Your Faith Journey 124

Posted on Apr 11, 2021 in Blog |

In the 1500s, God enabled Nicolaus Copernicus to conclude through his studies of astronomy and mathematics that the earth revolves around the sun. Until Copernicus, it was believed by most people that the sun and other planets revolved around the earth. Copernicus’ conclusion was a radical revolution in thought and understanding within the world at the time.

What does your life revolve around? Who or what is at the center? In his book, Letters to Marc About Jesus: Living a Spiritual Life in a Material World, author and pastor, Henri Nouwen shares that, “my personal relationship with Jesus is the heart of my existence.” In his first letter within the book, he shares with his nephew Marc, “If you were to ask me point-blank, ‘What does it mean to you to live spiritually?’ I would have to reply, ‘Living with Jesus at the center.’” Are you living with Jesus at the center of your life?

Throughout 2021 you are invited to focus on living with Jesus at the center of your thoughts, will, emotions, and actions. To help us with ongoing Christ Consistency, we are embarking upon a new message series connected to Henri Nouwen’s book, Letters to Marc About Jesus. This weekly Your Faith Journey devotional will connect with the series worship service messages and some of the content of Henri’s book.

*If you would like to read the book Letters to Marc About Jesus during our series, you can purchase it through Amazon.com, ChristianBook.com, or Cokesbury.com.

Sunday (4/11)

This week you are invited to read part of Psalm 139 during your devotional time with God each day, listen to the song “The Way (New Horizons)” by Pat Barrett, read the daily Bible verses, then pray the prayer below, or your own, to help you live with Jesus as the center of your life.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, through you all things were created, including me.

My life is a gift from you. Thank you! I believe you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

My desire is to faithfully follow Jesus, living with Christ at the center of

my life. Forgive me for all of the times I miss the mark and fall short of being faithful and obedient to you. Guide my thoughts, words, and

actions so that I am an obedient disciple of Jesus and a child of God that

honors you in all I do. Help me to know you and understand you more clearly. Enable me to receive the love you have for me, so that it flows to others through me. I love you, Lord!

May my life glorify you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Monday (4/12)

Read Psalm 139:1-18.