Week of September 26

Be with me, Lord, as I go about the business of the day. Let me be open to the gentle whisperings of Your Spirit in my encounters with family, friends, co-workers, or companions on the journey back to You. To the persons I love, let me cherish the moments together, and be a source of joy and peace to them. To the strangers I meet, let me be a witness to Your compassion and care. To those I don’t particularly like or get along with, let me show patience, courtesy, and respect. Let me live the minutes and the hours of this day in praise and honor to You. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

“Call upon me, and I will answer you; I will tell to you things great beyond reach of your knowledge.”

(Jeremiah 33:3, New American Bible)

Week of September 19

Dear Lord, You are our shelter in all the storms of life that we face. I thank You that You never change. You are our rock, steady and secure. Forgive me, Lord, for putting my faith in man’s way that fails us again and again. I put all my faith in Your unfailing love and divine strength. I place all my hope in You and You alone. Amen.

“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.”

(Isaiah 25:4, NIV)

Week of September 12

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the grandparents you have given to us.

Some are biological, but many are friends, neighbors, and co-workers who willingly reach out to us in times of need or distress. They lovingly share their knowledge and insights to help us resolve or improve situations in our lives. They know just how to calm a crying baby, to settle a wondering toddler, to encourage a distraught teenager, and especially how to restore a broken adult who is facing uncertainties.

We thank You that they have lived through many events and have gained the wisdom to overcome any obstacle when guided by Your teachings. We are grateful for their faithfulness. We are encouraged to continue this in our lives, and to pass this on to the next generation.

Thank You for their comforting smiles when we come into their presence. Thank You for those special treats they always give us as an extra measure of comfort. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for giving us a sample of Your loving care through grandparents, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.

“Gray hair is a crown of splendor, it is attained by a righteous life.”

(Proverbs 16:31, NIV)

Week of September 5

Merciful Father, let me love You, my Lord and my God, and see myself as I really am: a pilgrim on a journey; a Christian called to respect and to love all those whose lives I touch, friends and foes alike. Help me to conquer anger with gentleness, greed with generosity, apathy with fervor. Help me to forget myself so that I can reach out toward others in justice, in peace, and in love. Amen.

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”

(Proverbs 3:1-2, NIV)