Out of our minds

Philippians 2:1-13

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.  (v. 5)

Christ, replace my mind and heart with yours;  fill me with the foolishness of your reign.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who witness boldly to the gospel

Hey Delpha ...   this should be the right post!

Out of our minds

Philippians 2:1-13

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.  (v. 5)

Christ, replace my mind and heart with yours;  fill me with the foolishness of your reign.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who witness boldly to the gospel

My prayer:  Watch-listen and reply in kind.

AMEN

Michael and all Angels

Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3

Your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.  (v. 12)

O Lord, open my lips in endless praise and prayer.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who pray in the face of evil

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind

Depth in trust

Psalm 25:1-9

O my God, in you I trust;  do not let me be put to shame.  (v. 2)

My life is in your hands, O God.  Strengthen me in your grace, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who suffer because of their faith

My prayer:  Too emotional to speak.

Sour grapes and other myths

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God.  Turn, then, and live.  (v. 32)

Prayer concern:  Those who proclaim the gospel faithfully

My prayer:  Get our own house in order ..   Pat the plumber will be coming soon..  $$$ :(

Sealed fate

Ezekiel 18:19-24

None of the transgressions that they have committed shall be remembered.  (v. 22)

God, when hope is lost you always clear a path for us to come home to you.  Give us the sense to take it.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those suffering at the hands of others

The citizens of North Korea comes to mind at the hands of rocket man.

Worrying about tomorrow

James 4:11-16

Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring.  (v. 14)

Holy One, train our hearts to trust you for tomorrow and to rest in the grace-filled present, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those suffering from anxiety and fear

I can relate!

Give me life or give me death

Philippians 1:21-30

For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.  (v. 21)

God of life, free us to rejoice that whether we live or die, we do so in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who fear death

Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Go and learn what this means,  "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."  (v. 13)

Matthew 9:9-13

Merciful God, free us from keeping rules and judging those who don't.  Embrace us with grace, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who need a word of mercy

Amen to that !!

Just desserts

Jonah 3:10 - - - 4:11

I know that you are a gracious God . . . ready to relent from punishing.  (4:2)

see previous post

Just desserts

I knew that you are a gracious God . . . ready to relent from punishing.  (4:2)

Jonah 3:10 - - - 4:11

God, free us from our hatred and fill us with compassion for our enemies, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose hearts are hard with hate

My hatred for what has been done to me and my backyard is going away with God's help
Praying for our president too..
Also, praying for my bucket list ..   I'll post it to my mholter.blogspot.com website.

For the love of God

2 Corinthians 13:1-4

In dealing with you we will live with {Christ} by the power of God.  (v. 4)

Holy Trinity, Love Divine, overwhelm our divisions and arguments with your love and grace, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Congregations divided by conflict

  

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Lord, if another . . . sins against me, how often should I forgive?  (v. 21)

Merciful Lord, forgive me for breaking your heart;  lead me to forgive all who have broken mine.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel they are unforgiveable

My prayer:  To forgive those who have done me wrong.

 

God's Insurance plan

Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.  (v. 2)

Lord Jesus, help me to remember that you are always with me.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned by God and others

That would be me

Holy Cross Day

John 3:13-17

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.  (v. 16)

Jesus, help all your children to believe in you, and to understand God's purpose.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Grandchildren

YUP!!

Brotherly forgiveness

Genesis 50:15-21

Forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.  (v. 17)

Lord Jesus, teach us to help us to forgive those who do wrong to us and scheme against us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who ask for forgiveness

My question is:  ?

Why does our daughter-in-law not have a relationship with us?


I have forgiven her many times ..  and in order to have peace of mind, this issue has been turned over to GOD

I forgive my daughter-in-law and also those who have done me wrong.

that's all for today.

Family Dynamics

Genesis 37:12-36


Let us . . . not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.  (v. 27)

God, strengthen our relationships and make us more merciful and loving.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Siblings

That would be Wes, Ronny, Dale, Delpha, Me, & Julie

Love them all

Astonishing hatred

1 John 3:11-16

Do not be astonished, brothers and sisters, that the world hates you.  (v. 13)

God, help us all to love one another, everywhere.  We ask this in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders and emergency workers

I remember 911 like it was yesterday.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 18:15-20

Point out the fault when the two of you are alone.  (v. 15)

God, help me to communicate directly and caringly when I disagree with someone, and forgive me when I fail to do so.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are afraid to speak up

AMEN to that !!

Unlovable neighbors

Romans 13:8-14

The commandments . . . are summed up in this word, "Love your neighbor as yourself."  (v. 9)

Lord Jesus, give us patience and tolerance to love and accept our neighbors.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Neighbors near and far

WOW !!  

over and out for now

More, more, more

Psalm 119:33-40

Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.  (v. 36)

Generous Creator, thank you for providing what is needed for daily living.  Lead me to respond to your abundance in ways that are as generous as your ways.  I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who share generously

Over and out for today

Warning offenders: the right thing to do

Ezekiel 33:7-11

But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways . . . you will have saved your life.  (v. 9)

In Jesus' name, we ask you, O God, for courage to speak up when others do wrong.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who make offensive comments

over and out for now

A measure of wickedness

Matthew 23:29-36

Fill up, then, the measure of your ancestors.  (v. 32)

Merciful God, forgive us when we perpetuate the sins of the past.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those weighed down by guilt

My prayer ..   watch listen and reply in kind

over and out for now

Defending ourselves

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

I have been a fool . . . you should have been the ones commending me.  (v. 11)

God, fill us with your Spirit and give us strength to defend ourselves when we are criticized for doing good things, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:    Those who criticize more than praise

Amen to that !!!  

Do you recognize yourself?

2 Samuel 11:27b----12:15

Nathan said to David, "you are the man!"  (12:7)

Lord, please give me the wisdom for self-reflection.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those harmed by the selfishness of other

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 16:21-28

You are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.  (v. 23)

Jesus, help me to grow in understanding of what it means to follow you as my Savior and Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are self-centered

THAT'S ME ..   NEED PRAYERS

Cold night in the homeless shelter

Romans 12:9-21

Extend hospitality to strangers.  (v. 13)

Jesus, help us to be generous with our time and forfeit our own comfort to help others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have no place to call home

WOW:   Appropriate ...   Hurricane Harvey victims

Finding the way home

Psalm 26:1-8

O Lord, I love the house in which you dwell, and the place where your glory abides.  (v. 8)

God, when I am lost and afraid, lead me home and fill me with your peace.  I ask in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Domestic violence and offenders

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.