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d G R O U P J O U R N A L

Pursuing the heart of the Father

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M I S S I O N

S A V E E Q U I P S E N D

V I S I O N

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Copyright © 2019 by Miles McPherson All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed “Attention: Permissions Coordinator,” at the address below. Miles McPherson2277 Rosecrans St, San DiegoSan Diego, CA 92106www.milesmcpherson.com Ordering Information:Quantity sales. Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by churches, associations, and others. For details, contact the publisher at the address above.

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Table of Contents

D G R O U P F A Q ’ S

Why discipleship? PAGE 6

What is a disciple? PAGE 6

What is a dGroup? PAGE 7

What is the goal of a dGroup? PAGE 7

What is the role of a dGroup leader? PAGE 7

J O U R N A L O V E R V I E W

What is this journal for? PAGE 8

How to use the dGroup journal? PAGE 8

A S S E S S M E N T

d12 Assessment PAGE 9

D G R O U P M E E T I N G

dGroup Meeting Guide PAGE 18

Do Something Disciple Prayer PAGE 20

dGroup & Covenant PAGE 22

J O U R N A L E N T R I E S

Journal Template PAGE 23

Table of Contents PAGE 24

Week 1 PAGE 30

Week 2 PAGE 38

Week 3 PAGE 46

Week 4 PAGE 54

Week 5 PAGE 62

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J O U R N A L E N T R I E S

Week 6 PAGE 70

Week 7 PAGE 78

Week 8 PAGE 86

Week 9 PAGE 94

Week 10 PAGE 102

Week 11 PAGE 110

Week 12 PAGE 118

R E S O U R C E S

d12 Monthly Attributes PAGE 127

April - Burden for the Lost PAGE 127

May - Guided by God’s Word PAGE 130

June - Worships Passionately PAGE 131

How to memorize scripture PAGE 132

d12 Memory Verses PAGE 133

Memorized Verses PAGE 135

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Why discipleship?Jesus, in Matt 28:19-20 commanded us to make disciples, “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always to the end of the age”. Discipleship is the way by which, through a mutually accountable learning relationship, members of the discipleship group are prepared to then become like Christ. The discipleship relationship is not complete until the disciple becomes the discipler, the mentee becomes a mentor.

What is a disciple? As a Do Something Disciple, I am in a disciplined pursuit for the heart of the Father, a heart that is being perfected in love for God and people.

This involves being in a relationship of mutuality, where two or more people submit to one another. In this case, they are in a relationship for the purpose of nurturing the heart of the Father, leading to Christlikeness.

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What is a dGroup?A Discipleship Group or dGroup is a gender-specific group of 3 to 5 believers (including the leader) who meet together weekly, in a relationship of mutuality, for the purpose of accelerated spiritual transformation. This group will meet with the intent of each participant starting their own group of 3-5 and replicating what they have experienced themselves.

What is the goal of the dGroup?The goal of the dGroup is to provide an environment for Christlikeness to be transferred from one life to another by:

1. Learning and sharing within a relationship of mutuality or submission to one another

2. Increasing competence in each of the d12 attributes

3. Maturing an ability to reproduce and lead a dGroup of your own

What is the role of the dGroup leader?The dGroup leader is to:

1. Walk faithfully with Jesus

2. Be led by the Holy Spirit as you lead the group

3. Facilitate regular meetings

4. Regularly pray for each member

5. Prayerfully equip each disciple to make disciples and start their own dGroup at the end of the 12-18 months

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Journal OverviewWhat is this journal for? This journal will help guide your daily devotional time with God, maintain accountability between those in a discipleship relationship and monitor growth in the d12 competencies.

How to Use the dGroup journal 1. Take the d12 self-assessment. One of your goals will be to improve on each of these twelve descriptors of the Father’s heart. Each month there will be a focus on one of the d12 characteristics including ideas to improve in that area. Prayerfully identify and create a goal for each area. SEE EXAMPLE ON PAGE 18

2. Make a daily journal entry from your bible reading.

3. Refer to your journal as a guide in your weekly dGroup meeting.

4. Track your monthly d12 growth goals on a weekly a basis.

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Do Something Disciple AssessmentAs a Do Something Church, we are committed to ‘living out’ our faith in the world. A Do Something Disciple is a person with a disciplined pursuit of the heart of the Father.

The d12 is a list of 12 expressions of the Father’s Heart. The d12 assessment is a self-evaluation of where your ‘heart’ and ‘hand’ are in relationship to these 12 areas.

