Do This in Church Today!

Start your Sunday with a powerful wake-up call that will transform not only your outlook on worship but your heart for others. In this inspiring episode, Andrew Forrest, Senior Pastor of Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, invites you to discover the deeper meaning behind gathering together on the Lord’s Day—especially after the hard lessons learned during the pandemic when in-person worship was out of reach. Dive into the timeless wisdom of Exodus as Andrew Forrest explores why the Lord called the high priest to carry the names of the tribes of Israel into His presence—and what that means for us today. You’ll uncover why intercessory prayer is a cornerstone of both ancient and modern faith, and receive practical “marching orders” for how to bless others through your worship right now. Key highlights include: The striking parallel between the Israelites’ wilderness worship and the call to intercede for others in our own church communities. An honest reflection on gratitude for the simple but profound gift of gathering, and how not to take it for granted. A moving rendition of the hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour,” with a reminder of our daily dependence on grace. Plus, Andrew Forrest leaves you with three thoughtful journal prompts to deepen your experience before you step into church, and a heartfelt call to pray for those in your life who need God’s mercy today. Make sure you don’t miss this episode’s blend of scriptural insight, spiritual practice, and uplifting encouragement. Subscribe for more conversations that awaken your faith and strengthen your walk with Christ. CHAPTERS: [00:00:24] Never Taking Sundays for Granted After the Pandemic [00:01:07] The Meaning Behind the High Priest's Breastplate [00:02:35] The Power of Intercession in Worship [00:04:05] Challenging Listeners to Practice Intercessory Prayer [00:05:10] Cultivating Gratitude and Joy Heading into Worship [00:05:36] Singing "I Need Thee Every Hour" — Honest Worship [00:07:46] Heartfelt Closing: “Lord, We Need You Today” 👉 Join us throughout Lent for Jesus Asking ► https://seedbed.com/jesusasking/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6