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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's wisdom:  1 Corinthians 2:1-10 I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words of wisdom.  (v.1) Jesus, help me to spread the wis...

God's wisdom

 1 Corinthians 2:1-10

I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words of wisdom.  (v.1)

Jesus, help me to spread the wisdom of faith in simple words and gentle deeds.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers and learners

Exodus 25:1-22; Psalm 20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's voice:  Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders.  (v.3) Listening and speaking God, thank you for hearing us a...

God's voice

 Psalm 29

The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders.  (v.3)

Listening and speaking God, thank you for hearing us and being the voice of peace for our troubled minds.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Disaster relief workers

Isaiah 5:15-24; John 15:18-20, 26-27

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living with the Spirit

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living with the Spirit:  Romans 8:9-11 {God} will give life . . . through his Spirit that dwells in you.  (v.11) Holy God, who raised Christ from the dead, help us ...

Living with the Spirit

 Romans 8:9-11

{God} will give life . . . through his Spirit that dwells in you.  (v.11)

Holy God, who raised Christ from the dead, help us celebrate your Spirit in all of your children.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Caregivers and care receivers

Psalm 29; Isaiah 2:1-5, 16-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Condemnation?:  Romans 8:1-8 [We] walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.  (v.4) Almighty God, help us set and rest our minds on the t...

Condemnation?

 Romans 8:1-8

[We] walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.  (v.4)

Almighty God, help us set and rest our minds on the things of the Spirit, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel condemned by God

Psalm 29:  Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Locked in fear:  John 20:19-23 As the Father has sent me, so I send you.  (v.21) Jesus our Christ, invade our fears with your peace.  Amen. Prayer concern: ...

Locked in fear

 John 20:19-23

As the Father has sent me, so I send you.  (v.21)

Jesus our Christ, invade our fears with your peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with anxiety

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Ezekiel 37:1-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A body divided

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A body divided:  This is the right video ...  I made a mistake (I'm not PERFECT anymore :) Read the previous post for today's text.

A body divided

 This is the right video ...  I made a mistake (I'm not PERFECT anymore :)

Read the previous post for today's text.

A body divided

 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.  (v.26)

Christ Jesus, help us honor and value everyone as integral parts of your body.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are excluded

Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus and me?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus and me?:  1 Corinthians 12:4-11 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7) Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of yo...

Jesus and me?

 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7)

Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of your Spirit, which binds us together for the benefit of all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are lonely

Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b; Joel 2:18-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water and more water

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Water and more water: John 7:37-39 Let anyone who is thirsty come to me.  (v.37) Jesus the Christ, move us to share your living water with everyone, every day, wh...

Water and more water

John 7:37-39

Let anyone who is thirsty come to me.  (v.37)

Jesus the Christ, move us to share your living water with everyone, every day, wherever we go.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those spiritually thirsty or lacking safe water to quench physical thirst

Exodus 15:6-11; Psalm 33:12-22

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift of salvation:  1 Corinthians 15:50-57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.57) Lord Jesus, help us to live fo...

The gift of salvation

 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.57)

Lord Jesus, help us to live for others, not for ourselves.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who live in fear of hell

Job 37:1-13; Psalm 33:12-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The power of unfailing love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The power of unfailing love:  Psalm 33:12-22 Thank you, God, for you hesed, accepting us in our uniquenesses and supporting us in our needs.  Amen. Prayer concern:  For ...

The power of unfailing love

 Psalm 33:12-22

Thank you, God, for you hesed, accepting us in our uniquenesses and supporting us in our needs.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For greater acceptance in society for people with special needs

Genesis 2:4b-7; 1 Corinthians 15: 42b-49

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What can we ask for ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: What can we ask for ?:  John 16:16-24 If you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.  (v.23) In your name, Lord Jesus, we ask that you would...

What can we ask for ?

 John 16:16-24

If you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.  (v.23)

In your name, Lord Jesus, we ask that you would strengthen us to work for justice and peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who live in poverty and fear

Ezra 9:5-15; Psalm 115

 

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 May 16-31

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At three a.m.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: At three a.m.:  Psalm 115 The Lord has been mindful of us;  he will bless us.  (v.12) Gracious God, thank you for your patience when we get full of ourselv...

At three a.m.

 Psalm 115

The Lord has been mindful of us;  he will bless us.  (v.12)

Gracious God, thank you for your patience when we get full of ourselves.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those focused only on self

Numbers 8:5-22; Titus 1:1-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sharing grace: Philippians 1:3-11 Help us realize, Jesus, that we can be there for the hurting no matter what.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those in any kind of...