The assessment is simply a guide for growth as you proceed through your discipleship journey with your group. You will take the assessment measuring all 12 competencies at the beginning of your journey with the goal of improving one step in each category each month.

In addition to the weekly discipleship questions, there will be additional discussions related to one of the d12 attributes each month, giving you an opportunity to improve in that area of your life. You will be responsible to input your original and desired score each week in your journal in order to keep track and focus on your growth week to week.

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1. Desperately seeks face-to-face intimacy with GodThe goal is to nurture a daily hunger and engagement with the tangible presence (His peace, voice and power) of God.

Heart: I have a desire to have an encounter with the peaceful presence of God daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I posture my life to experience and respond to God’s presence daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

This journal will facilitate that growth with resources for each of the d12 attributes, complete with a lesson, discussion questions and suggested next steps. See page 127.

Within the assessment format, each of the d12 will have a:

Goal: An ideal heart condition to pursue – This is a clarification of how each of the d12 attributes are individually expressed.

Assessment: Assessment questions will help you establish a baseline of where you are when you begin your discipleship journey and monitor your monthly growth goal in the areas of your ‘heart’ and ‘hand’.

• Heart: This measures your current heart’s ‘desire’ for each d12 attribute.

• Hand: This measures your current practical expression of that ‘desire.’ For each question, circle your current status and draw an arrow toward your ‘squared’ desired rating of where you desire to be one year from now. As a reminder, this is an ongoing journey of growth in your relationship with God. These two scores will be placed in your weekly dGroup guide.

STRONGLY DISAGREE STRONGLY AGREEDISAGREE NEUTRAL AGREE

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2. Faithfully avoids that which displeases GodThe goal is to humbly respond to the grieving of the Holy Spirit over sin in your life.

1. Desperately seeks face-to-face intimacy with GodThe goal is to nurture a daily hunger and engagement with the tangible presence (His peace, voice and power) of God.

Heart: I am sensitive to the areas in my life when the Holy Spirit is grieved and calls me to repentance. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: When I sense the conviction of the Holy Spirit, I quickly release it to God in prayer. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Heart: I have a desire to have an encounter with the peaceful presence of God daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I posture my life to experience and respond to God’s presence daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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Do SomethingDisciple Assessment

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3. Humbly embraces a Kingdom mindsetThe goal is to be a willing conduit of supernatural power of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of Kingdom of God expansion.

Heart: I have a desire for the miraculous, being a supernatural conduit of the Holy Spirit’s power. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I actively participate in the supernatural activity of the Holy Spirit in my words and/or actions. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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4. Values making disciples that make disciplesThe goal is to witness someone that you discipled actively discipling someone else.

Heart: I am very willing to be stretched and challenged in order to make a disciple who disciples someone else. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: Is there a particular person that you are praying would be willing to be in your dGroup? Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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YES NO IF YES, WHO?

IF NO, WHY NOT?

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6. Gratefully grows in generosity The goal is to become a faithfully generous giver of tithes, offerings, time, and service to the work of God through the church.

5. Values being guided by the Word of GodThe goal is to hear God’s voice and direction from daily reading of the bible.

Heart: I enjoy stewarding God’s resources to His intended destination. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I am growing in giving of tithes, offerings and whatever I can to meet the needs of others. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Heart: I am very passionate about getting practical direction from reading the bible daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I read the bible daily and receive a message so clear that I can write it down. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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7. Nurtures a burden for the lostThe goal is to become comfortable and effective at sharing God’s love with people.

Heart: I sense heaviness when I see people who I discover do not know the love of Jesus. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

I feel comfortable and motivated to share my faith. Circle one of the following:

Hand: I regularly share my love for Christ with other people through my words. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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8. Demonstrates a commitment to a Spirit-filled expression of my giftsThe goal is to have a clear, confident understanding of how to use your spiritual gifts.

Heart: I am committed to discovering and leveraging the spiritual gifts God has given me. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I use my spiritual gifts regularly. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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10. Passionately worships GodThe goal is to be a living symbol of passionate worship of God.

9. Gracefully gives and receives forgivenessThe goal is to not allow the sun to go down in anger without extending forgiveness.

Heart: I am very passionate about daily worship with God. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I engage in praise and worship daily. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Heart: I would describe myself as someone who does not hold grudges. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I am quick to sincerely and authentically forgive without conditions when offended. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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12. Serves with humility The goal is to actively serve in a ministry at church.

Heart: My desire to serve in the mission of the church is growing within me. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: My active service in the mission of the church is deepening in commitment and impact. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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11. Is dependent on the power of prayerThe goal is to develop a discipline of passionate prayer as your first step in facing life’s challenges and goals.

