Living the Five

• Daily Devotions. The Daily Devotions provided
in each session offer an opportunity to
read a short Bible passage five days a week
during the course of our study. In our hurryup
world, we often move too quickly through
everything—even reading God’s Word! Slow
down. Don’t just skim, but take time to read
carefully and reflect on the passage. Write
down your insights on what you read each day.
Copy a portion of Scripture on a card and tape
it somewhere in your line of sight, such as
your car’s dashboard or the bathroom mirror.
Or text it to yourself! Think about it when you
sit at red lights or while you’re eating a meal.
Reflect on what God is saying to you through
these words. On the sixth day summarize what
God has shown you throughout the week.
7. TO CLOSE YOUR TIME TOGETHER, SPEND SOME TIME
WORSHIPPING GOD TOGETHER—PRAYING, SINGING, OR
READING SCRIPTURE.
• Have someone use their musical gifts to
lead the group in a worship song. Try singing
a cappella, using a worship CD, or have
someone accompany your singing with a
musical instrument.
• Choose a Psalm or other favorite verse and
read it aloud together. Make it a time of
praise and worship, as the words remind you
of all God has done for you.
• Ask, “How can we pray for you this week?”
Invite everyone to share, but don’t force the
issue. Be sure to write prayer requests on your
Prayer and Praise Requests on page 165.
• Close your meeting with prayer.
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