The session defined fearing the Lord as humility with scripture for wisdom and divine trust.
Participants discussed the meaning of "fearing the Lord," interpreting it as respecting and honoring God. Scriptural examination showed that those who fear the Lord are instructed in the ways they should choose.
Humility was connected to divine trust, meaning God confides secrets in those who are humble.
Lynley led the "Fill My Cup Tuesday" meeting, focusing on 2 Chronicles 20, which details King Jehoshaphat's acknowledgment of weakness, his prayer "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you," and God's response through the unexpected messenger Jahaziel, leading to a strategy of praise and worship that resulted in victory and peace. Brooke shared a praise report on God-given strength for their work and requested prayers. The meeting concluded with a closing prayer.
Lynley Moses opened and closed the meeting with prayers, focusing on gratitude, salvation, and specific requests for the world's salvation. Participants discussed the importance of partnering with God, obedience, seeking revelation for personal shortcomings, and the necessity of dependency on God and entering into real worship. Additionally, the group shared personal praise reports and discussed how seeking satisfaction in the world leads to despair and blocks God's persistent knock.
Lynley Moses opened the "Fill My Cup Tuesday" meeting with a prayer and a reading from Psalms 1:1-6, which describes the contrast between the prosperous, godly individuals and the wicked. The discussion centered on the importance of wisely choosing company and remaining obedient to God. l. Lynley Moses and Nia Israel further contrasted the "assembly of scoffers" with the "assembly of the godly," advising attendees to avoid ungodly environments for accountability, and Nia Israel requested prayer.
Lynley Moses led the "Fill My Cup Tuesday" meeting, opening with prayer and reading Psalms 8:2, which spurred a discussion on how believers long for Christ's presence and how unbelievers feel a similar, yet unidentified, longing that God places on their hearts, a point affirmed by Brooke. Praise reports included the stable health of "baby Theo," shared by Courtney A, and Chelsea Wilson's successful inclelex exam; participants also requested prayers.
Lynley Moses and Nia Israel discussed the importance of starting prayer with thanksgiving, specifically for the person being prayed for, and agreed that this would be a beneficial shift in their prayer habits. They affirmed experiencing a transition in prayer from the "natural mind" to a deeper spiritual engagement where the spirit takes over. Lynley Moses and Nia Israel shared praise reports, expressed gratitude, and offered personal and community prayer requests.
Lynley Moses, Nia Israel, and Courtney A. discussed rejecting evil, including thoughts and small actions, to prevent strongholds, while emphasizing that a lack of discernment prevents people from realizing the consequences of evil. They stressed the importance of fleeing temptation and taking every thought captive, as Jamie's comment highlighted the need to shut down evil thoughts. Nia Israel and Courtney A. shared praise reports.
Lynley Moses opened the meeting with prayer and used Romans 8:5 and Ecclesiastes 3:11 to discuss being led by the Spirit, the importance of faith and obedience in overcoming the flesh and spiritual warfare. They also discussed fasting as a tool for "working stuff down" to break cravings, encouraged participants to deeply engage with the Bible daily, and shared praise reports. The meeting concluded after a brief, lighthearted discussion followed by a closing prayer.