Sunday, August 22





Psalm 67:1 - 7


1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us;
and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2 That thy way may be known upon earth,
thy saving health among all nations.
3 Let the people praise thee, O God;
let all the people praise thee.
4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy:
for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and
govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5 Let the people praise thee, O God;
let all the people praise thee.
6 Then shall the earth yield her increase;
and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of
the earth shall fear him.





Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,,

As the deer pants for refreshing water, so our souls long for you, O God.
Our souls thirst for you, for the living God. We stand in your presence
and pour out our hearts to you. We bring before you everything that is
painful to us, all our suffering and needs. We also bring you all our hopes
and the many proofs you have given us that our lives need not go to ruin
but can be directed to greater things. May the light of your Spirit shine on
us today and always.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Monday, August 23





Matthew 25:21


21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and
faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things,
I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into
the joy of thy lord.




Today's Prayer...


Dear Heavenly Father,,

We want to thank you for watching over us all night long, and
waking us up this morning with a reasonable portion of health
and strength.  When we arose this morning, we were in our right
minds and we want to thank you.  Thank you that Covid 19 did
not visit our house nor did we have to visit the doctor or the hospital. 
Thank you, Lord, for your provisions of food, clothes, and shelter. 
Thank you for your love, grace, and mercy.  Thank you for sending
your son Jesus who sacrificed His life that we might have a right to
the tree of life. Thank you for adopting us into your royal family and
for making us heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ.  Please keep us
safe this week as we go forth to do your will in making disciples. 
Bless us so we can be a blessing to others.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Tuesday, August 24





James 1:26 - 27


26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and
bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart,
this man's religion is vain.
27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and
to keep himself unspotted from the world.




Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,,

We long to come into your light, to live in your strength,
that we may do what pleases you and furthers your kingdom
on earth. Protect us from evil and do not let us be wounded
by the flaming arrows of the evil one. Make paths for us
whenever we do not know how to go forward. We always
know you are our Father. Because you are our Father,
we want to be courageous and persevere to the end so
that you can make our lives bear fruit for you,
to the glory of your name.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Wednesday, August 25





Proverbs 18:11 - 13


11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city,
and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,
and before honour is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.




Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,,

Grant us your Spirit, that we may discern your good, acceptable,
and perfect will. Give us joy in fighting on your side, so that what
is good, acceptable, and perfect may be given to the world. Wherever
we are and whatever work we do, give us zeal to serve you and
be guided by you so that your will may be done and your kingdom come,
so that already today we may find happiness even though only in hope.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen