Seven-Day Practice Table — Living in Emmanuel
“Behold, I
am with you all the days until the consummation of the age.” (Matt.
28:20)
“The Lord be with your spirit.” (2 Tim. 4:22)
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Day |
Practice Theme |
Key Focus |
Practical Exercise |
Prayer Guide |
Related Scriptures |
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Day 1 |
Knowing Emmanuel |
Emmanuel is not doctrine but a living Person with me |
Pause several times a day to acknowledge: “Lord, You are here.” |
“Lord Jesus, You are Emmanuel—God with me.” |
Matt. 1:23; John 1:14 |
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Day 2 |
Revaluing the Lord’s Presence |
The Lord’s help ≠ the Lord’s presence |
Before any decision, check if you have the Lord’s presence and peace |
“Lord, I do not want only Your help; I want Your presence.” |
Exo. 33:14; Psa. 27:8 |
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Day 3 |
Turning to the Spirit Within |
Today Emmanuel is in my spirit |
Call on the Lord’s name often; turn from the mind to the spirit |
“Thank You, Lord, for being with me in my spirit.” |
John 14:17; 2 Tim. 4:22 |
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Day 4 |
Living Together with Christ |
Not I, but Christ lives in me |
Before speaking or acting, inwardly ask: “Lord, what do You think?” |
“Lord, I don’t want to live alone; I want to live with You.” |
Gal. 2:20; Gal. 5:25 |
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Day 5 |
Being Governed by His Presence |
The Lord’s presence is the ruling principle |
Identify things that rob the Lord’s presence and avoid them |
“Lord, keep me under Your smiling presence.” |
Psa. 51:11; Psa. 80:3 |
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Day 6 |
Experiencing Emmanuel in the Meetings |
The Lord’s presence in the Body |
Pray before meetings; exercise your spirit in the meetings |
“Lord, thank You for being in the midst of our gathering.” |
Matt. 18:20; Acts 2:42 |
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Day 7 |
Living the Corporate Emmanuel |
I am part of the great Emmanuel |
View people, matters, and the church with a Body-consciousness |
“Lord, make me an outlet of Your presence.” |
1 Cor. 12:12; Rev. 21:3 |
Key Burdens —Summary:
1. Emmanuel is a Person, not a feeling.
2. The presence is the standard, not success or result.
3. To live in the spirit is to live in Emmanuel.
4. Living with Christ is the normal Christian life.
5. The Lord’s presence is more precious than His help.
6. Emmanuel is most richly experienced in the Body.
7. We are being built into the New Jerusalem today.
*Please refer to the 2025 Thanksgiving International Symposium on the All-Inclusive Christ Revealed in the Gospel of Matthew, Part Three: Jesus—The Name of King and Savior Given by God, and Immanuel—The Name Called King and Savior by Man
