Encounter

Retreat
Guide
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New Life Community Church

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Welcome!

I have literally seen hundreds of women deeply impacted

by their experience at these two-day encounter retreats.

I believe that you have a God-given purpose and destiny.

At this Encounter Retreat we will deal with how to break
free from the grip of the past and regain the influence you
have been called to have as a woman made in the image
of God. We have high expectations for what God will do in
your life. Get ready!

Making the most of this retreat…

1. You will get what you are willing to put into this
weekend, so prepare yourself.
2. Honesty and openness are key to your breakthrough.
3. Each session has been designed to build on each other,
so make sure you don’t miss any session.
4. This retreat could change your life so expect spiritual
opposition during and after the retreat.
5. You are on a retreat, so turn off your electronic devices
during the sessions and enjoy. The world will survive
without you for a couple hours.

Many have fasted and prayed for you on this retreat. I trust
you will leave this weekend having had a breakthrough.

Pastor Mark Jobe

New Life Community Church
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 Personal
Spiritual
Profile

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17

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Personal Spiritual Profile
This is a diagnostic tool to help you identify strongholds
in your life so that you can begin the process of breaking
free. Keep in mind:

• No one else will read your profile, but we will ask you to
share with one other person.
• You need to be absolutely honest with your answers.
• You will need to complete the profile before the next
session.
• Take some time to quietly and prayerfully fill out your
profile.

A. FAMILY

1. What is the religious background of your family and

relatives?

2. Are you aware of the existence of cycles in your family
that keep repeating themselves? Patterns of…

____ Violence ____ Sexual abuse

____ Alcohol abuse ____ Family fighting
____ Abortion ____ Drug abuse
____ Depression ____ Suicide
____ Sexual immorality ____ Adultery
____ Bitterness/Resentment ____ Deception
____ Financial Crisis ____ Greed/Materialism
____ Materialism ____ Gambling

3. Were you exposed to any of the following patterns as a

child that has affected you?

____ Sexual abuse ____ Physical abuse

____ Verbal abuse ____ Rejection
____ Abandonment ____ Neglect
____ Bullying ____ Divorce
____ Criticism ____ Trauma
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B. PERSONAL

4. What areas of obedience to God do you struggle with

most?

____ Praise and Worship ____ Generosity

____ Self-control ____ Living by Faith
____ Submission to authority ____ Walking in Purity
____ Forgiving ____ Trusting God
____ Choosing Joy ____ Telling the truth
____ Loving others ____ Compassion

5. Do you have any of the following patterns in your life?

____ Gossiping ____ Illegal drug use

____ Critical Attitude ____ Dirty language
____ Envy/jealousy ____ Stealing/Cheating
____ Alcohol addiction ____ Eating disorders
____ Breaking promises ____ Self Pity
____ Violence ____ Negative attitude
____ Lying/Deception ____ Fits of Anger
____ Compulsive Gambling ____ Isolation Tendencies
____ Manipulation ____ Pornography
____ Selfishness/greed ____ Lack of self-control
____ Being argumentative ____ Obsessive fears
____ Obsessive indulgences ____ Seductive behavior
____ Prescription/Medication abuse

6. Do you habitually experience any of the following

emotions, thoughts, feelings, or dispositions?

____ Anxiety/Fear ____ Bitterness

____ Anger/Rage ____ Confusion
____ Being critical of others ____ Apathy
____ Perfectionism ____ Loneliness/isolation
____ Feelings of inferiority ____ Pride/superiority
____ Indecisiveness ____ Discontentment
____ Periods of depression ____ Racism/Prejudice
____ Hatred of someone ____ Rebellion
____ Unforgiveness ____ Suicidal thoughts

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C. RELATIONSHIPS

7. Give a one or two word answer to describe the following

relationships (good, bad, not applicable).

Your relationship with your mother:

Your relationship with your father:

Your relationship with your children:

Your relationship with your spouse (if married):

Your relationship with extended family:

8. What are the top 3 negative attitudes, behaviors, or

patterns you want to break free from in your life?

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Prayer of Renouncement
Lord Jesus Christ, I believe that you are the Son of God and
that you are the only way to God. I believe that you died
on the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead.

I give up all my rebellion and independence, my pride and

self-centeredness, my harboring of rejection and inferiority,
and my bitterness and unforgiveness. I give up all my sin
and submit myself to You.

I confess all my sins before you and ask for your

forgiveness. Release me now from the power of the enemy
of my soul.

