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P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Wednesday, July 15 Today, we look to Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath, trusting that he desires mercy more than empty religious performance. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, July 14 Today, we come to Jesus as weary people who need his gentleness, his wisdom, and his rest. 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 Monday, July 13 Today, we come to Jesus with honest questions, trusting that he is patient with our weakness and faithful to reveal the truth of who he 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…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, July 11 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  I recently read a fascinating book by a Christian psychiatrist on the nature of evil. In People of the Lie, Dr. M. Scott Peck presents case studies from his career showing that evil doesn’t always manifest in dramatic ways. Instead, it often appears in ordinary flaws, like attacking…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Friday, July 10 Today we receive the people of Christ with humility and love, remembering that even small acts of service matter deeply to our 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Thursday, July 9 Today we come to Jesus as our highest treasure, asking him to reorder our loves so that nothing stands above him. 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 Wednesday, July 8 Today we come before the Lord with reverent confidence, choosing to fear him above every voice, threat, and pressure around us. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Tuesday, July 7 Today we follow Jesus with open eyes and steady hearts, knowing that he sends us into a broken world but never sends us without his wisdom and help. 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…

P.R.A.Y PAUSE REJOICE & REFLECT ASK YIELD Personal Worship Monday, July 6 Today we come to Jesus as the King who calls us near, gives us his authority, and sends us out with the good news of his kingdom. 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…

Prepare for Worship Saturday, July 4 By: Ryan Brasington START DEVOTIONAL Hey, Church!  Happy 250th Independence Day! I thought this would be an appropriate weekend to share a few origin stories about a few patriotic songs. My thanks to Susan for sharing excerpts about the following hymns from Robert J. Morgan’s collection, Then Sings My Soul.  America the Beautiful |…