Apple-eyed

Psalm 17

Guard me as the apple of the eye.  (v.8)

Thank you for loving me with such great love, O God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Opticians and their staff

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Healing and service

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Healing and service: Matthew 8:14-17 The fever left her, and she got up and began to serve.  (v.15) Prayer concern:  Those who lead service trips Psalm ...

Healing and service

Matthew 8:14-17

The fever left her, and she got up and began to serve.  (v.15)

Prayer concern:  Those who lead service trips

Psalm 26:1-8; Jeremiah 15:10-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Courage, honor, and integrity

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Courage, honor, and integrity: Psalm 26:1-8 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity.  (v. 1) Remind me who I am today, God:  your child.  And help m...

Courage, honor, and integrity

Psalm 26:1-8

Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity.  (v. 1)

Remind me who I am today, God:  your child.  And help me live that way.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Guidance counselors and teachers

Jeremiah 15:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Risk humility

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Risk humility: The prophets are prophesying lies in my name.  (v.14) Jeremiah 14:13-18 Lord God, give me courage to risk humility so I might learn f...

Risk humility

The prophets are prophesying lies in my name.  (v.14)

Jeremiah 14:13-18

Lord God, give me courage to risk humility so I might learn from others and grow.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Students

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Full of God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Full of God: Romans 11:33-36 For from {God} and through {God} and to {God} are all things.  (v.36) O God, help us see you working for good in eve...

Seeing the gift

Matthew 26:6-13

But when the disciples saw it, they were angry and said, "Why this waste?" (v.8)

Jesus, Messiah, give me courage to risk delight.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The ELCA Good Gifts ministry

Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32; Isaiah 28:14-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Full of God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Full of God: Romans 11:33-36 For from {God} and through {God} and to {God} are all things.  (v.36) O God, help us see you working for good in eve...

Full of God

Romans 11:33-36

For from {God} and through {God} and to {God} are all things.  (v.36)

O God, help us see you working for good in every person and situation.  In Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peacemakers and ambassadors

Deuteronomy 32:18-20, 28-39; Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32

Bartholomew, Apostle

John 1:43-51

Phillip said to him, "Come and see."  (v.46)

Make me, if not a perfect example, a living example of you, O Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who haven't been introduced to Jesus

Exodus 19:1-6;  Psalm 12;  1Corinthians 12:27-31a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pledge of Allegiance

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pledge of Allegiance: Today is Monday and it's time to do the pledge and try to sing the national anthem from memory. I tried

Pledge of Allegiance

Today is Monday and it's time to do the pledge and try to sing the national anthem from memory.

I tried

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 21: Matthew 16:13-20 Who do people say that the Son of Man is ?  (v.13) Help me share you love, Jesus, that others may know you.  Amen. ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 21

Matthew 16:13-20

Who do people say that the Son of Man is ?  (v.13)

Help me share you love, Jesus, that others may know you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Therapists, counselors, and social workers

Psalm 138; Isaiah 51:1-6;  Romans 12:1-8

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Praying twice

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Praying twice: Psalm 138 They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.  (v.5) Plant a song within me, Jesus, that I ...

Praying twice

Psalm 138

They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord.  (v.5)

Plant a song within me, Jesus, that I may pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pride and character

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Pride and character: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.  (v.17) Remind me, Jesus, to be of good character, humbled in you. ...

Pride and character

2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.  (v.17)

Remind me, Jesus, to be of good character, humbled in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Athletes, coaches, sport staff, and referees

Psalm 138; Ezekiel 31: 15-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A different course of action

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A different course of action: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Why not rather be wronged?  (v.7) Holy Lord, give me a heart for reconciliation - - - the ministry you have ent...

A different course of action

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Why not rather be wronged?  (v.7)

Holy Lord, give me a heart for reconciliation - - - the ministry you have entrusted to us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lawyers, judges, and clerks of court

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What Jesus looks like

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What Jesus looks like: Matthew 8:1-13 Many will come from east and west and will eat.  (v. 11) Christ, you welcome all to your feast.  Teach me to do the sa...

What Jesus looks like

Matthew 8:1-13

Many will come from east and west and will eat.  (v. 11)

Christ, you welcome all to your feast.  Teach me to do the same.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees and asylum seekers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who is your savior?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who is your savior?: Isaiah 43:8-13 I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.  (v.11) Thank you, God, for being the real savior, the true auth...

Who is your savior?

Isaiah 43:8-13

I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.  (v.11)

Thank you, God, for being the real savior, the true author of love and life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in need of the good news of God's love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Free is free

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Free is free: Acts 15:1-21 Why are you putting God to the test by placing on the neck of the disciples a yoke?  (v.10 Jesus, remind me again today ...

