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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Reformation Day:  John 8:31-36 The truth will make you free.  (v.32) God, we thank you for your grace and for the freedom and truth we find in Jesus, your So...

Reformation Day

 John 8:31-36

The truth will make you free.  (v.32)

God, we thank you for your grace and for the freedom and truth we find in Jesus, your Son, the Messiah.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For ongoing reformation in the worldwide church

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 31

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 31:  Luke 19:1-10 He ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree.  *v.4) Lord, thank you for any opportunity to shift our perspectives to your way of ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 31

 Luke 19:1-10

He ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree.  *v.4)

Lord, thank you for any opportunity to shift our perspectives to your way of love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Farmers and agricultural workers

Isaiah 1:10-18; Psalm 32:1-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Simon and Jude, Apostles: John 14:21-27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  (v.21) God of peace, show us the way of love and community.  Amen, Prayer con...

Simon and Jude, Apostles

John 14:21-27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  (v.21)

God of peace, show us the way of love and community.  Amen,

Prayer concern:  Peacekeeping organizations

Jeremiah 26:[1-6] 7-16; Psalm 11; 1 John 4:1-6

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Why the helping ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Why the helping ?:  Isaiah 1:10-18 What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices?  says the Lord - - - Learn to do good.  (vv. 11,17) Patient God, help me to ...

Why the helping ?

 Isaiah 1:10-18

What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices?  says the Lord - - - Learn to do good.  (vv. 11,17)

Patient God, help me to be the best helper I can be, which sometimes means stepping away.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  All who seek to be helpers

Psalm 32:1-7; Proverbs 15:8-11, 24-33; 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

PS:  Two deaths in the middle of this video ...  Bunnies named Energizer 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seeing and believing:  Matthew 21:28-32 Even after you sawit, you did not - - - believe him.  (v.32) Lord of love, help us believe that love and life are winning,...

Seeing and believing

 Matthew 21:28-32

Even after you sawit, you did not - - - believe him.  (v.32)

Lord of love, help us believe that love and life are winning, even when we can;t see it.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth pastors and leaders

Psalm 84:8-12; Daniel 5:13-31

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Tending the flock

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Tending the flock:  1 Peter 5:1-11 Be examples to the flock.  (v.3) Parental God, walk with all who have the sacred duty of caring for children and youth.  Ame...

Tending the flock

 1 Peter 5:1-11

Be examples to the flock.  (v.3)

Parental God, walk with all who have the sacred duty of caring for children and youth.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Foster parents and guardians

Psalm 84:8-12; Daniel 5:1-12

God, the Rock

 1 Samuel 2 1-10

There is no Rock like our God.  (v.2)

God, help us see the beauty of your creation all around us, even --- or especially --- in rocks. Amen

God, help us to see the beauty of your creation all around us, even - - - or especially - - - in rocks.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Geologists and gemologists

Psalm 84:8-12: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 30

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 30:  Luke 16:8-14 All who humble themselves will be exulted (v.14) Loving God, help us to remember that you love us no matter what, and that we ...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 30

 Luke 16:8-14

All who humble themselves will be exulted (v.14)

Loving God, help us to remember that you love us no matter what, and that we are always enough.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with self=worth

Jeremiah 14:7-10; 19-22; Psalm 84:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The good fight

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The good fight:  2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7) God, help us all to fight and ...

The good fight

 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  (v.7)

God, help us all to fight and live the good news of your love in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those experiencing cancer, and their loved ones

Psalm 84:1-7; Jeremiah 14:1-6; Luke 1:46-55

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God' house:  Psalm 84:1-7 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! (v.1) Loving God, thank you for showing us that we are all members of your...

God' house

 Psalm 84:1-7

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! (v.1)

Loving God, thank you for showing us that we are all members of your household.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Online worship communities

Jeremiah 9:17-26; 2 Timothy 3:1-16

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God keeps promises:  Jeremiah 13:7-10, 19-22 You, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; do not forsake us!  (v.9) Creator God, we pray...

God keeps promises

 Jeremiah 13:7-10, 19-22

You, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; do not forsake us!  (v.9)

Creator God, we pray for all whose lives are affected by natural disasters.  Amen.

Prayer concern: ELCA Disaster Response

Psalm 84:1-7; Jeremiah 9:1-16; 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A welcome sign

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A welcome sign: Isaiah 35:5-8 No traveler - - - shall go astray.  (v.8) God, reveal to us your signs of welcome and love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. Prayer...

A welcome sign

Isaiah 35:5-8

No traveler - - - shall go astray.  (v.8)

God, reveal to us your signs of welcome and love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran Outdoor Ministries

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Luke, Evangelist:  Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53 You are witnesses of these things.  (v.48) Eternal God, help us, with Luke, to witness to your love.  In Jesus' na...

