Andrew, Apostle

John 1:35-42

[Jesus] said to them, "Come and see" , (v. 39)

Lord Jesus, I am ready to journey with you!  Renew me in my baptism everyday.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel they have no purpose

There's gotta be a purpose for what has happened to me this year ..  backyard demolition, no JKM family comes to mind Lord !!!

Is there a purpose LORD !

Our Potter

Isaiah 64:1-9

O that you would tear open the heavens and come down.  (v. 1)

Holy Potter, always near, mold me and shape me. and let me know your presence.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of your smile today

Would a gas give away make one smile

Remembrence

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Remember Jesus Christ. (v.8)

Lord Jesus, thank you for being ever faithful in bestowing your gifts of grace on me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with dementia

That would be my brother-in-law

Also praying for my JKM family

Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46

You did it to me. (v.40)

Compassionate Lord, give us the insight and courage to see you in every face.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who walk miles for water each day. 

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

Gods power for us

Ephesians 1:15-25

God . . . seated him . . . for all rule and authority and power and dominion.  (vv. 20-21)

God of power, you show your greatness in compassion.  Thank you for loving me, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned by God

DITTOS

The Depths and the heights

In his hands are the depths of the earth;  the heights of the mountains are his also. (v.4)

Creator, I am yours.  Guide my words and actions, that I might praise you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Community and national leaders

DITTOS:  That would be our president, Donald Trump, Larry Wolgast and our local leaders.
I have even forgiven my neighbors ..   AMEN

Thanksgiving day

Luke 17:11-19

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God.  (v. 15)

Healing Jesus, even though I am not always grateful, you are always with me.  Thank you!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with chronic illness

Robert *Cork* Corry ..  my brother-in-law

Defender of the sheep

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep. (v.15)

Lord Jesus, you are my good shepherd.  Keep me safe from all danger.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of terrorism

DITTOS

The city's street

Revelation 22:1-9

. . . flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city.  (vv. 1-2)

Lord Jesus, come home and make your home in my heart.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children and youth who are homeless

Our thankful prayer:   We're back home safe (almost) and sound (almost)

l8r

Enduring Words

Matthew 24:29-35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.  (v. 35)

Gracious God, strengthen us in your Word for life as your children.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hymn writers and poets

DITTOS

Love one another

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.  (v.12)

Prayer concern:  Those turning away from God's word

PS:  I placed a sign over the old farm church "Love thy neighbor" 

OH WELL

Seek, Rejoice, and be glad

Psalm 70

Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you.  (v.4)

Heavenly Father, thank you for delivering us and loving us as you children, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking deliverance from oppression

FYI:  The battery died ..  sorry.

Justice and peace

Amos 5:18-24

But let justice roll down like waters.  (v. 24)

Gracious God, help us to practice justice and righteousness.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advocates for social justice

My prayer :  How about justice for what has been done to my property?

Just asking

Taking Refuge

Psalm 5

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice.  (v.11)

Dear God, guide me to take refuge in you in times of trouble.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of natural disasters

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

God's Word

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

You accepted it not as a human word but as what it really is, God's Word.  (v.13)

Dear Lord. help us to hold fast to your glorious Word and proclaim its good news to others.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Missionaries

My prayer concern:  Sally

Enduring to the end

Matthew 24:1-14

Help me, dear Lord, to endure to the end no matter what, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are discouraged

Prayer from me:  Dittos

All Saints Sunday

Matthew 5:1-12

Blessed are the poor in heart, for they will see God. (v.8)

Thank you, God, for the saints in our lives.  Help us to see your work in the lives of others.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those grieving the death of a loved one.

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

Purifying themselves

1 John 3:1-3

All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.  (v.3)

Heavenly Father, renew my hope and faith so I might persevere, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have lost hope

My prayer is for those following me ..  currently none to follow me.

My hope is nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness

Taking Refuge

Psalm 34:1-10,22

Happy are those who take refuge in Him.  (v.8)

Dear Lord, help us find our happiness and refuge in you, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those needing refuge from the storms of life.

That would be me!!

Trials and Triumphs

These are they who have come out of the great ordeal..  (v. 14)

Thank you, dear Lord, for bringing me through the ordeals of life.  In the Lambs name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing a trying time today.

DITTOS TO THAT

Faith Works

James 2:14-26

Faith without works is also dead.  (v.26)

Help me, God, to keep my faith alive through good works.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those weak in faith and works

My prayer:  Watch, listen, and reply in kind