And when your people meet,
I will praise you
and thank you, Lord,
in front of them all.
EPHESIANS 5:19 (CEV)
When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The biblical assumption is that God's people will meet together to honor him.
DAILY FODDER
Why is it important to God that there is a collective dimension to our relationship? Why is it important for you as an individual believer to participate in such a gathering? But what if you don't Iike the way that others worship — that it fails to move you spiritually?
PRAYER
Glorious God, thank you for calling us together to worship. I confess that I sometimes have a bad attitude about worship service. I find so many things to dislike about the way others do music, preach, or lead prayers. Help me to shift gears so that it isn't so much about me and my preferences. Help me to keep the focus on you and what you are doing in my life and the lives of others. When we meet I'm going to bring my worship and gratitude rather than my critical attitude. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening there.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
