TEXT
Psalm 39:1-13 NIV
Luke 5:1-16 NIV
TAKEAWAYS:
1
Being alone is not necessarily solitude and solitude is not necessarily being alone
2
It is important to know who and when we are
3
It is important that our attempt at solitude be concrete
4
Evaluate time alone: What did I bring out of my time alone and into the world?
5
Bring Christ into the struggle
TEXT
James 1:19 NIV
Matthew 27:11-14 NIV
TAKEAWAYS:
1
Read James 3:2-10
2
Practice holding an idea inside for a little longer
3
Practice letting awkward silence be
4
When tempted to sin with our tongue, pray silently instead
5
Practice silence in new places.
6
Silence is not just a discipline. Silence is a gift.
7
Silence isn't just silence on the outside.
BENEDICTION:
3-3-3-3 Prayer
TEXT
Matthew 13:10-13 MSG
Matthew 13:3-9 NIV
Matthew 13:14-15 MSG
TAKEAWAYS:
1
This week, read the parables in Matthew 13. Take them slow and spend time with them.
2
Be honest with yourself about your cynicism, your isolation, your distraction.
3
Think about what you have received.
4
Pass on what you have received.
5
Tell a good story.
BENEDICTION:
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you:
wherever he may send you;
May he guide you through the wilderness:
protect you through the storm;
May he bring you home rejoicing:
at the wonders he has shown you;
May he bring you home rejoicing:
once again into our doors.
Amen.
TEXT
Genesis 1:26-28
Psalm 8:3-6
Colossians 1:15-20
John 1:1
John 1:14
Philippians 2:6-8
TAKEAWAYS:
1
Who do you look like? How do you resemble them?
2
Who do you want to look like? Why do you desire to be more like them?
3
Be Humble.
4
Show someone else they matter.
BENEDICTION:
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son.
Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; Unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.