Discipleship Point
Matthew 6:9-13
9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’
Pondering Point
From Luther’s Small Catechism on the Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven or Our Father in heaven.
What does this mean? With these words God tenderly invites us to believe that He is our true Father and that we are His true children, so that with all boldness and confidence, we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.
Discipleship Prayer
In boldness and confidence, I come in "Jesus’ name to call You Father and call upon You in time of" need (and always) as my gracious, heavenly Father. Here is what is on my heart Father… (pour out your heart now)…
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 139:7-12
- Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence? - If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. - If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea, - even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast. - If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,” - even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
Read the verses of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask Him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Teaching or Command of God
1 Corinthians 4:5
Judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.
The Promise
Nahum 1:7-8
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into the realm of darkness.
Pondering Point
Did you know that God has night vision goggles? – and built in no less! Eyes to see all and ears to hear all