HOW TO LIVE ON GOD’S VERY BEST (Part 3)

Spend Time With Jesus

Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)

The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
John 6:63 (NIV)

I focus on this one thing: 14I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)

1. DAILY DEVOTIONS CORRECT YOU TO WHAT’S RIGHT

Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
Psalm 119:37, 67 (NIV)

And He (Jesus) came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39 (NIV)

But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.
Luke 5:16 (NASB)

2. WE NEED THE WORD OF GOD; A HOLY WEAPON TO WIN

And take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Ephesians 6:17 (NASB)

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
John 14:26 (NIV)

"It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'"
Matthew 4:4 (NASB)

3. THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED FOR YOUR DEVOTIONAL LIFE

1. Bible
2. Pen
3. Journal
4. Bible Reading Plan
5. Daily Planner

Bring Your Bible
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

Bring A Pen And Bring A Journal
"This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.
Jeremiah 30:2 (NIV)

“When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction in the presence of the Levitical priests. 19He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the Lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. 20This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud.
Deuteronomy 17:18-20 (NLT)

Bring A Bible Reading Plan
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."
Isaiah 30:20 (NIV)

Bring A Daily Planner
"My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver.
Proverbs 8:19 (NASB)