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Monday, October 25






Ephesians 6:11-16



10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may
be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the
gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked.


Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

Grant that our spirit may recognize your Spirit and your love,
so that our lives cannot be swallowed up by passing concerns
but are lifted to something higher. Help us hold fast to all the
blessings you have allowed us to experience, the blessings you
will certainly continue to give, even though new battles and
new troubles are all around us. Send a great light to shine
among the many people whose task is to lead the way so that
your kingdom may come. Send light so that your name may be
honored through our human deeds and
you may be known as life for all.


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

Amen

Tuesday, October 26






Matthew 7:1-6



1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge,
ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete,
it shall be measured to you again.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in
thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that
is in thine own eye?
4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother,
Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold,
a beam is in thine own eye?
5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine
own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the
mote out of thy brother's eye.
6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs,
neither cast ye your pearls before swine,
lest they trample them under their feet,
and turn again and rend you.



Today's Prayer...



Lord Jesus Christ,

Our Savior, stand at our side and protect us in all our days on earth.
Grant us an understanding of the honor that belongs to God.
Help us see that you are sent so that heaven and earth shall one day
bow down before God's almighty will. Stand by us so that we may hear,
understand, and accept your Word. Stand by us all our lives. Be with us
in suffering and in our last hour when death comes to us. May your grace
be with us. Help us at all times to be firmly rooted in the will of our God
and Father in heaven.


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

Amen

Wednesday, October 27






Isaiah 41:8-13



8 But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen,
the seed of Abraham my friend.
9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called
thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant;
I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the
right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and
confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended
with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee,
Fear not; I will help thee.



Today's Prayer...



Lord God,

We thank you for your voice even when it is stern and we must go
through hardship and suffering. Your voice speaks to us, and in your
voice we can be glad and victorious in our life on earth. Come into our lives.
May each of us realize that all we have gone through has been for the good.
Be God and Lord over the nations. Be a refuge for all people.
Grant that the sin and distress of this terrible time may soon pass and that
we may hear your words, "Be comforted. I will come soon. All these terrors
must pass by. My will is being done. My name must be honored. My kingdom
and my rule are coming. So take heart and at all times look to your
God and Father in heaven."


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

Amen

Thursday, October 28






Colossians 3:11-16



11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,
circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian,
bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God,
holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,
meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another,
if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you,
so also do ye.
14 And above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness.
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts,
to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.



Today's Prayer...



Dear Father in heaven,

We want to praise you together and to thank you with all our hearts
for your goodness and your deliverance from our many needs.
Accept our thanks, and help us go on our way with ever joyful hearts.
Make us ready for whatever you have prepared for us, your children.
Bless us in our individual lives and bless us in our community.
Let your Spirit shed its rays into all places to comfort people's hearts and
to restore and strengthen their faith.
May your name be praised forevermore.


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

Amen

Friday, October 29






Hebrews 4:12-16



12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any
two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit,
and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and
intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight:
but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom
we have to do.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed
into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with
the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are,
yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.



Today's Prayer...



Dear Father in heaven,

How lovingly you have thought of us!
How much good you let us experience again and again!
So our hearts are happy, and we go to rest this night full of joy
and thanks because we are your children. Our thanks and
joy shall be our service to you day and night. More than this
you do not ask, and in this we will be faithful. We want to be joyful
and to be glad for our lives. Even when we face dark hours,
O Lord our God, we are filled with hope that brings us joy for the
future as well as for the present, with assurance that your salvation
is coming. We rejoice in what you give us already today.


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

Amen