July 13-19, 2025
If you have been in church for any significant length of time you probably have heard of Spiritual Disciplines. The Disciplines are tools to be practiced and they are varied. As a follower of Christ, these disciplines should show up in our every day lives as we are being transformed into the image of Christ. I have learned to refer to these disciplines as practices because they need to be practiced throughout the days of my life. Some should show up daily others may be more seasonal or more of a weekly, monthly, or yearly practice. This month we are going to take a look at noticing and naming feelings, feeling them through prayer and responding as directed by the Spirit.
This week's Bible reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10
Focal Verses: Ecclesiastes 3:4
Theme: Spiritual Disciplines/Practices
Day 1: CONFIDENCE. What gave you a sense of strength today or yesterday? Give God praise for empowering you. Ask for His continued empowerment.
Day 2: LONELINESS. Where do you feel alone or unseen? What would make you feel seen and not alone? Ask God to provide it for you.
Day 3: REGRET. Think of a time that you felt regret. What do you wish you had done differently? Take your regret to God in confession and receive His grace.
Day 4: DELIGHT. What made your heart smile today or yesterday? How do you delight in God’s presence? Give God thanks for those moments of delight.
Day 5: LOVE. Did you feel loved today or yesterday? Or, are you longing to feel loved? Ask God to help you receive and give love well.
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches with Visual Faith™ Ministry. Find them on our Creative Devotion page, on Instagram @victoryinart and @aworthylif, and on the web at victoryinart.com.