Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our great healer

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Our great healer:  Matthew 12:15-21 Many crowds followed {Jesus}, and he cured all of them.  (v.15) Jesus, use me today to share God's healing love with s...

Our great healer

 Matthew 12:15-21

Many crowds followed {Jesus}, and he cured all of them.  (v.15)

Jesus, use me today to share God's healing love with someone in need.  Amen.

Health-care workers

Psalm 75;  Daniel 12:1-13

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 {Jesus said,} "Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant."  (v.43) Jesus, give me a servant&#39...

James, Apostle

 Mark 10:35-45

{Jesus said,} "Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant."  (v.43)

Jesus, give me a servant's heart, that others may see you through me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Community - service organizations

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: An attitude of gratitude

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: An attitude of gratitude:  Psalm 75 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near:  People tell of your wonderous deeds.  (v.1) Dear God, help me be...

An attitude of gratitude

 Psalm 75

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near:  People tell of your wonderous deeds.  (v.1)

Dear God, help me be forever grateful for my undeserved blessings from your hand.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Musicians and singers

Nahum 1:1-13; Revelation 14:12-20

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:  Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 {Jesus said,} "An enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat."  (v.25) Through my words, my actions, and my...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 16

 Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43

{Jesus said,} "An enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat."  (v.25)

Through my words, my actions, and my deeds, O Lord, help me to plant good seed today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Gardeners and landscape professionals

Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25

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:  John 20:1-2, 11-18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, " I have seen the Lord."  (v.18) Lord, thank you for empow...

Mary Magdalene, Apostle

 John 20:1-2, 11-18

Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, " I have seen the Lord."  (v.18)

Lord, thank you for empowering Mary Magdalene to share your good news.  Please empower me too.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Thanks for women's leadership gifts

Exodus 2:1-10; Psalm 73:23-28; Acts 13:26-33a

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Still learning patience

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Still learning patience:  Romans 8:12-25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Jesus, help me breathe deeply today and with each breat...

Still learning patience

 Romans 8:12-25

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Jesus, help me breathe deeply today and with each breath feel your calming presence.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in a hurry

Psalm 86: 11-17; Isaiah 44:9-17; Hebrews 6:13-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In the current of God's love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: In the current of God's love:  Great is your steadfast love toward me.  (v.13) Psalm 86:11-17 No matter where I am carried today, O Lord, let me sense your love for me.  ...

In the current of God's love

 Great is your steadfast love toward me.  (v.13)

Psalm 86:11-17

No matter where I am carried today, O Lord, let me sense your love for me.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The health of lakes, rivers, oceans

Isaiah 41:21-29; Hebrews 2:1-9

PS:  Many memories and the batteries died too 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Amazing universe, amazing God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Amazing universe, amazing God:  Isaiah 44:6-8 Who is like me? . . . Do not fear, or be afraid.  (v.7-8) Creator God, with Isaiah and the psalmist, we stand in awe of our m...

Amazing universe, amazing God

 Isaiah 44:6-8

Who is like me? . . . Do not fear, or be afraid.  (v.7-8)

Creator God, with Isaiah and the psalmist, we stand in awe of our majesty and limitless love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:   Astronomers and theologians

Psalm 92:  Proverbs 11:23-30;  Matthew 13:10-17

Love stronger than disobedience

 Deuteronomy 28:1-14

All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the Lord your God.  (v.2)

Giver of life, thank you for taking our sin and remembering it no more.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those seeking forgiveness

Psalm 92:  Ephesians 4:17 - - - 5:2

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: More than just instructions

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: More than just instructions:  1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.  (v.2) Keep us strong in our faith, O Lord, always...

More than just instructions

 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.  (v.2)

Keep us strong in our faith, O Lord, always seeking direction from you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who work in educational settings

Psalm 92:  Leviticus 26:3-20

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15:  Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23 {Jesus concluded,} "Let anyone with ears listen!" (v.9) Former God, cultivate good soil in us today so your w...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 15

 Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23

{Jesus concluded,} "Let anyone with ears listen!" (v.9)

Former God, cultivate good soil in us today so your word may bear good fruit.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Audiologists

Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65: {1-8}, 9-13; Romans 8:1-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All are welcome

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All are welcome:  Romans 8:1-11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  (v.1) O God, forgive me when I hear you.  Help me ...

All are welcome

 Romans 8:1-11

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  (v.1)

O God, forgive me when I hear you.  Help me to live in your boundless love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Locksmiths

Psalm 65:{1-8} 9-13; Isaiah 52:1-6; John 12:44-50

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A year of bounty

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A year of bounty:  Psalm 65:{1-8} 9-13 You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness.  (v.11) Gardener God,  help us to partic...

A year of bounty

 Psalm 65:{1-8} 9-13

You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness.  (v.11)

Gardener God,  help us to participate in your good harvest here on earth.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Creation- care ministries

Isaiah 48:6-11; Romans 15:14-21

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

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

Serving safely

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weaning my soul

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Weaning my soul:  Psalm 131 I have calmed and quieted my soul.  (v.2) Mothering God, wean my soul so that I may feed on mature spiritual food.  Amen. Prayer ...

Weaning my soul

 Psalm 131

I have calmed and quieted my soul.  (v.2)

Mothering God, wean my soul so that I may feed on mature spiritual food.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children being weaned and their caregivers

Jeremiah 28:1-17; Romans 3:1-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's fingerprints:  Romans 1:18-25 {God has} been understood and seen through the things he has made.  (v.2) Creative God, help us acknowledge you each time we...

God's fingerprints

 Romans 1:18-25

{God has} been understood and seen through the things he has made.  (v.2)

Creative God, help us acknowledge you each time we see your fingerprints in the natural world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  The health of the environment

Psalm 131;  Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Deeply worn grooves:  Romans 7:16-25a I can will what is right, but I cannot do it.  (v.18) Prayer concern:  Those suffering because of racial bias Psalm 145:8-1...

Deeply worn grooves

 Romans 7:16-25a

I can will what is right, but I cannot do it.  (v.18)

Prayer concern:  Those suffering because of racial bias

Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Why praise ?:  Psalm 145:8-14 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you.  (v.10) Holy Lord, I declare that yo...

Why praise ?

 Psalm 145:8-14

All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you.  (v.10)

Holy Lord, I declare that you are worthy of my full attention.  Shape me in the way of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Your congregation's health and witness

Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Prisoner of hope:  Zechariah 9:9-12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope . . . I will restore to you double.  (v.12) God, shape my life after yours,...

Prisoner of hope

 Zechariah 9:9-12

Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope . . . I will restore to you double.  (v.12)

God, shape my life after yours, in solidarity with those you love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Psalm 145:8-14; Zachariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6