Week 4 : Cultivating God’s Truth
Friday
Call to Prayer
God’s desire is for all of humanity to have an intimate relationship with Him. We are able to know God through his Son, Jesus Christ. We engage in a relationship with God through studying the Scriptures and allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s love, truth and compassion, which are found in Christ Jesus.
Spend a few moments in prayer and silence preparing your heart to receive from the Holy Spirit.
Psalm & Scripture
Psalm 119:137-144 (NLT)
O LORD, you are righteous,
and your regulations are fair.
Your laws are perfect
and completely trustworthy.
I am overwhelmed with indignation,
for my enemies have disregarded your words.
Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
that is why I love them so much.
I am insignificant and despised,
but I don’t forget your commandments.
Your justice is eternal,
and your instructions are perfectly true.
As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.
Your laws are always right;
help me to understand them so I may live.
Ephesians 6:13-15 (NLT)
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
Time of Reflection
Reflect on how you have been able to resist evil over the past few days. Pray that Christ would give you his strength.
Pray that the Holy Spirit would provide you with discernment and understanding, so that you may truly live.
Worship God for the truth found in Christ.
Missional Moment
Walk around your neighborhood and pray for your neighborhood. Pray for God’s covering and saving grace. Pray for His love to abound.
Community Prayer
Pray for all the teenagers and young adults in our community. Pray that Jesus meets them in the midst of the difficulties of growing up and helps them make right choices that will lead to a better future. Pray that God challenges us to reach out to them and be a positive force of support, encouragement, and guidance.