Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Like ice cream on your lips

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Like ice cream on your lips:  Exodus 13:3-10 . . . so that the teaching of the Lord may be on your lips . . . (v.9) Lord God, guide our words so they reflect your goodne...

Like ice cream on your lips

 Exodus 13:3-10

. . . so that the teaching of the Lord may be on your lips . . . (v.9)

Lord God, guide our words so they reflect your goodness and love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Dairy farmers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's provision - - - to share

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's provision - - - to share:  Psalm 78:23-29 They ate and were well filled, for he gave them what they craved.  (v.29) Lord God, remind us that you are the source of all...

God's provision - - - to share

 Psalm 78:23-29

They ate and were well filled, for he gave them what they craved.  (v.29)

Lord God, remind us that you are the source of all that we have, and teach us to share.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Food pantry volunteers and staff

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Keeping watch:  Exodus 12:33-42 That same night is a vigil to be kept for the Lord by all the Israelites.  (v.42) Lord, help us keep watch for the great th...

Keeping watch

 Exodus 12:33-42

That same night is a vigil to be kept for the Lord by all the Israelites.  (v.42)

Lord, help us keep watch for the great things you are doing this day.  In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Night shift workers

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Life Everlasting: Isaiah 25:6-10a Lord, sustain us with your promise of everlasting life.  In Christ's name we pray.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Hospice care ...

Life Everlasting

Isaiah 25:6-10a
Lord, sustain us with your promise of everlasting life.  In Christ's name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice care workers

  

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's awesome gift:  Psalm 111 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  (v.10) Lord God, grant us wisdom to do and say what you would have us do and sa...

God's awesome gift

 Psalm 111

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  (v.10)

Lord God, grant us wisdom to do and say what you would have us do and say.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The wide elders among us

PS:  My two batteries died again ..  I think I forgot to change them out last video.  UFFDA

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: James, Apostle:  Psalm 7:1-10 O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. (v.9) Lord, help us to wait with confidence that you...

James, Apostle

 Psalm 7:1-10

O let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. (v.9)

Lord, help us to wait with confidence that your goodness will prevail.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

PS:  There is two deaths in our household two energy bunny batteries :) I'm still alive though  

Prayer concern:  Bictims of abuse

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Rise up: Psalm 145:10-18 The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.  (v.14) In tough situations, help us trust you, ...

Rise up

Psalm 145:10-18

The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.  (v.14)

In tough situations, help us trust you, Lord, to raise us up and uplhold us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  School athletics coaches

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From the inside out

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: From the inside out: Colossians 3:12-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.  (v.16) Let the word of God dwell richly in us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. P...

From the inside out

Colossians 3:12-17

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.  (v.16)

Let the word of God dwell richly in us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers and school administrators

 

Mary Magdalene, Apostle

 Exodus 2:1-10

His sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, "Shall I go and get you a nurse from the Hebrew women . . . ?"  (v.7)

Gracious God, we sometimes doubt our significance.  Help us trust you to use us for good.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children waiting to be adopted

 

God, overjoyed

 Luke 15:1-7

When he has found {the lost sheep}, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices.  (v.5)

Thank you for never ceasing to beckon us to draw closer to you, God.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Parents of young children

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God of abundance: Psalm 100 Enter his fates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.  Give thanks to him. bless his name.  (v.4) Bountiful Creator, with...

God of abundance

Psalm 100

Enter his fates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise.  Give thanks to him. bless his name.  (v.4)

Bountiful Creator, with a thankful heart I sing your praise.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and gardeners

 

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:  Hebrews 13:17-25 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls.  (v.17) Holy Spirit, inspire leaders to ...

Community of faith

 Hebrews 13:17-25

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls.  (v.17)

Holy Spirit, inspire leaders to proclaim your truth and to lead in love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Faith teachers and mentors

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Praying for mercy:  Luke 18:35-43 Jesus, Son od David, have mercy on me! (v.38) In peace we pray to you: help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.  Am...

Praying for mercy

 Luke 18:35-43

Jesus, Son od David, have mercy on me! (v.38)

In peace we pray to you: help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Ophthalmologists

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Precious words:  Psalm 23 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me.  (v.4) Dear caring Shepard, when we are afraid...

