Empowered for the Everyday - 15 July 2023

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Bible in a Year:

Psalms 13–15Acts 19:21–41

Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Colossians 3:17

Every Moment Holy is a beautiful book of prayers for a variety of activities, including ordinary ones like preparing a meal or doing the laundry. Necessary tasks that can feel repetitive or mundane. The book reminded me of the words of author G. K. Chesterton, who wrote, “You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink.”

Such encouragement lifts my perspective on the activities of my day. Sometimes I’m inclined to divide my activities into ones that appear to have spiritual value, like reading devotions before a meal, and other activities I think have little spiritual value, such as doing the dishes after the meal. Paul erased that divide in a letter to the people of Colossae who had chosen to live for Jesus. He encouraged them with these words: “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (3:17). Doing things in Jesus’ name means both honouring Him as we do them and having the assurance that His Spirit helps strengthen us to accomplish them.

“Whatever you do.” All the ordinary activities of our lives, every moment, can be empowered by God’s Spirit and done in a way that honours Jesus.

Reflect & Pray
How might you reconsider your perspective on everyday activities? How can you rely on God’s Spirit for the tasks of your day?

Jesus, empower me by Your Spirit to honour You today in all I do.

 

[Lucindah]

By the word of Jesus devils flee, those possessed by unclean spirits leave and there is peace and joy in our life. We need God's Holy Spirit in our life so we too can cast out devils out of depression, stress, worry, fear of death and ending down in hell's burning fire. O Lord, give us this word so we too will be faithful and true to You. Amen

 

[SongLeaderClare]

Bible in a Year:

Psalms 13–15Acts 19:21–41

Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Colossians 3:17

Every Moment Holy is a beautiful book of prayers for a variety of activities, including ordinary ones like preparing a meal or doing the laundry. Necessary tasks that can feel repetitive or mundane. The book reminded me of the words of author G. K. Chesterton, who wrote, “You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink.”

Such encouragement lifts my perspective on the activities of my day. Sometimes I’m inclined to divide my activities into ones that appear to have spiritual value, like reading devotions before a meal, and other activities I think have little spiritual value, such as doing the dishes after the meal. Paul erased that divide in a letter to the people of Colossae who had chosen to live for Jesus. He encouraged them with these words: “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (3:17). Doing things in Jesus’ name means both honouring Him as we do them and having the assurance that His Spirit helps strengthen us to accomplish them.

“Whatever you do.” All the ordinary activities of our lives, every moment, can be empowered by God’s Spirit and done in a way that honours Jesus.

Reflect & Pray
How might you reconsider your perspective on everyday activities? How can you rely on God’s Spirit for the tasks of your day?

Jesus, empower me by Your Spirit to honour You today in all I do.

May the power and the glory and the honor be unto the Lord our God who sent Jesus to earth to die for our sins and He sent the Comforter, the precious Holy spirit of God to be with us forever. All glory to God almighty.

 

[The Encourager]

Let Us Pray: God I ask You in Jesus' name, whatever I do, whether in word or deed, let me purpose in my heart and my mind to do it, and follow-through doing it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, as unto the Lord Jesus. God strengthen me to do it all as unto You for Your glory. God please do the same for the writer of this prayer. Thank You Jesus!

 

[Hatfields]

Praise the Lord. Our salvation cometh from Jesus who died on the cross for us and opened the door to enter heaven. His power and mercy will continue with those who believe, trust and wait for Him. Singing and praising His holy name. Day and night calling on His name to have victory over satan and his devils.