Do you not yet understand? Mark 8:14-21 Question for reflection: No, actually I don’t understand yet. I have a question. I always have one more question. There is one little bit I would like clarified, explained, and reviewed. I remember the loaves and the fishes, but I don’t know how it was done. And I
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Knock, Knock Matthew 7:7-11 Prayer for the day: Dear God, Sometimes I imagine “the road less traveled” behind the many doors I have knocked on that did not open. Other times, I have wondered if the right doors opened. If this is really what I wanted, what I was looking for, and where I am
Surprised by faith
Take it to the Lord in Prayer Luke 7:1-10 Prayer for the day: The old hymn reminds us what a privilege it is to carry everything, our sins and grief and pains and temptations, to God in prayer. And I know that when I pray, You will help carry my burden and bring me peace.
A woman teaches Jesus
For Even a Crumb is Enough Mark 7:24-30 Prayer for the day: I come before You needing healing –not just for myself but for those I love. I have tried everything and asked so many people for help. Now, I come with a need greater than my faith, greater than my patience, and greater than
Wanting to learn
Jesus Christ & Joseph Campbell Luke 4:14-30 Prayer for the day: God, you are both loving Father and ruling King in my life. When I stand before you, I stand before my friend and my judge. I trust You at home and when I am on the road. I trust Grace will bring me home.
Learning to wait
Luke 4:1-13 Prayer for the day: God, we have found in you a dwelling place. Your faithfulness gives us hope and confidence. Question for reflection: What experiences have taught you about waiting, including challenging times and less dramatic experiences? How might you help others learn patience and trust in God’s faithfulness? ~ Stan Dueck –
Lifelong learning
Luke 2:41-52 Prayer for the day: Our lives are full of new opportunities and change, O God. We give you thanks, the source of all abiding knowledge. Through Word and Spirit, you enlighten our minds and transform our hearts. Bless us with a faith that trusts your promises. Amen. Question for reflection: What have you
Soul rest
Matthew 11:28-30 Prayer for the day: Lord, I trust my mind, body, and spirit to you. You are the source of grace and bring peace to my soul. Thank you. Question for reflection: Tired? Stressed? Burned out? What are ways you connect with the unforced rhythms of grace to nurture body, mind and soul?
Eschewing obfuscations
Luke 10:38-42 Prayer for the day: Holy Spirit, help us to hold our daily plans and agenda lightly, so that we can quickly toss it aside when you lead us to. Question for reflection: Can you think of a recent time when you felt a nudge to help someone? How did you react to that
Communal fasting and healing
Acts 13:1-3; 14:19-23 Prayer for the day: God, help us to anticipate your Spirit’s presence with us, in the ordinary and the unusual. Question for reflection: When have you experienced God’s presence most tangibly in your life? What were the circumstances? ~ Tim Heishman, National Youth Conference Coordinator Congregational Life Ministries of the Church