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Before I began ONE on ONE with GOD, I was in a place where my priorities of God, others, and myself were constantly being mixed up.

I found myself confusing my desires with God’s desires, struggling and fighting for control of my life. I had good intentions but could not carry them out into actions that would bear fruit.

After finishing the study, I feel as if I am more consistent in my disciplines of getting closer to God. I am beginning to seek God’s desires and purpose with more passion and patience. I feel more comfortable with sharing my thoughts and convictions concerning my relationship with our Lord and Savior with others and even God Himself. I still continue to struggle with hearing His answers to my prayers and questions, but I am feeling more comfortable that He will answer in His own time.

Jeff H.

ONE on ONE has been a blessing to my family and friends.

Sara W.

Fifteen weeks ago, I believe that God found me unfocused on Him and undisciplined in any plan of action to read the Bible and pray consistently.

Today I sincerely feel that He finds me to be making the effort to stay consistent in fellowship with Him. Although I am not solidly consistent, I am beginning and establishing a new lifetime pattern.

Tim C.

Fifteen weeks ago I needed encouragement and to be shown lifetime application for living for Jesus.

Today I am getting better. I enjoyed the studies and need to share more.

B.E.

At the beginning of ONE on ONE with GOD, I was secretly craving direction and greater intimacy.

I had abandoned most of the disciplines I had acquired over time. Additionally, I had grown weary of doing life on my own.

Upon completion of the study, I have found a renewed desire to walk and fellowship with God. I’ve also learned so many amazing truths and promises that Satan’s strongholds were abolished through God’s work in me. Walking and fellowshipping with God no longer seems drudgery but an enticing opportunity to better know and worship my Designer and Creator.

Brad B.

Twelve weeks ago I was probably not as close to God and not as focused on Bible study.

After finishing ONE on ONE with GOD, I really enjoy Bible study and now do it a more in-depth and for a longer period of time. I’ve started making more notes.

Ruth M.

I am on week eleven in ONE on ONE with GOD and am finally leading two other individuals through it as well…

It is such a blessing to finally have something that truly shows us how to be discipled and to disciple others. It is exactly what I have needed all my life! I never had anyone disciple meŠ—_ I guess it was always taken for granted that I knew what was right and wrong and I loved the Lord, but my walk with God was always lacking. I feel like I have the most incredible tools now for growth in the Lord and lovingly guiding others to Him because of this study!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! (These words really do not cover the magnitude of my gratitude.)

Sara B.

Fifteen weeks ago God found me very Š—“busyŠ— ministering and working for Him.

He knew that oftentimes I was relying on my own strength instead of His. Now God has simplified my life and ministry considerably. Instead of cognitively understanding that true ministry and spiritual success flow out of a vibrant walk with Him, He has really impressed it on my heart. God now keeps me on a much shorter Š—“leashŠ— so that first things are truly first every day. The change in my spiritual polarity has had an enormous impact on my personal life, marriage, and ministry.

John K.

Fifteen weeks ago God saw me as a sinner in need of repentance.

He knew I was lost and where I was heading. He saw that I needed to be led to know Christ and to walk and grow with Him. God loves me, and I love God.

Today God sees me as one of His children. He knows everything about me, and He sees me as righteous, for Š—“The righteous shall live by faith.Š— He sees me as His, and no one can take me away from Him. He sees me as a Christian and a child who is being continually transformed through Christ. He sees that I am fed through His Word and His will. God sees me as being more loving, through Christ, toward all those around me.

Randy B.

I cannot put into words how much the first few weeks of the ONE on ONE with GOD lifestyle has changed me and my quiet time.

I have always struggled with studying the Word on my own. Ponder-picture-pray has truly been transforming for me. Thank you so much for making this available.

C.J.

When I began ONE on ONE with GOD, I was searching for direction from God with respect to His plan for my life.

I was going through the disciplines and gleaning small nuggets here and there but more in a general context.

