Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-36

What do you mean by saying.  "You will be made free"  (v. 33)

Prayer concern:  Confirmation students and teachers

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

You've done it all

Matthew 22:34-46

God of love, send the spirit to guide me as I seek to love you and my neighbor, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Law enforcement officers

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Dr. My on duty

I am available for backup to Dr. Phil only from 3-4 PM Mon-Fri

A level playing field

Romans 3:19-28

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.  (v. 23)

Prayer concern:  Those serving in outdoor ministries

My prayer:  dittos

Fruit of the Spirit

A little mini sermon

ENJOY

Restless Heart Syndrome

Psalm 46

Be still, and know that I am God!  (v. 10)

Spirit of restlessness, stir us to active faith wherever we are.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Travelers

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Fall Foliage

Psalm 1

They are more like trees planted by streams of water . . . and their leaves do not wither.  (v.3)

Prayer concern:  Residents and staff of senior living centers

Thanks Sally for letting me use YOUR computer

Strength in numbers

Matthew 14:1-12

Herod . . . feared the crowd, because they regarded [John] as a prophet.  (v. 5)

Jesus, Lord of all, bind us together for the sake of your love, so all may feel its power.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing a difficult decision

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind...  OK ?

GOD BLESS  ..  even to those who have done me wrong

Copycat

3 John 9-12

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but imitate what is good.  (v. 11)

Perfect Christ, help us copy the good we see in you, and forgive us when our imitation fails.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Translators and interpreters

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind

GOD BLESS

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 22:1-14

For many are called, but few are chosen.  (v. 14)

Merciful God, help me to answer your call to follow Jesus each day.  In his name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Caterers and event planners

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

GOD BLESS

Imagine everything is fine

Philippians 4:1-9

Rejoice in the Lord always;  again I will say, Rejoice.  (v. 4)

Eternal God, help me to rejoice in the love of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Thos who don't know Jesus loves them

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Familiar comfort

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepard, I shall not want.  (v. 1)

Open our hearts to people in need, O God, and strengthen us to serve them, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who could help others, but don't

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

God will provide

Isaiah 25:1-9

This is the Lord for whom we have waited;  let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.  (v. 9)

Loving God, dwell in us as we come to your table, and lead us to invite others to join us there.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship planners and leaders

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind

Jesus, the Bridegroom

Mark 2:18-22

The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them.  (v. 20)

Loving God, enter my heart as I worship you, and fill me with your grace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's presence

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Seek humility

James 4:4-10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.  (v. 10)

Help me, O God, to follow in your ways, thus bringing pleasure to you, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who don't know God's way

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Clothe yourself with humility

1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.  (v. 3)

God, fill us with your grace and send your Spirit to guide our lives as your people, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who misuse their authority

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

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, "They will respect my son." (v.37)

Loving God, guide us as we seek to be known by our love for your Son and for one another.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who fear God's judgement

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind.

Is Christ worth the loss of everything?

Philippians 3:4b-14

If somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.  (v. 11)

Gracious God, bless us and lead us to welcome Christ in our lives.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New church members

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind

Have regard for this vine

Psalm 80:7-15

Restore us, O God of hosts;  let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v. 7)

Loving God, gather us in your name and guide us to love our neighbors as ourselves right where we are, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospital workers

My prayer:  Watch , listen, and reply in kind.  AMEN

Are we the Lord's vineyard?

Isaiah 5:1-7

What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it?  (v.4)

Gracious Lord, forgive me and restore me to your vineyard, that I might bear the fruits of your righteousness, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of forgiveness

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

When there is a warning, listen

Up, and let us attack by night, and destroy her palaces!  (v. 5)

Jeremiah 6:1-10

Fill us with your Spirit, O Lord, and help us to reflect the shining love of Jesus in all we say and do, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who resist the love of Christ

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind

Like a son with a father

Philippians 2:14-28; 3:1-4a

Do all things without murmuring and arguing.  (2:14)

Lord, bless those on both sidesw of the serving tray, and help us to see Jesus in each other.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those serving in outreach ministries

My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

Daily Light for every day

From my mother's favorite devotional book

See you in heaven someday mom..

Warning against false teachers

Colossians 2:16-23

These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.  (v. 17)

Thank you for welcoming us into your kingdom, God, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who encourage your discipleship

My prayer:  A SAD day for me..

Matthew 21:23-32

Read by Sally

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Matthew 21:23-32

He answered, "I will not"; but later he changed his mind and went.  (v. 29)

Prayer concern:  Those wondering how to answer God's call

The Fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control

From my mother's favorite devotional book.  Christ in our home is probably at church.

I'll write about my mother in another blog posting.