Cringe-worthy words

Matthew 23:13-28

But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! (v.13)

Merciful God, forgive us when we lose our way, and call us back through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Preachers and teachers of the gospel

Psalm 43; Malachi 1:6 --- 2:9

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Luke, Evangelist

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Luke, Evangelist: Luke 1:1-4;24:44-53 You are witnesses of these things.  (24:48) Sending God, through your Holy Dpirit, give us the words we need to tell Jes...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Choosing a path

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Choosing a path: Psalm 1 The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.  (v.6) Prayer concern:  All who care for God's creation Proverbs 24:23-34; John ...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Trained by grace

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Trained by grace: Titus 2:7-8, 11-15 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.  (v.11) Patient God, thank you for coaching us as we practi...

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Breaking faith: Numbers 5:5-10 When a man or a woman wrongs another, breaking faith with the Lord . . . (v.6) Merciful God, forgive us and help us to be rec...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bible Day

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bible Day: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25 Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away. (v.7) Loving God, open...

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Healing help: Psalm 43 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? (v.5) Merciful God, heal us and all whose souls are disquie...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 6661...: Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Strangers welcome here :  Deuteronomy 10:10-22 You shall also love the stranger, for yo...

Trust in God's future

2 Peter 2:1-3

But false prophets also arose among the people. (v.1)

O God. through your Spirit, help us trust you to lead us into your future.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Small congregations and their leaders

Psalm 43; Ezekiel 13:1-16

 

Healing help

Psalm 43

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? (v.5)

Merciful God, heal us and all whose souls are disquieted, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mental health caregivers

1 Samuel 2:27-36; Romans 2:17-29

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Strangers welcome here

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Strangers welcome here:  Deuteronomy 10:10-22 You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. (v.19) God of grace, help us care for t...

Simon and Jude, Apostles

Lord, how is it that you will reveal yourself to us, and not to the world? (v.22)

Lord Jesus, you have revealed yourself to us.  Help us reveal you to others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Mission developers and redevelopers

Psalm 11; Jeremiah 26: 1-16; 1 John 4:1-6

 

Strangers welcome here

 Deuteronomy 10:10-22

You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. (v.19)

God of grace, help us care for the strangers among us through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

Psalm 119:41-48; James 2:14-26

Bible Day

Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25

Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away. (v.7)

Loving God, open the hearts of all your children to your word through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bible teachers and their students

 

Choosing a path

Psalm 1

The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.  (v.6)

Prayer concern:  All who care for God's creation

Proverbs 24:23-34; John 5:39-47

 

Trained by grace

Titus 2:7-8, 11-15

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.  (v.11)

Patient God, thank you for coaching us as we practice living as your children in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Athletes and their coaches and trainers

Deuteronomy 9:25 - - - ; Psalm 1

 

Breaking faith

Numbers 5:5-10

When a man or a woman wrongs another, breaking faith with the Lord . . . (v.6)

Merciful God, forgive us and help us to be reconciled to our neighbor through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of theft

Psalm 1: Titus 1:5-16

 

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Taming lions

 Daniel 6:1-28

Has your God whom you faithfully serve been able to deliver you from the lions? (v.20)

Faithful God, protect us from the wiles of others through our faith in Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Difficult and strained relationships

Psalm 98: Matthew 17:22-27

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Of faith and fire: Daniel 3:19-30 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego fell down, bound, into the furnace of blazing fire. (v.23) Loving God, give us courage to liv...

Of faith and fire

Daniel 3:19-30

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego fell down, bound, into the furnace of blazing fire. (v.23)

Loving God, give us courage to live in your way of love, service, and generosity.  Amen.

Prayer concern: People who work with refugees

Psalm 98; Revelation 18:21-24

 

Luke, Evangelist

Luke 1:1-4;24:44-53

You are witnesses of these things.  (24:48)

Sending God, through your Holy Dpirit, give us the words we need to tell Jesus' story.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Companion synod relationships in the ELCA 

Psalm 124; Isaiah 43:8-13; 2 Timothy 4:5-11

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The promise of a future

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The promise of a future: Isaiah 14:1-11 But the Lord will have a compassion on Jacob and will again choose Israel.  (v.1) God of hope, our future is in your hands.  ...

The promise of a future

Isaiah 14:1-11

But the Lord will have a compassion on Jacob and will again choose Israel.  (v.1)

God of hope, our future is in your hands.  We trust you to guide and accompany us there.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Meteorologists and economists

Psalm 96:1-13; Matthew 14:1-12

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The caring coach

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The caring coach:  Deuteronomy 17:14-20 ... so that {the king} may learn to fear the Lord his God . . . (v. 19) Lord God, we give you thanks for all who lead ...

