Sunday, November 13







2 Corinthians 5 : 16-21

   
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh:
yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh,
yet now henceforth know we him no more.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature:
old things are passed away; behold,
all things are become new.
18 And all things are of God,
who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ,
and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ,
reconciling the world unto himself,
not imputing their trespasses unto them;
and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ,
as though God did beseech you by us:
we pray you in Christ's stead,
be ye reconciled to God.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us,
who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.





Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

We thank you that you work in us
and in our lives and that you show us your compassion,
no matter what cross we have to bear.
We want to rejoice in you and wait patiently until your purpose
is fulfilled and your kingdom arises on earth.
Protect each one of us.
May our hearts find strength and neverfailing joy in Jesus Christ the Savior,
always hoping and believing, always looking to you.
For you are the almighty God,
who will come in Jesus Christ to establish his kingdom among
the peoples and at last reveal his truth in its fullness.
Then the knowledge of your will shall spread to all peoples,
so that good and evil may come before you and be judged
according to your mercy and faithful love.



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

Amen

Monday, November 14







Matthew 5 : 16-22

   
16 Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law,
or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18 For verily I say unto you,
Till heaven and earth pass,
one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law,
till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one
of these least commandments,
and shall teach men so,
he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven:
but whosoever shall do and teach them,
the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I say unto you,
That except your righteousness shall exceed the
righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees,
ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
21 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time,
Thou shalt not kill;
and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
22 But I say unto you,
That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause
shall be in danger of the judgment:
and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca,
shall be in danger of the council:
but whosoever shall say, Thou fool,
shall be in danger of hell fire.





Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

May your grace rule in our hearts
and your love come to us in glorious fulfillment of your promise,
so that in our time we may have community with one another
to praise and worship you.
Then we will be a people belonging to you and receiving help from you.
Bless your Word within us, we pray.
Teach us again and again how to keep your Word,
how to be your children in deed and in truth.
May we be given strength of heart whenever
great sorrow comes to us.
Let your will be revealed everywhere.
Let all of humankind know that you rule,
that you help us and will remain with us into all eternity.
For our names are recorded with you,
and we want to stay with you,
Father in heaven.
We want nothing else but to be your children in this world,
to be children in your care for all eternity.



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

Amen

Tuesday, November 15







Psalm 63 : 1-11

   
1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee:
my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee
in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
2 To see thy power and thy glory,
so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life,
my lips shall praise thee.
4 Thus will I bless thee while I live:
I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness;
and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
6 When I remember thee upon my bed,
and meditate on thee in the night watches.
7 Because thou hast been my help,
therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8 My soul followeth hard after thee:
thy right hand upholdeth me.
9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it,
shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10 They shall fall by the sword:
they shall be a portion for foxes.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God;
every one that sweareth by him shall glory:
but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.





Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

Bless us, that the world may be blest.
Help us, that the whole world may be helped.
Grant us your mercy in Jesus Christ,
who laid down his life for the whole world.
May it soon be revealed that your kingdom stands
and will bring our age to an end, a good and blessed end.
Grant your blessing on every aspect of our lives,
on all the concerns and requests we have on our hearts,
and help us to praise and thank you every day.
Let your will become known everywhere in spite of the horror and blasphemy,
so that even the dying may glorify you and all who have to
suffer may praise and thank you because they see your face and
recognize your light. We want to entrust everything to you, Lord God.
We await you. We rejoice and thank you,
for we know your will shall be done.
We know and believe that your name shall be glorified.



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

Amen

Wednesday, November 16







1 Peter 3 : 6-12

   
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord:
whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well,
and are not afraid with any amazement.
7 Likewise, ye husbands,
dwell with them according to knowledge,
giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel,
and as being heirs together of the grace of life;
that your prayers be not hindered.
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind,
having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
9 Not rendering evil for evil,
or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing;
knowing that ye are thereunto called,
that ye should inherit a blessing.
10 For he that will love life, and see good days,
let him refrain his tongue from evil,
and his lips that they speak no guile:
11 Let him eschew evil, and do good;
let him seek peace, and ensue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous,
and his ears are open unto their prayers:
but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil..





Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

We come to you in community of faith and trust,
in expectation that you will act.
May our hearts be strengthened in all the pain and
in all the conflicts of our world.
Reveal your will, Almighty God,
and protect those you have appointed as our leaders and rulers.
Let your will be made plain to them.
O Lord God,
help your people in these times and give them strength
to wait expectantly for what is good,
to live and serve in this expectation.
Grant your help to all who strive for this.
We can all tell of the help that comes from you,
for you always support us with your power,
also in hard times.



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

Amen

Thursday, November 17







Romans 8 : 26-31

   
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:
for we know not what we should pray for as we ought:
but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with
groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth
what is the mind of the Spirit,
because he maketh intercession for the saints
according to the will of God.
28 And we know that all things work together
for good to them that love God,
to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow,
he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son,
that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate,
them he also called: and whom he called,
them he also justified: and whom he justified,
them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things?
If God be for us, who can be against us?





Today's Prayer...



Lord our God,

You are our refuge.
We wait for you, for your purpose will never fail
and your promise will be fulfilled.
This we may firmly believe,
and from this we may draw strength every day.
Even when our life brings sorrow,
we do not want to grieve.
We want to hope and believe and endure
until your day comes.
Your kingdom will come on earth,
and in the meantime you are watching over your people.
In the midst of the world's daily affairs
there will be people who hope in you,
who belong to you, and who are firmly rooted in the
grace of Jesus Christ until the time is fulfilled.



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

Amen