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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wait patiently:  Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 If [the vision] seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come. (2:3) Faithful God, help me serve as I patiently wa...

Wait patiently

 Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4

If [the vision] seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come. (2:3)

Faithful God, help me serve as I patiently watch and wait for your promised justice.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Patient and faithful justice advocates

Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37; Revelation 2:12-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Michael and all Angels

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Michael and all Angels:  Revelation 12:7-12 Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them!  (v.12) Heavenly Parent, thank you for every way, including angel...

Michael and all Angels

 Revelation 12:7-12

Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them!  (v.12)

Heavenly Parent, thank you for every way, including angels, that you protect and comfort me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People needing protection and comfort

Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3; Psalm 103:1-5, 30-22; Luke 10:17-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Whose we are:  Luke 10:17-20 Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.  (v.20) Gracious God, thank you for making me right with you and not leaving i...

Whose we are

 Luke 10:17-20

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

Gracious God, thank you for making me right with you and not leaving it up to me to do!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People struggling to find employment

Psalm 62; Hoses 12:2-14;  Matthew 19: 16-22

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God alone:  Psalm 62 For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.  (v.5) Awesome God, forgive me for boxing you into my plan.  Grow...

God alone

 Psalm 62

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.  (v.5)

Awesome God, forgive me for boxing you into my plan.  Grow my faith to trust in you alone.  Amen.  Prayer concern:  Lutheran Disaster Response

Hosea 10:9-15; James 5:1-6

Apathy won't work

 Revelation 3:14-22

Listen!  I am standing at the door, knocking. (v.20)

Persistent God, keep me from being apathetic.  Help me answer your call and be hot on fire for you!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Churches on fire with the Holy Spirit

Psalm 62:  Amos 6:8-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 26

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 26:  Luke 16:19-31 Abraham replied, "They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen yo them."  (v.29) Merciful God, keep me awar...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 26

 Luke 16:19-31

Abraham replied, "They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen yo them."  (v.29)

Merciful God, keep me aware that you created us to live in community and care for each other.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Essential workers in risky jobs

Amos 6:1a, 4=7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Life's faith stages

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Life's faith stages:  1 Timothy 6:6-19 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share.  (v.18) Eternal God, guide me through life&#3...

Life's faith stages

 1 Timothy 6:6-19

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share.  (v.18)

Eternal God, guide me through life's stages so one day I can say, "I fought the good fight."  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in assisted-living settings

Psalm 146; Proverbs 28:11-28; Luke 9:43b-48

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's reign: Our call:  Psalm 146 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.  (v.5) God of Jacob, I place my hope in you....

God's reign: Our call

 Psalm 146

Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.  (v.5)

God of Jacob, I place my hope in you.  Help me happily work to fulfill your reign on earth.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Interns training during this academic year

Proverbs 28:3-10; Ephesians 2:1-10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Freed to - - -

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Freed to - - -:  Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Alas for those who are at ease.  (v.1) God of abundance, forgive me!  Help me to use my freedom to love and serve with my ne...

Freed to - - -

 Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Alas for those who are at ease.  (v.1)

God of abundance, forgive me!  Help me to use my freedom to love and serve with my neighbors.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People experiencing daily food insecurity

Psalm 146; Proverbs 22:2-16; Corinthians 8:8-15

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist:  Matthew 8:9-13 [Jesus] saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth:  and he said to him, "Follow me."  (v.9( God of peace, ...

Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

 Matthew 8:9-13

[Jesus] saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth:  and he said to him, "Follow me."  (v.9(

God of peace, I want to follow Jesus; help me strive to get together with diverse friends.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peacemakers, wherever they serve

Ezekiel 2:8 - - - Psalm 119:33-40; Ephesians 2:4-10

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Words matter:  Psalm 12 (Some} say, "With our tongues we will prevail;  our lips are our own . . . who is our master?"  (v.4) O Lord, your word ...

