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Forced Rest
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Mighty Rasing | Read John 20:24-31
Do you remember the early days of social media? If you had a baby or got a pet, went to Disney, a beach in Thailand, or climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, you had to post it on social media. I posted about the food I ate, the places I...
Pray for those who struggle with doubt and with deep spiritual questions.
As humans, we rely so much on our senses that it is sometimes difficult to believe something we have not directly experienced. We may not have seen Jesus, but through the words and actions of his followers, we experience his love and grace. In Acts, Peter quotes the psalm, boldly sharing about God’s presence in human life and the powerful expression of that presence in Jesus. The verses in First Peter point to the inheritance that God has in store for us. God’s grace sustains us when we face trials. Lastly, the passage from John shows Jesus meeting Thomas where he was while stressing the importance of believing even without seeing him.
Read Acts 2:14a, 22-32. Whose faith story has influenced you in your faith journey? Who can benefit from listening to your faith story?
Read Psalm 16. Reflect on a time when you encountered a disaster. What prayers did you utter? How did God answer your prayers? How can you be an answer to the prayers of others experiencing a similar situation?
Read 1 Peter 1:3-9. What trials have you faced that eventually strengthened your faith?
Read John 20:19-31. When have you wrestled with doubt? How did other Christ followers help you deal with deep faith questions?
Respond by posting a prayer.