By a decision of my will, I forgive those who have harmed

me or wronged me, just as I want You to forgive me. In
particular, I forgive...

Lord Jesus, I believe that on the cross you paid the price for
me to have a life of victory and freedom. I receive your gift
of forgiveness and deliverance now.

Through Christ Jesus my Savior I chose to renounce the

strongholds of (write and name them below):

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, I expose these

strongholds and bring them to the light. I renounce my
involvement and ask for power to genuinely repent and
leave these practices behind.

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Session 1
RESTORING FREEDOM
You may be frustrated because you are stuck. You want
to move forward spiritually, but keep struggling with the
same patterns year after year. The unseen spiritual chains
that keep you stuck are called “Strongholds”.

A. What is a stronghold?

A “stronghold” is a fortified place or a fortress that is hard

to tear down. Spiritually speaking it is a place of resistance
in your life. It is your fortress of ______________________
that leads to behavior difficult for you to break.

Definition: 1. a well-fortified place; fortress. 2. a place that

serves as the center of a faction or of any group sharing
certain opinions or attitudes.

The enemy hides behind the walls of a fortress that we

cannot seem to conquer.

It is not our past that holds us bound, but rather the lies
we believe because of our past that holds us back.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - “The weapons we fight with are

not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they
have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish
arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against
the knowledge of God. And we take captive every thought
to make it obedient to Christ.”

B. How are strongholds built?

Strongholds are built upon ______________________ that

were planted in us through bad life experiences and have
become deeply rooted in our thinking and personality.

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These lies become a part of our default thinking and we
play them over and over in our heads. They are not our
lies, but we have learned them and adapted them as our
own.

“Sow a thought; reap an action. Sow an action; reap a

habit. Sow a habit; reap character. Sow character; reap a
destiny.” - Stephen Covey

John 8:44 - “…the devil…was a murderer from the

beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in
him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a
liar and the father of lies.”

Ephesians 4:26-27 - “In your anger do not sin. Do not let

the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give
the devil a foothold.”

Strongholds lead to ongoing failure in our spiritual lives.

Habitual failure can lead to:

• Inhibiting our God given personality

• Doubting our salvation
• Hardening of our hearts
• Acceptance of many lies
• Shame and condemnation
• Losing our joy
• Living double lives
• Neglecting our spiritual gifts

C. How do we tear down strongholds?

In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 we are told that we have divine

power to demolish strongholds with the weapons that God
has provided. We also have the capacity to take lies that
turn into thoughts and make them obedient to Christ.

Some people are hopeless because they think it is

impossible to change.

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There is a three-part process to tearing down a stronghold
built by lies:

1. ________________ the lie.

Psalm 139:23-24 - “Search me, God, and know my heart;

test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any
offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

What lie do you struggle with the most?

What lie fuels the behavior you want to break?
We cannot heal what we conceal.

2. ________________ the lie.

Confess To God:
Proverbs 28:13-14 - “He who conceals his sins does not
prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds
mercy. Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but
he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.”

Confess to Others:
James 5:16 - “Therefore confess your sins to each other and
pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer
of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”

3. ________________ the lie.

Romans 12:22 - “Do not conform to the pattern of this

world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will
is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Renew your mind with who God is, what He has done for
you through Christ, and your identity. You are called to
walk in freedom!

Our real authority (power to accomplish what God has

called us to) comes via our submission to God and his
established authority.

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Group Discussion Time
Give the group a summary of your spiritual history:

1. What is your religious background?

2. Who influenced you most growing up?

3. When and how did you come to God?

4. What positive changes have you seen in your life?

5. What strongholds still need to be destroyed in your life?

(Be as specific and honest as possible).

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Session 2
BREAKING CYCLES
A. Understanding Generational Cycles

Just as your family’s physical history tells us a lot about

your physical tendencies, so your family’s spiritual history
tells us a lot about your spiritual tendencies.

“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for

I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the
children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth
generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a
thousand generations of those who love me and keep my
commandments.” Exodus 20:5-6

“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the
earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing
is too hard for you. You show love to thousands but bring
the punishment for the father’s sins into the laps of their
children after them.” Jeremiah 32:17-18

Four Generations

Great-Grandparents -> Grandparents -> Parents -> Children

You are not ______________________ for your ancestors’

sins, but you are ______________________ by them.

The Example of Abraham

Genesis 20:1-6:12 Abraham / Sarah Partial lie

Genesis 26:7 Isaac / Rebekah Full lie

Genesis 27:18-29 Jacob / Isaac Lie and thief

Genesis 37:19-33 10 Sons / Joseph Lie and slavery

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B. Three Steps To Breaking Generational Cycles

1. ______________________ Admit and confess any

binding cycles in you and your family.

