Initial inspiration for selecting this word came from reading Charles Spurgeon's sermon entitled "Fellowship with God" dated 15 Sept 1861
Fellowship (1John1:3) (Acts 2:42) (Phil 3:10)
F = Faith (the activity of believing) Faith hears the promise, hears the command, believes both, and acts in obedience. (A.Begg Truth For Life: 365 Daily Devotions) Shorter Catechism Question 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.E = Endurance/Encouragement (Rom 15:4-5)
L = Love (1Cor 13) ValleyofVision prayer Christian Love
L = Light (Psalm 119:30) (1 John 1:5) (Matt 5:16)
O = Obedience (John 14:15&15:10 (1Pet1:22)
W = Worship (1Tim 3:14-16) (psalms) We are made to worship.
S = Sincerity (1Cor 5:8)
H = Humility (Prov 15:33) Read and re-read the book of Job.
I = Insight/instruction/wisdom (Prov 12:15, 14:8, 16:25, 19:20)
P = Prayer (2 Cor 1:11) -Prayer is a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit, for such things as God hath promised, or according to the Word, for the good of the church, with submission in faith, to the will of God.--John Bunyan See also Matthew Henry's Method for Prayer
Read: Duties of Christian Fellowship by John Owen (8/15/25 - so many Bible references!)
Listen: Music Album Fortress God by Praise and Harmony (frequently & so encouraging)
Additional Inspiration from listening to sermons by:
Ian Hamilton
"What to do when you dont know what to do"
2 Chronicles 20:1-12 delivered 12 Jan 2025
Gary Elliott
"Greatest Mystery ever Told" 1 Tim 3:14-16 19 Jan 2025
"Liturgy of Living Sacrifice" Rom 12:1-9 26 Jan 2025
"Learning of the Conscience" Job 42 18 May 2025
