(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13) Yesterday I talked about prayer as a two-way communication between us and God. One of the wonderful privileges of prayer is that we can come to God “just as we are.” The blood of Christ gives … Continue reading Growing in Prayer through the Psalms (Daily Office)
Month: February 2013
Prayer: Two-Way Conversation
(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13) What makes Personal Worship personal is prayer. Prayer is our conversation with God. What I want to focus on today is the fact that any good conversation is two-way. Prayer is not just talking to God; … Continue reading Prayer: Two-Way Conversation
Hearing God through Scripture – Lectio Divina
(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13) I mentioned yesterday that I use an approach called “Lectio Divina” when I have my Scripture time in Personal Worship. Lectio Divina (which means “Divine Reading”) was a spiritual discipline developed by St. Benedict in the … Continue reading Hearing God through Scripture – Lectio Divina
Hearing God through Scripture – part 2
(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13) As I mentioned in the last blog, the primary focus in Scripture reading is hearing God’s voice and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me into truth. What helps me to keep that at the forefront … Continue reading Hearing God through Scripture – part 2
Hearing God’s Voice in Scripture
(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) One of the great benefits of a Personal Worship approach to solitude is the anticipation and expectation of “hearing the voice” of our Lord, the Great Shepherd and the Lover of our Soul. While the language I use is rather intuitive/feeler … Continue reading Hearing God’s Voice in Scripture
Wired for Connection – part 2
(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Yesterday I discussed how God uniquely creates each of us, including the unique way He has wired us for connection. Many of us were taught one way to connect with God, not realizing that there might be other ways that are … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 2
Wired for Connection – part 1
(note: I wasn't sure if this got sent this morning. So I'm resending it. I apologize for the confusion) (This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created me in my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 1
I’m not sure if this went out or not. So sorry if this is a duplication.
(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship)
Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created me in my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This implies God’s custom work in each of our lives. Each of us is unique. No one person is exactly alike another. Each of us manifests the image of God in a way like no other. And because of that, each of us is wired differently in our connection to God.
Why then do we try to connect with God in one way? The idea of quiet time or devotional time, perpetuated by well-meaning Christian pastors and leaders, is this cookie cutter approach: we sit at a desk at an “earlier-than-we-want” time of day with Bible and journal in hand to spend our 30-60 minute exercise in…
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Wired for Connection – part 1
(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created me in my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This implies God’s custom work in each of our lives. Each of … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 1
Being Present to Jesus
(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) In Personal Worship it is so easy to just jump right into the spiritual discipline. We are so accustomed to “doing” that it is hard for us just to “be” – which is where we need to be when we meet … Continue reading Being Present to Jesus
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