Free is free

Acts 15:1-21

Why are you putting God to the test by placing on the neck of the disciples a yoke?  (v.10

Jesus, remind me again today that it is you who saves.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners and prison workers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 20: Matt: 15:10-28 Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.  (v.27) Give me ears to hear and...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 20

Matt: 15:10-28

Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.  (v.27)

Give me ears to hear and a heart to learn today, loving Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents and teenagers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mary, Mother of Our Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mary, Mother of Our Lord: Psalm 34:1-9 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.  (v.3) Lord, thank you for Mary, willing participant in ...

Mary, Mother of Our Lord

Psalm 34:1-9

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.  (v.3)

Lord, thank you for Mary, willing participant in your act of deliverance and model of heartfelt praise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Song and hymn writers

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's open door: Acts 14:19-28 {God} had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.  (v.27) Holy Spirit, thank you for calling me by the gospel and kee...

God's open door

Acts 14:19-28

{God} had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.  (v.27)

Holy Spirit, thank you for calling me by the gospel and keeping me in the true faith.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospitality ministries

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Equity and grace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Equity and grace: Psalm 67 You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.  (v.4) God of the nations, inspire us to treat others wi...

Equity and grace

Psalm 67

You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.  (v.4)

God of the nations, inspire us to treat others with grace as we work for justice for all.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Nonprofits that provide social services

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A time to rest

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A time to rest: Matthew 8:23-27 But {Jesus} was asleep.  (v.24) Jesus, when storms hit, help me trust you rather than worry about things beyond my co...

A time to rest

Matthew 8:23-27

But {Jesus} was asleep.  (v.24)

Jesus, when storms hit, help me trust you rather than worry about things beyond my control.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Seafarers and fishermen

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our stronghold of salvation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our stronghold of salvation: Psalm 18:1-19 The foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry.  (v.7) O God, my rock, be my stronghol...

Our stronghold of salvation

Psalm 18:1-19

The foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry.  (v.7)

O God, my rock, be my stronghold when sin and danger threaten me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders to natural disasters

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Riding out life's floods

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Riding out life's floods: Genesis 7:11 - - - 8:5 The waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth.  (v.17) God, when life overwhelm...

Riding out life's floods

Genesis 7:11 - - - 8:5

The waters increased, and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth.  (v.17)

God, when life overwhelms us, thank you for the "arks" that lift and carry us forward.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Medical radiologists

Time after Pentecost - - Lectionary 19

Matthew 14:22-33

And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray.  (v.23)

Son of God, as seasonal storms disrupt our lives, help us find peace in the quiet of prayer.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of the ravages of weather

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At one with God: Psalm 85:8-13 Righteousness and peace will kiss each other.  (v.10) Prince of peace, thank you for granting us peace and righteousnes...

At one with God

Psalm 85:8-13

Righteousness and peace will kiss each other.  (v.10)

Prince of peace, thank you for granting us peace and righteousness and embracing us with your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Patients and their caregivers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Course corrections

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Course corrections: 1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40 You, O Lord, are God, and . . . have turned {the people's} hearts back.  (v.37) God, thank you for lovin...

Course corrections

1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40

You, O Lord, are God, and . . . have turned {the people's} hearts back.  (v.37)

God, thank you for loving me enough to provide course corrections.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Law enforcement professionals

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A missionary's tale

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A missionary's tale: Acts 17:10-15 Then the believers immediately sent Paul away to the coast.  (v.14) Christ our Savior, give us courage to share your gi...

A missionary's tale

Acts 17:10-15

Then the believers immediately sent Paul away to the coast.  (v.14)

Christ our Savior, give us courage to share your gift of salvation through word and deed.  men.

Prayer concern:  ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A message of inclusiveness

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A message of inclusiveness: Those who had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.  (v. 38) Matthew 15:32-39 Jesus our Savior, help us spread th...

A message of inclusiveness

Those who had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.  (v. 38)

Matthew 15:32-39

Jesus our Savior, help us spread the good news of the inclusiveness of your kingdom.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who feel excluded

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let us bread bread together

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let us bread bread together: Acts 2:37-47 They broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts.  (v.46) Lord Jesus, may our fellowship at you...

Let us bread bread together

Acts 2:37-47

They broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts.  (v.46)

Lord Jesus, may our fellowship at your table inspire us to live out our faith at home.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those eating alone by choice or not

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Community of faith

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Community of faith: Romans 1:8-15 ... so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.  (v. 12) Holy Spirit, inspire our community to su...

Community of faith

Romans 1:8-15

... so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.  (v. 12)

Holy Spirit, inspire our community to support one another as we gather to worship you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those striving to raise kids in the church

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In God's hands: Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find;  knock, and the door will be opened.  (v.7) God of grace, r...

In God's hands

Matthew 7:7-11

Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find;  knock, and the door will be opened.  (v.7)

God of grace, remind us to seek serenity, courage, and wisdom when we ask for help.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People fighting cancer