• What are the binding tendencies in my life?

• Is there a pattern in my family’s past?
• Do my siblings or children struggle with the same
tendencies?

“Oh Lord, we acknowledge our wickedness and the guilt of

our fathers; we have indeed sinned against you.”
Jeremiah 14:20

2. ______________________ Be willing to repent and

renounce binding patterns in you and your family.

“Therefore say to the people of Israel, ‘This is what the

Sovereign LORD says: Repent! Turn from your idols and
renounce all your detestable practices!” Ezekiel 14:6

Repentance: A willingness to acknowledge my sin, turn

away from it, and embrace God’s way.

Renounce: Severing ties and declaring something to no

longer be a part of your life.

You are not responsible for Adam’s sin but you have been
affected by it.

“When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For some
days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God
of heaven… I confess the sins we Israelites, including my
Father’s house and myself have committed against you.”
Nehemiah 1:4, 6b

“But if they will confess their sins and the sins of their
fathers – their treachery against me and their hostility
towards me…” Leviticus 26:40

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3. ______________________ Take bold steps of
obedience to create a new culture and break the existing
pattern.

“Before we start a new cycle we must renounce the old

cycle and be willing to build an altar to God on our family’s
old cycle.” Judges 6:25-27

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has

come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

God wants to turn your past weakness into a testimony to

his glory and build your strength on your weakness.

C. Breaking Unhealthy Generational Cycles

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the

world. On the contrary they have divine power to demolish
strongholds.

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as

the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the
weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine
power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments
and every pretension that sets itself up against the
knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to
make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

a. Repentance of present sin

b. Renunciation of past sin
c. Repossession of what had been lost
d. Replacement of lies with truth

Set in motion a life giving cycle. Become a Cycle Breaker

and a Legacy Maker.

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Breaking Cycles Worksheet
Take the next 10 minutes to reflect and answer the
following questions. Share your bold step with your group.

1. What are the top three generational weaknesses in my

family line?

2. How have I been affected by them?

3. What new cycle do I want to see in motion?

4. What bold steps will it take for me to reverse these

generational cycles?

Take a look at the Bold Steps Worksheet on page 24 and

begin to identify your bold step from this retreat.

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Session 3
UNLOCKING FORGIVENESS
A. How do I know if I hold unforgiveness in my life?

A sense of disconnect with God’s forgiveness and love.

(Matt. 6:14-15)

When thinking about a certain person stirs negative

feelings inside of you.

Feeling like this person owes you something. (Mark 11:25)

Experiencing conviction of the Holy Spirit about your

attitude and actions toward this certain person.

“If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I

have forgiven – if there was anything to forgive – I have
forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that
Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his
schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Unforgiveness = Satan’s WEB of BONDAGE

B. How can I overcome unforgiveness?

First you must receive God’s forgiveness.

“Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven
- for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves
little” Luke 7:47

1. He clears the record of wrong doing and sin.

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD.

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white
as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be life
wool.” Isaiah 1:18

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“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed
our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12

2. He covers over sin, to not count it against you.

“Blessed is he whose transgression are forgiven, whose sins

are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does
not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.”
Psalm 32:1-2

3. He chooses not to remember sin.

“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my

own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah 43:25

In the Old Testament, the cost of forgivness was a high

price—the life blood of a lamb.

“For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given

it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it
is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.” Leviticus
17:11

In the New Testament, forgiveness costs an even higher

price—the life blood of Jesus Christ.

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the

forgiveness of sins.” Ephesians 1:7

“To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his
blood…” Revelation 1:5

Forgive others as God (through Jesus) has forgiven you.

“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom

you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all
bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with
every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one
another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave
you.” Ephesians 4:30-32

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Extending forgiveness is a worship response to being
forgiven by Jesus. It is a faith decision, not a feeling.
Extending forgiveness is obedience to Jesus, not an option.
Walking in forgiveness results in relationships of freedom
and love.

C. What are the steps to forgiveness and releasing?

1. Confess and _______________ . (I John 1:9)

• Recognize your sin of unforgiveness
• Stop excusing it
• Agree with God about it – that it falls short of His glory,
dishonors the cross of Christ

2. Choose to forgive and ________________ the person

completely.
• State the wrongs in writing or verbally that you have
held against them.
• Declare that by God’s grace and in obedience to Him
you release the person from debtor’s prison. You
forgive them.
• Remember your forgiveness does not erase their sin; it
erases the debt you hold against them.

