Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Dance away the Blues

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Dance away the Blues:  Psalm 111 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.  (v.1) Lord God, you're the best!  I love and praise you with all that I ...

Pushed too far

Matthew 8:28---9:1

When they saw {Jesus}. they begged him to leave their neighborhood.  (v.34)

Hearing an uncomfortable word from you, Jesus, is better than not hearing your word at all.  Help me listen and obey.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those incapacitated by fear

Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Psalm 111

 

Dance away the Blues

 Psalm 111

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.  (v.1)

Lord God, you're the best!  I love and praise you with all that I am.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People living with depression

Deuteronomy 12:28-32; Revelation 2:12-17

Crisis management

 Deuteronomy 3:23-29

But charge Joshua . . . because it is he who shall cross over at the head of this people.  (v.28)

Lord, when a crisis comes, fill me with your wisdom, compassion, humility, and peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in leadership positions

Psalm 111; Romans 9:6-18

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Chosen:  Mark 3:13-19a {Jesus} went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted.  (v.13) Jesus, I am humbled to be counted among your dis...

Chosen

 Mark 3:13-19a

{Jesus} went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted.  (v.13)

Jesus, I am humbled to be counted among your disciples.  Help me to follow faithfully.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  ELCA missionaries and their families

Psalm 46;  Proverbs 8:1-21

Colorado trip 06/26/2003

 

Colorado trip 06/25/2003

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A safe place to hide

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A safe place to hide:  Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  (v.1) Sheltering God, when I need a place to find peace, may I se...

A safe place to hide

 Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  (v.1)

Sheltering God, when I need a place to find peace, may I seek it first in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of domestic abuse

Genesis 45:25 - - - 46:7; Acts 5:33-42

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Don't shoot the messenger

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Don't shoot the messenger:  Jeremiah 20:13-18 Cursed be the man who brought the news. (v.15) Lord Jesus, we pray for compassion and grace for all people who hear a har...

Conversion of Paul

Galatians 1:11-24

God . . . set me apart before I was born and called me through his grace.  (v.15)

God, keep me open to new ideas, especially about people different from me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advocates for justice

Psalm 67; Acts 9:1-22; Luke 21:10-19

 

Don't shoot the messenger

 Jeremiah 20:13-18

Cursed be the man who brought the news. (v.15)

Lord Jesus, we pray for compassion and grace for all people who hear a hard word today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are unemployed and underemployed

Psalm 62:5-12; Luke 10:13-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A heavenly chorus

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A heavenly chorus:  2 Peter 3:1-10 With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.  (v.8) Lord, give me a song to sing t...

A heavenly chorus

 2 Peter 3:1-10

With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.  (v.8)

Lord, give me a song to sing that draws me closer to you and fills my heart with joy.  Zmen

Prayer concern:  Church musicians

Psalm 62:5-12;  Jeremiah 20:7-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A strong foundation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A strong foundation:  Psalm 62:5-12 {God} alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress;  I shall not be shaken.  (v.6) God, may my faith in you be strong and s...

A strong foundation

 Psalm 62:5-12

{God} alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress;  I shall not be shaken.  (v.6)

God, may my faith in you be strong and sure - - - and when it is not, may I trust you have faith in me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Construction workers

Jeremiah 19:1-15;  Revelation 18:11-20

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confession of Peter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Confession of Peter:  Matthew 16:13-19 {Jesus} said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"  (v.15) For moments of clarity about who you are, Lord Jes...

Going the distance

Psalm 86

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth.(v.11)

When the way is difficult, O God, keep me moving forward.  I trust in your strength and grace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those for whom walking is difficult

1 Samuel 15:10-31; Acts 5:1-11

 

Confession of Peter

 Matthew 16:13-19

{Jesus} said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"  (v.15)

For moments of clarity about who you are, Lord Jesus, we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christians in Asia

Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19; Acts 4:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Eyes wide open

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Eyes wide open:  Matthew 25:1-13 For you know neither the day nor the hour.  (v.13) Make me watchful today, Lord, and ready to offer compassion and help to ...

Eyes wide open

 Matthew 25:1-13

For you know neither the day nor the hour.  (v.13)

Make me watchful today, Lord, and ready to offer compassion and help to those who need me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those awaiting medical test results

1 Samuel 2:21-25; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not Me!

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not Me!:  Acts 13:16-25 {John said,} "I am not he.  No, but one is coming after me."  (v.25) Dear God, this day may I put aside my pride an...

Not Me!

