In Mark 5 a woman is healed as she touches the hem of Jesus’ garment. God is active all around us and his power is available to us – to speak into our lives, to guide us in our choices and decisions, to heal the brokenness in our lives – and yet so often we barely scratch the surface of this faith that God offers to us. Why is that? And how can we experience more of the mystery and wonder of God in our lives? 

Welcome to online worship with First Baptist Church. Let us join hearts together as we honor our Lord, Jesus Christ with our worship today.
Interruptions
Even though we’re taught not to interrupt, Jesus always has time for an interruption to meet the needs of his faithful followers.
Interruptions
Even though we’re taught not to interrupt, Jesus always has time for an interruption to meet the needs of his faithful followers.
OUR RESPONSE
In life and death, God your love is steadfast and never ends; though our weeping may linger with the night, you give joy in the morning. Touch us with your healing grace that, restored to wholeness, we may live out our calling as your resurrection people. Amen.
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When was the last time you were amazed by God?
What gets in the way of God's power in your life? Being Overwhelmed? Busyness? Fear?
What do you need to let go of to give God room to move in your life?
God desires to have a relationship with you! He has given us ways to know Him better through His son, Jesus Christ. Knowing God and having faith in Jesus is a personal and individual decision for each person. We would love to talk with you and help you begin or deepen your faith journey.
Three Prayer Postures to Open Ourselves More to God
If you're overwhelmed by life - Centering Prayer
Sit before God. For 5 minutes, 10 minutes - whatever you can do consistently each day. Sit, and just be still. Be still and rest. Jesus promises that when we are weak and burdened, he will give us rest. Sit before God and for those 5 minutes, lay down all of your cares. Let God hold you in his presence, his beloved child - and just breathe.

If you're too busy to notice people - Opening Your Eyes
Over the next week, ask God to show you three people he wants you to pray for - beyond your family and close friends. It may be that person in the coffee shop that you see a lot, someone at work, or your neighbor two houses down. Listen for who God brings to mind and then pray a prayer of blessing each day for that person for the next month or so and see where it leads. You don't have to force anything; just notice how God allows your paths to cross with these folks you're led to pray for and lean into any opportunities that come your way.

If you're afraid of being disappointed - Learning to Hear God's Voice
Talk to God about the ordinary experiences of your day and give space to listen to how God may be responding. What does he cause you notice? What does he prompt you to do? You probably won't get a handwritten note or a phone call with God on the other end. But if you sense God saying something back to you - a nudge to call someone, an impulse to help someone, a leaning about a particular decision - act on that. Don't worry that you are not certain it is God talking. If it is consistent with what God would want, how God would behave if he were in your shoes, then believe it is God and act on it. Learn to hear God's voice and God's way of speaking to you. You will get it wrong sometimes, but God is faithful.