Practicing His Presence

This week’s passage is Ephesians 4:1-3

"Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."

Music:

Thank You Jesus - words and music by Hannah Hobbs, Matt Crocker

Lord You Have My Heart - words and music by Martin Smith

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, 7:1 (AMP)

'What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said: “I will dwell among them and walk among them ; And I will be their God , and they shall be My people . So come out from among unbelievers and be separate ,” says the Lord, “And do not touch what is unclean ; And I will graciously receive you and welcome you [with favor], And I will be a Father to you, And you will be My sons and daughters,” Says the Lord Almighty. Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God."

Music:

Touch Of Heaven - words and music by Aodhan King, Hannah Hobbs, Michael Fatkin

Jesus We Love You - words and music by Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Paul McClure

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

“The Heart Of Worship” - Dallas Willard and John Ortberg on the Renovaré podcast

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This week’s passage is Matthew 13:31-32 (AMP)

"He gave them another parable [to consider], saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; and of all the seeds [planted in the region] it is the smallest, but when it has grown it is the largest of the garden herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air find shelter in its branches.”

Music:

Holy Ground - words and music by Brett Younker, Jimi Cravity, Melodie Malone, Mia Fieldes

Take Courage - words and music by Jeremy Riddle, Joel Taylor, Kristene DiMarco

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is Psalms 51:7-12 (NLT)

"Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me— now let me rejoice. Don’t keep looking at my sins. Remove the stain of my guilt. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you."

Music:

Clean - words and music by Hannah Hobbs, Michael Fatkin, Taya Gaukrodger

Create In Me A Clean Heart - words and music by Mark Cole

Here As In Heaven - words and music by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matthews Ntlele, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is 1 Chronicles 16:24-27 (AMP)

"Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples. For great is the Lord , and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared [with awe-filled reverence] above al gods. For all the gods of the peoples are [lifeless] idols, But the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary)."

Music:

Worthy - words and music by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick

What A Beautiful Name - words and music by Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is Psalms 139:7-12 (NLT)

"I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. even there your hand will guide me, and your strength will support me. If I ride the wings of the morning, if I dwell by the farthest oceans, I could ask the darkness to hide me and the light around me to become night— but even in darkness I cannot hide from you. To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.”

“From The One To The Many” - message by Alex Gowler (Alpine Chapel - September 06, 2020)

Music:

You Meet Me Here - words and music by Anabeth Morgan, Casey Corum, Jason Dill, John Haas, Sam Crabtree

Here Again - words and music by Amy Corbett, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick

Fullness - words and music by Chris Brown, Matthew Ntlele, Steven Furtick

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is Psalms 1:1-3 (NLT)

"'Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord , meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do."

Music:

Faithful - words and music by Steven Furtick

God I Look To You - words and music by Ian McIntosh, Jenn Johnson

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is 1 Samuel 16:5-7 (NLT)

"I have come to sacrifice to the Lord . Purify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then Samuel performed the purification rite for Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice, too. When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord ’s anointed!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Music:

I Surrender - words and music by Matt Crocker

Fall Afresh - words and music by Henry Seeley, Kari Jobe, Sarah Reeves

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is Philippians 4:11-13 (AMP)

“I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]"

Music:

With You - words and music by Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hammer

Nothing Else - words and music by Cody Carnes, Hank Bentley, Jessie Early

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

This week’s passage is Philippians 3:7-8 (AMP)

"But whatever former things were gains to me, these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life]. But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ…"

Music:

Fade Away - words and music by Jonathan Smith, Melodie Malone, Sean Curran

Another In The Fire - words and music by Chris Davenport, Joel Houston

Additional resources:

Introduction to Practicing His Presence

Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Hearing God by Dallas Willard