3. Ask God for the ______________________ to

persevere in forgiveness. (I John 1:7)
• If needed, let the person know you’ve forgiven and
released them.
• Stop bringing up the record of their past wrongdoing.
(Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 43:25)
• Trust God to work all things for His good as you walk in
faith (Romans 8:28-30)

Prayer of Forgiveness
Dear God, because You have forgiven me by the blood of
Jesus Christ, I choose to forgive ______________________.
By faith, I now forgive the wrong of ___________________
done to me. This sin is behind me, this person is released
from any debt. Give me Your grace to free and love others.
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Session 4
THE DAUGHTER FACTOR
Many women are unable to give love and affection
because they struggle in receiving it from their heavenly
Father.Women unable to experience the love of the Father
tend to struggle with:

• A lack of inner joy

• Insecurity in their relationships
• The tendency to feel inadequate
• Inability to express love to others freely
• Unexplained feelings of rejection
• A distorted self image

Why can’t women experience the Father’s love?

1. ______________________ that have allowed lies to be

planted in our view of ourselves and God.

2. Rejection, abuse, or neglect that has opened the door

to lack of ___________________.

3. ______________________ oppression that has created

a barrier to the love of God.

4. Father, husband or male authority figure that has

betrayed or disappointed us, thereby creating fear of
_____________________.

And pray that you, being rooted and established in love,

may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how
wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ and
to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may
be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to
him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask
or imagine, according to his power that is at work within
us. (Ephesians 3:16-20)

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Spirit of Sonship vs. Spirit of Slavery (Romans 8:14-16)

Because those who are led by the Spirit of God are the
sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes
you a slave again to fear, but received the Spirit of sonship.
And by him we cry “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself
testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
(Romans 8:14-16)

Spirit of Slavery
Shame based, fear driven and fear empowered.

Spirit of Sonship
Grace based, love driven and Holy Spirit empowered.

I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and

daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.
(2 Corinthians 6:18 NKJV)

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on

us, that we should be called children of God!
(1 John 3:1 NKJV)

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Final Session
KEEPING YOUR FREEDOM
Four Steps to Maintaining Your Freedom

1. In one paragraph, write about what God has done and

the steps you are choosing to take.

2. Tell 2 or 3 people what God has done or decisions you

have made.

3. Follow up with at least 2 people from your small group

in the next 30 days. (Group info form on page 39)

4. Write down your bold step and be prepared to share it

with others if God leads you.

Over the next 30 days, take time to pray through the

powerful prayer in the back of this booklet and use the
included resources to help continue your spiritual growth.

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BOLD STEPS WORKSHEET
BE BOLD. BE SPECIFIC. SET A DATE.

Here are a few examples:

• I am surrendering my life to Jesus and will connect with
a mentor to take the step of baptism.
• I will release shame from my past and embrace God’s
grace and mercy in my life to walk in freedom
• I will talk to my children tonight and ask for forgiveness
and grace to be a better mother.
• I will call my mother/father tonight to forgive them.
• I will join a women’s small group this week and walk in
transparency and accountability.

My bold step is to ...

By this date...

And I will share this with...

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Embrace
Retreat
Guide

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EMBRACING YOUR CALLING
A. Looking Ahead - Vision

“Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly
before you.” Proverbs 4:25

As you look ahead, what is God calling you to be? What is

God calling you to do? Where is God leading you to go?

Christ-like Character Qualities

New Attitudes

New Habits

Improved Relationships

New Frontiers of Faith and Obedience

B. Careful Thought – Evaluate and Plan

“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be

steadfast in all your ways.” Proverbs 4:26

As you think about God’s vision, what is the reality of

your spiritual life today? Rate yourself from 1 (weak) – 5
(strong)

Daily Bible reading 1 2 3 4 5

Bible study 1 2 3 4 5
Bible memorization 1 2 3 4 5
and meditation
Personal Prayer 1 2 3 4 5
Prayer with others 1 2 3 4 5
Obedience 1 2 3 4 5
Community of support 1 2 3 4 5
and accountability

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What are the 3 areas you sense the greatest need to grow
in this coming year?

What are your current thoughts of specific, measurable

steps to help you grow?

C. Avoiding Evil - Protection

“Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from
evil.” Proverbs 4:27

What are the 3 most prevalent ways your enemies (your

sinful flesh, Satan, and the world) try to pull you off God’s
path?

1.

2.

3.

