Hymn of the Day
He comes again! O Zion, ere you meet him, make known to every heart his saving grace; let none whom he has ransomed fail to greet him, through your neglect, unfit to see his face. Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace, tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release.
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Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 2-This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Isaiah 34-35-A highway will be there, a roadway, and it will be called the Highway of Holiness.
Psalm 119.65-96-I am Yours, save me; for I have sought Your precepts.
Matthew 21.28-32-Which of the two did the will of his father?
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God's Word of the Day
I will walk with you on the Highway to Holiness. I have set the path. Listen to Me and follow Me.
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Psalm of the Day
You save all people.
You save us and walk with us through life.
Will I choose to do Your will?
Will I turn from You and run?
Will I listen and follow You?
I listen to Your Word each day.
I give my life to You and follow You.
You desire to save me and show me truth.
Teach me along the way.
Show me how to act.
You make known to my heart Your saving grace.
I seek Your will and way.
I follow You on the Highway to Holiness.
You are my Savior.
You are my God.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You lead me on that highway. I follow and listen to Your voice. Show me the way this day. Show me how to act. Teach me truth and instruct me along the way. I love this journey with You. I love You. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
October 30th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
"Take up your cross," the Savior said, "if you would my disciple be; forsake the past, and come this day, and humbly follow after me." ("Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said" - Text:Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 1-This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.
Isaiah 31-33-The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. And He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
Psalm 119.33-64-Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.
Daniel 5.1-12-Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing.
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God's Word of the Day
It's time to change. It's time to turn from sin, evil, and selfishness. It's time to have a relationship with Me and with others in My Love. Give up your life and follow me. The writing's on the wall.
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Psalm of the Day
You come to me in the morning before the break of dawn.
You open Your Word to me and teach me.
I listen to Your Word and seek Your ways.
You place the "writing on the wall."
You place Your Word within my heart.
You light up my darkness of sin.
I fall in repentance to Your Grace.
I seek Your will and Your way.
I stand firm in faith through Your strength and power.
I become determined to go out in Your Love.
I respond in joy to take up the cross.
I respond knowing that pain and rejection are reality.
I turn to You for stability, wisdom, strength, knowledge and salvation.
I walk Your path and delight in each step.
You are my God and Savior.
You are my reason for being.
You are high and exalted.
You are the source of all wisdom.
I praise You in the morning.
I praise You in the day.
I praise You in the evening, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
I see Your hand writing Your Word on the walls of my heart this day. I hear Your voice calling me to leave it all behind and follow You in the path of the cross. I go in wondrous joy to follow You in Your Kingdom. I hear Your call. I hear Your knock at the door. It's time to go with You this day. ---Amen
"Take up your cross," the Savior said, "if you would my disciple be; forsake the past, and come this day, and humbly follow after me." ("Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said" - Text:Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 1-This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.
Isaiah 31-33-The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. And He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
Psalm 119.33-64-Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.
Daniel 5.1-12-Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing.
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God's Word of the Day
It's time to change. It's time to turn from sin, evil, and selfishness. It's time to have a relationship with Me and with others in My Love. Give up your life and follow me. The writing's on the wall.
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Psalm of the Day
You come to me in the morning before the break of dawn.
You open Your Word to me and teach me.
I listen to Your Word and seek Your ways.
You place the "writing on the wall."
You place Your Word within my heart.
You light up my darkness of sin.
I fall in repentance to Your Grace.
I seek Your will and Your way.
I stand firm in faith through Your strength and power.
I become determined to go out in Your Love.
I respond in joy to take up the cross.
I respond knowing that pain and rejection are reality.
I turn to You for stability, wisdom, strength, knowledge and salvation.
I walk Your path and delight in each step.
You are my God and Savior.
You are my reason for being.
You are high and exalted.
You are the source of all wisdom.
I praise You in the morning.
I praise You in the day.
I praise You in the evening, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
I see Your hand writing Your Word on the walls of my heart this day. I hear Your voice calling me to leave it all behind and follow You in the path of the cross. I go in wondrous joy to follow You in Your Kingdom. I hear Your call. I hear Your knock at the door. It's time to go with You this day. ---Amen
Monday, October 29, 2007
October 29th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on; and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on; and when from death I'm free, I'll sing God's love for me, and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on; and through eternity I'll sing on. ("What Wondrous Love Is This" - Text: North American folk hymn, 19th cent,. alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 3-May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.
Isaiah 29-30-For thus the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength."
Psalm 119.1-32-I shall run the way of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
1 Samuel 2.1-10-There is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, these is no one besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.
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God's Word of the Day
I am the Rock of your salvation. I have rescued you from death. I will be your firm foundation. Sing praises to Me through eternity.
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Psalm of the Day
You have saved me from death and given me life.
Free, I now respond and sing for joy.
I sing praises to You, my Lord and Savior.
You direct my heart in love to You.
You change me in love towards others.
You give me a heart of compassion that grows.
