Unity in purpose

Exodus 19:1-9a

The people all answered as one.  (v. 8)

O Lord, our God, bring us to unity so we can proclaim your truth in our time, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Churches torn by division

Like the old farm church demolished and vandalized by our government and neigbors

The  OSLC (Our Saviors Lutheran) mens book club Facebook book-club met last night at my church ..   not yet demolished.

a little sick humor there.

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Finding the center

Genesis 22:1-19

Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love.  (v.2)

You alone, God, are all I need.  Help me center my life in you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those grieving a loss

Family dynamics

Genesis 21:1-17

The matter was very distressing to Abraham on account of his son.  (v. 11)

God, heal our hurts, so we can love others without reserve.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working with troubled families

This one hit home.  My JKM estranged family is in my prayers daily.

No relationship at all.

Second Sunday in Lent

Mark 8:31-38

If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.  (v. 34)

Jesus, thank you for your patience and persistence in calling me to faithful service.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who focus on failure

That be me :(

UFFDA

Faith is all it takes

Romans 4:13-25

The words, "it was reckoned to him,"  were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also.  (vv. 23-24)

Faithful God, forgive my doubt and increase my trust, for I depend on you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Caregivers who are not trustworthy

UFFDA

Speak up

Psalm 22:23-31

From you comes my praise in the great congregation.  (v. 25)

Living god. sustain us with your presence, even when we can't perceive it.  We praise you in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Faithful witnesses you know

My heavenly parents come to mind.  Also, our church friends

No Blame

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Walk before me, and be blameless.  (v. 1)

Patient God, thank you for leading me, Strengthen me to trust in you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those injured by broken promises

AMEN TO THAT !!

Trust me, please me

Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18

And he believed the Lord;  and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.  (v. 6)

Gracious Lord, help us to step beyond pleasing you to trusting you today.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who don't trust in the Lord

My thoughts and prayer is in the video;  reply in kind

GOD BLESS

Look Out !

1 Peter 3:8-18a

Do not fear what they fear . . . but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord.  (vv. 14, 15)

Faithful God, fill us with faith and help us to keep fear in perspective.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those overwhelmed by fear

My prayerful thoughts:  Tom Lessman -- stock market

PS:  The battery died in the middle of my video ...  no biggie

Just enough

Proverbs 30:1-9

Give me neither poverty nor riches;  feed me with the food that I need.  (v. 8)

Inspire my faith to trust you to meet my daily needs, O God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Food pantry volunteers

Amen to that

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First Sunday in Lent

Mark 1:9-15

The kingdom of God has come near;  repent, and believe in the good news.  (v. 15)

Thank you, God, for the promise of grace that is new every day.  May we live in it, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those afraid of trying something new

My prayer is for all those who watch my google videos is to blog with me in a good Christian caring loving way.

AMEN

Flowing Faith

1 Peter 3:18-22

And baptism . . . now saves you.  (v. 21)

God of life, draw us into the story of your love and let it flow through us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The children in your life

UFFDA

Christ in our home: The wait of hope

Christ in our home: The wait of hope: Psalm 25:1-10 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame.  (v. 3) Patient Lord, grant me patience to wait and hope in you.  An...

The wait of hope

Psalm 25:1-10

Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame.  (v. 3)

Patient Lord, grant me patience to wait and hope in you.  And may my times of waiting inspire others, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel hopeless

DITTOS

Grace light

Genesis 9:8-17

When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember.  (v. 16)

Prayer concern:  Those who light up your life with promise

My prayer today is the victims and families of the terrorist killing in Florida

I remember thinking that there was gold on the other side of the rainbow ..  childlike beliefs growing up on the farm.  I'll post other blogs from my mholter.blogspot.com too

get to work


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Ash Wednesday

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.  (v. 21)

Help me learn to do your will in quiet ways, O God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who guide you through Lent

Shrove Tuesday

Job 19:23-27

After my skin has been destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God.  (v. 26)

Holy God, channel our passion for gorging ourselves into a celebration of your great love for us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those without a secure source of food

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

I might even have a second donut today

Conundrum

Exodus 19:7-25

The people all answered as one:  "Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do."  (v. 8)

Prayer concern:  Those who construct golden calves

Old Farm Church?  just thinking.

Transfiguration

Mark 9:2-9

This is my Son, the beloved;  listen to him!  (v. 7)

Prince of peace, help us bring peace to our homes and to the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Troubled families

That be me.

It's not about us

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

For we do not proclaim ourselves;  we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord.  (v. 5)

Resurrected Lord, you gave yourself for all people.  Forgive me when I claim you are solely mine.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Leaders of nations

That would be our leader ...   Donald J. Trump ..  I pray for him daily

Thanks Mr. President for being our leader!

God shines

Psalm 50:1-6

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth.  (v. 2)

Summon us, Holy God, when the darkness seems overwhelming.  Shine forth, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Veterans and organizations working on their behalf

Amen to that

Elizabeth and Matthew

2 Kings 2:1-12

As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.  (v. 2)

Jesus, you promise to be with me forever.  How grateful I am.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Orphans in every part of the world

Amen to that

Thinking of my family  . . .  My maternal aunties and my uncle Oliver, all deceased and all those who have taken in orphans.  I am eternally thankful to have been raised up in a Christ centered family.

Chief of sinners

1 Timothy 1:12-20

I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me.  (v. 12)

Prayer concern:  Those trying to become clean and sober

My thoughts are on video too

Not nickels and noses

Mark 3:7-12

Jesus departed with his disciples to the lake, and a great multitude . . . followed him.  (v. 7)

Humble Savior, make us bold to be obedient to you wherever we are.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Leaders of congregations, small and large

Nevertheless, they persisted

Acts 14:1-7

So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord.  (v. 3)

Shukraan, arigato, thank you, Lord Jesus, for all who have persisted in times of persecution.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who persecute others

That's a tough one!!  ...  but I'll try, you mean Osoma Bin Laden?

Locally,  our unjust government who destroy ones property? ..  and a neighbor who still stalks us ?

Love one another

Praying for a mutual friend ...  Tom Lessman

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Mark 1:29-39

That evening . . . they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.  (v. 32)

Healer of our every ill, free us to serve you and our neighbors, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling to survive

WOW!!   The old farm church @ 5112 1/2 SW 33rd ST Topeka KS has been destroyed

What's the purpose?

Tusen takk, Bishop Ansgar

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

An obligation is laid on me, and woe betide me if I do no proclaim the gospel!  (v. 16)

Lord of the nations, thank you for the missionaries of every time and place.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Immigrants

My thoughts ..   Reply in kind.

Presentation of our Lord

Luke 2:22-40

They bought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.  (v. 22)

God, open my heart to know Jesus.  In his name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those preparing for baptism

That reminds me ..   somewhere is my baptismal certificate.  I'll try to find it and share it.


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Christ in our home: Joseph, Franklin, Ezell, and David

Christ in our home: Joseph, Franklin, Ezell, and David: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.  (v. 3) "God of our weary years, God of our silent te...

Joseph, Franklin, Ezell, and David

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c

He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.  (v. 3)

"God of our weary years, God of our silent tears . . . keep us forever in the path, we pray," through Christ.  Amen.

(ELW 841)

Prayer concern:  Perpetrators and victims of racism

My thoughts are on this google video for any and all to reply in kind.