2 Corinthians 5:6-7
So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord - for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Unseen God,
Grant us understanding of who you are
through the study of your Word
and the mystery we find around your Table,
So that light shines on your will for our lives.… Read the rest “March 4”
Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not hide my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Lord, full of grace;
We have sinned against you
In thought, word and deed.… Read the rest “March 3”
Luke 13:20-21
And again he said, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”
God of Harmony,
Provide us with situations where
we can in usher in accord;
Make us radical peacemakers
so that your kingdom comes to this earth.… Read the rest “March 2”
Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but the doers of the law who will be justified.
God,
Who gave us the great commandments;
When we hear your Word,
let us observe it too,
So that others may know of your love
that passes all understanding.… Read the rest “March 1”
Psalm 39:4
Lord, let me know my end,
and what is the measure of my days;
let me know how fleeting my life is.
Creator God,
You are from everlasting to everlasting
and my days are but one hand-breath in your sight.… Read the rest “February 29”
Isaiah 55:6-8
Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the LORD, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.… Read the rest “February 28 (Third Sunday in Lent)”
Luke 6:45
The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.
Benevolent God;
We cannot produce good fruit
when we are not rich toward you.… Read the rest “February 27”
Revelation 3:1-2
I know your works; you have a name of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is on the point of death, for I have not found your works perfect in the sight of my God.… Read the rest “February 26”
Psalm 63:1
O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Lord God,
You are the source from which all life flows,
and we are but dust.… Read the rest “February 25”
Luke 13:23-24
Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.”
Our Lord and Savior,
the One who waits inside the door to lead us to life;
Do not let pride rule us,
so we assume we are saved.… Read the rest “Februray 24”