Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 18:  Luke 12:13-21 One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.  (v.15) Lord, help me see money as a tool to bless the world...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 18

 Luke 12:13-21

One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.  (v.15)

Lord, help me see money as a tool to bless the world, and not a prize to ne achieved.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bankers, investment professionals, and financial educators

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our true life in Christ

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our true life in Christ: :1-11 Colossians 3:1-11 Set your minds on things that are above.  (v.2) Center my thoughts on you, Jesus, that I might reflect patience, mer...

Our true life in Christ

:1-11

Colossians 3:1-11

Set your minds on things that are above.  (v.2)

Center my thoughts on you, Jesus, that I might reflect patience, mercy, and grace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New believers in the faith

Psalm 49:1-12; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; Mark 10:17-22

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Procrastinators: Psalm 49:1-12 Mortals - - - are like the animals that perish.  (v.12) May I make the most of this one precious and blessed day, O God.  Amen...

Procrastinators

Psalm 49:1-12

Mortals - - - are like the animals that perish.  (v.12)

May I make the most of this one precious and blessed day, O God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Procrastinators

Proverbs 24:1-12; Ephesians 4:17-24

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Too much to do: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toll under the sun?  (2:22) Help me put th...

Too much to do

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23

What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toll under the sun?  (2:22)

Help me put the big rocks first today, Jesus, starting with time with you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People facing life transitions

Psalm 49: 1-12; Proverbs 23:1-11; Romans 11:33-38

PS:  two deaths ...  batteries not to worry I got through most of today's devotion.

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Loving unlovable people

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Loving unlovable people:  Matthew 5:43-48 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  (v.44) When I fail to love difficult people, Lor...

Loving unlovable people

 Matthew 5:43-48

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  (v.44)

When I fail to love difficult people, Lord, forgive me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People struggling to let go of the past

Psalm 55:16-23; Esther 7:7 - - - 8:17

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Deeply discouraged:  Psalm 55:16-23 But you, O God, will cast them sown.  (v.28) Help me remember that my enemies belong to you, O God.  Amen. Prayer concern:  ...

Deeply discouraged

 Psalm 55:16-23

But you, O God, will cast them sown.  (v.28)

Help me remember that my enemies belong to you, O God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing the pain of broken relationships

Esther 6:1 - - - 7:6; Romans 9:30 - - - 10:4

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:  Mark 10:35-45 For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.  (v.45) Jesus, use my hands, my heart, and my resources to serve someo...

James, Apostle

 Mark 10:35-45

For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.  (v.45)

Jesus, use my hands, my heart, and my resources to serve someone in need today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People on a spiritual pilgrimage

1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 7:1-10; Acts 11:27 - - - 12:3a

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 17:  LukeI put my life in your hands, Lord.  Thank you for holding it with care.  Amen.  11:1-13 {Jesus said,} "When you pray, say . . . &q...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 17

 LukeI put my life in your hands, Lord.  Thank you for holding it with care.  Amen.

 11:1-13

{Jesus said,} "When you pray, say . . . " (v2)

Prayer concern:  People who work with their hands

Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:5-15 {16-18}

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Living in Christ:  Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19] And you have come to fullness in [Christ]. (v.10) Lord Jesus, may I be both curious about what others believe and...

Living in Christ

 Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]

And you have come to fullness in [Christ]. (v.10)

Lord Jesus, may I be both curious about what others believe and committed to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Interfaith conversations

Psalm 138; Esther 4:1-17l Luke 8:22-25

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Mary Magdalene, Apostle:  Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father." (v.17) My hands are open Lord, and I gi...

Mary Magdalene, Apostle

 Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father." (v.17)

My hands are open Lord, and I give my worries and need for control to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People struggling with anxiety

Ruth 1:6-18; Psalm 73:23-28; Acts 13:26-33a

The fairness of God

 Genesis 18:20-32

Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just? (v.25)

When things don't seem fair, God may I have courage to speak out for justice.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Judges and participants in the justice system

Psalm 138; Esther 2:29 - - - 3:6; Acts 1:15-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bread from heaven

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Bread from heaven:  John 67:41-51 [Jesus said,] "I am the bread of life." (v.48) Feed my soul, Lord, when I hunger for clarity and truth.  Amen. Pray...

Bread from heaven

 John 67:41-51

[Jesus said,] "I am the bread of life." (v.48)

Feed my soul, Lord, when I hunger for clarity and truth.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers, bakers, and those who feed us

Psalm 119:97-104; Deuteronomy 12:1-12

Struggling with sin

 1 John 2:1-6

I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. (v.1)

Step by step and day by day, Lord, help me stay true to your path.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of internet hoaxes and hacking

Psalm 119:97-104; Proverbs 9:1-18

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Team ministry:  Exodus 18:13-23 They will bear the burden with you.  (v.22) For every person who helps lighten the load, we give thanks, O God.  Amen. Pray...

