A Prayer for Worship: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals

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Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations & Bible Study Podcast

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 1 September 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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A Prayer for Worship: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals In this episode, Rachael reflects on the story of Mary of Bethany, who demonstrated extravagant worship by pouring out her costly treasure at the feet of Jesus. Through guided meditation and prayer, listeners are invited to consider their own acts of love and worship, and to offer their best to Jesus without reservation. The episode culminates in an invitation to a deeper connection with God through an upcoming retreat, Bible Study Live, in Rome. Takeaways: Mary of Bethany's act of worship was bold and misunderstood. Extravagant love for Jesus may not make sense to others. Visualizing the scene helps deepen our understanding of worship. Offering our best to Jesus is a personal and intimate act. Jesus defends our acts of love and worship. We are encouraged to love Jesus without reservation. Our gifts and offerings are seen and valued by Jesus. The fragrance of our worship lingers in the presence of God. We are invited to surrender our fears and objections to Jesus. Bible Study Live offers a space for deeper connection with God. Chapters: 00:00 Extravagant Worship: The Story of Mary of Bethany 03:02 Visualizing the Scene: A Dinner in Bethany 06:17 The Act of Love: Pouring Out the Alabaster Jar 08:37 The Fragrance of Worship: Offering Our Best to Jesus 10:50 Invitation to Deeper Connection: Bible Study Live Retreat Sound bites: "Her love speaks for her." "Jesus sees you." This audio devotional is a companion to the She Hears Bible Study, Grab Your Printed Copy Here! Show Information: ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆Join Rachael for Bible Study Live in Rome this fall: BibleStudyLive.org ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here: ➤ Sponsor a Child ☆Schedule Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching with Rachael here: One on One Session ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Connect further with Rachael ! ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus ☆Shop Christian Resources ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/resources ☆Coaching/Spiritual Direction ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/coaching Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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