Now I am re-grounded in my fellowship with God and using the tools I learned before. I am taking better notice of what God is telling me by applying the principles. I have a hunger for the Word, and I have read through other resources as well to get clarity. I believe that I am getting the answers I am seeking from God, and although I’m not always on the mark, I feel He is leading me in a direction/ministry and will reveal the rest as I’m ready in His eyes. I am also doing better in practicing God’s principles in all facets of my life, and God is using that to impact others and spawn relationships that I hope will provide discipleship opportunities.

Dave C.

Before taking ONE on ONE, I was disorganized and unfocused.

But now I have a purpose for studying the Bible and a desire to find life application from each verse.

Wade C.

Fifteen weeks: it seems long, yet it was such a short time!

ONE on ONE with GOD came to me at just the right time. I knew I needed a daily walk with God but didn’t know where to start. I was looking through the Bible daily but not getting anything out of it.

Now fifteen weeks later, I have come to know the Lord so much better. I know the Lord has plans for me. I have a hope, and I know I have a future as long as I allow God to rule my life. I know I have a determined purpose in life, and that is to know God, to abide in Him, and to let Him abide in me.

David S.

Many of the God’s principles in ONE on ONE were things I was familiar with before the class; however, the class has brought me a new desire to apply them to my life.

I have learned the importance of saturating my life with God’s Word, with prayer, and with love for God, fellow Christians, and the lost. I have a greater awareness of the need to saturate my life with Christ. I have a refreshed desire and renewed commitment to daily reading of the Word, to prayer, and to yielding to the Holy Spirit.

Katie

I know more now than I did fifteen weeks ago.

I do want to know HimŠ—”it is also my determined purpose. I now know He loves me as I do Him.

J.T.

Before ONE on ONE with GOD, God found me wanting to know Him better.

Now I’m two steps closer to HimŠ—”even if I’ve taken one step back during the process. I’m glad He loves me!

Scott

Fifteen weeks ago my prayer life was based on my will, not God’s will.

At times my Bible reading was out of a sense of obligation. I was on an emotional roller coaster after a divorce and the empty nest.

But now I am pleased to say that my time with the Lord is like coming home after being a prodigal daughter, with the Father having compassion on me. I am learning to wait on the Lord to meet my needs and renew my strength, as it says in Isaiah 40:31, and I am learning to rest in the Lord and wait for Him to meet my spiritual, physical, emotional, and financial needs. I have realized that the only real need I have is to have a right relationship with Jesus. He is more than my Savior; He is the love of my life who has given me Š—“by His divine power all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtueŠ— (2 Peter 1:3). I am learning to focus on Jesus when I am going through a trial or temptation. I thank God for testing me, knowing that it makes me more like Christ.

Now my quiet time with Him is a time I look forward to with great anticipation. After all, He is the love of my life!

Unknown

Fifteen weeks ago I was spending time in prayer, but I was not spending much time in the Word.

Today I can say that my spiritual life is much more balanced. I listen to Christian radio commuting to and from work. I pray much more often throughout most days, and I read the Bible almost every day. I think I have grown as a Christian, and I want to let God work in me so that I can lead others to Him. I have also learned that I can memorize scripture if I work at it.

Paul T.

When I started ONE on ONE with GOD, I was at a point in my life where I was looking for more.

I had been taking part in several Bible studies with a sense of urgency to know as much as possible about God and His Word. I had come out of a very low time in my life, and God had come alongside me and lifted me up. I found myself wanting to know more. I felt inadequate as a Christian because I didn’t feel like I knew my Bible well. What I didn’t understand was that I needed to know God better, not just my Bible. By knowing Him, the other would fall into place. I already had the beginnings of a relationship, but I needed to take it deeper.

What I found out about myself after completing session 15 of ONE on ONE is that the reason I was struggling so with trying to learn more about God was that I was trying to learn about Him instead of getting to know Him better. I started this study with a relationship with Him. He saw to that early, but He decided it was time for me to go to another level. It always amazes me to see how He provides. I am at a deeper level in my relationship with Him. I still struggle with feelings of inadequacy, but now I turn to Him, knowing that He is always there for me.

Susan G.

We just started ONE on ONE with GOD a few weeks ago, and I have been so blessed by it.

God has spoken to me in so many ways, and I know that I am definitely growing. I am so excited about what God is going to do next. I’m ready to be expanded like that rubber band.

D.R.