Oops! Sorry for the late posting of this stuff...just realized I hadn't done it yet.
Once A Day Approach for the week.
Divine Offices for the week.
As always, it would be great to hear how God is moving within the community as people use these resources. (I'm assuming people use this resources...yes...)
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Resources for the Week
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Divine Offices or 1x Day | Thoughts & Reflections
Post any thoughts or reflections as you go through the Divine Offices (or the Once-A-Day!) here. Simply click on "comments" belows and add your thoughts (using the 'Other' identity).
This morning we are reading Psalm 5 and I was struck by verse 7: "Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe." It is not by our works that we enter the presence of God, or are in relationship by Him. Only by his grace, the outpouring of His love may we have any relationship with God. Amen! Our only response can be one of awe, that God would desire a relationship with us.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Divine Offices | February 20 - 26
Is anyone finding themselves in a new rhythm of reading and prayer with the practicing of the Divine Offices? I find it hard when my days are so varied, but have appreciated the continual beckoning back to prayer throughout the day.
Here are the Offices for this week. Of course, you can always use the online Divine Offices calendar!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
COMMUNITY LIFE & PRAYER | February 18
And so begins another week...although it didn't appear to be easy to post to this at TILT tonight, that was a PowerPoint issue, NOT website issue. It's easy! Really! Just go to 'Comments' at the bottom of this post, click on it and tell us your story and how we can pray for you or praise with you. If you have troubles email tilt.toronto@gmail.com.
Continue to pray for Barb in Scotland (see TILT main page and search for Barb and you'll hear her story), and Jen-Mai for healing in her back.
I would encourage you to check out the Divine Offices or The Once-A-Day approach, in which there are general categories of prayer that people within the TILT community are praying through - our city, our country, our government, TILT, friends, family, the Church around the world, the poor, the homeless, the persecuted, the list goes on!
If you feel overwhelmed when it comes to prayer sometimes, be encouraged:
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. - Romans 8:26-27
Once-A-Day | February 20 - 26
You can find this week's Once-A-Day Approach here.
Post your thoughts under comments!!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Community Prayer | Week of February 11
As always, please add your prayer requests/life updates/etc. here by clicking on "Comments" at the bottom of this post and add your comment (it is easiest to select "Other" identity and type in your name).
This past Sunday we talked about being called to creation. Although Gene was sick, we broke into small groups to discuss and prayer this whole topic which is at the forefront of all media coverage these days. Admittedly, my small group had a fairly heated discussion about the whole topic of stewardship of creation and its value in the economy of God. Does it really matter? Isn't it just about saving souls? Although I have a {strong} opinion about this, I think it is a valuable thing for us to all pray through. What is God's heart? What does He care about? Should we care about it too? How are we caring about it or not? Pray for the Spirit's guidance!!
Trev & Gwyneth posted a comment on the Called to Ministry video, and, well, let's pray for them! If you don't know them, they were a vital part of our community for a couple of years but have returned home to New Zealand. Gwyneth is pregnant, we can always pray for the health of mom and baby. And also adjusting back to life in Kiwi-land.
Pray for TILT - what do we exist for? What does God desire of this community? Who are we being called to reach out to? TILT is not about us, it's about God and His design for it.
Okay, this list could go on, but I have a sermon outline due tomorrow!! Have a great week and may you hear God's call to you throughout the week.
Once-A-Day | February 13 - 20
Again, this will just be posted weekly for now rather than daily. So, put your thoughts/comments/reflections in the comments of this post for discussion! Download the PDF file here.
Divine Offices | February 13 - 20
How are you finding the Divine Offices? Do you like the calendar set-up? Do you find yourself getting into a rhythm of prayer and pausing throughout your day? (Personally, it varies day by day for me still!) Per usual, use the calendar (sidebar above right), download the offices for the week here.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Divine Offices | Thoughts
As I read Psalm 1 this morning, I was struck by the notion of delighting in the Law. We, as Christians, have a distorted view of the Law (Torah/Instruction) and often toss it out the window because we think it's "old", or "useless" at best. I think the root of this comes from a lot of Paul's writing about the law, but we misunderstand him. When Paul talks about law, he is talking about the Jewish people's perversion of Torah into a religious code, rather than a living address of God to his people. So, how can we take delight in the Law? How can we see grace in the Law - it's there!
