Pressing on the Upward Way: 52 Christian Devotions to help you pursue the call of God on your life

by Elizabeth Thong

Overview

There is more to life you say and you are probably right. The truth is you are created for more by a great God!  He has great plans and purposes for you and He is wanting to transform your life into a life of impact and significance. Living this life starts with talking to God regularly and being challenged and directed by Him to live to the fullest. So, wait no more. Dive into the pages of this devotional book “Pressing on the Upward Way” to delve into His powerful Word to shift perspectives and see the life transforming change in you!

In this devotional, each week you are challenged by a wide-ranging number of topics drawing heavily on the truth in God’s word that are essential to living in an upward way. You will learn to focus on His power, victories and perspectives and living above your own circumstances and problems.

It is now time for you to experience the fullness of all that God has for you! Engage in life changing conversations with God through this devotional and make this a reality in your life! Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is not promised, you can act today to make a change!

About the Author:

Elizabeth (Liz) Thong is a wife, mother to three young kids and actively involved in her local church in Melbourne, Australia in leading discipleship groups and teaching. Liz has significant board and leadership experience in church and NGO context. She currently works in a leadership position in the world’s largest consulting firm. Liz believes in the power of God’s word to transform people’s destiny.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789465381039
Publisher:	Entrata Communications
Publication date:	11/11/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	196
File size:	12 MB
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Table of Contents

Foreword – Rhythms of Reading the Word     12
Prologue    14
Week 1
Never Been This Way Before…    16
Week 2
Pursuing your Destiny with Passion and Perseverance!    20
Week 3
Hearing, Seeing and Doing    24
Week 4
This is How I Fight my Battles!    27
Week 5
Facing the Giants…    30
Week 6
He is All We Need    33
Week 7
Desire…    36
Week 8
Obedience – Fuel for Our Faith!    39
Week 9
Break Up the Fallow Ground    43
Week 10
Are You Ready for the Bridegroom?    47
Week 11
United We Stand    50
Week 12
Positioning for Breakthroughs!    53
Week 13
You Will Sing Again!    57
Week 14
God’s Masterpiece    60
Week 15
Living with Constancy Around Shifting Shadows    63
Week 16
Taming the Tongue    67
Week 17
Purpose in the Storm    70
Week 18
Self-Control    74
Week 19
Appreciation of Life    77
Week 20
Overcoming a Critical Spirit    80
Week 21
So Near Yet So Far    83
Week 22
I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel    86
Week 23
Our Image of God    89
Week 24
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?    93
Week 25
Guarding Our Minds    96
Week 26
Silence of the Lamb    99
Week 27
Broken and Poured Out – Wasteful or Beautiful?    102
Week 28
The Race of Life    105
Week 29
Down the Via Dolorosa    109
Week 30
Poverty – God’s Cry for Justice    113
Week 31
You Have Got Mail!    117
Week 32
Easy to Get Along With    121
Week 33
When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do?    125
Week 34
Rock of Ages, Cleft For Me    128
Week 35
Food for Thought?!    131
Week 36
Little Things Matter    134
Week 37
Directions for Life    138
Week 38
Be Passionate and Not Lukewarm!    141
Week 39
The Potter’s Hand    144
Week 40
Be a Clear Reflection of Christ    147
Week 41
When the Music Fades    150
Week 42
Dare To Be Different    153
Week 43
On An Exciting Adventurous Journey…    157
Week 44
Make a Choice for Commitment    161
Week 45
A Heart for the Lost    165
Week 46
Trading Your Sorrows    168
Week 47
Evergreen Romance    172
Week 48
Keep on Going…    175
Week 49
Jehovah Jireh    179
Week 50
Prepare Him Room    182
Week 51
Follow the Star!    185
Week 52
Abundant Full Life    188
Salvation Prayer    192
Acknowledgements    194
Notes    196
 

Editorial Reviews

In this 52 week devotional, Liz inspires and encourages us through scriptural wisdom and reflection to go deeper in God. In a world with so much competing for our attention, it is easy to neglect or lose sight of the importance of the spiritual journey we have been called into. Here presented in the pages of this book are wonderful gems to keep us focused on the power and blessings of a life committed to a God who loves us.

Daljit and Gurmit Gill

Associate Minister and Teaching Team Member

CityLife Church, Melbourne

This insightful devotional provides a year of reflections that will encourage you in your daily walk. Liz has delved into the Word and uncovered timeless truths, drawing fresh meaning from familiar Bible passages. Meditating on these nuggets will enrich your life, enabling you to go deeper with God. I encourage you to allow His Spirit to use these weekly readings to transform your day, your week and your year.

Kate Rodwell

CEO, Dignity Freedom Network

Australia and New Zealand

The Bible is a transforming book that speaks to us in every situation. A key to unlocking its depth comes from being able to approach it with a breadth of perspective. In these pages, Liz shares from a heart that longs for a deeper relationship with the living God and invites us to join this quest from her unique perspective and give the opportunity for the Bible to speak to our situation today.

Peter Leigh

Executive Minister

CityLife Church, Melbourne

This devotional book calls us to intimacy with God, invites people to enter a place where their hearts are open to his words of encouragement, comfort, hope and peace. I was truly impacted and challenged by reading Pressing on the Upward Way.

Praba Nagaratnam

Network Pastor

CityLife Church, Melbourne

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