our day-to-day struggles, give us Your strength; to help us stand firm in times of trouble. Lord, we thank You for life, health, and power, as well as mercy, grace, and favor.  Forgive us for taking You out of our schools, work, homes, and our lives.  Father, we need You to intervene in our lives right now so Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith, so we may be rooted and grounded in love.  Father, we the people who are called by Your name; come to You in prayer on one accord, asking You to save us. In Jesus name, Amen