Songs of Deliverance

The basic premise of our current series World Changers is that many of us struggle at times with feeling qualified for the call that God places on our lives, and that’s if we even believe God would call us! We feel unqualified to witness about God because we don’t have all the Bible answers, or we don’t live a perfect life. When God calls us to do specific things, we often see all the ways this seems impossible.

The truth is that this has been a tension throughout the entire Bible. Almost every person was uniquely unqualified for what God called them to do. Being qualified was never a prerequisite for being used by God. There’s only one thing that mattered to Him; are you willing? Those who were willing were used by God, and it not only changed their lives, it changed the world around them.

Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection questions, and a link to a worship song. Take time to read or listen to the scripture and note any key points that resonate with you. This is often how God speaks to us, so pay close attention and listen for those moments that make you feel comforted, convicted, humbled, or encouraged. The reflection questions will guide you into a time of thinking about how and why it is important to seek God’s presence in our lives. Finally, there will be a link to a YouTube video with worship music. This is supplied to create time to pray and seek God. You can use your own music or sit in silence, but be sure to close your time by asking God to draw near to you.
 
 
Psalm 32:1-7 (NIV)
 

Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord does not count against them
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
 
When I kept silent,
my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
For day and night
your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer.
 
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess
my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave
the guilt of my sin.
 
Therefore let all the faithful pray to you
while you may be found;
surely the rising of the mighty waters
will not reach them.
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
 

Reflection 
 
Take a notebook and pen and pray over the following questions. Write down what you hear from God.  
 
1. Was the woman at the well a failure? How did Jesus uniquely use her?
 
2. After talking with Jesus, the woman at the well ran to her community to tell them about Him. Are you willing to share your personal stories with others to bring them closer to God? Are you even willing to include your failures and explain how God has moved in your life?
 
Reflection song

“Halfway Empty” | Matt Redman