Luke, Evangelist

 Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53

You are witnesses of these things.  (v.48)

Eternal God, help us, with Luke, to witness to your love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Authors of biographies and memories

Isaiah 43:8-13; Psalm 124; 2 Timothy 4:5-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: An old chair

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: An old chair:  Psalm 57 In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge.  (v.1) God of refuge, comfort us when we are afraid, and hold us close.  In Jesus&...

An old chair

 Psalm 57

In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge.  (v.1)

God of refuge, comfort us when we are afraid, and hold us close.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New parents

1 Samuel 25:2-22; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Betwixt and between

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Betwixt and between:  Psalm 121 The Lord is your keeper.  (v.5) God of thresholds, guard us and keep us when we don't know the way.  In Jesus' name.  Ame...

Betwixt and between

 Psalm 121

The Lord is your keeper.  (v.5)

God of thresholds, guard us and keep us when we don't know the way.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People experiencing transition

Genesis 31:43 - - - 32:2; 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Give me a blessing!

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Give me a blessing!:  Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob said, "I will not let you go, unless you bless me."  (v.26) God of hope, bless us as we wrestle, work, and...

Give me a blessing!

 Genesis 32:22-31

Jacob said, "I will not let you go, unless you bless me."  (v.26)

God of hope, bless us as we wrestle, work, and wait.  Keep us always in your care.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking clarity

Psalm 121; Isaiah 54:11-17; Acts 17:22-34

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Take nothing with you

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Take nothing with you:  Matthew 10:5-15 As you go, proclaim the good news, "The kingdom of heaven has come near."  (v.7) Holy God, you call us to be your...

Take nothing with you

 Matthew 10:5-15

As you go, proclaim the good news, "The kingdom of heaven has come near."  (v.7)

Holy God, you call us to be your disciples.  Now send us out to proclaim your good news.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Your neighbors

Psalm 61; 2 Kings 15:1-7

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Proclaim peace:  Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on the whole armor of God.  (v.11) Holy God, clothe us in your love and mercy so we might share your peace.  In Jesus...

Proclaim peace

 Ephesians 6:10-20

Put on the whole armor of God.  (v.11)

Holy God, clothe us in your love and mercy so we might share your peace.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For peace in the world

Psalm 61;  2 Kings 5:19b-27

Safe with God

 Psalm 61

Let me abide in your tent forever.  (v.4)

Ever-present God, let us sense your presence in the cozy tent and in the scary wilderness.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who work in remote places

2 Kings 5:15-19a; Acts 26:24-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Deeds of grace and mercy

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Deeds of grace and mercy:  Psalm 111 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.  (v.4) God, we give thanks for your never-ending ...

Deeds of grace and mercy

 Psalm 111

He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.  (v.4)

God, we give thanks for your never-ending grace revealed in deeds great and small.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Survivors of domestic violence

Numbers 4:34 - - - 5:4; 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Get out of the way

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Get out of the way:  2 Kings 5:1-15c Am I God, to give death or life?  (v.7) God of solutions, help me get out of my own way.  You provide the best way.  Amen. ...

Get out of the way

 2 Kings 5:1-15c

Am I God, to give death or life?  (v.7)

God of solutions, help me get out of my own way.  You provide the best way.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those hesitant to ask for help

Psalm 111; Leviticus 14:33-53: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

PS:  I know I know ...   two deaths in our household name Energizer 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When we are fruitless:  Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.  (v.13) Jesus, help us to feel our feelings and then ...

When we are fruitless

 Mark 11:12-14, 20-24

He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.  (v.13)

Jesus, help us to feel our feelings and then continue on.  We ask it in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are stuck in anger

Psalm 3:  Habakkuk 2:12-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shielded by love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Shielded by love: Psalm 3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.  (v.3) Thank you, O God, for your never-ending ...

Shielded by love

Psalm 3

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.  (v.3)

Thank you, O God, for your never-ending protection and love.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Auto makers and windshield repairers

Habakkuk 2:5-11; 1 John 5:1-5, 13-21

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Seeking wisdom:  James 1:2-11 If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, - - - and it will be given you.  (v.5) God, we ask for wisdom from you, our sourc...

Seeking wisdom

 James 1:2-11

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, - - - and it will be given you.  (v.5)

God, we ask for wisdom from you, our source.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church councils

Psalm 3; Habakkuk 1:5-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27:  Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (v.5) Lord Jesus, inspire us to tend the faith you planted in u...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 27

 Luke 17:5-10

The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (v.5)

Lord Jesus, inspire us to tend the faith you planted in us so we can bear fruit.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Botanists and gardners

Habakkuk 1:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Rekindle:  2 Timothy 1:1-14 For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice.  (v.7) Lord Jesus, help us to reject cowardice and move toward your Spirit....

Rekindle

 2 Timothy 1:1-14

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice.  (v.7)

Lord Jesus, help us to reject cowardice and move toward your Spirit.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing the unknown

Psalm 37:1-9; Isaiah 7:1-9; Matthew 20:29-34