Team ministry

 Exodus 18:13-23

They will bear the burden with you.  (v.22)

For every person who helps lighten the load, we give thanks, O God.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who visit the homebound

Psalm 119:97-104; Exodus 18:1-12; Colossians 1:27--- 2:7

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16:  Luke 10:38-42 There is need of only one thing.  (v.42) What do you need me to do today, Lord; serve others, or sit at your feet?  Lead me, ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16

 Luke 10:38-42

There is need of only one thing.  (v.42)

What do you need me to do today, Lord; serve others, or sit at your feet?  Lead me, and feed me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregational ministries of welcome

Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28

Covered

Colossians 1:15-28

God was pleased to reconcile . . . all things . . . by making peace through the blood of [Christ's ] cross.  (v.20)

We thank you, O God, for Christ, the salvation of the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People whose bodies are broken

Psalm 15: Genesis 14:1-16; Luke 8:4-10

 

Dwelling in God's tent

 Psalm 15

O Lord, who may abide in your tent?  Who may dwell on your holy hill?  (v.1)

Because you dwell with us, God, help us who dwell with you to be mindful and loving toward one another.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Advocates for those who lack safe housing

Genesis 13:1-18; Ephesians 3:14-21

Listening at the entrance

 Genesis 18:1-10a

Sarah was listening at the tent entrance.  (v.10)

O God, move us past the wntranceway of faith to share your promises of life and hope with all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Workers in the hospitality field

Psalm 15;  Genesis 12:10-20;  Hebrews 5:1-6

Saving wisdom

 Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Wisdom is better than might.  (v.16)

Stir up your power, Holy Wisdom, and come.  Amen.

Prayer concern: All who preach the gospel

Psalm 25:11-20; Matthew 25:31-46

PS:  two deaths called energizer 

The power of love

 He laid down his life for us . . . and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.  (v.16)

Thank you, Jesus, for bringing us and this world from death to life by the power of your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Emergency dispatchers

Psalm 25:11-20; Proverbs 18:1-17

Doing well

James 2:1-8

You do well if you really fulfill the royal law . . . " you shall love your neighbor as yourself."  (v.8)

Thank you, loving God, for choosing all of us, the poor in spirit, to be heirs of your kingdom.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are homeless

Psalm 25:11-20; Job 24:1-8

 

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15

 Luke 10:25-37 

Wanting to justify himself, {a lawyer} asked Jesus: "And who is my neighbor? (v.29)

Move us by your love, O God, that we might love others.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Social workers

Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14

Transplanted into life

 [God] has . . . transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son.  (v.13)

Thank you for transferring us into your kingdom, gracious God, that we might bear fruit for others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and gardeners

Psalm 25:1-10; Leviticus 19:1-4, 32-37; John 3:16-21

Remember me, O God!

 Psalm 25:1-10

According to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness sake, O Lord!  (v.7)

Thank you, God, for remembering us not according to what we do but according to your steadfast love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First-call pastors

Genesis 41:37-49; Acts 7:9-16

Happy Birthday Babe ... love you

 And we're both sick too

Faith that is enough

 James 2:14-26

Can faith save you? (v.14)

Faithful God, make us alive in faith to serve the needs of the world you love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Communities living amid food deserts

Psalm 119:73-80; Joshua 23:1-16; Luke 10:13-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is good. All the time

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is good. All the time: Psalm 119:73-80 Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant.  (v.78) You are good all the time, O Go...

God is good. All the time

Psalm 119:73-80

Let your steadfast love become my comfort according to your promise to your servant.  (v.78)

You are good all the time, O God.  
Deliver us and be our hope.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in despair

Jeremiah 8:4-13; Acts 19:28-41

 

Thomas, Apostle 9transferred)

 Jesus said to {Thomas}, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life."  (v.6)

Thank you for being our way, our truth, our life, Christ Jesus.  Help us abide in you now and forever.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees

Judges 6:36-40; Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26; Ephesians 4:11-16

my Thoughts

 My thoughts over this holiday celebrating our FREEDOM

Time after Pentecost --- Lectionary 14

 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.  (v.20)

Send us out, O God, and send out all your beloved people to share your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lay leaders in churches

Isaiah 66: 10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:[1-6} 7-16

Made a new creation

 Galatians 6:[1-6}, 7-16

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything: but a new creation is everything!  (v. 15)

You made us new, God.  May we never grow weary of boasting in you and loving all your children.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Public health workers

Psalm 66:1-9; Zechariah 14:1-21; Luke 9:1-6

Jennifer Obermueller = writer -

 July 1-16

Jennifer Obermueller is an ELCA pastor living in Georgetown, Texas.  She enjoys writing and taking walks, especially with her dogs.

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Praide God's name

 Psalm 66:1-9

[God] has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip.  (v.9)

We bless you, O God, and we praise you, Save us and use us to restore the earth.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The health of the earth

Jeremiah 51: 47-58; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7