Wednesday, October 4, 2017

When there is a warning, listen


Up, and let us attack by night, and destroy her palaces!  (v. 5)

Jeremiah 6:1-10

Fill us with your Spirit, O Lord, and help us to reflect the shining love of Jesus in all we say and do, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who resist the love of Christ

My prayer:  Watch, listen and reply in kind


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Like a son with a father


Philippians 2:14-28; 3:1-4a

Do all things without murmuring and arguing.  (2:14)

Lord, bless those on both sidesw of the serving tray, and help us to see Jesus in each other.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those serving in outreach ministries

My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.


Monday, October 2, 2017

Daily Light for every day

From my mother's favorite devotional book

See you in heaven someday mom..


Warning against false teachers


Colossians 2:16-23

These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ.  (v. 17)

Thank you for welcoming us into your kingdom, God, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who encourage your discipleship

My prayer:  A SAD day for me..


Sunday, October 1, 2017

Matthew 21:23-32

Read by Sally

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost


Matthew 21:23-32

He answered, "I will not"; but later he changed his mind and went.  (v. 29)

Prayer concern:  Those wondering how to answer God's call


The Fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control

From my mother's favorite devotional book.  Christ in our home is probably at church.

I'll write about my mother in another blog posting.