Words matter

 Psalm 12

(Some} say, "With our tongues we will prevail;  our lips are our own . . . who is our master?"  (v.4)

O Lord, your word is truth!  Help me to share your truth in loving words of faith.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For social media users to be thoughtful

Proverbs 17:1-5; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Planting seeds

 Acts 4:1-12

But many of those who heard the word believed.  (v.4)

Triune God, inspire my words and deeds to be seeds planted for your harvest.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and their harvests

Psalm 12:  Proverbs 14:12-31

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 25

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 25:  Luke 16:1-13 You cannot serve God and wealth.  (v.13) Generous God, thank you for your abundant love.  Help me share it generously.  In Chr...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 25

 Luke 16:1-13

You cannot serve God and wealth.  (v.13)

Generous God, thank you for your abundant love.  Help me share it generously.  In Christ's name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People trapped by predatory lending

Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Prayerdul citizens: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 I urge that - - - prayers - - - be made for everyone. (v.1) God, inspire leaders to work for everyone's well-being.  Ame...

Prayerdul citizens

1 Timothy 2:1-7

I urge that - - - prayers - - - be made for everyone. (v.1)

God, inspire leaders to work for everyone's well-being.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Public leaders at all levels

Psalm 113: Isaiah 5:8-23; Mark 12:41-44

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Heart-healthy praise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Heart-healthy praise:  Psalm 113 Praise the Lord!  Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord.  (v.1) Ever-present Healer, thank you for being wi...

Heart-healthy praise

 Psalm 113

Praise the Lord!  Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord.  (v.1)

Ever-present Healer, thank you for being with me whether I'm praising or despairing.  In Jesus; name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners of war and people missing in action

Ezekiel 22:17-31; Romans 8:31-39

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God' economy:  Amos 8:4-7 [Some say,] "We will . . . practice deceit with false balances, buying the poor for silver."  (vv. 5-6) God, help us s...

God' economy

 Amos 8:4-7

[Some say,] "We will . . . practice deceit with false balances, buying the poor for silver."  (vv. 5-6)

God, help us see the inherent value you give to all people.  Empower us to seek economic fairness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People struggling to pay for basic necessities

Psalm 113; Exodus 23"1-9; Romans 3:1-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Holy Cross Day:  1 Corinthians 1:18-24 We proclaim Christ crucified.  (v.23) Help us through seasons of death and dying to trust that life eternal springs a...

Holy Cross Day

 1 Corinthians 1:18-24

We proclaim Christ crucified.  (v.23)

Help us through seasons of death and dying to trust that life eternal springs anew through the cross of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice patients and their families

Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 98:1-4 or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38; John 3:3-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wait with hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Wait with hope:  2 Peter 3:8-13 The Lord is not slow about his promise.  (v.9) God almighty, as you hold this world in your hands, give us hope in your good...

Wait with hope

 2 Peter 3:8-13

The Lord is not slow about his promise.  (v.9)

God almighty, as you hold this world in your hands, give us hope in your goodness and grace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Teachers and students

Psalm 73; Jonah 3:1-10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: More to believe

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: More to believe: Jonah 2:1-10 [The King said,] "Who knows?  God may relent."  (v.9) Gracious God, awaken us to your mercies, which are new every mo...

More to believe

Jonah 2:1-10

[The King said,] "Who knows?  God may relent."  (v.9)

Gracious God, awaken us to your mercies, which are new every morning.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who hold onto violence

Psalm 73;  Amos 7:1-6; 1 Timothy 1:18-20

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 24

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 24:  Luke 15:1-10 Rejoice with me, for I have found {what was} lost.  (vv. 6,9) In spire us, O God, to rejoice over every child of God.  Amen. O...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 24

 Luke 15:1-10

Rejoice with me, for I have found {what was} lost.  (vv. 6,9)

In spire us, O God, to rejoice over every child of God.  Amen.

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Prayer concern:  Those to whom others "write off"

Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Receiving and believing

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Receiving and believing:  1 Timothy 1:12-17 I receive mercy.  (vv. 13, 16) Gracious God, every good gift comes from you.  Fill our hearts with joy as we serve the wo...

