Preparing to Gather for Worship

The word read...

As we read the word in our call to worship, scripture readings, sermon, and benediction, pray the Lord would use the public reading of his word to grow in appreciation for Him and His word. 

The word prayed...

As we join in corporate prayer, pray now that the shared words we are led in prayer would honor the Triune God and minister to our hearts as we seek the will of God the father through the mediation of our great savior Jesus Christ. 

The word sung...

Pray for your own heart and the hearts of others to come into service expecting and longing to worship the Lord through song. Ask the Lord to give you a heart of gratitude that drives you to worship him in Spirit and truth. 

The word preached...

 Take some time this week to read this text and seek to identify the main point. Ask the Spirit to guide the preacher as he prepares to minister to us with the Word. Pray for the Spirit to do what only he can do, to apply the word of God mightily to your heart and our church's hearts. 

The word received...

Even though we do this every week, pray and ask the Lord to meet you in this moment with his grace. As we remember the death of Christ for us, may it cause us to worship and remember our sins are forgiven. Pray now and ask the Lord if there is any sin in your heart that you should confess and bring before the Lord.