Silence
1. Put on your “brakes” and stop for a moment of silence
2. Wait for God. Breathe deep for God's peace. Exhale your worries.
Praise and Thanksgiving
1. Think through your week, all the times that made you smile
2. Thank God for all those moments, and for all those people3. Open your heart to praise the Lord
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may exult in you.
Psalm 5:11
Confession and repentance
1. Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in you:
“Dear Holy Spirit, shine your light into the places of darkness in my life. Show me my sins, everything that blocks me from encountering God. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
“Dear Holy Spirit, shine your light into the places of darkness in my life. Show me my sins, everything that blocks me from encountering God. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
2. Through the Holy Spirit, examine yourself for a short silence and then pray:
"Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for our sins and being victorious over death and sin. I confess my sin to you(pause, to tell Jesus what the Holy Spirit has shown you). Forgive my sins by your blood and help me follow you. Holy Spirit, fill me that I may be able to receive your gift to love God and His people. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen."
"Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for our sins and being victorious over death and sin. I confess my sin to you(pause, to tell Jesus what the Holy Spirit has shown you). Forgive my sins by your blood and help me follow you. Holy Spirit, fill me that I may be able to receive your gift to love God and His people. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen."
Word
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 3:1-2
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 4: 17
My Listening
Matthew 3:1-2
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 4: 17
Let's have a time to be still and give the Holy Spirit space to speak through these two verses of scripture we have just read. Offer this time up to Jesus as you listen to him, (while listening to "Gabriel's Oboe")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmax47l2hLU
My Listening
We start this 40 day journey of "being" with Jesus by pondering on these two verses. Exact same words, from two different people, John the Baptist and Jesus.
Why did they say the same thing as their first message ever as recorded in the gospel of Matthew? Because Matthew wants us to know that this is why God sent John and Jesus to this world. God sent them to lead us to repent so that we can enter into God's kingdom, coming home!
It is to direct people to take a U-turn from going in the wrong direction to going back home. Both John and Jesus died for us to deliver this new message.
God's Kingdom, His home, is at present, not just talking about after we die. And, His Kingdom, His Home is in our every day living. Are you in His Kingdom, His Home today?
A few years ago, I nearly became a burnt-out pastor. I kept on working for better results: I thought that having a bigger church made me a better pastor, having more ministries made me a better leader, having a larger home made me a better husband and father. I was wrong!
Trying to do all those things, however, pulled me off track and away from the daily presence of God in my life. I was a pastor without a daily intimate relationship with Jesus. Everyday was just doing, doing and doing. That nearly killed me!
In July 2009, I regained my daily devotions, a true daily intimate relationship with Jesus, two months before I became a bishop, and everything changed. My act of repentance was to ask Jesus to forgive me for turning away from Him, heading in the wrong direction while thinking that I was on the right track.
Why did they say the same thing as their first message ever as recorded in the gospel of Matthew? Because Matthew wants us to know that this is why God sent John and Jesus to this world. God sent them to lead us to repent so that we can enter into God's kingdom, coming home!
It is to direct people to take a U-turn from going in the wrong direction to going back home. Both John and Jesus died for us to deliver this new message.
God's Kingdom, His home, is at present, not just talking about after we die. And, His Kingdom, His Home is in our every day living. Are you in His Kingdom, His Home today?
A few years ago, I nearly became a burnt-out pastor. I kept on working for better results: I thought that having a bigger church made me a better pastor, having more ministries made me a better leader, having a larger home made me a better husband and father. I was wrong!
Trying to do all those things, however, pulled me off track and away from the daily presence of God in my life. I was a pastor without a daily intimate relationship with Jesus. Everyday was just doing, doing and doing. That nearly killed me!
In July 2009, I regained my daily devotions, a true daily intimate relationship with Jesus, two months before I became a bishop, and everything changed. My act of repentance was to ask Jesus to forgive me for turning away from Him, heading in the wrong direction while thinking that I was on the right track.
Let's start our journey beginning with our repentance so that we can be at home with God daily!
Dear Lord Jesus,
Help me to be able to win over all those distractions that are going to come pulling me away from you. Lead me to stay on course with you non-stop for 40 days. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Reflect on this question:
Is there anything wrong in your life related to today's message that you need to turn away from?
(Be specific: relationship with God, family conflicts, at school, with friends, or workplace?)
Dear Lord Jesus,
Help me to be able to win over all those distractions that are going to come pulling me away from you. Lead me to stay on course with you non-stop for 40 days. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Reflect on this question:
Is there anything wrong in your life related to today's message that you need to turn away from?
