Alive and Active: Recent Episodes
Jackie Smith
A weekly Christian based devotional with the intention to give one nugget of applicable wisdom from scripture that will challenge or inspire people to meditate and live out what the Word says in order to go deeper in our individual walks.
Challenge:
- Reflect on your own prayer life. Ask God to show you ways that it can improve. Is there anything you should fast from to lead you closer to God in prayer?
- Read Matthew 6:9-13. Write down your own prayer in the same pattern that Jesus used.
- Who are you interceding for consistently?
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Challenge:
- Write down all the things you can be grateful.
- Evaluate your attitude and thoughts in this season. Is there anything you need to repent for?
- Is God alone enough?
Questions or comments?
Jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Weekly Challenge:
- Are there any lies that are holding you back from experiencing the freedom God has in store for you?
- Are you focused on your eternal reward in heaven or an earthly temporary one?
- Make a list of all the things God has forgiven you for or blessed you with. How does his mercy change your perspective?
- Read Matthew 7:15-23, how is God pruning you to bear more fruit in the seasons to come.
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Challenge:
- How has the consequences of sin personally impacted you?
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Read Ecclesiastics 8 and 9. What stands out to you?
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Think about the story of Jeremiah and Joshua. What's your response to a word that worships other gods?
Questions or comments? Jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Challenge:1. Read through Hebrews 11. Which character stands out to you the most and why?
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What areas of your life do you need to trust God?
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How are you currently living out your faith? Questions or Comments? jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Challenge:
Read Genesis 1 and Psalm 8:
1. What stands out to you?
2. What do these verses say about God's character?
3. Reflect on the blessings God has brought to your life.
4. What are some specific prayers God has answered in your life?
Questions or Comments?jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Weekly Challenge
1. How has unexpected changes impacted you? Hebrews 10:34 - 39
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What are some positives that have come from enduring inconvenient times?
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What steps of faith will you decide to make? Hebrews 11
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Going into more detail of the four characteristics that we can be applied to any relationship, but more specifically, marriage.
Challenge for this week:
Reflect on the scripture shared from each ‘C’:
- Christ: 1 John 4:19
- Circle: Matthew 7:1-5
- Commit: Matthew 19:6
- Community: Hebrews 10: 23-25
How are you doing with the 4 C’s and what action steps can you take this week to improve in any areas you are lacking?
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Re-engage Marriage Enrichment: https://www.watermarkresources.com/ministries/reengage
Key points:
- Trust in his timing; Comparison is the killer of joy. “Lord, help me to be content where you have me now and help me to continue to go where you will have me later.”
- The importance of Godly community. Walk with the wise in order to become wise (proverbs 13:20).
- Come as you are but because of the truth in God’s word and the love he has for us, don’t stay as you are.
- Live to serve, not be served as Christ did for us.
Challenge:
- Proverbs 13:20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
- How are you doing with mentors and Godly community? Are there any action steps you need to take to find people you can learn from?
- Philippians 4:5-7, Mark 8:35, Matthew 7:24 -27, Proverbs 13:1
- Is there anything in your life you need to give up in order to receive God’s blessing and favor?
- Philipians 2:3-5, Matthew 20:26-28, John 15:13
- Are you currently living to serve or living to be served?
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Challenge:
- Read 1 Peter 3:1-8 and Ephesians 5:22-33, have an honest conversation with God about what these verses mean to you.
- Write down what you think the purpose of marriage is.
- Evaluate on a scale from 1-5 (5 being your best), how you think you are doing with the four C’s. Christ, Circle around yourself, Commitment, Community
Questions or Comments:jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Challenge
- What type of Spiritual Warfare are you experiencing? What’s your plan of action the fight back?
- Check out the referenced link. What part of the armor do you currently put on? What part of the armor could you work on this week?
References:
- https://www.biblewaymag.com/spiritual-warfare-have-you-put-on-the-whole-armor-of-god/
- “I Declare War” - Levi Lusko
- “Get out of your head” - Jennie Allen
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Challenge
- Reflect on the scriptures from today. Which scriptures stood out and encouraged you the most? Consider writing it on a mirror or stick note where it is visible in your home and you can remind yourself of God’s promises found in the passage.
- Spend quality time with Jesus this week surrendering any worries, concerns, and burdens you are currently carrying.
- Evaluate what you are feeding your mind. Consider what you mainly watch and listen to. Are you being washed through the word of God or the word of the world?
Scripture References: Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, John 16:33, Romans 8, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 16:18-19, Romans 12:2, Number 13
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Challenge:
- Take some time to evaluate your eating, exercise, and sleep habits. How does your schedule or priorities need to change in order to better take care of yourself?
- Make a plan for your devotional time, will you read a book in the bible or go through a book study with church members? Ask someone you trust to pray with you and hold you accountable to making it a priority.
Email: jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Reference: “Get Out of Your Head” by Jennie Allen, 2020
This episode is dedicated to Alyssa, always in our hearts and never forgotten. You never stop growing me and teaching me, friend. I long for the day that we get to see your big smile and receive another big hug from you in heaven.
Can we still live a sinful lifestyle and claim Christianity?
Challenge:
1. Read Romans 6, what does it mean to you?
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Read Epehsians 5 and 1 corinthians 6 does it bring about any conviction that you need to bring to God?
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Pray psalms 139, and ask God to reveal any sin you need to surrender to God.
How has this episode impacted you? Have any questions or topics you would like me to discuss? I would love to hear from you!jackiesmith72416@gmial.com
Challenge: Review the scripture from this episode and ask yourself if there is anyone in your life you have conflict with. Evaluate how to handle the division according to scripture. Consider how you can address the conflict. Maybe typing out a letter to them, giving them a call, or asking them to join you for coffee or a meal.
Jackiesmith72416@gmail.com
Challenge: Read 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4: What is your role in the body of Christ? What are some next steps you can take to be an active member of the church?
Challenge: Read Ephesians 2 and 3. Take your time and prayerfully make a list of the old you and the new you and do a side by side comparison. Take your time asking yourself how has the power of God that now lives inside of you changed your life? Spend time thanking Jesus for what he has done on the cross.
Scripture references: Hebrews 9 and 10, Isaiah 53:5-7
Challenge read John chapters 13 - 21, this is where you will find the story of Jesus’s last hour on earth all the way through his resurrection. Write in your own words what Jesus went though for us. Then write what that means to you?
The bible is intended to be alive and active in our lives. Episode 1 of this podcast was personally my next step in my walk as a follower of Jesus, so whats yours?
Hebrews 4:12
Ezekiel 3