Learn to abide with us
We’re beginning a journey to discover the fullness of joy Jesus promises. A joy grounded in unshaken faith in every season. Together, we’ll learn what it practically means to abide in Jesus, to be captivated by His goodness, and to experience the deep, lasting joy our souls long for. As we commit to this process with humility and honesty, we believe God will do a transforming work in us as we've never experienced before.
Weekly reflection questions
WORSHIP: WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
THE COMMAND TO SING
WORSHIP DAY 1–6 ABIDE QUESTIONS
DAY 1
Psalm 100:2 ties gladness directly to coming into God's presence. What do you think it is about who God is, or what He's done, that should naturally produce joy rather than obligation? If gladness is meant to flow from resting in grace, what's one truth about God's grace you could remind yourself of before you walk into your next time of worship?
DAY 2
The psalmist stacks up three descriptions (good, pleasant, fitting) knowing it might not come naturally to feel that way. Which of those three would you say is hardest for you to actually experience in the moment of singing? What's one thing keeping you from experiencing praise as good, pleasant, and fitting right now, rather than as a religious box to check?
DAY 3
If you had to guess, would you say your worship leans more toward emotionalism (feeling without much thought) or intellectualism (thought without much feeling), and what makes you think that? If real worship is this balance of passion and understanding, in what way would you say you need to grow presently: more heart, more mind, or more balance?
DAY 4
If someone examined the pattern of your life over the last year, would they conclude that praise is a defining, ongoing feature of who you are, or something you do periodically? What would it look like to build praise into your life as a daily habit, becoming "an unceasing source of praise," rather than an occasional feeling-dependent response?
DAY 5
What do you think it means practically for a song of praise to be "new," rather than just repeating familiar words or patterns? What's one recent answer to prayer, provision, or moment of God moving in grace in your life you could turn into a specific prayer of praise this week, rather than letting it pass by unnoticed?
DAY 6
Is there a difference for you between praising God privately in your own heart and praising Him openly, "in the midst of the congregation" or in front of others, and which comes more naturally? What would it look like for you to sing His praise more openly in community, whether that's during a service, a small group, or even just around people you trust?
THE COMMAND TO SING
WORSHIP DAY 1–6 ABIDE QUESTIONS
DAY 1
Psalm 100:2 ties gladness directly to coming into God's presence. What do you think it is about who God is, or what He's done, that should naturally produce joy rather than obligation? If gladness is meant to flow from resting in grace, what's one truth about God's grace you could remind yourself of before you walk into your next time of worship?
DAY 2
The psalmist stacks up three descriptions (good, pleasant, fitting) knowing it might not come naturally to feel that way. Which of those three would you say is hardest for you to actually experience in the moment of singing? What's one thing keeping you from experiencing praise as good, pleasant, and fitting right now, rather than as a religious box to check?
DAY 3
If you had to guess, would you say your worship leans more toward emotionalism (feeling without much thought) or intellectualism (thought without much feeling), and what makes you think that? If real worship is this balance of passion and understanding, in what way would you say you need to grow presently: more heart, more mind, or more balance?
DAY 4
If someone examined the pattern of your life over the last year, would they conclude that praise is a defining, ongoing feature of who you are, or something you do periodically? What would it look like to build praise into your life as a daily habit, becoming "an unceasing source of praise," rather than an occasional feeling-dependent response?
DAY 5
What do you think it means practically for a song of praise to be "new," rather than just repeating familiar words or patterns? What's one recent answer to prayer, provision, or moment of God moving in grace in your life you could turn into a specific prayer of praise this week, rather than letting it pass by unnoticed?
DAY 6
Is there a difference for you between praising God privately in your own heart and praising Him openly, "in the midst of the congregation" or in front of others, and which comes more naturally? What would it look like for you to sing His praise more openly in community, whether that's during a service, a small group, or even just around people you trust?
Abide journal
To help you walk this journey intentionally, we've crafted journals to guide your daily reflection and prayer. Each page is designed to help you slow down, dwell on Scripture, and cultivate a life rooted in Christ. Pick one up in the church lobby or at the church office during the week.