July 28 - August 3, 2013

Father God, Creator of the entire universe and everything that dwells in it, gently remind me of Your awesome power and strength so that I may rest in You. Let no fear of rejection enter my consciousness; but rather, Your loving grace come over me as I lean on Your faithful and dependable support. For Your strength is my joy, and I rejoice in it. I ask this in Your Son’s Heavenly name, through the power of Your Holy Spirit.

Amen


“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

Week of Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2012

Heavenly Father, the poor of the world teach us so much about human dignity, about justice, and about loving our neighbor. When the stresses of everyday life overwhelm us, help us to remember those who struggle daily for survival. Help us to take advantage of the opportunities You present us to help them, by generously sharing our blessings and Your love. We ask all of this in Jesus’ name. Amen.


“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least
 of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”

(Matthew 25:40) NIV

Week of Aug. 12 - 18, 2012

Dear Lord, You are amazing to declare such a promise to Your children! Your bond of love is unbreakable, unstoppable, and unconditional. We pray for each other to remember these words when we feel betrayed, lost, forgotten, or broken hearted. We will never be separated from Your love, but only saturated in Your love. Help us to embrace this truth with all of our mind, heart, and spirit. Thank You, Lord, that You care that much to extend Your hand of hope from heaven by way of our Savior, Jesus. We pray this in His holy name. Amen.


“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither present nor the future, nor any powers,
neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

(Romans 8:38-39)  NIV

Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2012

Heavenly Father, walk with me as I journey through life.
Take my hand and lead me with Your Holy Spirit.
Fill me, inspire me, free me to respond generously to Your call.
For I believe You desire my deepest joy,
And it is only in Your company that my soul will be satisfied
And my life will find its meaning and purpose. Amen.

(Author Unknown)

“If we love one another, God remains in us,
and His love is brought to perfection in us.
This is how we know that we remain in Him
and He in us, that He has given us of His Spirit.”

— 1 John 4:12-13 (NAB)

Week of November 1

Dear Lord, You made us for lives in families and in community. What I say and do reveals who I am as a follower of Christ. I am to be Your hands and feet in the world today. What a tremendous responsibility, but also a tremendous opportunity to share Your spirit of love, compassion, and justice with others. May I embody all that You want me to be. Be my source of grace as I go about my work today. I ask all of this in Your holy name. Amen.

“…The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

(Romans 5:5, NAB)

Week of October 25

Lord, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s often difficult to remember that You are ever present. Help me make a conscious effort today to find some inner sanctum of peace and quiet, to reflect on Your goodness, mercy, and love. Your love far exceeds all that I could hope for or desire. Help me silence the noisy distractions that tug and pull my thoughts in a hundred different directions. Let me focus on You, and be ever mindful that You are here within my heart – You, Who are exalted among the nations! May my heart rest in the calmness and greatness of Your presence. O Lord, I adore You and worship You. Amen.

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

(Psalm 46:10, American Standard Version)