Jesus will win

2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy.  (v. 8)

Eternal God, bring your victory in and through us, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Funeral home and cemetery workers

My prayer:  Hurricane Harvey victims  ....   UFFDA

All God's children

Romans 2:1-11


For God shows no partiality.  (v. 11)

God of all, unite your children and help us to live together in peace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those wounded by prejudice

My prayer:  It's just a building

Set a course

1 Samuel 7:3-13

Direct your heart to the Lord, and serve him only.  (v. 3)

All-knowing God, send your Spirit to guide us to you.  For Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Computer programmers and technicians

WOW !!   That's me!

It is all gift

Romans 12:1-8

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us.  (v. 6)

Generous God, thank you for equipping me for life and service in your kingdom.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing for full employment

My prayer:   Those in the path of hurricane Harvey in Texas.  Also my wife of many years.

Someday

Psalm 138

All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.  (v. 4)

Lord of all, unite your children in the worship of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peacemakers

AMEN TO THAT!!

Christ in our home

The hyper-link is at my other blog.

www.christinourhome.blogspot.com


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Love that lasts

Isaiah 51:1-6

My salvation will be forever, and my deliverance will never be ended.  (v. 6)

Eternal God, hold us in your love now and forever, and help us to cling to the hope and promise of life in your kingdom.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working to protect the environment

My answer:  Human climate change is a hoax ..   There, I said it.

My prayer is for you to listen and learn and reply in kind ..  OK?

Where is your pride

2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.  (v. 17)

Gracious God, guide us to thank and honor you with our whole lives.  For Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians and artists who serve the church

That be me

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Be wronged

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

In fact, to have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you.  (v. 7)

Prayer concern:  Ministries serving those who are homeless

WOW!!  

This really hits home!!

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

God of healing, bring your grace and love on all who are in any need.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those caring for chronically ill loved ones

Amen to that

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No strings attached

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.  (v. 20)

Generous God, thank you for the gifts you give each day, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those feeling unworthy of God's love

Amen to that !!

A light to guide

Psalm 67

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon. us.  (v.1)

Prayer concern:  Those suffering from depression or other mental illnesses

Watch. learn and listen

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Making Room

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.  (v. 8)

Alpha and Omega, gather us all together in your name, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism

My prayer:  Sally and me dealing with the code compliance and depression, anger, etc.

One and only

Isaiah 45:20-25

Turn to me and be saved . . . For I am God, and there is no other.  (v. 22)

God of blessing, thank you for all the blessings you provide in our lives.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of food and clean water

My prayer ..  watch and reply in kind.

Mary, Mother of our Lord

Luke 1:46-55

The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.  (v. 49)

Abiding Trinity, your essence is relationship.  Help us support and uplift each other.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are homebound

My prayer:  Watch and reply in kind.

Closing the distance

Revelation 15:1-4

And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mixed with fire.  (v. 2)

Flowing God, overcome the sharp edges of our lives with your soothing grace, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Wilderness rangers

My prayer concern:  Watch and listen and reply in kind.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 14:22-33

Immediately Jesus spoke to them . ..  "Take heart, it is I;  do not be afraid. " (v. 27)

Jesus, thank you for always being present for us ---  immediately.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Medics serving amid armed conflict

My prayer:  Watch and reply in kind

The Sharing business

Lord Jesus, grant us feet made beautiful by eager steps to bring your good new to others.  Amen.

Romans 10:5-15

Prayer concern:  Postal workers and messengers

Hearing God's voice

Psalm 85:8-13

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people.  (v. 8)

God, clear our minds and hearts to hear your voice.  Make your vision our own, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Churches facing oppression

My prayer:  Old Farm Church @ 5112 1/2 33rd ST Topeka KS 66614

God in the everyday

Church finance committees
1 KINGS 19:9-18

And after the earthquake a fire . . . and after the fire a sheer sound of silence.  (v. 12)

God of our every day, give me eyes to see you in the mundane miracles of an ordinary Thursday.  I pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:    Church finance committees

My prayer :    Watch and reply in kind ..   if you'd like.

Daily light for every day

My mother's favorite devotional book.

RIP :  19131101-20120929

Elijah's personal connection

1 Kings 18:1-16 As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to him today.  (v. 15)

Thanks you for standing with us, God, just as you stood with Elijah.  In Jesus' name.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Drought-afflicted regions

Amen to that ..

Daily Light for every day

I will be scanning this daily.

Daily Light

For August 8

Thanks mom

The path of the just ...

From

mom's daily light

dated August 8

For now we see in the mirror, dimly, but then face to face.

Blessed be my mother in heaven.

Thanks for bringing us up to fear and love the Lord.

I will attempt to read your favorite devotional book too ..

Thank you MOM ..   See you in heaven someday too.

Encouraging new leaders

Acts 18:24-28

They took him aside and explained the Way of God to him more accurately.  (v. 26)

Lord Jesus, guide the teachers of your church.  Help us to raise up new generations to share your Word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Seminary educators and students

My prayer:  Watch and reply in kind

GOD BLESS

A world turned upside down

Acts:  17:10-15

They came there too, to stir up and incite the crowds.  (v. 13)

When my world turns upside down, Lord, remind me that you alone set me on my proper axis.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregations in transition

My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

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Whom the Lord loves He corrects

This is going to be from a daily devotional book that was my mother's favorite.

The video died early.

Thanks mom ..   see you in heaven someday.

The book is titled:

"Daily light for every day"
with Anne Graham Lotz

Parental provision

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

You open your hand, saqtisfying the desire of every living thing.  (v. 16)

Prayer concern:  Those living in refugee camps

My prayer:  Watch, listen and learn

God's basic diet

Isaiah 55: 1-5

Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread?  (v. 2)

Lord of the harvest, we thank you for nutrious food.  Help us to serve and advocate for those who are hungry today.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Grocery and convenience store workers

My prayer:  View the video (if you dare)

Ask, and our needs will be met

Answering God, I thank you for the grace with which you meet my needs.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Search and rescue teams

My prayerful thoughts:  A humorous side DEMANDING God for this or that. :)

Doing all things --- with each other

Philippians 4: 1-15

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.   (V. 13)

Thank you God, for the strength we find in community.  Help us to embody your strength for one another, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who lack a supportive community

My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.