How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship –Part 9
MORNING WORSHIP By Barbara D. Thiele Let me linger in your presence, In the silence, be thou near. As I start my day with you, Lord Banish all my doubt and fear. Let your […]
Practical Discipleship
Praying Aloud to God (Part 1)
After visiting Massachusetts, the Nichols had this interesting experience as a result of living their religious convictions in Portland, Maine. Otis Nichols relates the story as it happened in 1845: “Some of our wicked, profane neighbors complained that they were disturbed by our frequent praying, and we were several times interrupted by them. One afternoon an officer […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship–Part 8
Closing Hymn When during the Passover Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, broke the bread, and shared with them the cup of grape juice as the new testaments of the Gospel, the time spent was actually a form of devotional worship of God. Now it was time to leave the upper room for Gethsemane. “And […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship–Part 7
As we move from what content we might consider for the different times of day in our devotion, it is time again to focus on prayer. Closing Prayer Now is the time to praise God for the wonderful treasures He has revealed to you in your study and memorization time. Ask for wisdom to know […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship–Part 6
“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” KJV, Psalm 141:2. Prayer time in the evening personal devotional will be filled with heart searching so that all sins might be confessed, plans laid to right wrongs a soon as possible, misunderstandings receive opportunity […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship–Part 5
“Your mind was given that you might understand how to work. Your eyes were given that you might be keen to discern your God-given opportunities. Your ears are to listen for the commands of God. Your knees are to bow three times a day in heartfelt prayer. Your feet are to run in the way […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship–Part 4
As we move from the practice of opening prayer to that of studying God’s Word, we can rest assured that the “… words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, [will] be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” KJV, Psalm 19:14. Reading, Studying God’s Word–In the Morning When I Rise What […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship — Part 3
The reason why I suggested “My Maker and My King” for opening hymn is because the words are so deeply meaningful when it comes to worship, whither it be private or public. It prepares the heart for the opening prayer simply by the sentiments expressed in the words. Furthermore, it sets the stage for obeying […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship — Part 2
Time to get to the point. The nuts and bolts of Bible revealed personal worship are found in snippets–here a little, there a little. Occasionally, we will look at the Spirit of Prophecy affirmation of Scripture in this process. When it all comes together, it may look like rocket science–but we really must go one […]
How to Improve Your Personal Devotional Worship — Part 1
Practical Discipleship involves methods of training up disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the great Gospel commission, Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them […]