Reading: Acts 2:42
“They devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching and fellowship, to
the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
Foundations upon which to build. Not rigid rules to coerce
participation. Instead, a fluid, organic, gathering out of respect, love, and
search to worship.
Devoted. A strong ongoing hunger to know God’s word and seek its truth
and power in every aspect of life. To return to it again and again to ground
actions with heart and heart into actions. Under His authority.
Fellowship. No one left alone, isolated, or ignored. Singles,
families, strangers, travellers all found a safe haven to gather and share life
burdens, hopes, and calling. To seek discernment. To be embraced.
Breaking of bread. Reminder of redemption, cost of new life, center of
purpose, soul alignment to everlasting truth regardless of present history.
Together—communal. Confidence in trial.
The prayers. Prayers of the past promises to seek once more. Prayers
of protection from immediate dangers. Prayers to become attuned to God’s
design, heart, purposes His way.
Prayers for healing minds, souls, and bodies. Clarity for daily
decisions and choices.
Grace grounded in Christ. Community grounded in His love. Consistent
throughout all generations. Ongoing invitation. Holy Spirit present.
Lord, thank you for Your foundations where we can find hope and
encouragement in relationships through You to each other.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 27: 3
“Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.”
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