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Prepare for Worship Saturday, February 8 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! I thought it would be worthwhile to reflect on one particular idea that appears often in modern worship songs: telling God, “I love you.” During the closing song last Sunday, we sang, “All my love, all my love, all my love: you can have it all” a number of times. I realize that some…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, February 7 We look at Abraham interceding on behalf of Sodom today. 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 Thursday, February 6 We look at the life of Jesus today. 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…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, February 1 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! Today’s prepare-for-worship thought will be short and sweet!  This Sunday, we will sing a song called ”Gratitude.” Listen to it over the weekend and Take time to prayerfully personalize its message. What can you give God a “hallelujah” for today? Ask the Spirit to help you have a…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, February 5 We are reminded to day of the spiritual battle that we are in. 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, February 4 We enter into one of Jesus’ teachings on prayer today. 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 Monday, February 3 We begin a new 3 week series entitled “The Cry for Revival: Praying for God’s Presence.” Our hope is for Rio to become a House of Prayer, and we want this series to help us towards that end. Together we will pray (P.R.A.Y.) each day – ‘P’: Pausing to be still as we come into the…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, January 31 We see the charge Jesus leaves his disciples with before he goes back to heaven. 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.…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, January 30 We meet Ezekiel in the Valley of Dry Bones. 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…