This morning the holy spirit wants encourage you to walk with god. The following is a cool outline by my friend leif hetland on the benefits of gods favor on our lives. Walking in a group is a great way to start walking, make new friends and stay motivated. Prayer journeys remind believers to focus on the importance and benefit of prayer. God doesnt just call us to draw near for his own benefit. To walk in the spirit is to have a of daily habit continual obedienceto walk in the spirit means to let the holy spirit. If youd rather stretch before you walk, remember to warm up first. It may not be flashy or cool, but according to growing scientific evidence, walking, done often and properly, can deliver an array of benefits that are just as impressive as those often gained from sportier regimens. You enjoy the revelational and supernatural benefits of god as you start a sincere walk with him.
This morning we will look at 5 benefits of walking with the lord. From physical to spiritual benefits, daily prayer can benefit you and those you pray for. God is looking for not only a clinging bride but also a walking partner. Then, as you reflect quietly, he answers you in the form of thoughts. Therefore as you have received christ jesus the lord, so walk in him. For most healthy adults, the department of health and human services recommends at least 150. He is the third person of the trinity coequal with god the father and god the son. The benefits outshine any fleeting worldly pleasure. Following are four benefits of gods grace in our lives. Regardless of your age, or of how many years you have walked upon the earth, god will fill your heart with a sense of deep satisfaction. Just look at these three examples of people in the old testament who enjoyed walking closely with the lord, and note how obedience played an important part in that relationship for each of them.
To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it. Walking is the number one exercise i recommend to most of my patients because it is very easy to do, requires nothing but a pair of tennis shoes. There are many different types of intermittent fasting, such as the 168 or 5. Walking with god and his people csi benefits portal. God requires holiness, but his spirit provides the power to turn away from sin. The benefits of walking with god walking with god means moving alongside god in unity and faith as you pass through your lifes journey. Favor produces restoration of everything that the enemy has stolen from you exodus 3. The secret of walking with god christian bible studies. John describes the amazing benefits and results of walking with god in a daily relationship. To get the most out of public prayers, make them your own.
An intimate walk with god affords an opportunity to study his character, to see it developed in the free communications he makes, and to listen to his instructions. Favor produces restoration of everything that the enemy has stolen from you. When you walk with the lord you can be sure that you will receive the nourishment needed to produce healthy, growing fruit. Benefits of walking with god personal outreach ministry. By thus walking with god the soul contracts a holy intimacy with him.
This includes healing, prosperity, peace, love, joy 1 peter 1. Favor produces supernatural increase and promotion genesis 39. The thrilling idea that god whispers his thoughts to me boggles my mind. Walking with god gives you the assurance when you take your last breath on earth. Everything else will pass away, but the word of our god stands forever isa. The great commandment is to love god and our neighbor.
Having the ability to draw inward and speculate is a fundamental skill if one wishes to grow and achieve an unlimited. What are some other benefits while walking with god in your daily living. Almighty god, the creator of the universe, shares his heart and plans with us when we fear him. And i will pray the father, jesus said, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you forever. God conceived a wonderful plan for every one of us.
The word records that enoch lived in close fellowship with god for 300 years genesis 5. The holy spiritalso referred to as the holy ghostis one of the greatest gifts christ gave his apostles and the world following his resurrection. Our god enables youthful attitudes all life throughso. If his word is in us, we must conclude that we will be praying in his will 1 john 5. The original hebrew meaning for walked implies that enoch went to and fro with god, continually conversing with him and growing closer to him. You might call walking americas untrendiest growing.
Impartation of gods blessing when you walk with god, you receive an impartation of blessing. That is untrue because you should not really be strolling but walking at a fairly fast speed and secondly, it can actually help you lose weight. Walking in joy helps us to remember that despite the struggles we are facing we have hope in the lord that will carry us through all obstacles. Get the maximum benefits of walking with these tips from the experts at consumer reports. Holiness makes us useful and effective for gods purposes 2 timothy 2. The benefits of walking with god in your daily living kelly r baker. Walking in the love of god is to walk in the commands of god, in obedience to his words.
Similarly there are important benefits of walking with god. We are able to serve others and view others the way christ does. Benefits of walking in the spirit little house in the cove. Walking with god gives you the assurance when you take your last breath on earth you. We can pray as we walk, drive, roller blade, or bicycle through our community. Drawing near to gof and walking in the spirit are a lifestylea lifestyle of victory. Walking with god each day has many more benefits than physical walking, and they are eternal benefits. Here are five steps to help you learn how to walk in the spirit. Ramblers organises group walks for health, leisure and as a means of getting around for people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of fitness. My time spent with the lord can feel all across the map and often, unpredictable. Posted january 5, 2015 by eagle mountain international church. This study is dedicated to helping you walk in the experiential dimension of gods favor.
A trip down the block and back can do wonders in reconnecting you with yourself, and thus, to gods plan for you. They heard of their growing faith in jesus christ their growing faith is the it in the verse if you read the nasb, kjv, or nkjv. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in christ jesus. How to get the biggest benefits of walking consumer reports.
