Communion Provides Spiritual Power, Strength, and Endurance
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The food we put into our bodies is designed to nourish and strengthen the immune system. It is necessary for healthy muscles, strength to do work, and endurance for activities like running.
Communion is our spiritual nourishment. It will give us the ability to fend off temptations that harm or kill the soul. It will give us the ability to uphold the truth, perform endless house chores cheerfully, and give our families grace.
Communion reinforces our internal defense mechanisms, equipping the person with potent spiritual weapons that repel attacks from our enemies while keeping our hearts and minds on Christ.
A Simple Guide for Communion at Home
For those desiring to participate in Communion, here are the basic requirements:
-Have the Communion elements: bread/wafer (for Christ’s body) and wine/juice (for Christ’s blood).
-Search your heart for unconfessed sin (1 Corinthians 11:23-30).
-Confess your sin to God (1 John 1:9).
-If there is unresolved conflict in your life, seek reconciliation (Matthew 5:23).
-Reflect on all Jesus did and went through to pay the penalty for your sin (1 Corinthians 11:23-30).
-Read Matthew 26:26-28 or 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
-Reflect with worship music and prayer. Let the Holy Spirit lead.
-Partake of the Communion bread/wafer and wine/juice.
-Continue in prayer as the Holy Spirit leads and give thanks for the body and blood of the Lord that was shed for you (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
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Heather Riggleman calls Nebraska home (Hey, it’s not for everyone) with her three kids and husband of 20 years. She writes to bring bold truths to marriage, career, mental health, faith, relationships, celebration and heartache. She is the co-host of the Moms Together Podcast and is a former national award-winning journalist. She is the author of Mama Needs a Time Out and Let’s Talk About Prayer. Her work has been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, MOPS, Today’s Christian Woman and Focus On the Family. You can find her at www.heatherriggleman.com or on Facebook.