Heart: When faced with a challenge in life, I believe prayer is absolutely necessary. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:

Hand: I give credit to prayer as the reason for success, breakthrough, open doors and/or blessings in my life. Circle one of the following and square your desired rating:


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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to

observe everything I have commanded you.”

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dGroup Meeting Guide (Sample)The goal of this guide is for you to fill it out before you meet with your dGroup. Please use your time as a dGroup to discuss some or most of the questions below. We encourage you to allow for the Holy Spirit to guide your conversation.

1. Opening Prayer • Share prayer requests• Pray together (thank God for something, pray for others and pray for self)• Recite the d12 prayer together SEE PAGE 20-21

2. Next Steps Review• Show daily journal entries• Recite memory verse FOUND IN RESOURCES SECTION

• Monthly d12 focus: SEE PAGE 127-131 • d12 Growth Goal: TO REFERENCE YOUR D12 ASSESSMENT REFER TO PAGE 9

Heart: FROM TO Hand: FROM TO • Next Steps (d12 or personal) d12: Share with my co-worker Jim Personal: Write down what I’m going to do, then do it, and review that I did it with excellence

3. Learning & Obedience SEE JOURNAL ENTRY

• What is God teaching me in my reading, prayer time or Sunday’s sermon? When God said He was going to do something, He did it to completion and then reviewed it.• How have I applied this in the past? I have written down what I was going to do in advance of doing it and that helped me to do it with excellence. I also took time to review it to make sure I did it with excellence. • What was the result of my obedience? I found it to be a more peaceful process when I wrote down what I was going to do and reflected on it afterwards.

4. Confession & Support• What help do I need? I need my dGroup to ask me for my written plan for the week

5. Mission & Discipleship• Who will I share my faith with? My co-worker Jim• Who am I praying to disciple? My cousin Ashley, my neighbor Jane and my friend Mary

6. Personal Growth• What are my d12 or personal next steps? Keep praying for my friend’s salvation, create a written plan for my week and wake up 15 minutes earlier each day.

7. Closing Prayer(Follow opening prayer format)

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dGroup Meeting GuideThe goal of this guide is for you to fill it out before you meet with your dGroup. Please use your time as a dGroup to discuss some or most of the questions below. We encourage you to allow for the Holy Spirit to guide your conversation.




Heart: FROM TO Hand: FROM TO • Next Steps (d12 or personal) d12: Personal:


• What is God teaching me in my reading, prayer time or Sunday’s sermon? • How have I applied this in the past? • What was the result of my obedience?

4. Confession & Support• What help do I need?

5. Mission & Discipleship• Who will I share my faith with? • Who am I praying to disciple?

6. Personal Growth• What are my d12 or personal next steps?


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T H E D O S O M E T H I N G D I S C I P L E P R A Y E R

As a Do Something Disciple, I am in a disciplined pursuit of the heart of the Father, a heart that is being perfected in love for God and people.

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Father, with Christ likeness as my goal and the Holy Spirit as my guide, knit my heart with Yours. Fill my heart with Your passions, motivations, and desires.

IN JESUS’ NAME, AM E N.

Father, give me a heart that:

Desperately seeks face-to-face intimacy with You.

Faithfully avoids that which displeases You.

Humbly embraces a Kingdom mindset.

Values making disciples that make disciples.

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Jesus, create in me a heart that:

Values being guided by the Word of God.

Gratefully grows in generosity.

Nurtures a burden for lost people

Demonstrates a commitment to a Spirit-filled expression of my gifts.

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Holy Spirit, develop a heart in me that:

Gracefully gives and receives forgiveness.

Passionately worships God.

Is dependent on the power of prayer.

Serves with Humility.

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My dGroup D G R O U P M E M B E R S

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dGroup CovenantAs a member of this group I acknowledge how critical it is that I:

• Be humbly led by the Holy Spirit

• Faithfully attend meetings and contribute to an atmosphere of confidentiality, honesty, and transparency

• Pray for each person in the group daily

• Intentionally pursue the replication of a group of my own

Your signature below indicates your commitment to the dGroup Covenant:

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DATE:

BIBLE READING: TITLE:

Daily Journal Entry Sample 1/1/19

Genesis 1–3 Work EthicDescribe the theme of the Holy Spirit’s message to you.

Pray for dGroup (members and next steps)

Recite the Do Something Disciple Prayer

READ Slowly read the passage or chapters of your days reading, listening for the Holy Spirit to speak to you.