When i go walking in the morning, there are important benefits. Similar to your earthly parents, god wants to hear from you, and he wants to talk to you. Here are 10 benefits you may gain from adding walking into your. One pdf file contains all the updated pages needed for each grade level. In tonights lesson, i want to expound on the benefits of walking in the spirit. Walking gives you the space and solitude you need to reflect instead of produce. It is the most valuable possession we own because it is his written message to us. Faith brings all the benefits of salvation into our lives ephesians 2. Rather, it is a commentary on the state of my own heart and the many life circumstances that i. All of these amazing benefits are yours while youre walking with god in your daily living. When you yield to the call of god, you are entitled to the benefits of godliness such as divine favour.
Because of his grace, we can and should live victorious lives in christ. A university of utah study in 2014 found that in women, every minute of brisk walking throughout the day could lower the risk of obesity. The presence of god the wisdom of moses regarding the presence of god exo 33. Jesus said if we continue in a vital relationship with him and his word is in us, whatever we ask will be given to us. When we walk with the lord, we are guaranteed of wealth, blessings, good life, without sorrow. We all need to learn to walk with god and to practice it. Walking is a form of exercise that requires no special equipment and minimal physical fitness, but it can lead to many benefits.
Benefits of walking in the light today daily devotional. Immediate obedience means maintaining an intimate connection with god so much so that it prompts you to respond to his beckoning at once. The blessing that brings all other blessings will be released into your life. Favor produces honor in the midst of your adversaries exodus 11. God longs to walk with you, which is why his arms of grace have been pulling you into a closer walk with him. Lose weight, lower blood pressure, and reduce stress when you walk this way. For me, the main benefit is when i fall or need protection, he is always right there to pick me up or rescue me. How to walk in the spirit kenneth copeland ministries blog.
My wife, marci, loves to go walking with her friend, wendy. Since god tells us to pray for our daily bread matthew 6. Also you are pleased being a contributor to the destines of many other people. Favor produces supernatural increase and promotion. At the end of your walk, walk slowly for five to 10 minutes to help your muscles cool down. A walk with the lord makes the devil afraid of you. For scripture is a firm foundation that never changes. Printable pdf version of this study walking with god by david wilkerson enoch walked with god. After receiving the holy spirit, you too can have a comforter that abides with you forever. For the most part, focusing on god and following his lead will keep you on the right path. The benefits of walking with god in your daily living. We pick up this letter where we concluded last sunday read vs. Rather than a barrier to intimacy, fearing god opens the door to a closer relationship with him.
In other words, i will allow you to experience dominion and authority over. In his plan, we were predestined to become his sons and daughters at the cross. Battle obesity some might say that walking is the easiest form of exercise. To walk with god is to walk in the covenant of increase and multiplication. Favor produces increased assets, especially in the area of real estate. He is a person possessing a will, intellect and emotions. Prayer is one of the leading pastimes in selfreflection and gratitude.
However, if we turn our ear away from hearing his word, our. The more you abide in god s word and in his presence, the more you will hear his voice and the more victorious and successful you will be in every area of life. But one potential obstacle stands between us and gods perfectly conceived pur. God is love and everyone born of god is expected to love, because it is a proof that you know god. Benefits of victory over the world, assurance of salvation, confidence in prayer and power over sinful habits. God calls us to holiness and god provides what we need to be holy. Ten benefits of favor sermon outline sermon seedbed. When we use the phrase walking with god, what does it mean. It also lowers the risk of blood clots, since the calf acts as a. God called us to bless us and so as you obey him you enjoy the benefits that go with obedience to god. Study 2 the benefits of knowing god words of life ministries.
Joy and pleasure are also benefits of walking in love. Christians are choosing to be on mission with christ in prayer, evangelism. From genesis to revelation, god reveals his mind and heart. You experience joy when you show love to another person. The result is it makes advances in the best of all knowledge, the knowledge of god. The more you abide in gods word and in his presence, the more you will hear his voice and the more victorious and successful you will be in every area of life. God wants you to operate in the realm of the spiritnot in this natural worldbecause thats how you live the life youve always. Josephs life keys to favor the life of joseph is a great study on gods favor and success. The walk of the spiritthe walk of power dave roberson. Walking with god means moving alongside god in unity and faith as you pass through your lifes journey. Holiness fosters intimacy with god and builds spiritual strength and stability psalm 15. The bible teaches that walking in the flesh will shortcircuit gods blessings gal 6. Favor produces honor in the midst of your adversaries.
God honors and is committed to blessing those who respect and love his precious word. Top 10 health benefits of praying health fitness revolution. Walking in love allows us to see others in a different light. From the very beginning, god had a relationship with adam and eve that found them walking in the garden in the cool of the. He is saying that one of the benefits of being gods child is that when we are old we will not have to look back upon our lives with regret. You have said, i know you by name and you have found favor with me. The grace of the lord jesus christ, and the love of god, and the fellowship of the holy spirit, be with you all. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting.