Week of April 15 - 21, 2012

Lord, thank You for the gift of HOPE that you gave us Easter morning. Because of You, we know that no problem is too difficult, and even death does not have power over us. Thank you for the gift of LOVE You gave us when You laid down Your life for us. Because of You, our hearts are full of gratitude and praise for who You are and all You’ve done for us! We give you glory and honor. Amen.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."

1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIV)

Week of October 3

O God, You made us in Your own image and redeemed us through Jesus Your Son. Look with compassion on the whole human family. Break down the walls that separate us. Unite us in bonds of love. And work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish Your purposes on earth, that, in Your good time, all nations and races may serve You in harmony around Your heavenly throne. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)