The Church at Tess. Devo

Spiritual Practices - Writing

Week of May 3rd, 2020

During the month of May, we are going to talk about the marks of the church. We will hear stories of churches, as seen through the book of Acts and Paul’s letter to local churches. The question we will explore is what does this mean for us today, as the body of Christ, here in this place.

    To facilitate this exploration, we are going to have opportunities to engage in spiritual practices that help us connect with God and show care to other people as the body of Christ. It is my hope and prayer, that as we look as some practices that may be familiar to you and others that may be new, that you will be open to the movement of the Spirit that can lead to spiritual growth. 

Scripture for the week: Acts 17: 1-9 and 1 Thess. 1: 1-10

Read these scriptures slowly. What sticks out to you. What do you think happened in between the events of Acts 17 and Paul writing 1 Thessalonians? 

Spiritual Practice: Writing Our Prayers

There is something that happens when we write things down. We are more prone to remember them, but they also stick with us as we reflect upon them, even when the writing is over. Take time this week to write a prayer to God. How was this similar or different from the way you normally pray? What did you discover?

Spiritual Practice: Writing to our Body

Think of one college student or one shut-in that you can send a card to this week. As you write your card, spend time praying for that individual. How can you show care for them in the coming days?