In this episode, we explore the profound joy of Jesus as our Savior. Join us as we reflect on the angels’ proclamation, pray through Scripture, and find hope in the Savior who came to bring salvation to all people. Whether you're at home, on a walk, or in the car, let this prayerful moment remind you of the peace and joy available through Christ th…

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PROLOGUE ------ We have spent 21 days in centering prayer, focusing our attentions and affections on God. What a precious time it has been. The nearness of God is surely for our good. The kindness of the Lord truly leads us to repentance. The steadfast love of God and his beautiful presence is transformative. Taking time to behold him really does c…

SCRIPTURE ----- “I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb … And they were shouting with a great roar, ‘Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!’” -Revelation 7:9-10 DEVOTIONAL ------ Imagine this scene. A crowd with …

SCRIPTURE ------ “They shared everything they had.” -Acts 4:32 DEVOTIONAL ------ “And all the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.” (Acts 4:32) Where could such generosity come from? To hold all things in common? To see resources as something to be fre…

SCRIPTURE ------ “For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing.” Isaiah 61:8 DEVOTIONAL ------ We see in Isaiah 61 that God defines quite clearly what He loves and what He hates. He loves justice. That means he loves fairness, equality, and balanced scales. And just as much as God loves justice, He hates its’ opposite - robbery and …

SCRIPTURE ------ For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save (sozo) that which was lost. Luke 19:10 DEVOTIONAL ------ Jesus came to ransom back what was lost. To rescue his glorious inheritance which is us! Yes, He came to save all of mankind. But what does the word “save” mean? The word save is “sozo” in Greek and it means more than just salva…

SCRIPTURE ------ And He said, "My presence shall go with you.” -Exodus 33:14 DEVOTIONAL ------ Romans 8:19 says that “All creation is eagerly waiting, yearning to see the unveiling of God’s glorious sons and daughters!” What is creation waiting for? They are waiting for us to bring heaven to earth and take our place as co-heirs with Christ. How do …

SCRIPTURE ------ For in him we live and move and have our being. -Acts 17:28 DEVOTIONAL ------ From the beginning, God established a precedent by walking in the garden daily with Adam and Eve. We were all made to walk with and experience God’s presence as a natural, every day part of our lives. This is in our DNA. God actually created us to depend …

SCRIPTURE ------ Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God. -Galatians 4:6-7 DEVOTIONAL ------ Today we continue to meditate on signs of the Kingdom. Let’s focus on belonging. Belonging is the knowledg…

SCRIPTURE ------ Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Rom. 2:4 DEVOTIONAL ------ Jesus said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near”. (Matt 3:2) Repentance is part of preparing and widening the road for the Kingdom of God to …

SCRIPTURE ------ Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 (NIV) DEVOTIONAL ------ When teaching the disciples to pray, Jesus said, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”. His language is an invitation to awaken our hearts to a greater awareness of Heaven. His prayer moves us toward…

SCRIPTURE ------ Deep calls unto deep. Psalm 42:7 KJV Today is Day 11. It is the midpoint of our 21 days of prayer and fasting. We have covered a lot of deep truths that can transform our hearts and the way we understand ourselves, our God, and our daily lives. We are providing instrumental music and the titles, scriptures, and prayers from Day 1-1…

SCRIPTURE ------ I’ve called your name. You’re mine. Isaiah 43:1 DEVOTIONAL ------ Just as God calls himself by many names … so He has many beautiful, powerful, and wonderful names for us. In fact, our many names are rooted in God’s name. And thus, our identity is rooted in God’s identity. Just as God’s Word and God’s name are unchanging … so are t…

SCRIPTURE ------ Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Tim 1:17 DEVOTIONAL ------ Today we will begin to focus on God as King. He is our Creator. He is our Father. He is good. He is kind … and He is King! God is King over heaven and earth. Jesus is called The King of Kings and Lord …

SCRIPTURE ------ I will protect him, because he knows my name. PS. 91:14 DEVOTIONAL ------ Yesterday we began to meditate on becoming familiar with the names of God. In Psalm 138:2 God states that “He exalts His Name and His Word above all things”. His Word is unchanging and eternal. His Name is unchanging and eternal as well. As people, we all hav…

SCRIPTURE ------ “David said ... I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts.” 1 Samuel 17:45 DEVOTIONAL ------ Have you ever noticed the difference you feel when someone talks about someone you have met versus someone that you have not met? The difference is dramatic. A name means nothing unless we can attach a meaning, a significance, and an u…

SCRIPTURE ------ Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. John 15:9 DEVOTIONAL ------ One of the most fruitful things we can do to impact the world is position ourselves to be completely, extravagantly, and profoundly loved by God...and stay there! When the outpouring of His love for us effectively gets into our hea…

SCRIPTURE ------ So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 (NIV) DEVOTIONAL ------ God is love. God is a loving father. God is a good father. And God is in a good mood. “Love is not ea…

SCRIPTURE ------ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never f…

SCRIPTURE ------ Rev 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. DEVOTIONAL ------ One of the most important things that we need to remember as we are engaging in this fast is that the Lord desires to commune with us! He wants to come in. He w…

SCRIPTURE ------ “My sheep hear my voice...” John 10:27-28 ESV DEVOTIONAL ------ When I figured out that prayer didn’t have to be laborious but was merely a conversation, I began to pray in a whole new way. I started to discover that talking to God was essential, but listening to the voice of my Creator was even more grounding and transformative. I…

SCRIPTURE ------ We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 KJV DEVOTIONAL ------ One night when my son was about 4 months old, I stayed up all night staring at him. I was so amazed by this beautiful gift God had given me, I just wanted to gaze upon him and feel the joy and pleasure that he brought to me. I was so fulfilled just knowing he…

INTRO –––––– As the Church of the City family, we feel compelled to begin 2020 much like what we did in 2019, with 21 days of prayer and fasting. Fasting is a discipline that brings breakthrough and we’ve been wondering, “what is God waiting to pour out on our church, or our city or our lives if we would just seek him through prayer and fasting?” J…

SCRIPTURE ------ Deep calls unto deep. Psalm 42:7 KJV Today is Day 11. It is the midpoint of our 21 days of prayer and fasting. We have covered a lot of deep truths that can transform our hearts and the way we understand ourselves, our God, and our daily lives. We are providing instrumental music and the titles, scriptures, and prayers from Day 1-1…

DEVOTIONAL ––––––––– One night when my son was about 4 months old, I stayed up all night staring at him. I was so amazed by this beautiful gift God had given me, I just wanted to gaze upon him and feel the joy and pleasure that he brought to me. I was so fulfilled just knowing he was mine. And in reality, there was nothing my son could give to me i…