Thursday, August 12





John 15:4 - 6


4 Abide in me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,
except it abide in the vine; no more can ye,
except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same
bringeth forth much fruit: for without me
ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth
as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them,
and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.


Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

You are our strength and shield. Our hearts hope in you
and we are helped. Accept us from among all the nations
as a people who want to serve you. Strengthen our hearts,
especially when we must be tested in every way and must
face the many hardships that will come when we take up
our task of proclaiming your name and witnessing to you.
For you are strong and can protect us. You can fill us with
light and with joy to proclaim again and again the salvation
that is coming through your all-powerful goodness and
mercy, salvation in Jesus Christ the Lord.


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

Amen

Friday, August 13





Psalm 34:13 - 15


13 Keep thy tongue from evil,
and thy lips from speaking guile.
14 Depart from evil, and do good;
seek peace, and pursue it.
15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous,
and his ears are open unto their cry.


Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

we thank you for the trust you have put into our hearts.
We thank you for all the signs of your goodness that comfort
us when we are in great need and when many deaths take
place around us and touch each of us. We thank you for
comforting us, for always giving us fresh courage wherever
we may be, and for giving us hope for other people, who
also struggle hard to find what is good. O Lord God, bless
our world with power from on high, with your gifts that bring
good to many people. Bless our world. Save it from sin,
from ruin, from every kind of despair. Give your blessing,
O Lord our God! As you bless us, so bless all the world,
to the glory of your name.


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

Amen

Saturday, August 14





Romans 1:18 - 21


18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven
against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men,
who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest
in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation
of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things
that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead;
so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God,
they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful;
but became vain in their imaginations,
and their foolish heart was darkened.


Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

Grant that we may heed your commandments, that our peace
may be like a river and our righteousness like the waves of the sea.
Be with us through your Spirit, we pray. Speak with us and tell us
what we need to hear so that we can understand what draws us
always nearer to you. Show the might of your hand to help us and
all people. Even under judgment we shall not despair, we shall not
lose courage because of troubles and distress.
Come with your strength, that we may grow strong to overcome
the world through Jesus Christ the Savior.


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

Amen

Sunday, August 15





Mark 8:31 - 35


31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must
suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the
chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.
32 And he spake that saying openly.
And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples,
he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest
not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
34 And when he had called the people unto him with his
disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me,
let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever
shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.


Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

we praise your name because we are allowed to bear witness
to what we see and hear, to all the good you have given us.
May we become firmly and faithfully united, awaiting the
glorious day when your almighty hand will be victorious and
will bring an end to the many evils among us. On that day
you will be praised throughout all nations and everything
will be clothed anew, to the glory of your great name.


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

Amen

Monday, August 16





Proverbs 15:23 - 25


23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:
and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise,
that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud:
but he will establish the border of the widow.


Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

We come before you to receive what we need as your children
who cannot find help and guidance on our own, but only through
your Spirit. Enlighten us by your Word, which you alone can give.
You will give us your Word so that we can know with absolute
certainty and clarity how to serve you. Your Word will show us
the truth that is to be revealed on earth in Jesus Christ.
Shelter us in your hands. Strengthen us especially during suffering,
and free us from fear and trembling.
Fill our hearts with patience and joy.


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

Amen

Tuesday, August 17





Ephesians 2:7 - 9


7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding
riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not
of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.


Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

We thank you for holding open the way into our hearts and for
bringing us the peace of Jesus Christ. Help us to keep this way open.
Grant us peace in this tempest-torn world. Grant us peace when
many struggles and uncertainties try to occupy our hearts.
We have no strength in ourselves, only in him who is standing
at our side and who will never forsake us, who lives and gives strength.
His light will always break in anew among us. His light will shine
on many people and lead them to the promised day, the day that
will bring all our hopes to fulfillment.


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

Amen