Weekday Devotional - Week 3 Community (Day 4) - The Work of the Community

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

The Work of the Community

Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:3-11, 2:1-4

Reflection:  
What does it mean to you to be partners with God?

What do other partnerships in your life look like?

If we are partners with God, what role do you play in the partnership?  What role does God play?

Prayer: 
Lord, I know you don't need me to do anything, but you invite each of your children into the work of bringing your kingdom.  I am honored to have a part to play.  Help me to be your church - alive and on fire in this world.  Give me work to do and the courage, strength, and vision to see it through.  Amen.


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Weekday Devotional - Week 3 Community (Day 3) - But They Might Be Different

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

But They Might Be Different

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:17-27; 1 John 4:7-21

Reflection:  

Why are we so different from one another?

Why do we need each other?

How can we bin community with difficult or hard-to-love people?

Prayer: 
Lord, it's hard to be in community.  It's hard to love people I don't like and to stick it out when my feelings are hurt.  Help me to forgive as you forgave me.  Help me to love as you love me.  Amen.


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Weekday Devotional - Week 3 Community (Day 2) - Growing in Community

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Growing in Community

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:29-47; Hebrews 10:19-25, 3:12-13; Galatians 6:1-2

Reflection:  

What would your life look like if you were devoted to a community where Bible study, fellowship and prayer were of utmost importance?

What, if anything, is keep you form being in the kind of community?

Why is it easier to focus on God when we're surrounded by other believers?

Prayer: 
Lord, you made people for community.  Help me to be vulnerable, real, and committed.  Bless the community to which I belong and give us a shared vision of how together, we can change the world.  Amen.


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Weekday Devotional - Week 3 Community (Day1) - We Were Made for Community

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

We Were Made for Community

Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:1-10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Reflection:  

Have you ever felt drawn to Christians community?  Why?

Why is it important to belong to a fellowship of believers?

What do these communities have in common?

What is at the heart of Christian community?



Prayer: 
God, I am so grateful that you desire a relationship with me.  Help me to anchor my life with you in your church.  Make me vulnerable and humble as I join in fellowship with other believers.  Strengthen me to share your love to the ends of the earth.  Amen.


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Weekday Devotional - Week 2 Prayer (Day 5) - When We Don't Pray

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

When We Don't Pray

Scripture Reading: Daniel 4:19-37; 2 Chronicles 7:14

Reflection:
King Nebuchadnezzar's whole life changed when he began to pray.  Describe the transformation in his life? 

Daniel's whole life reflected a belief that God would hear his prayers and act on his behalf.  What does Daniel teach you about prayer?

What keeps you from prayer?

How does prayer keep you from wandering away from God?

Prayer: Lord, I am prone to wander indeed.  Help me learn from Daniel that when I put my firm trust in you, you will act in my life.  Give me eyes to see you move.  Give me faith to pray.  Amen.

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