The passage emphasizes prioritizing the mission of spreading the Good News, possibly by Paul. It cautions against neglecting personal well-being while sharing the Gospel, citing Jesus’ example of seeking solitude for rejuvenation.
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Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4
You may think that the wisdom we get from God comes from just talking to him, but what if I showed you how we could gain wisdom in silence. Maybe with just one breath. Today’s worship aid is a “Breath Prayer.” Wisdom is “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.” I want youContinueContinue reading “Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4”
Saving Without Judgment || John 3:17 || Mid-Week Midrash #44
17 God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him. The verse after the most well-known verse in the Bible. The verse that gets overlooked more than I’d like to believe. This verse says a lot. God didn’t send Jesus to judge us. GodContinueContinue reading “Saving Without Judgment || John 3:17 || Mid-Week Midrash #44”
Wealth Found in God || James 1:9 || Mid-Week Midrash #43
The verse emphasizes finding spiritual richness in God, regardless of earthly wealth. It highlights the joy and privilege of this relationship, addressing the struggle with material poverty. This leads to a deeper discussion on spiritual versus material wealth.
Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2
I want to talk about how we can lose focus on our faith because we choose to focus on things that aren’t God. In our eyes, these things may be good or not, but they may not include God. We will be looking at how we can focus on God when He doesn’t seem toContinueContinue reading “Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2”
Give Within Ability || Romans 12:10 (Part 2) || Mid-Week Midrash #42
Summary:
Emphasizing love and honor among believers, the writer urges self-care and recognition of one’s own value. They highlight the importance of understanding personal identity in Christ and maintaining a balanced focus on self and others.
Slow Down || Worship Helpers || Part 1
We’ve all heard the scripture that tells us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to be angry. I want to talk about those times when it feels impossible to do that. Those times when we are so overwhelmed with our thoughts or so paralyzed in our actions that we can’t doContinueContinue reading “Slow Down || Worship Helpers || Part 1”
Learn to Love || Romans 12:10 (Part 1) || Mid-Week Midrash #41
We should love each other as family, even amidst strained dynamics. Deeply care for others and treat them as you would want to be treated. Setting the tone for love will likely yield love in return.
Causing Interference || 09.17.2022
Jesus is telling his disciples angrily and annoyedly not to create a separation between the children and him. Something about that struck a nerve with me. Nothing terrible, however. Far from it. I empathize with that frustration. I empathize with anger. Jesus focuses on having a childlike faith and a child’s curiosity when building aContinueContinue reading “Causing Interference || 09.17.2022”
Strengthening Our Neighbor || Romans 15:2 || Mid-Week Midrash #40
The verse reminds us to help our neighbors for their good and strengthening of faith. We should set a positive example and offer support in physical, mental, and spiritual struggles. Our actions can inspire and support others.