Posts with the tag “love”

This week in our series, we are approaching the calling of the disciples and the true cost it required of them to truly follow Jesus. Let’s pray.Dear God, thank You for Your love and grace. Thank You for using my story and for always seeing what no one else sees. Do a work in me today as I open Your word and spend purposed time with You. Amen.Mark 2:13-16 (NLT)13 Then Jesus went out to the lakesho...  Read More

This week, we are learning about the posture that Jesus modeled for us when we pray. Yesterday, we focused on humility, which is a really important place to start today. When we focus on who all God is, then we better see ourselves for who we really are in the light of His infinite goodness. Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to increase in us so that we can decrease.Holy Spirit, come rest on us today. We ...  Read More

From those of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope that you have had an amazing week in your purposed time with God. We pray that you were challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today we want you to do something simple yet incredibly important. We want you take time to write in a notebook, journal, or record a voice memo in your phone answering the prompts...  Read More

Today’s topic is one of Jesus’ toughest commands, yet He gave us the greatest example of how to emulate it in our own lives. We are going to look at loving your neighbor. Before we get started, would you pray with me?Thank You, God, for being the greatest example to us on how to live out the commands that You have given us. I pray that You help me to have an open heart and an open mind to understa...  Read More

Sundays at Tree Church Daily are a day to prepare our hearts for what God wants to do in us through corporate worship. We need the Spirit to lead us and show us what He is doing currently and how He wants to move in our life. This involves praying and asking Him to allow us to be aware of His activity in our lives.  If you are new to prayer and still trying to understand how God speaks to us, pray...  Read More

Today, we are going to talk about one truth we always have to remember: God loves us! Despite the trials we may face, this fact never changes. Before we begin, let’s welcome the Holy Spirit into this time.God, thank You for the love You pour out on me. Even when I don’t deserve it, You still give it to me freely, and I am so in awe of You. I invite You into this time. Fill me with Your presence. S...  Read More

We continue with our series of Following Jesus, and this week we explore our standing with God. Let’s begin with a prayer:  Heavenly Father, we praise You for redeeming us and offering us a collaborative relationship with You. Thank You for the peace accessible because of Your grace and mercy. Above all, thank You for always being with us and being our strongest protector.   Amen. Romans 8:31-39 (...  Read More

Our focus last week was on the gift of righteousness. It was Christ’s love for us that led Him to give Himself as the sacrifice that made us right with God. This week, we will spend time looking at how that love is meant to change us.But let’s start by seeking the Spirit to guide and strengthen us as we look at the ways He wants to change us. Pray with me:Jesus, You gave me Your Spirit for the pur...  Read More

We are purposed to set aside Sunday at the Tree Church Daily as a special time to engage our hearts and minds in worship, prayer, and fellowship. It is a day to devote to God and for seeking His will for our lives. This involves praying and asking the Holy Spirit to speak His truth to us.   As you start your day, consider how much God must love you. Thank God for all He has done for you, and ask H...  Read More

Week two of the series “Following Jesus” is all about how Jesus showed His enduring love to all people, especially the sinners and outcasts who no one else would love.Let’s start today with this prayer. As you read or listen, invite God into your heart.Dear Lord, You are so good to me, even when I am struggling to do Your will. Thank You, God, for always forgiving me, and giving me another chance ...  Read More

Discipleship is a life devoted to imitating Jesus by our surrender and obedience to Him. In this process, we come to understand His character as we establish a deeper relational connection with Him. Today we explore what it looks like to love others the way Jesus loves us. 

Holy Spirit, I invite You to guide me in loving others the way Jesus loves me. As I seek You, help me see Your character so ...  Read More

This week, we continue to explore how God and His ways are often confusing, yet it's in the Cross where God’s ways begin to make sense. Yesterday, we discussed serving others. Today, we will discuss and reflect on how we treat others. Let’s start with a prayer:Heavenly Father, I pray that Your words and Spirit guide me in my everyday actions, and that I embody Your love and kindness. I pray for Yo...  Read More

From those of us on the Tree Church Daily team, we hope you have had an amazing week in your purposed time with God. We pray that you were challenged and encouraged by God’s word and His presence in your daily life.Today, we want you to do something simple yet incredibly important. We want you take time to write down or record a voice memo in your phone answering the prompts below. This does not n...  Read More

This week we are exploring how God and His ways are often confusing, yet it’s in the cross that God’s ways begin to make sense. Jesus laid down His life for the church (His bride). How should this impact your life as a Christ-follower? Take a moment to reflect and begin with a simple prayer.Heavenly Father, sometimes I get confused and wander. Sometimes I don’t take things as seriously as I should...  Read More

Today we will be talking about fatherly love - the love of a father towards his children. Some of us have had great father figures, but others of us may not have had such men in our lives.Let’s be challenged to think about this topic and seek God’s presence in this area of our lives.God, thank You for today. Thank You for Your love, grace, and mercy towards me. Open and soften my heart. Show me ho...  Read More

This week, we are talking about how the cross brings clarity to God’s love. More specifically, today we will be reflecting on how God’s love for humanity is unconditional because “everyone” removes any conditions relating to past sins in our lives.I want to begin with a simple prayer to invite God to move in our hearts:God, move in my heart today. Let me be open to the things You want to speak thr...  Read More