Precious words

 Psalm 23

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me.  (v.4)

Dear caring Shepard, when we are afraid, help us trust that you hold us in your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospital chaplain

Where we see God

 Colossians 1:15-23

He is the image of the invisible God.  (v.15)

God, thank you that in Jesus you reveal the fullness of your majesty and love . . . in self-giving service.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Authors, poets, and hymn writers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A cry for help

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A cry for help:  Psalm 142 When my spirit is faint, you know my way (v.3) God our defender, strengthen our faith to trust in your mercy and help.  Amen. Pra...

A cry for help

 Psalm 142

When my spirit is faint, you know my way (v.3)

God our defender, strengthen our faith to trust in your mercy and help.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in danger

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Unexpected helpers

 Acts 23:12-35

Now the son of Paul's sister heard about the ambush.  (v.16)

Guide my ways, dear God.  Help me to be open to your leading day by day.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Safety for those who are incarerated

  

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Good trouble:  Acts 21:27-39 They seized [Paul], shouting ". . . This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and...

Good trouble

 Acts 21:27-39

They seized [Paul], shouting ". . . This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and this place."  (vv.27-28)

Holy God, help us discern when change is needed, and give us courage to act in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Journalists and other prophetic voices

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The melody of mercy:  Luke 1:57-80 He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors.  (v.72) God of all, we give thanks for the gifts of scripture, hymnody, and ...

The melody of mercy

 Luke 1:57-80

He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors.  (v.72)

God of all, we give thanks for the gifts of scripture, hymnody, and liturgy.  In the name of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship planners

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Faithful justice:  Psalm 85:8-13 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.  (v.11) God of justice, bend our ...

Faithful justice

 Psalm 85:8-13

Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.  (v.11)

God of justice, bend our ear to the faithful voices rising from our streets, and move us to join them.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who speak truth to power 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The right time

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The right time:  John 7:1-9 My time has not yet come.  (v.6) God of wisdom, guide us with discernment to know when to speak or act.  In Jesus' name.  Am...

The right time

 John 7:1-9

My time has not yet come.  (v.6)

God of wisdom, guide us with discernment to know when to speak or act.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Couples in counseling

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Patience and endurance:  James 5:7-12 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord.(v.7) Faithful Lord Jesus, remind us that you are alongside us ev...

Patience and endurance

 James 5:7-12

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord.(v.7)

Faithful Lord Jesus, remind us that you are alongside us even as we await your coming.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those waiting and working for justice

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's power amid my weakness

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's power amid my weakness:  2 Corinthians 11:16-33 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.  (v.30) Guide us through our weaknesses, God, so ...

God's power amid my weakness

 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.  (v.30)

Guide us through our weaknesses, God, so we may journey with others in theirs and sense your power in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New seminarians and faith leaders

PS:  My batteries died ... but I'm still alive :)

Writers

 July 1-10

Matthew Peterson is the pastoral assistant at the Edge House Lutheran Campus Ministry in Cincinnati Ohio, and is in formation to be consecrated as a deacon through the Lutheran Diaconal Association.  When not running marathons or watching baseball, he and his spouse care for two small dogs, a flock of urban chickens, and a guinea pig.

Thomas. Apostle

 John 14:1-7

Lord, we do not know where you are going.  How can we know the way?  (v.5)

God, give us courage to trust that you are leading us even when we don't know the way.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  College and university outreach ministries

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Thomas, Apostle:  Ephesians 4:11-16 The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles . . . for building up the body of Christ.  (vv. 11-12) For Jesus' ...

Thomas, Apostle

 Ephesians 4:11-16

The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles . . . for building up the body of Christ.  (vv. 11-12)

For Jesus' sake, may we recognize our gifts for building up the church, and see your gifts in others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The seven ELCA seminaries

Judges 6:36-40; Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26; John 14:1-7

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fruitful:  Romans 7:1-6 . . . that we may bear fruit for God.  (v.4) God, thank you for the grace that overcomes our sin so that we can bear fruit for...

Fruitful

 Romans 7:1-6

. . . that we may bear fruit for God.  (v.4)

God, thank you for the grace that overcomes our sin so that we can bear fruit for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The ministries of your congregation

Psalm 145:8-14;  Zechariah 1:1-6

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just one thing

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just one thing:  1 John 2:7-17 I am writing you no new commandment, but [one] you have had from the beginning.  (v.7) Teach us to love others as you have lo...

Just one thing

 1 John 2:7-17

I am writing you no new commandment, but [one] you have had from the beginning.  (v.7)

Teach us to love others as you have loved us, O God, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Intergenerational ministries

Psalm 119:1-8; Leviticus 26:34-46