Thursday, March 19, 2020

Thursday Devotional - A Different Sunday


Well, we didn’t meet in person with our fellow church members last Sunday. We did get to watch the live stream of our pastor’s sermon, which was encouraging!

In addition, since the President declared last Sunday a National Day of Prayer, we tried to pray together as a family most hours of the day. I compiled a list of things to focus on in prayer, Scripture passages to read, and songs we could sing together. We all took turns praying first, deciding which room of the house to pray in for that prayer time and what song to sing.  

Here’s what we ended up doing for our 7 prayer sessions throughout the day:

    1. Prayed for the President/VP/Governor/other officials
I Timothy 2:1-3
Doxology (James’ pick)

    1. Prayed for our church, pastor, and other church leaders
Acts 20:27-31
Deep and Wide (Sarah’s pick)

    1. Prayed for the health of our family
Psalm 24:1-2
This is My Father’s World

    1. Prayed for our school/director/teachers/families
Psalm 119:7-16
The B-I-B-L-E (James’ pick)

    1. Praised God for His attributes and character
I Thessalonians 5:16-22
My God is so Big (Sarah’s pick)

    1. Thanked God for His provisions and blessings
Psalm 150
I will Sing of the Mercies

    1. Prayed for various needs of family members and friends
Acts 28:27
Amazing Grace

As we won’t be meeting corporately at church the next few weeks, I’ll probably plan something similar for the next few Sundays!

I Timothy 2:1-4  I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 

How did you spend last Sunday? In extra time in prayer, too? Many people need our prayers for wisdom and discernment. Let’s be diligent to pray.  

Alice

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