Week of Oct. 21 - 27, 2012

Lord, God, Heavenly Father, who existed before time began, we praise you for your bountiful creation. We thank you for plants and trees that produce food for our sustenance and well-being. We thank you for the soil in which these crops grow and we thank you for the rain that falls on them and makes them grow. We pray, Lord, that our harvest be always bounteous. We pray also that we, for whom you provide even more than we need, may always be mindful of the needs of others and willingly share your blessings with them. Lord, open our eyes to your blessings and create in us hearts that will always sing your praises and glory for  the earth which belongs to you. You are great God and you are worthy of all our praise and worship.
This we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation:  seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.”  

Genesis 1:11 NASB

Week of Oct. 14 - 20, 2012

Heavenly Father, Almighty God, thank You for always being there for us. Whenever we feel down, You lift us up again. We need You by our sides. When we call, You answer us. Please help us to realize when we are out of step in doing Your holy will. Forgive us our proud ways, because we know it is You who are in control of everything. You are our great Savior, and we are so blessed to know You! Thank You for always welcoming us, bringing us back into Your loving arms. We pray all this in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.  

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” 
— James 4:10 (NIV)

Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2012

O most gracious Father, once again a new fall season is upon us. We give thanks for Your continued presence in our lives. May we be in awe and acknowledge You, as the leaves turn different stages of magnificent colors, as the earth yields its crop for a bountiful harvest, and as the remainder of nature prepares for its winter slumber. Help us to prepare our hearts, weeding out all selfishness, while instilling a spirit of generosity toward those who are poor and in need of sustenance, and for those who are poor in spirit, in need of Your Son’s love. Strengthen our hands, our feet, and our souls to do Your will in Your harvest, all for Your glory and the benefit of others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.


“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few;
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers into His harvest.”
— Luke 10:2 (NKJV)

Week of Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2012

Dear Lord, we ask for Your strength and perseverance as we continue to follow Your Will daily. Help us to faithfully plant seeds and nurture them, knowing that it is You, Lord, that makes them grow.  May we rely on Your Spirit to guide us and bear fruit in our lives.  Help us to trust that our obedience will reap a harvest in due time. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” 

(Galatians 6:9, New American)