The caring coach

 Deuteronomy 17:14-20

... so that {the king} may learn to fear the Lord his God . . . (v. 19)

Lord God, we give you thanks for all who lead with compassion and care, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Life coaches

Psalm 96:1-13;  1 Peter 5:1-5

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No holding back

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No holding back:  Psalm 96:1-13 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.  (v.4) Lord God, help me sing for joy for all you have done for the whole w...

No holding back

 Psalm 96:1-13

For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.  (v.4)

Lord God, help me sing for joy for all you have done for the whole world.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church musicians and choir members

Judges 17:1-6; 3 John 9-12

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Satisfied: John 6:25-35 It is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.  (v.32) Lord of all, teach us to share both physical bread and the br...

Satisfied

John 6:25-35

It is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.  (v.32)

Lord of all, teach us to share both physical bread and the bread that is in you with others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who lack daily bread

Psalm 34; Song of Solomon 7:10 - - - 8:4

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Stay focused

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Stay focused: Jude 17-25 Keep yourself in the love of God. (v.21) God of love, keep us firm in our faith.  Guide us toward greater trust in Jesus.  Amen. ...

Stay focused

Jude 17-25

Keep yourself in the love of God. (v.21)

God of love, keep us firm in our faith.  Guide us toward greater trust in Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA ministries

Exodus 19:7-20; Psalm 34

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Party time!

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Party time!: Mark 2:18-22 As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.  (v.19) Dear God, when our days seem to lack meaning, help us ...

Party time!

Mark 2:18-22

As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.  (v.19)

Dear God, when our days seem to lack meaning, help us celebrate our faith in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Workers in the hospitality industry

Psalm 23; Isaiah 24:17-23

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's guidance through our distraction

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's guidance through our distraction: James 4:4-10 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.  (v.8) Loving God, help us realize your unfailing love for us and revel in your...

God's guidance through our distraction

James 4:4-10

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.  (v.8)

Loving God, help us realize your unfailing love for us and revel in your grace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Journalists and reporters

Psalm 23;  Isaiah 22:8b-14

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Leaders for life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Leaders for life: 1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14 This is the true grace of God.  Stand fast in it.  (v.12) Holy God, thank you for the leaders who have guided me in fol...

Leaders for life

1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14

This is the true grace of God.  Stand fast in it.  (v.12)

Holy God, thank you for the leaders who have guided me in following your Son Jesus, the shepherd of us all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Clergy and lay leaders in the church

Psalm 23;  Isaiah 22:1-8a
 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A new day and a new cretion

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A new day and a new cretion:  2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! (v.17) God, fill us with your love, and send us to sh...

A new day and a new cretion

 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! (v.17)

God, fill us with your love, and send us to share with all the good news of new life in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Students and teachers

Psalm 144; Isaiah 27:1-6

Chosen, royal, and holy

 

1 Peter 2:4-10

Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people. (v.10)

God, help me find my identity in you and build my life on Jesus, the cornerstone. Amen.

Prayer concern: Those who feel lonely or lost

Psalm 144; Ezekiel 19:10-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Missing the point

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Missing the point: John 7:40-52 The police answered, "Never has anyone spoken like this!" (v.46) Gracious God, keep us focused on what matters: your ...

Missing the point

John 7:40-52

The police answered, "Never has anyone spoken like this!" (v.46)

Gracious God, keep us focused on what matters: your love, given in your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA prison ministries

Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 6:1-10

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shining like stars

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shining like stars: Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a Be blameless and innocent, children of God . . . shine like stars in the world. (v. 15) Prayer concern: Police a...

Shining like stars

Philippians 2:14-18; 3:1-4a

Be blameless and innocent, children of God . . . shine like stars in the world. (v. 15)

Prayer concern: Police and others who work at night

Psalm 80:7-15; Jeremiah 2:23-37

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What happened?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What happened?: Psalm 80:7-15 Turn again, O God of hosts; look down from heaven and see; have regard for this vine. (v.14) Creator God, when we face hard ti...

What happened?

Psalm 80:7-15

Turn again, O God of hosts; look down from heaven and see; have regard for this vine. (v.14)

Creator God, when we face hard times, help us seek your face, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer concern: Farmers and agriculture workers

Jeremiah 2:14-22; Colossians 2:16-23