Psalm 32 Prayer: Holy God, we look to so many things for our happiness. We give into the images of peace and joy paraded before us on screens billboards. Yet, we know that nothing compares to the joy of your grace. In the distracted state of our lives we lose sight of your forgiveness. Open
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Lord willin’
James 4:11-17 Question for reflection: How do you listen for God’s will? What do you hear God saying to you for this day? Prayer for the day: God, I want to trust your intentions for my life. My desire is to live a life consistent with your will. But sometimes it is hard to hear,
Parting words
Romans 16:25-27 (16:25, Message) Question for reflection: In what ways do you use the gifts God has given you as a source of strength? How have you praised God for these gifts? Prayer for the day: The heavens proclaim the wonders of God. We rejoice in the Savior’s coming. Strengthened by the gospel give us
Worthwhile sacrifices
Matthew 5:21-26 Prayer for the day: Reconciling God, help me be a peacemaker. Amen Question for reflection: “Make peace.” “Be reconciled.” “Make right what is wrong.” Making the first move toward peace is not always easy, but it is the way to move beyond the past into the future. As theologian Louis B. Smedes
Judgment or repentance?
Romans 2:1-11 Question for reflection: How might your own judgments, your struggle to forgive, be an excuse for not getting on with the life God wants you to have? Prayer for the day: God of grace, forgive me my judgments, my arrogance in refusing to forgive what you have already forgiven. ~ Donna Kline,
Patience and golden calves
Exodus 33:1- 6 Question for reflection: So what happens when you get a stiff neck? Do you stop responding to others around you, or are you simply more aware of the effort it takes to fully turn your body towards a sound? What does this mean for your journey with God? Prayer for the
Who – And How – Do We Follow?
Mark 8:31 – 9:1 Prayer for the Day: Although it’s been years since we’ve played “Follow the Leader,” God, we are probably as bad as it now as we were then. We don’t understand the movement of the Holy Spirit. We too often miss the nuances of Jesus’ examples and what they mean
Found By God
Genesis 16:6-15 Prayer for the Day: Most gracious and Holy Spirit, who have I treated badly? Who has gone away from me or my community because of our harsh behavior? God I admit my guilt and ask your forgiveness. Even if you send an angel into the wilderness before me, guide me to the
O Lord, Hear; O Lord, Forgive
Daniel 9:15-25 Prayer for the Day: “Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests