"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places," (Eph. 1:3) We often say, "I am blessed," usually in reference to the abundance of our physical possessions or the comforts we enjoy. We count our family, our health, our homes, and …
Using Our Imagination in Worship
William Law’s excerpt from A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life offers a timeless approach to deepening our worship and prayer life through the power of imagination. Law encourages believers to envision heavenly scenes, such as angelic choirs and the presence of Christ, as a means of stirring the heart and our souls …
Filling our Hearts with Music
“Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.” - Eph. 5:19 Music has a unique power in our spiritual walk. It directs the heart and emotions in a way that mere words cannot, directing our thoughts toward God. Its repetition helps cement truth …
Filled with the Spirit
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit - Eph. 5:18 (ESV) Ephesians 5:18 calls us to "be filled with the Spirit." Paul, in this letter to the Ephesians, contrasts being "drunk with wine" with the call to be filled with the Holy Spirit. At first glance, the comparison …
