May 26 - June 1, 2013

O Father, what a wonderful reminder and blessing to know that all that we do for the poor is a constant memorial before You. As we celebrate Memorial Day, may we be thankful and appreciative of all those who have given so much, even their very lives for this great country and in service of others. I ask Father for Your Almighty protection for all of our service people and indeed for all of us.
Lord, I am comforted by Your word which tells us that a sparrow does not fall from the sky without Your notice and that we are in Your perfect care. Father, I pray for safety for all the many celebrations across America and that You may be glorified through them. This I pray in Jesus’ precious name.

Amen

Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked. The angel answered, 
“Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God."
(Acts 10:4)

May 19 - 25, 2013

Lord, You alone are not only the source of everything we need...You are the source of everything. Oh Heavenly Father, thank you for giving us everything that we need each day. At the same time we ask you to meet the needs of those who are lacking materially and spiritually. Lord, for those who have what we need and are still wanting, desiring, coveting or even lusting after things that only fill us for a short time; Lord have mercy, forgive us, redirect our thoughts and our desires toward You. You and You Alone can truly satisfy our hunger and our thirst.
In Jesus' Name, Amen

"No one who comes to Me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again."
(John 6:35-36 )

May 12 - 18, 2013

Heavenly Father, Most loving God, grant us the "elbow grace” to do the hard work of kneading Your kingdom into the societies of humankind that we serve. May we have strength and forbearance, the hope and hunger to humbly serve You in Jesus’ Holy Name. Amen.

"Again He asked, ‘What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?  It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough’.” 
(Luke 13:20-21) 

May 5 - 11, 2013

Heavenly Father, I believe in You. Help me when I doubt. Grant me the ability to rely on You rather than myself. Open my eyes and heart, so I may appreciate the peace You have already given me. As one of your children I know my life will not always be an easy path but my faith is in You. I pray You will give me the strength I need to get through each day. May I bring all my cares before You and know that You will take care of me. There would be no hope for the future if it were not for the fact that Jesus came to earth so that we might be changed. This I pray in Jesus’ name
Amen

"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar"
(Psalms 139:1-2)