Nate's Faith Blog

 BREAK MY HEART  • You will be blessed as your heart breaks over something that breaks the heart of God.  My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken. ... 21 I hurt with the hurt of my people. I mourn and am overcome with grief. Jeremiah 8:18, 21 NLT  • What if God’s greatest blessings come from God’s greatest breaking?  • It’s better to hurt with a purpose than to exist without one.  With Christ as my witness, I speak with utter truthfulness. My conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm it. 2 My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief 3 for my people, my Jewish brothers, and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed—cut off from Christ!—if that would save them. Romans 9:1-3 NLT  What are some of your pet peeves? What things annoy you the most? What truly breaks your heart on behalf of God?  What are you going to do about what breaks your heart?  Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? Then check out the Dangero...

SPEAK TO ME And the LORD  came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 NLT  HOW DO I LEARN TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE?  1. Be still.  “Be still, and know that I am God! …” Psalm 46:10 NLT  • God speaks through His Word.  • God speaks through people.  • God speaks through circumstances.  • God speaks through His Spirit.  2. Be willing.  Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6 NLT  3. Be ready.  Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21. When was the last time you were completely still before God, listening for His voice?  How do you most often hear from God?  What is God showing you right now?  What are you going to do about it?  Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? Then check out the Dangerous Prayers Bible Plan at: www.go2.lc/dangerousprayers

 MAKE ME BOLD  “Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.” Acts 4:10 NLT  The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. … Acts 4:13 NLT “ And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.” Acts 4:29 NLT  HOW AMAZED ARE PEOPLE BY YOUR BOLDNESS?  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with t...