Share
Share your highs and lows with each
other, or write them here:
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Highs
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Lows
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Read
Read the following texts:
Psalm 100
John 1:14-17
Praise is different than
thankfulness. Praise is about God and
what God has done. It is not about us,
but about God. It serves as a confession
of our faith and a reminder of who our God is.
It points to God and God’s character.
Author Frederick Buechner writes, “We learn to praise God not by paying
compliments, but by paying attention.”
Talk
Questions for conversation or personal
reflection:
1)
How might you pay attention to God today?
2)
What about God’s character is important in your
own life of faith?
3)
What kinds of “noises” sound joy-filled?
a.
Try out those “noises” in giving praise to God.
4)
Write your own song of praise:
a.
Write down 14 two syllable words
b.
Use the tune for “Amazing Grace” to sing your
song
1)
How does the reading today connect with your
highs and lows?
Pray
Pray about your highs and lows, and any
other needs you might have for today. If
you wish, write your prayers here:
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My prayers
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Bless
Offer a blessing. Use “Know that God
loves you today and always,” or make up your own as a reminder of God’s love in
your life. Make the sign of the cross on
each other’s forehead as you do this. If
desired, use water to make the cross.
Bonus
Activity:
Share your song of praise with a friend and/or invite them to write another verse for it. Sing it together. Post it on YouTube.
Share your song of praise with a friend and/or invite them to write another verse for it. Sing it together. Post it on YouTube.
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