Received: 2024-07-15 16:20:50

A few months ago I got terminated from my job. I have been looking for months and have gotten nothing. It has been extremely discouraging as I don't want to go back into my field as an ECE but I don't know where else I could work. If I could have prayer for guidance in my job search, patience and for the right timing for the right job that would be so appreciated

As inspiring and powerful as it is, the Bible can also be confusing and difficult to read at times! It can be hard to know where to start, what it means, or what to do with what we read. Engaging in the regular practice of reading the Bible will help to build that spiritual muscle up. We recommend the S.O.A.P. method as a great way to help you read slowly, intentionally, and prayerfully.
                                                

S.O.A.P. is an acronym that stands for Scripture, Observation, Application & Prayer:
Scripture: Read the selected passage over slowly, prayerfully and attentively a few times. As you do, allow God to highlight a word, phrase or verse – something that jumps out at you personally.                   

Observations: Think about what is being said, by who, and why they might be saying it the way they are. What is the surrounding context? What other background information do you have? How and where do you see the heart of Jesus in this? Don’t make conclusions or applications yet, just observe everything you can.

                   

Application: Now consider how this passage might apply personally to your life. In what way does it speak to your own circumstances? How can it help you? How does it challenge you? How does it call you to love both God and others better? How does this word from God apply directly to your day-to- day life and how you are learning to follow Jesus?

                   

Prayer: Now that you’ve read and reflected on God’s word and begun the process of application to your life, simply talk to God about it all. Share what’s swirling in your head and heart, allow space to listen for what the Holy Spirit is wanting to say to you in return as well.

Monday – What Is The Greatest Love?

Scripture: Click Here to read John 15:9-17

Tuesday – How Do We Love?

Scripture: Click Here to read Colossians 3:12-17

Wednesday

Scripture: Click Here to read Luke 10:25-37

Thursday – Choosing What Is Better

Scripture: Click Here to read Luke 10:38-42

Friday – What Does Love Look Like?

Scripture: Click Here to read 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Week of January 8, 2023

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Guided Prayer
Blessing Each Other

Let's start to make an intentional practice of noticing people, even strangers in a crowd, but rather than comparing and judging them, pause to intentionally pray a blessing over them in your heart. 

Contemplations
Imaginative Prayer | Wounded Healer

I want to invite you to close your eyes and picture your hurt – the ways you’ve experienced pain and hurt in the church, maybe generally or maybe very specifically or even recently – picture it as an actual wound on your body. 

Contemplations
Peace in the Eye of the Storm