Merciful Father, grant that as we make this journey of life, we will lean heavily upon your promises and reach out, not only in charity but also in justice, to those who are poor and weak. Help us to live out the commandment Your Son gave to us that we should love one another as He loves us. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
"Happy the man who cares for the poor and the weak: if disaster strikes, Yahweh will come to his help. Yahweh will guard him, give him life and happiness in the land."
Psalm 41:1 – 2 (Jerusalem)
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Feb. 9 - 15, 2014
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace, Your mercy, and Your love. We ask for Your continued grace as we pray for the families of all those who have gone on before us, those who served in our military, and those friends and loved ones who have departed. We pray that the Holy Spirit will fill us and dwell in and with us as we seek to gain strength and encouragement from Your word. Bless us today Lord God with joy and peace; peace not as the world gives, but Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and remind us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. In Jesus’ holy name we pray, Amen.
"…And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
"…And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Feb. 2 - 8, 2014
Lord, I thank You for loving me –- always nurturing and providing for my physical and spiritual needs. You constantly tell me "do not be afraid." Please help me to trust You so that I can respond to your call to ... "put out into the deep water ..." My only desire is to seek You and to do Your will. Grant this I ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
"Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch…"
Luke 5:4-5 (NRSV)
"Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch…"
Luke 5:4-5 (NRSV)
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2014
Dear Heavenly Father, You are everywhere, and guide everything. You are in my heart, in my mind and in my world. My certainty of Your existence gives me strength, protection, and joy. Your presence and promise are my comfort. Help me live worthy of Your gifts. Amen.
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation."
Isaiah 12:2-3 (NIV)
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation."
Isaiah 12:2-3 (NIV)
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Jan. 19 - 25, 2014
Most gracious Father, we hear the desperate cries of the poor. They are praying to You, and because You have given us ears to hear, they are calling to us as well. Thank You that our gifts can be used to help and empower our brothers and sisters. We so much desire to be disciples of Jesus, Your son, sent to heal the sick, care for the dying, feed the hungry and in all ways infuse Your love in our lives. Thank You for helping us to help others in Jesus Name. Amen.
"Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me’."
Matthew 25:34-36 (ESV)
"Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me’."
Matthew 25:34-36 (ESV)
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Jan. 12 - 18, 2014
We praise You, Lord, for You are steadfast and faithful. We take refuge in Your arms from life’s burdens and are comforted that You are always with us. Amen.
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
Psalm 18:2 (NIV)
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Jan. 5 - 11, 2014
Gracious, loving God, we have celebrated the birth of Your Son, our Savior, we have put the past year behind us, now we look with anticipation and excitement to the beginning of a new year. We move forward to do the work that is before us, to follow Your will, to do what is pleasing to You. May the New Year be filled with the love and joy of the Holy Spirit as He continues the work which He has begun in and through us. Help us, heavenly Father, to accomplish all that You have planned for us this year in the name of Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
Philippians 1:6 (ESV)
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