Saturday September 21, 2013

Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Seasons come and go. Sometimes they are long. Sometimes they are short. God in His providence has ordained both.

 

Each and every Lord’s Day, God has ordained a time to gather together to refocus our hearts and minds and lives on Him. Together we encourage one another, edify one another, sharpen one another and turn together to look at our Lord and Saviour. For some it will be a tough day as they mourn loss. For others it will be a day of celebration and praise for His love and blessings. Still for others it may be a run-of-the-mill day like any other day. Where ever we are in life God has called us to gather together, to sing His praises and to love each other.

 

Tomorrow is an opportunity for each of us to walk arm in arm, to stand side by side and to encourage/edify each other.

 

Will you be there tomorrow for your brothers and sisters? Will you turn up equipped and ready to serve, to bless, to give and to edify? Will you put the needs of others above your own needs and serve? Will you be ready to worship God together tomorrow?

 

Prayer:

Write down at least one prayer point in each category based on the following verse.

Give thanks to the Lord and call on His name’ make known among the nations what He has done and proclaim that His name is exalted.

Isaiah 12:4

Adoration:

 

Confession:

 

Thanks:

 

Supplication:

¥ Spend time asking God to be powerfully present at tomorrow’s service. Pray that He would reveal Himself and show Himself Lord to all who are gathered. Pray that God would grow each and every believer gathered tomorrow.

Discussion Questions For Families and Groups

MJ has said that she doesn’t want to go to church any more because of her tough times.

1. How do you encourage her?

2. How could you help her make a right and good decision?

3. Why do you think MJ made this decision? What other passages of Scripture bear light upon MJ and her situation?