At the end of Worship, we all are blessed and then sent into our communities to notice and share signs of God’s activity and love. Let’s explore the world around us to discover where God is. (Hint: God is EVERYWHERE!)
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Share: What were your high and low points today?
Read: Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”
Reflect: This scripture text is often spoken at the end of worship, as a blessing and sending. Which word or phrase stands out to you? How does it make you feel?
Pray: “Dear God, as you send us into the world, give us eyes to see your work and say “yes” to your invitation to join you in it! Amen”
Bless: Trace a cross on each other’s shoulder, hand, or head and say “[Name], you are a beloved child of God.”
For more conversation starters, try Daring Deep Discussions.
For more Bible texts, go to Suggested Scripture Readings.
Enjoy Nancy Tillman’s Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You; and remember that even as we look for signs of God’s love, God’s love finds us always, anywhere we go!
Watch the short film “Validation” and see how one person told others about the goodness and value he saw in them. What happened as a result?
Sing along with the SOTV Worship Band’s version of “Holy Spirit” by Jesus Culture.
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