Sabbath. Study. Serve.

Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Luke 1: 46-53

From the Sermon:

Sometimes we get so caught up in what we_______ we ought to be doing that we don’t let that song sing out of our spirits about what brings us _____.

What did Elizabeth’s child do in the womb at Mary’s greeting? ___________ for joy.

Mary starts out, before anything else, saying that her soul ________ the Lord and she _______ in God, her savior. 

As we try to fit in as much holiday fun and cheer as we can, it is often at the ______ of joy being pushed out.

There is room for joy for us all this season, ______________ we may be feeling.

Reflection Questions:

What comes to your mind when you think of joy?

What makes your heart sing?

How do we live as people who delight in God?

Prayer:

Lord, prepare us to be people who carry around your joy in our hearts. Use that joy to touch people in the world, O Lord, all for the sake of your name this season and beyond. Amen.