In this session

You will need:

1. the Scriptures (provided)

2. the song (provided)

3. a chair

4. a candle (optional)

You will be experiencing:
Silence, Reflection, Kneeling, Declaration, Singing, Prayer

Kneeling: A sign of submission and reverence that has been around for ages.

Listen along for a directed experience.

The Scripture

Philippians 2:8-11 (MSG)

He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.

9-11 Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.

Declare out loud:

"Christ is Worthy. One day we will all bow to Him."

Matthew 7:24-29 (MSG)

24-25 “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock. Rain poured down, the river flooded, a tornado hit—but nothing moved that house. It was fixed to the rock.

26-27 “But if you just use my words in Bible studies and don’t work them into your life, you are like a stupid carpenter who built his house on the sandy beach. When a storm rolled in and the waves came up, it collapsed like a house of cards.”

28-29 When Jesus concluded his address, the crowd burst into applause. They had never heard teaching like this. It was apparent that he was living everything he was saying—quite a contrast to their religion teachers! This was the best teaching they had ever heard.

Declare out loud:

"Christ is a solid base we should build our life on."

The Song

Build My Life, by Passion

Verse 1
Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You

Verse 2
Jesus the name above ev'ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You

Chorus 1
Holy there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me

Bridge
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken

Declare out loud:

Repeat the following out-loud and with conviction:

"I will bow to Him because He is worthy.
I will build my life on Him because He is solid.
We choose Christ.
We trust Christ.
We are His Church.
Amen!"

The Challenge

Each day this week do one or more of the following:

• Listen to the song (in solitude)

• Read the scripture

• Consider the questions

• Kneel & Look at God

Consider briefly posting or journaling about your experiences.

In Your Group

(if participating in a group session)

Go around the group, offering your answers and listening to others' responses to the following questions:

1. How do I picture God?

2. Has God ever spoken to me?

3. My favorite thing about God is __________.