Receiving and believing

 1 Timothy 1:12-17

I receive mercy.  (vv. 13, 16)

Gracious God, every good gift comes from you.  Fill our hearts with joy as we serve the world you so love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's patience

Psalm 51:1-10; Genesis 8:20 - - - 9:7;  John 10:11-21

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Amazing grace:  Psalm 51:1-10 Create in me a clean heart, O God.  (v.10) O God, your heart if full of everything good.  Fill our hearts with love for you a...

Amazing grace

 Psalm 51:1-10

Create in me a clean heart, O God.  (v.10)

O God, your heart if full of everything good.  Fill our hearts with love for you and your children.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Heart surgeons

Genesis 7:6-10; 8:1-5; 2 Peter 2:1-10a

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Another chance:  Exodus 32:7-14 And the Lord changed his mind.  (v.14) O God, help us see all people as your children.  Empower relationships with mutual di...

Another chance

 Exodus 32:7-14

And the Lord changed his mind.  (v.14)

O God, help us see all people as your children.  Empower relationships with mutual dignity and equality.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who suffer violence and abuse

Psalm 5:1-10; Genesis 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Facing our limits

 Luke 18:18-30

[Jesus] replied, "What is impossible for mortals is possible for God."  (v.27)

Gracious God, help us find in you a priceless treasure.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel they never have enough

Psalm 101; 2 Kings 18:19-25; 19:1-7

Crisis management

Genesis 7:6-10; 8:1-5

But God remembered Noah and all the  . . . animals.  (8:1)

Gracious God, you desire life abundant for all.  Help those in crisis to experience your favor.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders

Psalm 101; 2 Kings 18:8-18; 1 Timothy 4:6-16

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The great mystery

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The great mystery:  1 Timothy 3:14 - - - 4:5 - - - so that - - - you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God.  (3:14 - 15) O God, your wonderf...

The great mystery

 1 Timothy 3:14 - - - 4:5

- - - so that - - - you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God.  (3:14 - 15)

O God, your wonderful acts of salvation were on our behalf.  May we accept your acceptance of us and pass it on.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children who wonder where they belong

Psalm 101; 2 Kings 17:24-41

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 23

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 23:  Luke 14:25-33 (Jesus spoke in a parable:)  "This fellow began to build and was not able to finish."  (v.30) O God, by your grace ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 23

 Luke 14:25-33

(Jesus spoke in a parable:)  "This fellow began to build and was not able to finish."  (v.30)

O God, by your grace pull us into the orbit of your life and love through the cross of Christ.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families farmed by religious divisions

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Refreshment:  Philemon 1-21 Perceive all the good that we may do for Christ.  (v.6) Gracious God, help us perceive that the good we can do for others in ...

Refreshment

 Philemon 1-21

Perceive all the good that we may do for Christ.  (v.6)

Gracious God, help us perceive that the good we can do for others in this world is something we do for Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Immigration and refugee Service

Psalm 1; Deuteronomy 29:2-20; Matthew 10:34-42

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The trees of life:  Happy are those . . . (v.1) Root us in your steadfast love, O God, so that beneath the canopy of your grace we live lives of truth and kind...

The trees of life

 Happy are those . . . (v.1)

Root us in your steadfast love, O God, so that beneath the canopy of your grace we live lives of truth and kindness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Survivors of acts of terror

Deuteronomy 7:12-26; Colossians 4:7-17

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Daily life - - - for you:  Deuteronomy 30:15-20 I have set before you today life - - - (v.15) Gracious God, help us trust your promise of new life today.  Amen. Praye...

Daily life - - - for you

 Deuteronomy 30:15-20

I have set before you today life - - - (v.15)

Gracious God, help us trust your promise of new life today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For guidance with difficult choices

Psalm 1: Genesis 39:1-23; Philippians 2:24-30