Our Worship For Christmas Eve this Advent, let us worship this coming King through the scripture passages that tell of this miraculous Christmas story. Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Malachi 3:1-4 (KJV) Behold, […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
Our Worship For our final Sunday of Advent, let us worship the Lord’s loyal love for us. Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Common English Bible (CEB) A maskil[a] of Ethan the Ezrahite. 89 I will sing of the Lord’s loyal love forever. I will proclaim your faithfulness with my own mouth from one generation to the next. 2 That’s […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Third Saturday of Advent)
Our Worship John’s testimony was plain, simple, and direct. He wasn’t the Light, but he lived his life as a pointer to the Light. Praise God today for His light. Pray that your life would emanate light. John 1:6-8 Common English Bible (CEB) 6 A man named John was sent from God. 7 He came as a witness to […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Third Thursday of Advent)
Our Worship Notice how our passage for worship today has three short injunctions: Rejoice. Pray. Give Thanks. Let’s carry our worship with us wherever God leads us throughout our day. How often can you find something to rejoice about? Where are you led to pray, continually, today? What does the Holy Spirit bring to mind that […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Third Wednesday of Advent)
Our Worship As we worship today, notice how Mary’s soul overflows with poetic adoration of God. This passage of scripture is often referred to as “Mary’s song.” It’s as if everyday language cannot capture the full depth of love she feels for God, so she turns to lyrical prose. Consider worshipping God today in a more […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Third Tuesday of Advent)
Our Worship Let’s focus our worship today on allowing this passage to be a springboard to “pray continually” throughout our day. Let’s return to gratitude, no matter our circumstances, as we follow Jesus today. Pray for God to keep you “completely dedicated” to Him and that He would give you the strength to do so. 1 Thessalonians […]
Advent Reflections – Longing for Irresistibility (Third Monday of Advent)
Our Worship Let us begin with worship for our Lord again today. Our Lord will change circumstances for the better, He will use our tears to water a future harvest. Let’s praise Him today in advance of the victory. Psalm 126:4-6 Common English Version (CEB) 4 Lord, change our circumstances for the better, like dry streams […]