What are 3 steps of protection from these pitfalls into

sin?

1.

2.

3.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do

flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23

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The Lord’s Prayer Outline
I. POSITION: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
a. Thank God you can call Him Father by virtue of the blood of Jesus.
b. Dwell on the fact He is your Father.
c. Hallow the names of God and declare what is yours in Christ.
Jehovah – tsidkenu The Lord My Righteousness
Jehovah – m’kaddesh The Lord Who Sanctifies
Jehovah – shalom The Lord Is Peace
Jehovah – rophe The Lord Who Heals
Jehovah – jireh The Lord’s Provision Shall Be Seen
Jehovah – nissi The Lord My Banner
Jehovah – rohi The Lord My Shepherd

II. PRIORITIES: Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.
a. Yourself (seek first the kingdom).
b. Your family (mate, children, other family members).
c. Your church (pastor, leadership, faithfulness of the people, harvest).

III. PROVISION: Give us this day our daily bread.

a. Be in the will of God (prayer, church, work habits, in giving).
b. Believe it is God’s will to meet your needs.
c. Be specific. Be persistent.

IV. PEOPLE: And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.

a. Cleanse your heart before the Lord, especially in the area of
relationships. Forgive and release others in your life.
b. Set your will to walk in love, humility and acceptance.
c. Pray for relationships in the church to be healed and protected.
Marriages especially.

V. PROTECTION: And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.
a. Pray against any areas of weakness in your own life.
b. Put on the whole armor of God, the Lord Jesus Christ.
c. Pray against any schemes of the enemy that hinder the work of the
kingdom.

VI. PRAISE: For thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory, for ever.
a. Exalt Jesus as head over all things.
b. Declare in faith what God has called you to do in His authority.
c. Conclude with thanksgiving and praise.
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4 Keys to Successful Devotions
1. Set a Time: Make an appointment with God that you
intend to keep.

2. Set a Place: Find a place free from distractions that

allows you to focus on God.

3. Set a Plan: Have an intentional strategy of what you will

do during this time.

4. Choose a Partner: Find someone who will ask you

about how you are doing so that you can encourage
one another and share what God is showing you.

How to Study the Bible

We read the Bible for more than just information. In order
for God’s Word to transform us we must reflect and
meditate on what we are learning. S.O.A.P. is a simple
approach to use when reading the Bible.

Scripture - What did I read?

Write down the date and passage you read from God’s
Word each day.

Observation - What did I see?

Write down a few notes of what impacted you from the
passage.

Application - What will I do?

Write down a sentence for how you will take action on
what you read.

Prayer - Ask God for help.

Write a short prayer asking God to help you put into
practice what you learned.

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My Prayer List
True and lasting change can only be accomplished by
the power of God. Prayer is our direct connection and
communication with God. Through prayer we access God’s
infinite power and allow his power to change us from the
inside out. Only God can change a life. Use this prayer
section to pray for each area of your life.

MY LIFE

MY CHURCH

MY CITY

MY WORLD

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Group Leader Preparation
A. Expect God to use you in remarkable ways this
weekend. We have been praying that:
• God will use you in ways you may not be used to.
• God will release empowerment of the Holy Spirit to
help you minister.
• God will grant you great love and authority to help set
the captives free.

B. It is normal for a leader to be nervous and feel

inadequate.
• Invite God’s equipping presence to come and grant
confidence.
• With every responsibility we take on, there is always a
corresponding anointing and impartation of grace that
God gives.

C. It is vital for the leader to show a desire to love and

serve the members of their group.
• Memorize the names of each group member.
• Be attentive and focused when any group member is
sharing.
• Remember you will be used as a channel of God’s
healing and liberating power in these lives.

D. The leader must guarantee their group member’s

absolute confidentiality from the beginning.

E. Leaders need to express love, forgiveness, and

acceptance to those they minister to.

F. Leaders need to be good listeners, slow to speak and

tactful in your responses.

Remember that those sharing their hurts, wounds,

bondages, and disappointments are sharing their
most intimate feelings and experiences. Handle this
responsibility carefully and allow God to use you to bring
healing, hope, and restoration.
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Group Contact Information
We want to encourage you to stay in touch with your
group over the coming months. Pray for one another by
name, call to encourage each other, and plan a follow up
meeting one month from now.

Name Phone/Email

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

When and where will your group meet in one month?

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“May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be

blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father
when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.”
1 Thesalonians 3:13

For further information and resources, visit our website at

www.newlifecommunity.church or you call our main office
at 773-838-9470.
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