Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20, RSV Dear Father in heaven, we thank you with all our hearts for showing your power in us and for overcoming so much that is hostile and that threatens to harmContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
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Morning Prayer
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13, NIV Dear Father in heaven, grant your Spirit to us, your children. MayContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3, NIV Lord God, we thank you that you have revealed life in Jesus Christ. Grant that we may enter this life through the grace you have given us to recognize Jesus ChristContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13b-14, NIV Dear Father in heaven, living source of all that is eternal in us, we come to youContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayer
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19, NIV Dear Father in heaven, Almighty God, your children look to you in prayer. Hold us always by theContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Hope for a Broken Nation
Reading: Isaiah 61:1-7 Reflection: A love for God and for others was at the heart of Jesus’ mission, especially as that love leads us into a commitment to justice. On Sunday our scriptures takes us to a synagogue in Nazareth where Jesus read a portion of Isaiah’s prophecy and then claimed that prophecy for himself.Continue reading “Hope for a Broken Nation”
Praying is never an overreaction.
I shared that sentiment a few weeks ago on twitter and I believe it is true. While prayer is never an overreaction, I would dare to say it’s not always our first reaction. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, encourages us, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness beContinue reading “Praying is never an overreaction.”
Morning Prayer
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32, RSV Lord our God, we come to you as a little flock, asking you to accept us and keep us as your own, whom you will redeem in your time. Protect us always so that we remainContinue reading “Morning Prayer”
Morning Prayers
In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6, RSV Dear Father in heaven, we rejoice that you are our Father. We rejoice that you rule and guide each of us soContinue reading “Morning Prayers”
Where It Is Most Dangerous for Christians
One in every nine Christians in the world lives in an area, or in a culture, in which Christianity is illegal, forbidden, or punished, according to the latest report on global persecution by Open Doors USA. That’s a 14 percent increase over the previous year. For the past 27 years, the organization has published theContinue reading “Where It Is Most Dangerous for Christians”
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