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Prepare for Worship Saturday, July 27 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! Hey Church! The following is a poem I first heard referenced by the late, great pastor-theologian, Tim Keller. Written by 17th-century poet and priest, George Herbert, “A Dialogue-Anthem” imagines a conversation between Death and a Christian. Take a moment to read and reflect.   A…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, July 26 We end the week in the Book of Philippians. 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 us and others.…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, July 25 Christians grieve differently because of who God is. 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 us…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, July 24 Abraham spends a long time acquiring the place of Sarah’s burial. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, July 23 In our narrative, we come to Sarah’s death. 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 us and others.…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, July 22 This week we will see the death of Sarah, but we begin in Psalm 90 this week. 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’:…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, July 20 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! In an essay on prayer, C.S. Lewis once wrote, “Prayer in the sense of petition, asking for things, is a small part of it; confession and penitence are its threshold, adoration its sanctuary, the presence and vision and enjoyment of God its bread and wine. In [prayer] God shows Himself…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, July 19 We end the week meditating on 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 help us and others. And…