Kingdom Pace

In the 10th episode, we’re talking about Prayer. In this episode Mark puts James and Jessica on the hot seat with some hard hitting questions about how prayer looks in their lives.

Listen as we reveal vulnerabilities and share some laughs as we learn from each other about the discipline of prayer.

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Jesus provided us a model for prayer. (Matthew 6:9-14).

Prayer is our communion with God. With reverence we recognize and respect His authority and holiness. (9) We acknowledge His sovereignty in all things and that He alone is our provider and sustainer. (10-11) We confess our need for forgiveness as we forgive those who have sinned against us. (12) Finally, we ask God for guidance so that we yield to the Holy Spirit and not yield to temptation or to the evil one. (13)

REFLECTION

The importance of this prayer is your daily commune with Jesus. Jesus is your "daily bread" and in Him you have everything you need for this day. His provision & His presence is your blessing and your reward. As you reflect on this prayer, share the overflow of your heart with Him.

There's something supernatural that happens when we seek God first; the way He reshapes our minds. He reminds us that He's the one that gives people their gifts. He takes all of the chaos and brings it to order, no matter what's going on.

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MATTHEW 6:33 | COLOSSIANS 3:17 | MATTHEW 11:28-30 | PSALM 5:1-3 | PSALM 5:8 | JAMES 4:8

Jesus reminds us that seeking His Kingdom and living righteousness is our first priority. In Jesus, you have everything you need and without Him you can do nothing. (John 15:4) Therefore, decide today to abide in His life, (John 15:4) His letter, (John 15:7), and His love (John 15:9).

His Kingdom will provide everything you need for this day.

REFLECTION

As you seek Him through His Word, what is the Holy Spirit teaching you? Write down what the Holy Spirit reveals as you study God's Word.

In round 2 of Posture, Mark, Jessica and James talk about vulnerability, what it means to suffer and how to decrease and how to rely more on God.

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Our posture is our position before Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 

Every day, we need to take into consideration how our heart is and the fullness of our soul. Are we aligned with Him? Our posture as we empty ourselves should be one that allows us to be filled with Him but it is imperative that we take inventory of ourselves each day, each time we come before Him, to evaluate our posture, be aware of what fleshly constructs may be holding us back, and be real and vulnerable with Him so our posture is one that is ready to receive.

What is your posture before Jesus on this day? Are there things you need Him to empty you of or free you from? Are you experiencing the fruits of the Spirit? Are you battling fear, pride, or lust in your soul? 

Pause and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into the truth to reveal the posture of your heart and soul before God. Share the overflow of your heart with Jesus as the Holy Spirit guides you.

Posture: (Philippians 2:3-5; Proverbs 4:23-27; Philippians 2:7-8; Matthew 10:38-39; Proverbs 3:5-8; Galatians 5:22-26; 1 John 2:16)

What does it mean to praise God? Is it reserved for Sunday morning worship? Or, is it something that occurs any time, anywhere? How did Jesus praise God? Listen in to how Mark, Jessica and James share their experiences with Praise and how Jessica found a way to praise God during a time of personal crisis.

The following is from the Kingdom Pace Guide that you can download for free at KingdomPace.com

God is working when we see it and when we don’t see it. Consider the ways that he is working for you in the temporary as well as eternally. God created us to worship Him and he gives us ways to praise Him every day. In fact, even if we don't praise him, His Word says that the stones will burst out in praise. Even if you feel like you are in a season of sorrow, God gives himself. He in Himself is goodness and love, and faithful and true.

REFLECTION

How can you praise Him for who He is and what He is doing?

What specific things are you seeking God's blessing or favor? 

Jessica, Mark and James introduce the 6th "P" of Petition in this episode.

What if your fire burned for God all the time... where our perseverance destroys the impure things within us that we don't even know about, and reveal the pure gold that God's placed inside of us because of the hard things we've endured?

Jessica, Mark and James introduce the 5th "P", Perseverance.

Here's the beautiful thing about God. Gifts are always coming, we just don't know when. 

Jessica, Mark and James discuss the fourth "P" in the series, Purpose, in this episode of Kingdom Pace.

Jessica, Mark and James are talking about the third "P":  Prayer in this episode of Kingdom Pace. 

How in a busy, noisy, hurried world can we strive to put God first? Jessica, Mark and James introduce you to the 2nd "P" of the Kingdom Pace, Priority. 

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In episode 2, Mark, Jessica and Jim introduce you to the attribute of Posture.

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