Sunday, February 4, 2007
COMMUNITY PRAYER | FEBRUARY 5 - 11
Please post any requests, praises, concerns, troubles, joys, anything via the comments so that we can pray for one another as a community. Simply click on "Comments" at the bottom of this post.
This week, our focus was on being 'called to ministry' - and how we all are ambassadors for Christ. Monica read to us from Matthew 9: "36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Let's pray for more workers!
Support one another as we go about our weeks in prayer, that we may see opportunities to share Christ as an overflow of our relationship with Him. Think of those in TILT who are teachers (Sarah, Nick, Anne, Cheryl, Laura...), students (Matt A, Mat B, Greg K, Andrea L, David L, Katie W, Ben W to name a few...), in 'paid'/'official' ministry (we need a better word for this!) of some sort (Monica K, Becki L, Jason M, Jan D), as well as anyone else! Post comments to let us know what's happening in your life so we can pray for you.
Climate change has become the number one news issue, as well as the top concern of all Canadian voters (higher than health care). A report released last week unequivocally backed up the trend of global warming. Pray that this would not become a political spin issue, but would be dealt with honestly, and effectively. How can we as a community make changes? God, what sacrifices do we need to make as a community, a church body, individuals?
Once-A-Day | February 5 - 11
Rather than posting each day as I have been (to the best of my ability), I'm just going to put this file up for the week and it can always be accessed by selecting "Once A Day Approach" on the sidebar links. That way, if I'm away, you can still get the file no problemo! Also, it also means people can comment on this one post for the entire week and people can see how God is speaking to all of us in the community throughout the week. View or download this week's once-a-days.
Divine Offices | February 5 - 12
As per usual, the divine offices can be most efficiently accessed by using the Divine Offices Calendar (sidebar top right of this page!). If you prefer to just download one file with all of the days in it, download it here. Feel free to post comments to this post throughout the week!!
Friday, February 2, 2007
Once A Day | February 2
Readings
Psalm 84
Isaiah 55:1-13
Galatians 5:16-24
Mark 9:2-13
Psalm 25
Song
Better Is One Day
How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty.
My soul longs and even faints for You.
For here my heart is satisfied within Your presence.
I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings.
Better is one day in Your courts,
Better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere.
Better is one day in Your courts,
Better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere, Than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask and I would seek; to see Your beauty,
To find You in the place Your glory dwells.
My heart and flesh cry out for You, the Living God;
Your Spirit’s water for my soul.
I’ve tasted and I’ve seen, come once again to me;
I will draw near to You, I will draw near to You.
“Better Is One Day,” words and music by Matt Redman
©1996 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music
Used by Permission. CCLI License #66885
Prayers
Pray for the prisoner
Pray for social justice
Pray for the leaders of TILT and Spring Garden
Pray for Canada
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Once A Day | February 1
It's February! Whoa!
Readings
Psalm 116
Isaiah 54:1-10 (11-17)
Galatians 5:1-15
Mark 8:27-9:1
Psalm 26
Song
Good To Me
I cry out for Your hand of mercy to heal me
I am weak, I need Your love to free me
Oh Lord, my rock, my strength in weakness
Come rescue me, Oh Lord
I cry out for Your hand of wisdom to guide me
I am weak, I need Your truth inside me
Oh Lord, my rock, my firm foundation
Please walk with me, Oh Lord
You are my hope, Your promise never fails me
And my desire is to follow You forever
For You are good, for You are good
For You are good to me For You are good, for You are good
For You are good to me
“Good To Me,” words and music by Craig Musseau. Verse 2 Lyrics by Paul Osmond ©1990 Mercy Publishing Used by Permission. CCLI License #66885
Prayers
Pray for politicians
Pray for the persecuted
Pray for someone from the TILT community
Pray for a world event
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