(Be specific: relationship with God, family conflicts, at school, with friends, or workplace?)
Let us praise the Lord:
10,000 Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E
Be with you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGQpm3i3mXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E
Be with you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGQpm3i3mXw
40 Days Break.Build daily devotion:
http://www.breakbuild.blogspot.ca/
If you have an Android cel. please click this site to download an app. to listen in a users' friendly way:
Discipler123: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.rec.app
Discipler123: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.rec.app
Break.Build: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.bb.app
Welcome to use my first blog: Read one chapter of Bible a day
http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/day-1-i-am-blind.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E 40 Days Break.Build daily devotion: http://www.breakbuild.blogspot.ca/If you have an Android cel. please click this site to download an app. to listen in a users' friendly way:Discipler123: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.rec.appBreak.Build: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.bb.appWelcome to use my first blog: Read one chapter of Bible a day http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/day-1-i-am-blind.html Today is our DAY 44 in 2018 non stop Morning Prayer Monday through Friday 6:00am to 7:30am Thursday night 8pm to 9:30pm, Saturday 8am to 9:45am, Sunday 7:00am to 8:25amThe offering of our First Fruit every morning have changed lots of things: unity, lifestyle, character …and many more! Also, we started to have a weekly Thursday TWA at 8p.m. two months ago, a weekly Friday TWA for moms with child care last Friday and a weekly TWA led by Pastoral Care School leader at 7p.m. four years ago. Please find wonderful pictures of our TWA at Richmond Emmanuel Church:Daily copying the Bible and small groups praying in front of Janelle's wonderful painting "Story of God's salvation" Ram horns sounding daily to welcome the presence of our might God and to open our souls to prepare receiving His message: Three generations TWA worship: Daily communion after TWA: Parents praying with their daughter: (Rev. Ignatius Ng, Anna Ng and Zoe Glory Ng) Mom's TWA:
http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/day-1-i-am-blind.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E
40 Days Break.Build daily devotion:
If you have an Android cel. please click this site to download an app. to listen in a users' friendly way:
Welcome to use my first blog: Read one chapter of Bible a day
Today is our DAY 51 in 2018 non stop Morning Prayer Monday through Friday 6:00am to 7:30am Thursday night 8pm to 9:30pm, Saturday 8am to 9:45am, Sunday 7:00am to 8:25am
The offering of our First Fruit every morning have changed lots of things: unity, lifestyle, character …and many more!
Also, we started to have a weekly Thursday TWA at 8p.m. two months ago, a weekly Friday TWA for moms with child care last Friday and a weekly TWA led by Pastoral Care School leader at 7p.m. four years ago.
Please find wonderful pictures of our TWA at Richmond Emmanuel Church:
Daily copying the Bible and small groups praying in front of Janelle's wonderful painting "Story of God's salvation"
Ram horns sounding daily to welcome the presence of our might God and to open our souls to prepare receiving His message:
Three generations TWA worship:
Daily communion after TWA:
Parents praying with their daughter: (Rev. Ignatius Ng, Anna Ng and Zoe Glory Ng)
Mom's TWA:
http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/day-1-i-am-blind.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXDGE_lRI0E 40 Days Break.Build daily devotion: http://www.breakbuild.blogspot.ca/If you have an Android cel. please click this site to download an app. to listen in a users' friendly way:Discipler123: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.rec.appBreak.Build: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideal.bb.appWelcome to use my first blog: Read one chapter of Bible a day http://bishopsilas.blogspot.ca/2009/08/day-1-i-am-blind.html Today is our DAY 44 in 2018 non stop Morning Prayer Monday through Friday 6:00am to 7:30am Thursday night 8pm to 9:30pm, Saturday 8am to 9:45am, Sunday 7:00am to 8:25amThe offering of our First Fruit every morning have changed lots of things: unity, lifestyle, character …and many more! Also, we started to have a weekly Thursday TWA at 8p.m. two months ago, a weekly Friday TWA for moms with child care last Friday and a weekly TWA led by Pastoral Care School leader at 7p.m. four years ago. Please find wonderful pictures of our TWA at Richmond Emmanuel Church:Daily copying the Bible and small groups praying in front of Janelle's wonderful painting "Story of God's salvation" Ram horns sounding daily to welcome the presence of our might God and to open our souls to prepare receiving His message: Three generations TWA worship: Daily communion after TWA: Parents praying with their daughter: (Rev. Ignatius Ng, Anna Ng and Zoe Glory Ng) Mom's TWA:
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