Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: New Year's Eve

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: New Year's Eve:  Matthew 25:31-46 Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food?  (v.37) Lord Jesus, grant me eyes to see and a heart to love y...

New Year's Eve

 Matthew 25:31-46

Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food?  (v.37)

Lord Jesus, grant me eyes to see and a heart to love you in every face I meet.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Healing for social division

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8: Revelation 21:1-6a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love us home

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love us home:  Hebrews 1:1-4 {God} has spoken to us by a Son.  (v.2) Speak in our darkness, Lord Jesus, and light our way home into the Love you are.  Ame...

Love us home

 Hebrews 1:1-4

{God} has spoken to us by a Son.  (v.2)

Speak in our darkness, Lord Jesus, and light our way home into the Love you are.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Healing and unity in marriages and families

Psalm 20; Isaiah 26:1-9; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Praying the mystery: Paper prayers

Praying the mystery: Paper prayers:   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God. All things came into be...

David L Miller - writer December 16-31

 David is the author of Friendship with Jesus:  A way to pray the Gospel of Mark and hundreds of articles and devotions in a variety of publications.  He and his wife, Dixie, live in Downers Grove, Illinois.  David blogs at 

prayingthemystery.blogspot.com

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God comes:  Isaiah 52:7-10 They sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion.  (v.8) Keep coming, Lord Jesus.  Come where w...

God comes

 Isaiah 52:7-10

They sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion.  (v.8)

Keep coming, Lord Jesus.  Come where we hurt.  Come where we are afraid.  Come bring your joy.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who struggle with anxiety and depression

Psalm 20; Jetremiah 31:15-22; Luke 19:41-44

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The Holy Innocents

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The Holy Innocents:  Matthew 2:13-18 {Herod} sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem.  (v.16) Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see and my heart to l...

The Holy Innocents

 Matthew 2:13-18

{Herod} sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem.  (v.16)

Lord Jesus, open my eyes to see and my heart to love those the world injures and ignores.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran World Relief and children in war-torn lands

Jeremiah 31:15-17; Psalm 124; 1 Peter 4:12-19

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: John, Apostle and Evangelist:  John 21:20-25 The disciple whom Jesus loved . . . had reclined next to Jesus at the supper.  (v.20) Draw me to your side, Jesus, that I may...

John, Apostle and Evangelist

 John 21:20-25

The disciple whom Jesus loved . . . had reclined next to Jesus at the supper.  (v.20)

Draw me to your side, Jesus, that I may rest in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran social Services

Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31; Psalm 116:12-19; John 1:1---2:2

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Stephen, Deacon and Martyr:  Matthew 23:34-39 I send you prophets, sages, scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify.  (v.34) Expand my heart, Lord Jesus, that I m...

Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

 Matthew 23:34-39

I send you prophets, sages, scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify.  (v.34)

Expand my heart, Lord Jesus, that I may bless and forgive those who trouble me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who have hurt you or someone you care about

2 Chronicles 24:17-22; Psalm 17:1-9, 16; Acts 6:8--- 7:2a, 51-60

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Day

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Day:  John 1:1-14 The true light. which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.  (v.9) Flood our hearts with the light of your presence, ...

Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Day

 John 1:1-14

The true light. which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.  (v.9)

Flood our hearts with the light of your presence, Lord Jesus, for this is the birthday of life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Joy and consolation for those far from home

Isaiah 53:52:7-10; Psalm 98: Hebrews 1:1-4 {5-12}

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Eve

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Eve:  Luke 2:1-20 Do not be afraid, for see - - - I am bringing you good news of great joy. (v.10) Carry my heart home to your manger, blessed Je...

Nativity of our Lord - - - Christmas Eve

 Luke 2:1-20

Do not be afraid, for see - - - I am bringing you good news of great joy. (v.10)

Carry my heart home to your manger, blessed Jesus, that you may heal and make me whole.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  First responders who work this night

Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14

What we see

 Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.  (v.11)

Awaken your humble love within us, Lord Jesus, that your glory may shine in our lives.  Amen.

Luke 1:46b-55; 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Swept up in joy:  Psalm 96 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.  (v/1) Awaken my heart, O Lord, that I may sing your praise and sh...

