Living above the anxiety

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18

My spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified me.  (v.15)

Calm my fears and let me see your majesty, O Christ, my strength and salvation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel scared or anxious

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We give you thanks to God for you

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We give you thanks to God for you: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Your faith is growing abundantly, and the love . . . for one another is increasing.  (v. 3) Bless me wit...

We give you thanks to God for you

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Your faith is growing abundantly, and the love . . . for one another is increasing.  (v. 3)

Bless me with a spirit of thanksgiving, O God, and grow your love within me.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Grandparents and granchildren

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: On the lookout for Jesus

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: On the lookout for Jesus: So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him.  (v.4) Call me into the work of your kingdom, Lord Jesus, and use my gifts in ...

On the lookout for Jesus

So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him.  (v.4)

Call me into the work of your kingdom, Lord Jesus, and use my gifts in service to all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church and community volunteers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Simon and Jude, Apostles

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Simon and Jude, Apostles: John 14:21-27 Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.  (v. 27) God, console me when I am troubled and gui...

Simon and Jude, Apostles

John 14:21-27

Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.  (v. 27)

God, console me when I am troubled and guide me to welcome the new life you give, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those with life-threatening illnesses

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reformation Sunday

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reformation Sunday: John 8:31-36 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.  (v.32) Touch my heart, O Lord, with the truth of your love, ...

Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-36

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.  (v.32)

Touch my heart, O Lord, with the truth of your love, and set me free, in Jesus' name.

Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA congregations and synods

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Perfection or conviction

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Perfection or conviction: Romans 3:19-28 We hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.  (v. 28) Bless me, O God, with th...

Perfection or conviction

Romans 3:19-28

We hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.  (v. 28)

Bless me, O God, with the joy of living in relationship with you, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who were baptized recently

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A promise written on our hearts

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A promise written on our hearts: Jeremiah 31:31-34 For they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.  (v. 34) Open my ears to hear your call, O Lor...

A promise written on our hearts

Jeremiah 31:31-34

For they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.  (v. 34)

Open my ears to hear your call, O Lord, and to see  your kingdom coming among us, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Elected leaders

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At home with God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At home with God: Psalm 84:1-7 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!  (v.1) Help me truly to pray, O Lord - - - your will be done, throug...

At home with God

Psalm 84:1-7

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!  (v.1)

Help me truly to pray, O Lord - - - your will be done, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Homemakers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The epitaph of one's life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The epitaph of one's life: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7) O God.take my life and ...

The epitaph of one's life

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7)

O God.take my life and let it be the life you dream to see in me, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those for whom death is near

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The examined life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The examined life: Luke 18:9-14 This man went down to his home justified rather than the other.  (v.14) Help me, Lord Jesus, to be honest about myself a...

The examined life

Luke 18:9-14

This man went down to his home justified rather than the other.  (v.14)

Help me, Lord Jesus, to be honest about myself and to trust your grace to bless all that I am.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mentors and coaches

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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 18:1-8

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always.  (v. 1)

Open my eyes to see your vision for this world, O God, as revealed in Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Childcare workers

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Informed and formed in faith

2 Timothy 3:14 - - - 4:5

Continue in what you have  learned . . .    knowing from whom you learned it.  (v. 14)

Reveal yourself to me, Lord Jesus, and form me for a life of love and service.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who formed you in faith

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Trusting in God's word

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Trusting in God's word: Genesis 32:3-21 You have said, "I will surely do you good."  (v. 12) Dear God, thank you for calling me to serve and for wa...

Trusting in God's word

Genesis 32:3-21

You have said, "I will surely do you good."  (v. 12)

Dear God, thank you for calling me to serve and for walking with me as I do.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those striving to answer God's call

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A great cloud of witnesses

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A great cloud of witnesses: Psalm 61 You, O God . . . have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.  (v. 5) God of all ages, thank you for the saints wh...

A great cloud of witnesses

Psalm 61

You, O God . . . have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.  (v. 5)

God of all ages, thank you for the saints who witness inspires us today, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Architects and construction workers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We're approved

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We're approved: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Present yourself to God as one approved by him.  (v. 15) Loving God, you know every part of me and you love me.  Tha...

We're approved

2 Timothy 2:8-15

Present yourself to God as one approved by him.  (v. 15)

Loving God, you know every part of me and you love me.  Thank you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling to feel accepted

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Forever is a long time

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Forever is a long time: Psalm 111 [The Lord] has commanded his covenant forever.  (v.9) Dear God, thank you for promising to be with me and to love me foreve...

Forever is a long time

Psalm 111

[The Lord] has commanded his covenant forever.  (v.9)

Dear God, thank you for promising to be with me and to love me forever.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are impatient

That be me!!

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God keeps God's word

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God keeps God's word: He . . . immersed himself . . . according to the word of the man of God;  his flesh was restored.  (v. 14) 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Heal...

God keeps God's word

He . . . immersed himself . . . according to the word of the man of God;  his flesh was restored.  (v. 14)

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

Healing God, thank you for blessing me with your word and your unending love, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's Word

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus said yes

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus said yes: Luke 5:12-16 Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, "I do choose.  Be made clean."  (v. 13) Dear Jesus, than...

Jesus said yes

Luke 5:12-16

Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, "I do choose.  Be made clean."  (v. 13)

Dear Jesus, thank you for choosing me and making me your own.  In your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel unworthy of God's love

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Spread the word

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Spread the word: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 What you have heard . . . entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others.  (v. 2) Loving God, your word ...

Spread the word

2 Timothy 2:1-7

What you have heard . . . entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others.  (v. 2)

Loving God, your word brings new life.  Help us to find new ways to share this good news, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those longing to hear the good news

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Patience and faith

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Patience and faith: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 The righteous live by their faith.  (2:4) Merciful God, help me to grow in faith and patience for your sense o...

Patience and faith

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

The righteous live by their faith.  (2:4)

Merciful God, help me to grow in faith and patience for your sense of justice, in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose faith is wavering

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: This is God's world

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: This is God's world: 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37 You are God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.  (v. 15) Creator God, embrace the world with your lo...

This is God's world

2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37

You are God, you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.  (v. 15)

Creator God, embrace the world with your love.  Use my hands to do your work, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living in war-torn nations

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are not alone

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: We are not alone: 2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36 The Lord was with him; wherever he went, he prospered.  (v. 7) Ever-present God, thank you for being with me whe...

We are not alone

2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36

The Lord was with him; wherever he went, he prospered.  (v. 7)

Ever-present God, thank you for being with me when my confidence waivers.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  leaders facing difficult situations

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