What I Like about Sundays

Summer Soul Challenge Three: A Summer Sabbath

Sundays were always a good day for me as a kid, listen to why...



John 19:31 (NLT) - It was the day of preparation, and the Jewish leaders didn’t want the bodies hanging there the next day, which was the Sabbath (and a very special Sabbath, because it was Passover week). So they asked Pilate to hasten their deaths by ordering that their legs be broken. Then their bodies could be taken down.

That’s how serious the Jewish people were about their preparation for the Sabbath. Below are a few suggestions on how you can take your preparation seriously.

Prepare your Mind:
Prepare your thoughts by taking care of your personal responsibilities the night before, and/or don’t schedule things unchurch related right before church. If you are thinking about all you have to do before service (or after) your mind is less prepared to hear God speak to you in worship.

If you teach, have your lesson prepared the night before. Cramming at the last minute or winging it is dishonorable to your responsibility and makes you stressed and less prepared for worship.

Whatever your serving responsibility might be, be disciplined enough to come prepared and respectful enough to do your job well! 

Prepare your Heart:
Prepare your emotions and attitude by slowing down and pausing for a time of silence. During this time of silence choose a spiritual discipline like praying, reading your bible, a short devotion or listening to Christian music.

Additionally, showing up early for worship helps you not feel rushed. Try talking to someone new, check out the ADV news and the sign-up table for what’s new, or just settle into your seat and begin reviewing the lesson notes and scriptures.

Prepare your Soul:
Prepare ahead of time what you will tithe. If you wait till the last minute, you’ll likely forget. If you have not looked over your budget and prayed over your finances ahead of time, you’ll likely give considerably less to the Lord than you would have if you had made financial plans to tithe.

Remember, tithing and sacrificial giving are good for your soul because it is a reminder that you are not attached to material things. It’s a reminder that “In God You Trust”

Finally, take advantage of your worship time and use it as a guide to help you prepare for your week. How can your experience in worship help prepare you to live the sabbath life with Jesus the rest of the week?

Before you go back to whatever you were doing, stop and listen/watch the following video and then email me at Jason@adventurecommunity.org and tell me what you like about Sundays or whatever day you worship.



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