Stretch Yourself

Heart Guide for Lesson 3:
The Keys to the Kingdom

Get a jump on things! Go back to the exercise lists (Exercise HG3) and begin praying for victory now by forgiving others and by receiving forgiveness for yourself where needed. Give the keys the workout they deserve! 

Become a careful observer of little children. Following Jesus' example note well their positive characteristics and then pray for those good ways to be restored into your life (see list below). Take time out during the day to enjoy that moment the way a child would.

Perhaps it would be good to consider the ways of a child in the flesh. Make a list of some that come to mind. Following the example of Paul, have you put off these childish things (1 Corinthians 13:11)? Childish ways even block children from being childlike!

Child like ways for me to grow into   
                                                
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Childish ways of mine to leave behind
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