REFLECT Reflect and write what you believe God is saying to you.

Example: I noticed that when God created the heavens and the earth in Gen 1-2, God said what He was going to do, he did it to completion and then reviewed it. He stated that “it was good”.

RESPOND Pray this: “Holy Spirit, please reveal to my heart how this truth has already been applied in my life.” Write a prayer that outlines 1. How did you or could you have responded to that truth in the past and 2. How thankful you are for how God responded to your obedience or lack of obedience. This discipline reinforces what God is already doing in your life.

Example: Dear Lord, I’ve noticed that when I am clear on what I’m going to do, especially by writing it down, then do it, and review it to make sure that I did it right and with excellence, that the results are better. I also realize that I have more peace in the process. Thank you for teaching me to be patient enough to write out my plans for each day and then review them at the end of each task to ensure that I did it with excellence.

RELAY Complete this prayer: “Holy Spirit, guide me as I prayerfully prepare to share this truth with (insert name) or anyone that You want to bless with it.” Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading to who you could ‘serve’ with this insight.

Example: Jim, I was reading and/or praying today and God revealed to me that whenever I write down and plan what I’m going to do before I do it, things get done more efficiently and peacefully. I hope that this can help you as you plan your wedding, starting your business, redesigning our office etc.

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d12 ResourcesN U R T U R E S A B U R D E N F O R T H E L O S T

Below are resources for 3 of the d12 attributes. We will share the remaining resources in our next journal.

d12: The heart of a Do Something Disciple has a burden for the lost.

Goal: Become comfortable and effective at sharing God’s love with people.

Who: All who are pursing God’s heart should have a heart that breaks for what breaks God’s heart. His heart is burdened for all to be saved therefore so should ours. 1 TIM 2:3

What: A burden or desire to share God’s love with people who do not know Him and his love personally. This should lead to a willingness to allow God to express His love through us in every form that His love has been shown to us. This includes but is not limited to kindness, patience, wisdom, joy and ultimately, giving people an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Savior. 1 PETER 3:15

Why: Since the Father sent His Son to pay for the sins of the world, making salvation available to all, our heart should partner with the Father’s heart to ensure that everyone we know and meet can know that truth. JOHN 3:16-17

Where: God sent His Son to die for the sins of the world. 2 TIM 4:1

When: People are hurting and in need of salvation every minute of everyday and we need to be ready whenever God presents a need to us and gives us the opportunity to share his love. We need to realize that God sends us into situations that are designed to share His love. 2 TIM 4:1

How: Next step ideas:1. Identify 1 or 2 people whose salvation you will begin praying for: Lord, I love and and it burdens my heart to think that they would die without experiencing your forgiving and life transforming love. Please prepare my heart to share Your love with them and prepare their heart to receive it.

2. Learn the gospel ABC’s and practice with your accountability partners. See next page for more information.

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GOSPEL A-B-C’S

Asking Jesus into your life is as easy as A-B-C

A - Father, I Admit that I am a sinner and that my sin has brought death and destruction into my life, my relationships with people, and my relationship with God. Romans 3:23, 6:23

B - I Believe that Jesus died for my sins and that His death paid the penalty for my sins. Romans 5:8

C - I Confess or agree that Jesus is Lord, that He died and rose from the dead, and is able to forgive me of my sins. Romans 10:9-10

Jesus, I trust that You love me and can hear my prayer. By faith, I ask You to please forgive me and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I surrender my life to You. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you understood that prayer and prayed to accept Jesus’ invitation into a relationship, text “SAVED” to 52525.

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How: Next step ideas (continued):3. Invite them to a Sunday service, special event such as Easter, Christmas or community service project.

4. Send a gospel presentation to your friends/family by texting “SHARE” to 52525. You can send it to yourself first to see what will be sent to them.

5. Develop and record your testimony through gospel central: www.gospelcentral.us

6 Questions you should be prepared for:

• What is salvation? The establishment of a faith-based relationship with Jesus Christ.

• How do you get it? Salvation is as simple as ABC (see previous page)

• Why should someone be saved? Saved means to be delivered or protected from something. You are being saved from being eternally separated from God and His eternal love. You are being saved from the penalty of your sin. To not be saved means to be condemned which is something people are generally interested in learning about.

• How did Jesus change your life? See gospel central for examples: www.gospelcentral.us

• If I do not have the gift of evangelism, should I share my faith? Jesus died and gave His life for everyone and the only way they will know is if those who know Him talk about Him.

