Week of November 15

O God, we come to You this morning in praise. We come to You from our many and varied life circumstances. Some of us are happy this morning; some of us are hurting. No matter who we are, no matter where we are in life and in faith – You are with us, for we are Your children, whom You love.

Life is not a walk to You; it is a walk with You. You are beside us every step of the way. We have only to turn our faces toward You to receive Your grace, which You freely offer to us.

Father, help us this day to be right with You; to be face to face with You; to accept the love and grace You offer, and to freely give Your love to those whom we will meet today. This we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

(James 2:14-17, NIV)

Week of November 8

Prayer for Our Military Personnel

Lord, God our Creator and Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

(Author unknown)

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

(John 15:13 NIV)

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)

Week of October 18

Dear God, may I remember that from of old You have always been there for us, even from the ancient time to now. May I persevere in believing that You are always here for me. May I never forget this great truth, especially in my loneliest of times that You have not abandoned me, but rather that I have forgotten that You are with me. You will always remain with me even when I have wandered away or forgotten this marvelous truth. May Your steadfastness always be before my eyes. May I bask in the presence of this love that You give to me. Thank You, gentle God, and may I share this love with all the people I meet today. Amen.


"Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and Your loving kindnesses, For they have been from of old."

(Psalm 25:6, NASB)

Week of October 11

O God, Creator and Lord of all, how magnificent You are! I marvel as I look around me and see the wonderful world that You have created for us, Your children. From the depths of the mighty oceans, to the heights of the snow-capped mountains, from the North to the South, from East to West, You have designed a world that reflects Your power, majesty and glory. I am in awe, and give thanks and praise in my own feeble, humble way. As a caretaker of the earth, may I be ever cognizant that I am responsible to care for the work of Your hands. May I use these gifts of creation wisely and prudently. Amen.

“When I see Your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place – what are humans that You are mindful of them, mere mortals that You care for them? Yet You have made them little less than a god, crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them rule over the works of Your hands, put all things at their feet. O Lord, our Lord, how awesome is Your name through all the earth!”

(Psalm 8: 3-9, New American Standard Bible)

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)