Sunday (8/1)

During the month of August we are embarking upon a journey through our sixth annual all church sermon and small group series. The series is entitled, “Discipleship: Virtuous Life in Christ.” Throughout August we are uniting together as a congregation to focus on four of the many virtues of Jesus. Our hope is that these virtues of Christ will guide us throughout the next few years as the Holy Spirit forms us more and more into the likeness of our Savior as individuals and as a church family.

 

This week you are invited to read part of Psalm 139 during your devotional time with God or listen to the song, “The Way (New Horizons)”, by Pat Barrett each day, read the daily Bible verses, then pray the prayer below, or your own, as you seek to grow in your relationship with Christ and to become more like him.

 

Daily Prayer:

Lord, through you all things were created, including me.

My life is a gift from you. Thank you! I believe you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

My desire is to faithfully follow Jesus, living with Christ at the center of

my life. Help me to become more like your Son, my Savior. Forgive me

for all of the times I miss the mark and fall short of being faithful and

obedient to you. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions so that I am an

obedient disciple of Jesus and a child of God that honors you in all I do.

Help me to know you and understand you more clearly.

Enable me to receive the love you have for me, so that it flows to others

through me. I love you, Lord!

May my life glorify you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

 

 

Monday (8/2)

Listen to “The Way (New Horizons)” by Pat Barrett using the link below or using the YouTube search bar at Youtube.com:

 

Read Luke 5:1-11.

 

Pray in response to Jesus using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed above or using your own words.

 

 

Tuesday (8/3)

Read Psalm 139:1-18.

 

Read the apostle Peter’s message in 1 Peter 2:4-10.

 

Pray in response to the living Stone using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed above or using your own words.

 

 

Wednesday (8/4)

Listen to “The Way (New Horizons)” by Pat Barrett using the link below or using the YouTube search bar at Youtube.com:

 

Read the apostle Paul’s message in Colossians 1:15-23.

 

Pray in response to the invisible God made known through Jesus the Christ using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed above or using your own words.

 

 

Thursday (8/5)

Read Psalm 139:1-18.

 

Read the apostle Paul’s message in Ephesians 4:25-5:2.

 

Pray in response to our heavenly Father using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed

above or using your own words.

 

 

Friday (8/6)

Listen to “The Way (New Horizons)” by Pat Barrett using the link below or using the YouTube search bar at Youtube.com:

 

Read Matthew 16:13-20.

 

Pray in response to the Son of the living God using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed above, or using your own words.

 

 

Saturday (8/7)

Read Psalm 139:1-18.

 

Read what Jesus said about himself in John 14:6.

 

Pray in response to the Way using the “Lord, through you” prayer listed above, or using your own words.

 

Consider observing the sabbath either today or tomorrow as a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy recreation. The questions below can be used to help with reflecting:

How did I see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

 

Who needs to hear about my experience sometime in the coming days?

 

 

*If you do not have a Bible, consider downloading the YouVersion Bible App for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play for your smartphone or tablet. You can also use www.BibleGateway.com to look up and read various translations of Bible verses online on a computer.