 Acts 13:16-25

{John said,} "I am not he.  No, but one is coming after me."  (v.25)

Dear God, this day may I put aside my pride and point clearly to Christ and his love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those chasing after things that are not eternal

Judges 2: 16-23; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God really knows us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God really knows us:  Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 O Lord, you have searched me and known me.  (v.1) Gracious God, thank you for sticking with me always, even knowing me...

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Writers:  January 1-15 Retired ELCA pastor Fred Fritz leads monthly worship at a retirement community, chairs his congregation's building and gro...

Writers

 January 1-15

Retired ELCA pastor Fred Fritz leads monthly worship at a retirement community, chairs his congregation's building and grounds ministry, and is a pretty fair carpenter.  He and his wife Kay, worship at a partner Episcopal church in East Lansing, Michigan.

Christ in our Home devotional book

Vol.68 No. 1

www.augsburgfortress.org

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God really knows us

 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

O Lord, you have searched me and known me.  (v.1)

Gracious God, thank you for sticking with me always, even knowing me so well.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Our family and friends who know us best

Judges 2:6-15; 2 Corinthians 10-1-11

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Blinded by the light

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Blinded by the light:  Acts 22:1-16 I could not see because of the brightness of that light.  (v.11) Lord, may your dazzling light dispel our fears and trepidatio...

God does not forsake

 Isaiah 41:14-20

I the God of Israel will not forsake them.  (v.17)

Prayer concern:  Those who feel forsaken

Psalm 69:1-5. 30-36; John 1:29-34

Blinded by the light

 Acts 22:1-16

I could not see because of the brightness of that light.  (v.11)

Lord, may your dazzling light dispel our fears and trepidations and illume the path you wish us to follow.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those held back by fear, hatred, and division

Exodus 30:22-38; Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A promise is a promise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A promise is a promise:  Genesis 17:1-13 I will make my covenant between me and you.  (v.2) O God, help me embrace and live into your promises to me at my baptism, ...

A promise is a promise

 Genesis 17:1-13

I will make my covenant between me and you.  (v.2)

O God, help me embrace and live into your promises to me at my baptism, as a way to thank you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those suffering from broken promises

Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36;  Romans 4:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Venturing into deep waters

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Venturing into deep waters:  Luke 5:1-11 {Jesus} said to Simon, "Put out into deep water." (v.4) God, things gnaw at our sanity and courage.  Make us bold to ...

Venturing into deep waters

 Luke 5:1-11

{Jesus} said to Simon, "Put out into deep water." (v.4)

God, things gnaw at our sanity and courage.  Make us bold to put out into deep places, with you.  Amen

Prayer concern:  Those who venture into "deep waters" for the sake of others

1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Psalm 29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Always full of suprises

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Always full of suprises: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Lord does not see as mortals se . . . the Lord looks on the heart.  (v.7) Surprising God, give me insight to not rush t...

Always full of suprises

1 Samuel 16:1-13

The Lord does not see as mortals se . . . the Lord looks on the heart.  (v.7)

Surprising God, give me insight to not rush to judgement.  Shed light so I may see things as you do.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  That judges and juries serving today may not rush to judgement

Psalm 29: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listening is hard to do

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Listening is hard to do:  1 Samuel 3:1-21 Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.  (v.9) Okay, God, tune out the noise so I may hear your voice this day.  Amen. ...

Listening is hard to do

 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.  (v.9)

Okay, God, tune out the noise so I may hear your voice this day.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose cries are not heard

Psalm 29; Acts 9:10-19a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Epiphany of our Lord

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Epiphany of our Lord:  Ephesians 3:1-12 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace.  (v.7) Dear Lord, thank you for my skills...

Epiphany of our Lord

 Ephesians 3:1-12

Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace.  (v.7)

Dear Lord, thank you for my skills and abilities.  May I use these gifts today to bring joy to another.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Young people discerning their gifts and the purpose of them

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Do I have to?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Do I have to?:  Luke 6:37-31 Love you enemies, do good to those who hate you.  (v.27) Forgiving God, grant me a measure of your Spirit to forgive as I have...

Do I have to?

 Luke 6:37-31

Love you enemies, do good to those who hate you.  (v.27)

Forgiving God, grant me a measure of your Spirit to forgive as I have been forgiven by you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have offended us

Psalm 110; Proverbs 22:1-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Offering our all:  Proverbs 3:1-12 Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce.  (v.9) Gracious God, forgive my lack of f...

Offering our all

 Proverbs 3:1-12

Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce.  (v.9)

Gracious God, forgive my lack of faith and my shortsightedness.  May I honor you with all that I am.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  That our youth might experience the joy of giving

Psalm 110; James 4:11-17

Parker Pool 07/04/2004