Posts by Courtney Speed (Page 53)

Prepare for Worship Saturday, June 3 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! In his book, Let the Nations Be Glad!, pastor-theologian John Piper wrote: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. [To illustrate that truth,] consider what I might say on a pastoral visit when entering the hospital room of one of my people. They look up from…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, June 9 Paul shows us today what it looks like to join in on the work of the Spirit in our lives. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, June 8 Paul introduces us to the fruit of the Spirit 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, June 7 Paul walks us through a list of the works of the flesh 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, June 6 Paul shows us today that it is not just the evil things that our flesh desire, but it also over-desires the good things in our life. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, June 5 Paul begins to close out his letter this week by introducing what it looks like for his people to walk by the Spirit. 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…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, May 27 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey Church! Some years ago, I read a book called The Blind Watchmaker by the vocal atheist, evolutionary biologist, and staunch critic of creationism, Richard Dawkins. I wanted to understand the argument for evolution and how such an esteemed scientist can fail to see intelligent design in creation.…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, June 2 Paul turns from legalism to license in our text 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, June 1 Paul interrupts the flow today with some thoughts about false teachers. 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’:…