Zume community member, Chad, recently published a new “Cornerstone” series.
What if everyone on planet earth read 4 chapters a day from the Bible? The world would be a better place, but not everyone jumps in with both feet. It really isn’t that much to read and we actually do recommend starting with 4 chapters a day. The Cornerstone Plan is a wonderful place to start.
This cornerstone series helps you simply expand your capacity for daily bible reading.
Learn how to pray for an hour with the One Hour Prayer Cycle
The One Hour Prayer Cycle
Check out the new One Hour Prayer Guide on the YouVersion Bible app. Keep reading to find out more.
One Hour Prayer Plan Description
Jesus asked is disciples in the garden why they couldn’t stay awake and pray for one hour.
For most of us the thought of praying for an hour seems too far out of our reach, but what if there was a simple way to spend an hour in prayer talking with Jesus?
Paul instructs us to be devoted to prayer. With this YouVersion prayer plan, you can learn how to pray for an hour!
If you want to prayer longer, the Prayer Cycle could come in handy.Go somewhere that is quiet where you can get alone with God.
Track 5 minute increments: You can do this by set a repeating alarm for 5 minutes or just keep an eye on a clock. Another idea is to make a playlist with 12 of your favorite instrumental worship songs that are about 5 minutes each.
1. Praise God
Start your hour in prayer by Praising God. If you’re not sure what you can praise him for then praise him for whatever you’re thinking about right now. You can also praise Him for something special he did in your life last week or for his goodness to your family. There are many things we can praise God for.
2. Wait
Waiting on the Lord is important. Be still and silent and let Him pull together reflections for you.
3. Confess your sins
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any behavior, habit, practice, attitude, etc. that could be displeasing to Him. Ask Him to point them out and also ask for the things you haven’t yet confessed in prayer. These things should be confessed to the Lord so that you can be cleased.
4. Read the Word
Invest some time in reading the Word of God. The Psalms, the prophets, or bible verses and passages that talk about prayer can be a good place to start.
5. Ask God
Ask God for the things you have on your heart.
6. Intercede for Others
Ask God for other people that are on your heart.
7. Pray the Word
Pray specific parts of the Bible or passages. The are sections in the Bible that are very useful for this type of prayer. Other people’s prayers that appear in the Word and the Psalms can be a good starting point.
8. Give Thanks to God
Thanksgiving is an important type of prayer. If you don’t know what you can give thanks to God for your life, on behalf of your friends, family, and church.
9. Sing to God
Sing spiritual songs that have lyrics that worship or praise God. There are several hymns and also modern songs to choose from.
10. Meditate
Ask God to speak to your heart. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready so you can write down anything that comes from Him.
11. Listen to God
Invest some time in letting the Lord bring everything you read, prayed, sung, etc. together so He can speak to you.
12. Praise God
Praise God once more for the time you spent with Him and the things He spoke to you. Praise Him for His glorious attributes.
Check out this new accountability group plan published with YouVersion as an extension of the Zume vision network.
We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.
The Zúme community launched a new devotional plan with YouVersion bible app. Check it out!
Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, “Come, Let’s Go!” Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, “I’m coming soon!” It’s been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It’s called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn’t Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET’S GO!
Chad, a Zúme community leader, has launched a new accountability group training for the book of Acts.
We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.
Zúme network leader, Chad, has launched with YouVersion a new plan called “Enduring Through Suffering”. (50 day plan)
Enduring through suffering is one of the principle ingredients of every disciple multiplication movement. It takes spirit led endurance to both start and sustain a movement. The bible promises that in this world we will have troubles and that those that want to live a Godly life will be persecuted. Journey with us through the scriptures and find what it to takes to never quit. Don’t give up.
Check out the new YouVersion study plan “Go Tell Your Story” (5 Day Plan).
Your testimony is a powerful tool we should all be able to share with others. Even if you have never shared your story, this Bible reading plan can help you to discover the why, the how, and the who of sharing your testimony. Whether you are a new follower of Jesus or have walked with Jesus for a long time, you have a story. Go and tell your story.
A new Zume accountability group plan launched for the Book of Matthew. Check it out. Thanks to Chad for publishing this.
We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.
Zúme Project launched disciple making movement training on Valentines day 2017.
What are these reports?
Progress can be reported through maps and statistics, but also through stories of kingdom wins and faith steps taken. These reports are the stories of the Zúme vision unfolding.