Sharing grace

Philippians 1:3-11

Help us realize, Jesus, that we can be there for the hurting no matter what.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in any kind of isolation

Exodus 28:29-38; Psalm 115

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthias, Apostle

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthias, Apostle:  Acts 1:15-26 The lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.  (v.26) God, thank you for choosing me through baptism to b...

Matthias, Apostle

 Acts 1:15-26

The lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.  (v.26)

God, thank you for choosing me through baptism to be your disciple.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bishops in the ELCA

Psalm 56;  Isaiah 66:1-2; Luke 6:12-16

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Ascension of Our Lord:  Acts 1:1-11 They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?"  (v.11) God, give me courage to live my faith...

Ascension of Our Lord

 Acts 1:1-11

They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?"  (v.11)

God, give me courage to live my faith.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Family and friends who encourage us each day

Psalm 47;  Wphesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reminders of who we are

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reminders of who we are:  Deuteronomy 11:18-21 You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul.  (v.18) God, may my life in matters great and small bear wit...

Reminders of who we are

 Deuteronomy 11:18-21

You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul.  (v.18)

God, may my life in matters great and small bear witness to you.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents who pass on the faith

Psalm 93; Mark 16:19-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: This unlikely king

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: This unlikely king:  1 Timothy 6:13-16 ... he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.  (v.15) God, thank you for sending Jes...

This unlikely king

 1 Timothy 6:13-16

... he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.  (v.15)

God, thank you for sending Jesus, our Lord and King.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who tell the truth no matter the cost

Deuteronomy 11:1-17; Psalm 93

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Eternal life now

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Eternal life now:  1 Timothy 6:11-12 Take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called.  (v.12) Eternal God, thank you for life now and forever.  Amen. ...

Eternal life now

 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called.  (v.12)

Eternal God, thank you for life now and forever.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice care workers

Deuteronomy 7:1-11; Psalm 93

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Upside down:  Mark 10:42-45 But whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant.  (v.43) Lord, bless your servant congregations and discipl...

Upside down

 Mark 10:42-45

But whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant.  (v.43)

Lord, bless your servant congregations and disciples with faith and courage.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregational servant leaders

Deuteronomy 32:44-47; Psalm 98

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointed to do good

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointed to do good: Acts 10:34-43 God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; [and] he went about doing good.  (v.38) Gracious God, help...

Anointed to do good

Acts 10:34-43

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; [and] he went about doing good.  (v.38)

Gracious God, help me to be on the lookout for opportunities to do good.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA World Hunger

Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5-9

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Praise for God's marvelous gifts

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Praise for God's marvelous gifts: Psalm 98 O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.  (v.1) Lord, thank you for every marvelous gift that comes to surp...

Praise for God's marvelous gifts

Psalm 98

O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.  (v.1)

Lord, thank you for every marvelous gift that comes to surprise me. In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church musicians and choir directors

Isaiah 49:5-6; Acts 10:1-34

  
 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift of hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The gift of hope:  Isaiah 65:17-25 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth. (v.17) Lord of all hopefulness, thank you for the marvelous gift of h...

The gift of hope

 Isaiah 65:17-25

For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth. (v.17)

Lord of all hopefulness, thank you for the marvelous gift of hope in your good promises.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers, who feed the world

Psalm 80; John 14:18-31

  

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A peaceful habitation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A peaceful habitation:  Isaiah 32:16-20 The effect of righteousness will be peace.  (v.17) Lord God, help me find peace in you, with my neighbor, and in myself.  I...

A peaceful habitation

 Isaiah 32:16-20

The effect of righteousness will be peace.  (v.17)

Lord God, help me find peace in you, with my neighbor, and in myself.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peacemakers around the world

Psalm 80; James 3:17-18

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living fruitfully:  Galatians 5:16-26 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness . . . (v.22) Lord God, ,help me as your chil...

Living fruitfully

 Galatians 5:16-26

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness . . . (v.22)

Lord God, ,help me as your child to choose well how to live, tht y life may bless others.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who are homeless

Psalm 80; Isaiah 5:1-7

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Philip and James, Apostles:  John 14:8-14 {Jesus said,} "The one who believes in me will also do the works that I do." (v.12) Trusting God, give me courage an...

Philip and James, Apostles

 John 14:8-14

{Jesus said,} "The one who believes in me will also do the works that I do." (v.12)

Trusting God, give me courage and faith to do the work of Jesus.  In his name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors who equip and encourage

Psalm 44:1-3. 20-26; Isaiah 30:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6