Interlude – Between the Testaments
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Call to Worship: Psalm 86:1-10
Reflection Questions
Begin by reading Psalm 86:1-10. Pause to worship God. in silence
Think about the spaces of your life that God feels silent
Express to the Lord your discomfort in the silence
Ask Him to reveal His presence
Ask Him for an increased trust
Ask the Lord to show you the spaces you feel you are in the middle
Pray for endurance and strength
Ask God for the clarity to see His work even when it feels like He isn't working
What image does He give you?
Ask God to reveal your tendencies when you are waiting- control, extremism, retreat, piety, etc...
Turn your palms downward in an act of telling the Lord you are giving up your human tendencies
Open your palms upward to receive the guidance He is giving you
What is Jesus saying to you about the hope and deliverance he offers?
Ask for hope and a restored vision
Where have you been scattered to offer the hope to others?
Ask the Lord what spaces He is bringing to mind for your to bring the hope of Jesus
What are the silent places of our world?
Intercede for others in the world that are trapped in silence
Ask the Lord the break through and bring revival
Close by praying Psalm 86:11-17.
Daily Scripture Reading
Explore GodStory OurStory in the readings this week.
Aug 24 Matt 1-2, Ps 81
Aug 25 Matt 3-4, Ps 82
Aug 26 Matt 5-6, Ps 83
Aug 27 Matt 7-8, Ps 84
Aug 28 Matt 9-10, Ps 85
Aug 29 Matt 11-12, Ps 86
Aug 30 Matt 13-14, Ps 87