My Rsvp: To Accept God’S Invitation to Enjoy the Pleasure of His Company

By Judy Warpole

My RSVP is the prayer guide and journal to go with Judy Warpole's book The Pleasure of His Company. My RSVP is the practical application of hearing God's words through scripture, and then, responding to Him in prayer. Each instruction plus every scripture and prayer may open the way to more intimate communication with God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781490827827

Judy Warpole

Judy Warpole and her husband, Ron, lived, taught the gospel, and trained church leaders in Russia and Estonia for twenty years. My RSVP is the personal prayer workbook that accompanies The Pleasure of His Company—lessons Judy developed to teach practical, scriptural guidelines for praying, listening, and being drawn into a closer relationship with Jesus.

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Contents

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Thoughts Before Praying

Overcoming Enemies of Prayer

How To Use My RSVP Prayer Guide

My Response to God’s Invitation to Enjoy the Pleasure of His Company

My RSVP 1

My RSVP 2

My RSVP 3

My RSVP 4

My RSVP 5

My RSVP 6

My RSVP 7

My RSVP 8

My RSVP 9

My RSVP 10

My RSVP 11

My RSVP 12

My RSVP 13

Hear With Spiritual Ears

My RSVP Prayer Prompt Guide

"Pray in the Spirit

ON ALL OCCASIONS

with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind,

be alert and always keep on praying…."

Ephesians 6:18 NIV

Thoughts Before Praying

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W hen the words of Jesus, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest (Mark 6:31 NIV) , describe the longing within you to spend time with God, take this My RSVP prayer guide in hand. The words within will guide you as you draw near to God.

Each instruction plus every scripture and prayer will open the way to a more intimate communication with God. The inspired words of scripture will express what has always been, and is now, in the eternal mind and heart of Our Father. The prayers are your response to Him. As you get into the flow, you will sense that you are participating in a two-way spiritual conversation with God Himself.

As you repeat in prayer what you have read in the words of God, you will be confessing to Him that you hear Him and that you desire to live by every word that comes from His mouth (Matthew 4:4).

When do I use this prayer guide, you ask. My RSVP chapters 1 through 13 can be used in many ways and at different times.

24752.png All at one time when you have an hour or two to spend in the pleasure of His company

24755.png A section each day during your devotional and prayer time

24757.png A particular section as a personal need arises

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PRAY IN THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S CREATION:

Occasionally you will be able to arrange your time so you can take your Bible and My RSVP to a favorite spot surrounded by the beauty of nature, just as Jesus frequently did when He went into the garden to pray (Luke 22:37, 39). These will be the special times when you can delight yourself in the pleasure of His company for as long as you desire.

EARLY IN THE MORNING:

Even though you might desire to spend an hour or more each day in the pleasure of Our Father’s company, other demands and responsibilities may not always afford you this privilege. However, you can train yourself to awaken in the morning thinking about eternity. Before opening your eyes, greet Our Father