• What makes Jesus and Christianity different from other faiths? There are two major differences between Christianity and others faiths. First, a risen Savior, who actually died for the sins of the people who worships Him. Second, an opportunity to have a relationship based on love with your Savior. No other faith offers those two eternal benefits.

6. Determine your next steps by circling options above (1-5) or write additional ways to grow your burden for the lost. Record your next steps in your dGroup meeting guide and share with your group:

For additional resources, visit sdrock.com/dgroups

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d12 ResourcesV A L U E S B E I N G G U I D E D B Y T H E W O R D O F G O D

d12: The heart of a Do Something Disciple values being guided by the Word of God.

Goal: To place a high value and establish a discipline to hear God’s voice and direction from our daily bible reading.

Who: Jesus said that we prove our love for God by obeying His commandments. We can only do that by reading His Word. JOHN 14:15

What: It is critical, as a disciple, to receive direction and counsel from reading the bible every day. These insights will be recorded in your journal for future counsel and direction.

Why: Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, God gave us his Word, in order to teach, correct, and guide us through every aspect of our lives. 2 TIM 3:16, HEB 4:12

Where: God sent His Son to die for the sins of the world. 2 TIM 4:1

How: Next step ideas:1. Establish a daily bible reading schedule to guide your daily reading. Text “DISCIPLE” to 52525 to sign up for our bible reading plan.

2. Establish a time and place to read while using this journal.

3. Practice the Read, Reflect, Respond and Relay model of journaling outlined on page 17 and discuss weekly in your dGroup.

• Read: Each day, write the date and bible address of your reading

• Reflect: Journal what you believe God is saying to you

• Respond: Write down one action step that you believe you should take based on what you heard God say.

• Relay: Share what you learned or heard from God with someone else

4. Determine your next steps by circling options above (1-3) or write additional ways to grow in being guided by God’s Word. Record your next steps in your dGroup meeting guide and share with your group:


d12 ResourcesP A S S I O N A T E L Y W O R S H I P S G O D

d12: The heart of a Do Something Disciple passionately worships God.

Goal: Be a living symbol of passionate worship of God.

Who: Everything that has breath needs to praise the Lord. PSALM 150:6

What: A response of respect when the nature of God is revealed. You can respond in song, shout, enthusiasm, humility, clapping, obeying, submitting in service, give gifts etc.

Why: God is worthy of all praise of all creation. He is holy, perfect, loving, the omnipotent creator of all things.

Where: All of creation praises God and we should represent our respect for God everywhere we go. PSALM 19:1-13

How: Next step ideas:1. Give praise through one worship song each day.

2. Be fully engaged in the ‘complete’ worship set at church each week. In other words, be in your seat before the first worship song starts.

3. Lift your hands in praise during worship at church and home.

4. Worship ‘at the stage’ in church.

5. Identify one artist whose worship music you will include in your playlist.

6. Listen to one worship song during your dGroup session.

7. Determine your next steps by circling options above (1-6) or write additional ways to grow in worshipping God passionately. Record your next steps in your dGroup meeting guide and share with your group:


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How to Memorize Scripture1. Repeat the scripture several times aloud.As you read, ask God to reveal to you what he wants you to understand about this specific verse.

2. Rewrite the verse several times.As you write it, think about the meaning of the words. Notice the breakdown of the verse by section.

3. Divide the memory verse into section.Memorize the first section, then add the second, continuing with this pattern until you learn the entire verse.

4. Continue reviewing the verse, keeping with this format. As you do so, think about how it applies to your life and current situation.

5. Pray to God for wisdom and clarity.The most important part of the process is allowing your heart and mind to be aligned, thus welcoming the ability for God to transform your situation.

6. Review each verse over the next four weeks.This will create a habit where memorizing scripture easily becomes a part of your everyday routine.

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J A N U A R Y Genesis 1:26-27 NKJVThen God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

F E B R U A R Y Leviticus 20:7 NKJVConsecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the Lord your God.

M A R C H 1 Samuel 10:6 NKJVThen the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.

A P R I L 1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJVAnd Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.

M A Y Nehemiah 8:10 NKJVThen he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

J U N E Psalm 51:10-12 NKJVCreate in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.

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J U L Y Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJVTrust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

A U G U S T Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJVThrough the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.

S E P T E M B E R Malachi 3:8 NKJV“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings.

O C T O B E R Luke 6:38 NKJVGive, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

N O V E M B E R Romans 1:16 NKJVFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

D E C E M B E R James 2:18-20 NKJVBut someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

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