A creation celebration

Psalm 148

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted.  (v. 13)

Creator God, we praise you for the life you give your creation, through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Stewards of God creation

My prayer:  Wishing our #1 son, John, a happy birthday and a loving, caring, relationship to their family too ..

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Matthew 2:16-18

A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation.  (v. 18)

Lord God, we weep with Rachel and pray for strength to help away her tears.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children harmed by violence and war

My prayer:  DITTOS

John, Apostle and Evangelist

John 21:20-25

If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?  (v. 22)

Lord Jesus, help me to follow my own path in bearing witness to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those dealing with sibling rivalries

My thankful prayer:  WE HAVE HEAT!!

Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

Psalm 17:1-9, 15

Hear a just cause, O Lord;  attend to my cry.  (v.1)

O God, empower me to believe and trust in you no matter what, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those persecuted for their faith

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

Christmas Day

Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)

Because there was no place for them in the inn.  (v. 7)

We give you thanks, O God, that you were willing to live among us, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Displaced people and refugees

My prayer:  WATCH, LISTEN, AND REPLY IN KIND.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Luke 1:26-38

Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.  (v.30)

O God, give me the courage to face my fear and serve where you call, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Single parents

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

A gospel for the guests

Romans 16:25-27

... to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God.  (v. 26)

Holy god, move us to glorify you and invite others to join us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Guests who join you for worship

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

A tapestry of love

Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26

I declare that your steadfast love is established forever.  (v.2)

O Lord, bind all people together in your steadfast love, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Newcomers to the faith

My prayer:   Prepare myself mentally for Christmas without the JKM family.  Praying for my brother Dale.  Thank you Lord for all you have done for us

AMEN

Daily Light

From my mother's devotional ...   Misplaced Christ in our Home.

Housebuilding

The Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house.  (v. 11)

Lord Jesus, free us from our feverish need to keep trying to save ourselves.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  House builders and contractors

WOW ...  THAT HIT HOME!

Better than Angels

Hebrews 1:5-14

You are my Son;  today I have begotten you.  (v. 5)

Thank you, O God, for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, and the life he gives me.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.

Pray concern:  Those who are disappointed with life

My prayer:  Getting my voice back

PS:  The video died early ... oh well.

What God is saying

Hebrews 1:1-4

But in these last days {God} has spoken to us by a Son, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who provide computer support.

My prayer:  Getting my voice back (thank you GOD)  I think I'm on the mend.

Third Sunday of Advent

I am going to do text only for today's blog.  You REALLY don't want to hear my voice.

John 1:6-8, 19-28

I am NOT the Messiah.  (v. 20)

Lord God, help us to point to you as we live our daily lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Campus ministries

My prayer:  Get my voice back.

Keep the fire burning

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Do not quench the Spirit.  (v. 19)

Spirit of Christ,keep the fires of thankfulness, prayer, and rejoicing burning in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those suffering this winter because of inadequate heat.

My prayer:  Get healthy

Sowing seeds of disappointment and joy

Psalm 126

May those of sow with tears reap with shouts of joy.  (v.5)

Lord God, guide our labors as we seek to help your garden grow. bringing people to hear the good news of your saving love.  Prosper the work of our hands.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those serving on committees in your church and community.

My prayer:  Get healthy

An anointed child of God

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me.  (v.1)

Blessed God, guide me and fill me with the Spirit's power as I seek to answer your call to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, in whose name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who don't know the joy of living in God's covenant.

My prayer:  GET BETTER!!

There is balm in Gilead

Habakkuk 3:13-19

I will rejoice in the Lord, I will exalt in the God of my salvation.  (v.18)

God of protection, I know Jesus is with me when times are hard.  For that I give thanks, in his name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living in war torn places.

My prayer:  You don't wanna know :(

Yahweh is weary

Malachi 2:10. . . 3:1

You have wearied the Lord with your words.  (v. 17)

Lord, do not let me grow weary as I seek to work for justice and wholeness for all people, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those serving in refugee camps

My prayer:  WATCH, LISTEN, AND REPLY IN KIND

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Advent

Christ in our home: Second Sunday of Advent: Mark 1:1-8 I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (v.8) God, call me to repentance and send th...

Second Sunday of Advent

Mark 1:1-8

I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (v.8)

God, call me to repentance and send the spirit to lead me in recommitting my life to you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Godparents and baptismal sponsors

My prayer:  WATCH, LISTEN, AND REPLY IN KIND

Christ in our home: The old shall be burned away

Christ in our home: The old shall be burned away: Therefore, beloved . . . strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish.  (v. 14) Lord Jesus, comfort me with your promise...

The old shall be burned away

Therefore, beloved . . . strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish.  (v. 14)

Lord Jesus, comfort me with your promise of salvation, and strengthen me as I wait for your return.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who fear the future.

WATCH, LISTEN, AND REPLY IN KIND

Your sins are forgiven

Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13

You pardoned all their sin.  (v.2)

Merciful God, forgive my sins of omission and commission.  In Jesus' name I ask these things.  Amen.

Prayer concern:

Those who don't trust God.

My prayer is for those to watch, listen, and reply in kind.

By whose authority ?

Isaiah 41: 1-11

A voice cries out:  "In the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord."  (v.3)

Dear God, help me to smooth the rough places in my life as I prepare for the coming of your Son.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Engineers and construction workers

My prayer for today:  My visit to the VA to help my fellow veterans who deal with there crises.

By whose authority ?

Mark 11: 27-33

By what authority are you doing these things? (v. 28)

In Jesus' name, O God, make us bold to claim the authority you give us to teach your Word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors and Chaplains

DITTOS

Whose Heart is it anyway?

A new heart I will give you . . . I will remove from your body the heart of stone.  (v. 26)

Ezekiel:  36: 24-28

Dear God, thank you for the gift of baptism and for claiming me as your own.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism

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

Education is everything

Hosea 6:1-6

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord.  (v. 3)

Generous God, thank you for all you have given me.  Make me ever mindful that my true happiness is with you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who trust riches to save them

AMEN

First Sunday of Advent

Mark 13: 24-37

Beware, keep alert;  for you do not know when the time will come.  (v. 33)

Protecting God, guard me as I watch and wait, and help me to keep alert for the coming of your kingdom, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  911 dispatchers and first responders

DITTOS TO THAT

Children behaving rather badly

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

God is faithful:  by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.  (v.9)

Creator God, help us to put aside all that divides us.  In Christ's name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those afraid to speak the truth in love.

My concern is to check the video and see what happened

How Long, O God

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Restore us, O God;  let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v. 3)

Dear God, we wait upon you. knowing that you will never leave us alone in our waiting.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those waiting for relief from their woes.

DITTOS TO THAT !