COFFEE WITH GOD… 1 Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster Chat with God: 40 days, “ prayer journal www.chatwithGod.org … right click to turn page 2 Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” ~John 3:16-17 Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 3 • PRAY • READ YOUR BIBLE • FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS IN A BIBLE BELIEVING Church or Small Group Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 4 Table of Contents Chat with God: 40 days, Prayer Journal • • • • • Jesus Is…from the book of John How to Use the Bible Adoration/Supplication Bookmarker John 3:16 quote New Testament/Old Testament Bookmarker Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 5 Table of Contents (continued) • Accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior • A.C.T.S. Teaching Pages: Acknowledge Him in Adoration; Confession is Crucial; Take Time to be Thankful; Supplication Taken Seriously • The Lord’s Prayer • Journal Pages (40 Days) with Inspiring Scripture • Answered Prayer Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 6 FOUR AREAS OF PRAYER A.C.T.S. ADORATION CONFESSION THANKSGIVING Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster SUPPLICATION 7 1. ADORATION • “Act of worship…Profound love or regard.” ~Psalm 145:1-5 “…One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts…” Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 8 2. CONFESSION • “Statement acknowledging guilt, made by one who has been accused or charged with an offense .” ~Psalm 51:1-4 “…according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions, wash away my iniquity…” Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 9 3. THANKSGIVING • “An act of giving of thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God.” ~I Thessalonians 5:16-18 “…Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 10 4. SUPPLICATION “To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying; make a humble entreaty to.” ~Psalm 142:1-3 “…I pour out my complaint before Him; before Him I tell my trouble. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way…” Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 11 Example: The Lord’s Prayer Jesus said: “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors… Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 12 -continued …Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:9-13 Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 13 Your Turn to Practice • Use a blank journal and follow the outline… A. C. T. S. …or write on the pages provided through Chat with God, Prayer Journal: 40 Days Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 14 Journal Page • Date: _________ • Circle the day of the week: Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun • Adoration: I love you Jesus. I praise you for being…________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ (Use the bookmarker provided to help. Ie: Available, Beautiful, Concerned…) Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 15 Journal Page -continued Confession: I’m sorry Lord. Forgive me for…______________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 16 Journal Page -continued Thanksgiving: I am grateful to you, Father. Thank you for…____________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 17 Journal Page -continued Supplication: Jesus, you provide all my needs. I ask in prayer …______________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ (Use bookmarker to remember to pray for: sick, hungry, homeless, widows…) Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 18 “…Obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:20).” Day 1: Extra stuff to talk to God about…Self reflection…What is God saying to you? ________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________ Lord, Your will be done. Amen_________ Accountability: What book and chapter(s) of the Bible did you read today? ____________________ Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 19 Answered Prayer Thank you for…_________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________Date:________________ Thank you for…_________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________Date:________________ Thank you for…_________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________Date:________________ Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 20 Pick a Life Verse “The Lord is the one that goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” -Deuteronomy 31:8 (As you study the bible, find a life verse that you can own. Use it to calm your heart, daily encourage and to fight battles in difficult hours.) Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 21 Anniversary Edition • New Additions to Chat with God: 40 days • “Chapter Notes” with fill in the blanks • Small group discussion questions • Free Power Point presentation “Coffee with God” on our www.ChatwithGod.org website under free journals to help groups, small studies, and individuals grow deeper in Christ. • “Answer Key” available at the back of book Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 22 Don’t Forget… Prayer goes hand in hand with Bible reading! Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster 23 click on link www.chatwithGod.org or buy online at www.Amazon.com … Ready? For these tools and more, visit… www.chatwithGod.org 24 Chatwithgod.org /Jennifer Hope Webster