Posts by Courtney Speed

Prepare for Worship Saturday, January 18 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! This Sunday we plan to sing “Is He Worthy” by Andrew Peterson, so I thought it might be a helpful exercise in preparation to meditate together on its meaning over the weekend.  The song’s lyrics are in bold below, followed by Scripture proofs and commentary.  “Is He Worthy” (Verse…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, January 22 We meditate on this kinda crazy encounter with Joshua the high priest and the angel of the Lord. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, January 21 We look at the story of the Prodigal Son and see the identity-changing moment when it comes to his clothing. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, January 20 We are continuing our Pictures of God series, and this week, we are looking at clothing. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, January 11 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! We will have the opportunity to celebrate communion this Sunday. Here are some thoughts on the subject that I hope will help you come ready to receive it.  Just as the Passover was not intended to be a one-time meal but a perpetual memorial, so the Lord’s Supper is to be celebrated…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, January 17 Jesus will one day break the seals that we cannot ourselves! Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His word. ‘A’: Asking God to…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, January 16 We long for more today than this world has to offer. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His word. ‘A’: Asking God to help…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, January 15 We think about God’s promise to Abraham today and what that looks like in the waiting. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, January 14 All of the promises of God find their yes and amen in Jesus! Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the presence of the Lord. ‘R’: Rejoicing as we remember who our God is and what He has done, and Reflecting on His word. ‘A’: Asking God to…