Swept up in joy

 Psalm 96

O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.  (v/1)

Awaken my heart, O Lord, that I may sing your praise and share the joy of your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who plan worship

Luke 1:46b-55' Isaiah 33:17-22; Revelation 22"6-7, 18-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Morning light:  Isaiah 9:2-7 Those who lived in a land of deep darkness - - - on them light has shined.  (v.2) Lighten our darkness, O Lord, we pray.  Save...

Morning light

 Isaiah 9:2-7

Those who lived in a land of deep darkness - - - on them light has shined.  (v.2)

Lighten our darkness, O Lord, we pray.  Save us from the shadows that showes that shroud our hearts.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Peace in our society and in waring lands

1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 37:2-11; Matthew 1:1-17

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Only love:  Galatians 4:21 - - - 5:1 For Freedom Christ has set us free.  (5:1) Breathe the sweet air of freedom into my soul, Lord Jesus, that I may s...

Only love

 Galatians 4:21 - - - 5:1

For Freedom Christ has set us free.  (5:1)

Breathe the sweet air of freedom into my soul, Lord Jesus, that I may share the love you are.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prisoners and refugees

1 Samuel 2:1-10; Genesis 21:1-21

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The end is laughter

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The end is laughter:  Genesis 17:15-22 Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed.  (v.17) Blessed are you, O Lord, for in Jesus you keep your promise to bless th...

The end is laughter

 Genesis 17:15-22

Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed.  (v.17)

Blessed are you, O Lord, for in Jesus you keep your promise to bless the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who long for a child

1 Samuel 2:1-10; Galatians 4:8-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Fourth Sunday of Advent:  Matthew 1:18-25 {The angel said} "They shall name him Emmanuel," which means, 'God is with us.'" (v.23) Open our hea...

Fourth Sunday of Advent

 Matthew 1:18-25

{The angel said} "They shall name him Emmanuel," which means, 'God is with us.'" (v.23)

Open our hearts, O Emmanuel, that we may recognize all the ways you come to us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those awaiting or standing trial

Isaiah 7:1-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The hope of our longing:  Romans 1:1-7 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.7) Draw me into yourself, Lord Jesus, that I may kno...

The hope of our longing

 Romans 1:1-7

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  (v.7)

Draw me into yourself, Lord Jesus, that I may know the Joy of being one with you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those for whom Christmas is a sad time

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 2 Samuel 7:23-29; John 3:31-36

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Face to face

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Face to face:  Psalm 80:1-2, 17-18 Restore us, O God, let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v.3) Come to our lonely places, Lord Jesus.  Warm our h...

Face to face

 Psalm 80:1-2, 17-18

Restore us, O God, let your face shine, that we may be saved.  (v.3)

Come to our lonely places, Lord Jesus.  Warm our hearts in the joy of your presence.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel alone and forgotten

2 Samuel 7:18-22; Galatians 4:1-7

I saw the sign - - -

 Isaiah 7:10-16

As a sign of the Lord your God;  let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.  (v.11)

Give us hearts to see you present in the mundane as "God with us" - - - always.  Thanks be to God!  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For those seeking God

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-18; Samuel 7:1-17; Galatians 3:23-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weathered hands and hearts

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weathered hands and hearts:  Zechariah 8:1-17 Though it seems impossible to - - - people in these days, should it also seem impossible to me - - - ?  (v.6) Our hearts b...

Weathered hands and hearts

 Zechariah 8:1-17

Though it seems impossible to - - - people in these days, should it also seem impossible to me - - - ?  (v.6)

Our hearts bear scars.  We place them in your scarred hands, dear Lord, to bring new life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Construction workers and masons

Psalm 42; Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34

OK . . . I know I know two deaths called Energizers ...  will replace them tommorrow

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Falling softly:  Jude 17-25 Now to him who is able to keep you from falling . . . (v.24) Teach me joy and peace in you, O Lord, even when I'm falling ap...

Falling softly

 Jude 17-25

Now to him who is able to keep you from falling . . . (v.24)

Teach me joy and peace in you, O Lord, even when I'm falling apart.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those with mobility challenges

Psalm 42; Ezekiel 47:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When God seems absent

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When God seems absent:  I say to God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me?"  (v.9) Loving Lord, hold our doubts and encourage us to be honest and hopeful...

