A simple gathering
From a shared night
to a shared conversation.
- Remember a moment that stayed with you.
- Read Scripture and listen to each other.
- Choose one way to put faith into practice.
- Pray and decide when to reconnect.
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Carry tonight
into your week.
A few minutes in Scripture. A conversation with your people. A practical way to put faith into action.
A little time. A meaningful next step.
Your next
seven days.
Read the Scripture passage in your Bible, take a moment to reflect, and try one simple response. Move at your own pace.
Download the seven-day reading guideOriginal EMP sample reflections. These are not artist-authored or approved tour resources.
DAY 01Make room to listen
Read in your Bible: Psalm 46:1–11
After a meaningful night, life quickly fills the quiet again. Set aside a few minutes to notice what you are carrying today. Psalm 46 points us toward God as our refuge amid circumstances we cannot control. You do not have to recreate the emotion of a concert to turn your attention to Him. Begin where you are.
Reflect: What is taking up the most space in your thoughts today?
One next step: Set your phone aside for five minutes. Read Psalm 46 slowly, then name one concern in prayer.
DAY 02Bring your honest questions
Read in your Bible: Psalm 13
Faith makes room for honest prayer. In Psalm 13, David brings his distress to God and remembers His steadfast love. If you are disappointed, grieving, or waiting, you can speak plainly. You do not need a polished explanation before you pray. Consider sharing what you are carrying with someone you trust.
Reflect: What have you been reluctant to bring honestly to God?
One next step: Write a short prayer in your own words. Include both a question and something you are thankful for.
DAY 03Trust in the waiting
Read in your Bible: Habakkuk 3:17–19
Habakkuk describes circumstances in which familiar sources of security disappear. His response points toward trust in God even when the situation remains hard. Trust does not require pretending that loss is easy. Today, consider what it would look like to lean on God for the next small step.
Reflect: Where are you waiting for an outcome you cannot control?
One next step: Name one faithful action you can take today while you wait: make the call, keep the promise, ask for help, or rest.
DAY 04Remember the hope of Jesus
Read in your Bible: John 14:1–6
Jesus speaks to troubled hearts with the invitation to trust Him. The hope He offers is rooted in who He is and the relationship He makes possible. Let this passage guide your attention beyond today’s uncertainty. If its meaning raises questions, bring those questions to a trusted pastor or Christian friend.
Reflect: What encourages you in Jesus’ words to His disciples?
One next step: Read the passage with someone else and share one question or encouragement from it.
DAY 05Put love into practice
Read in your Bible: 1 John 3:16–18
Love becomes visible through action. John connects the love of Jesus with the way we respond to people in need. You do not have to solve every problem to take one useful step. Start with someone whose need you already know, and ask what would actually help.
Reflect: Who near you could use practical care this week?
One next step: Offer one specific act of care: a meal, a ride, a listening ear, or help with a task.
DAY 06Keep walking with others
Read in your Bible: Hebrews 10:23–25
Encouragement grows in relationship. This passage invites believers to keep meeting and to consider how they can encourage one another toward love and good works. Think about the people who help you follow Jesus. A simple conversation or invitation can be a meaningful next step.
Reflect: Who helps you stay connected to faith in ordinary life?
One next step: Arrange a conversation with a friend, group leader, or pastor. Ask how you can encourage them, too.
DAY 07Choose one next step
Read in your Bible: James 1:22–25
The invitation of Scripture reaches into how we live. Look back over the week and notice one response you want to continue. Keep it specific and realistic. Growth often takes shape through repeated, ordinary acts of faithfulness in the company of others.
Reflect: What is one response you want to carry into the coming week?
One next step: Write down your next step and when you will take it. Share it with a trusted person who can encourage you.
Continue the conversation
Better with
your people.
Bring together a few friends, your family, or your church group. You don’t need to be an expert to open Scripture, ask thoughtful questions, and listen to one another.
This guide gives you a simple plan for a 45-minute conversation about faith, hope, and a practical next step.
From a shared night
The music stays with you
Keep listening.
Keep reflecting.
Revisit MercyMe’s music and explore the band’s official updates. As you listen, consider what draws you toward prayer, Scripture, or a conversation with someone you trust.
Visit MercyMe’s official websiteWhat stayed with you?
Think of a song, a story, or a conversation from the night. What did it bring to mind? What would you like to explore further?
Share that thought with the person you came with—or bring it to your next group gathering.
Explore the official MercyMe LIVE tourA connection worth exploring
Care that reaches beyond the room.
Children International shares a public partnership with MercyMe to support children and young people facing poverty. Learn about their work and consider whether it is a meaningful next step for you.
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Another meaningful night together.
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