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Monday, July 3rd<br />
Read - Isaiah 5:1-7<br />
• Have I heard someone say, "You never know what you've got 'til it's gone"? Do I take for granted the blessings of<br />
God in my life?<br />
Isaiah 5:1-2a<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
• Isaiah told a story about God and His vineyard, Israel. God had placed His people in a fertile land, removed their<br />
enemies (stones), provided a rich heritage of spiritual leaders (choicest vine), and offered physical protection (tower)<br />
and opportunity for fellowship with Himself (wine vat).<br />
• How has God provided for me physically and/or spiritually? (Check all that apply)<br />
All of the physical basics: food, shelter, and clothing<br />
People in my life who encourage me in my relationship with Him<br />
Access to the Bible and a local church where I can learn about Him<br />
• On a scale of 1-5, how often do I thank God for these gifts?<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
Rarely Occasionally Daily<br />
• Finish this sentence as a prayer to God. "Today, Lord, I am especially thankful for<br />
Isaiah 5:2b-7<br />
• Like the people of Israel, even though God had provided all that I need for life and godliness<br />
(2 Peter 1:3), I still find myself submitting to the flesh and choosing sin. Yes<br />
No<br />
• How have I experienced God's discipline in one of these instances?<br />
."<br />
"God strikes not<br />
as an enemy, to<br />
destroy, but as a<br />
father, to<br />
correct." -<br />
John H. Aughey<br />
• How did I respond to God's discipline?<br />
I resisted it and continued in sin<br />
I rebelled even more out of spite<br />
I confessed my sin and asked for forgiveness<br />
• God's discipline in my life is always an effort to bring me back into a right relationship with Himself.<br />
• Am I willing to start thanking God for His discipline in my life? Yes No
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