When God seems absent

 I say to God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me?"  (v.9)

Loving Lord, hold our doubts and encourage us to be honest and hopeful as we wait.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those asking hard questions

Isaiah 29:17-24;  Acts 5:12-16

Patience - =- - right now

 James 5:7-10

You also must be patient.  Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.  (v.8)

Lord, give us eager longing and strength for the journey as we look for you to draw near.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing struggles today

Psalm 146:5-10; 1 Samuel 2:1-8; Luke 3:1-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not what we've done

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Not what we've done:  Psalm 146:5-10 Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.  (v.5) Turn us from relying on ourselve...

Not what we've done

 Psalm 146:5-10

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

Turn us from relying on ourselves to the expense of your grace, O Lord.  Through Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Organizers and planners

Ruth 4:13-17; 2 Peter 3:11-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A godly commute

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A godly commute:  Isaiah 35:1-10 A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way.  (v.8) When the way is frightening or unclear, O God, remind ...

A godly commute

 Isaiah 35:1-10

A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way.  (v.8)

When the way is frightening or unclear, O God, remind me of your presence on the path of life.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Transportation workers and officials

Psalm 146:5-10; Ruth 1:6-18; 2 Peter 3:1-10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just before the dawn breaks

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Just before the dawn breaks:  Genesis 15:1-18 Know this for certain, that your offspring shall be aliens in a land that is not theirs.  (v.13) Your promises are trustwor...

Just before the dawn breaks

 Genesis 15:1-18

Know this for certain, that your offspring shall be aliens in a land that is not theirs.  (v.13)

Your promises are trustworthy and true, O God.  Give us hope and trust to sustain us in the waiting.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Survivors of human trafficking

Psalm 21; Matthew 12:33-37

Will, shall, and may

Isaiah 41:14-20

... so that all may see and know, all may consider and understand . . . (v.20)

In this time of busyness, O Lord, draw our attention to the little things and the helpers in our lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Linguists and language instructors

Psalm 21; Romans 15:14-21

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No comparison

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: No comparison:  1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 For this is the will of God, your sanctification.  (v.3) Help us to trust and delight in the unique gifts, graces, a...

No comparison

 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

For this is the will of God, your sanctification.  (v.3)

Help us to trust and delight in the unique gifts, graces, and callings you have given each of us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with self-judgment

Psalm 21; Isaiah 24:1-16a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Second Sunday of Advent

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Second Sunday of Advent:  Matthew 3:1-12 Bear fruit worthy of repentance.  (v.8) Holy Spirit, help us to trust your slow and steady work in us and in others.  Amen. ...

Second Sunday of Advent

 Matthew 3:1-12

Bear fruit worthy of repentance.  (v.8)

Holy Spirit, help us to trust your slow and steady work in us and in others.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Tenders of fruit trees

Isaiah 11:1-19; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13

A Holy choir (version 2)

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A holy choir

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A holy choir:  Romans 15:4-13 Live in harmony . . . so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (vv. 5-6...

A holy choir

 Romans 15:4-13

Live in harmony . . . so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (vv. 5-6)

O God, in community life help us harmonize with each other and make a joyous noise ro you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians and directors

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Isaiah 40:1-11; John 1:19-28

PS:  Two deaths ....DURACELL or is it a bunny ...   sorry

Jolana Pinon is our choir director and I'm the lone tenor now ...  missing my departed chinch choir friends Ron and Lloyd too and praying daily by using my singing tenor voice here at www.oslctopeka.org

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Blessings falling like rain

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Blessings falling like rain:  Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wonderous things.  (v.18) Grant us the insight and humility to s...

Blessings falling like rain

 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wonderous things.  (v.18)

Grant us the insight and humility to seek your wise guiding in our daily lives.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Government leaders

Isaiah 30:19-26; Acts 13:16-25

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Do you see what I see?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Do you see what I see?:  Isaiah 11:1-10 He shall not judge by what his eyes see.  (v.3) God, in this holy season, open our hearts to see you present with us.  In Je...

Do you see what I see?

 Isaiah 11:1-10

He shall not judge by what his eyes see.  (v.3)

God, in this holy season, open our hearts to see you present with us.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those stressed by holiday preparations

Psalm 72:1-7, Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 1:12-17, 21-26