In repentance comes quietness and strength in You.
I turn my ear towards Your Word and listen carefully.
I seek to follow Your commands and to follow Your ways.
There is no one besides You, my Savior, my Rock, my Life, my Foundation.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You show compassion and love. Enlarge my heart this day to show Your Love and Compassion to those you give to me this day. Help me to hear and receive other children as they are where they are and deal with them in the same grace You have dealt with me. Whisper Your Word of guidance into my ear throughout this day. ---Amen
And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on; and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on; and when from death I'm free, I'll sing God's love for me, and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on; and through eternity I'll sing on. ("What Wondrous Love Is This" - Text: North American folk hymn, 19th cent,. alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 3-May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.
Isaiah 29-30-For thus the LORD GOD, the Holy One of Israel has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength."
Psalm 119.1-32-I shall run the way of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
1 Samuel 2.1-10-There is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, these is no one besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.
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God's Word of the Day
I am the Rock of your salvation. I have rescued you from death. I will be your firm foundation. Sing praises to Me through eternity.
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Psalm of the Day
You have saved me from death and given me life.
Free, I now respond and sing for joy.
I sing praises to You, my Lord and Savior.
You direct my heart in love to You.
You change me in love towards others.
You give me a heart of compassion that grows.
In repentance comes quietness and strength in You.
I turn my ear towards Your Word and listen carefully.
I seek to follow Your commands and to follow Your ways.
There is no one besides You, my Savior, my Rock, my Life, my Foundation.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You show compassion and love. Enlarge my heart this day to show Your Love and Compassion to those you give to me this day. Help me to hear and receive other children as they are where they are and deal with them in the same grace You have dealt with me. Whisper Your Word of guidance into my ear throughout this day. ---Amen
Sunday, October 28, 2007
October 28th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Tell how the Father sent the Son to save us. Tell of the Son, who life and freedom gave us. Tell how the Spirit calls from every nation God's new creation. ("Rise, Shine, You People!" - Text:Ronald A. Klug, b. 1939, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 2-But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
Isaiah 27-28-Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, a costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed.
Psalm 118-The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone.
Luke 18.9-14-God, be merciful to me, the sinner!
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God's Word of the Day
See My Son. Follow Him. He is the cornerstone of all you are and all you do. Only through Him comes life.
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Psalm of the Day
How many times have I rejected You Lord?
How many times have I failed to honor You?
I am a sinner, Lord.
Forgive me and renew me and give me Life.
I see Your Son in pain.
I see His blood and suffering.
I see His compassion and love.
I repent and stand humble before You.
You sent Your Son to save me.
He gave His life for all.
He is the cornerstone of all faith.
Renew me and change me into Your desire.
You gave the Spirit and called me.
You free me from the bondage of sin.
You make a new creation in Your Church.
Gift me and send me in Your Name.
I go and proclaim Your saving Glory.
I go thankful and gifted and joyous.
I go, all because of what You have done.
Choose me, send me, use me.
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Prayer of the Day
I stand humble in Your presence Lord. I repent and beg forgiveness. I ask that You would use me and make me what You desire. I am Your servant. You are my God. I give You all thanks, praise and glory. ---Amen
Tell how the Father sent the Son to save us. Tell of the Son, who life and freedom gave us. Tell how the Spirit calls from every nation God's new creation. ("Rise, Shine, You People!" - Text:Ronald A. Klug, b. 1939, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 2-But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
Isaiah 27-28-Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a tested stone, a costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. He who believes in it will not be disturbed.
Psalm 118-The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone.
Luke 18.9-14-God, be merciful to me, the sinner!
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God's Word of the Day
See My Son. Follow Him. He is the cornerstone of all you are and all you do. Only through Him comes life.
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Psalm of the Day
How many times have I rejected You Lord?
How many times have I failed to honor You?
I am a sinner, Lord.
Forgive me and renew me and give me Life.
I see Your Son in pain.
I see His blood and suffering.
I see His compassion and love.
I repent and stand humble before You.
You sent Your Son to save me.
He gave His life for all.
He is the cornerstone of all faith.
Renew me and change me into Your desire.
You gave the Spirit and called me.
You free me from the bondage of sin.
You make a new creation in Your Church.
Gift me and send me in Your Name.
I go and proclaim Your saving Glory.
I go thankful and gifted and joyous.
I go, all because of what You have done.
Choose me, send me, use me.
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Prayer of the Day
I stand humble in Your presence Lord. I repent and beg forgiveness. I ask that You would use me and make me what You desire. I am Your servant. You are my God. I give You all thanks, praise and glory. ---Amen
Saturday, October 27, 2007
October 27th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Heaven is singing for joy, alleluia, for your life and mine will always bear witness to God. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! ("Heaven Is Singing for Joy" - Text:Pablo Sosa, b. 1933)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 1-To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25-26-O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; for You have worked wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Psalm 117-Praise the LORD, all nations; laud Him, all peoples! for His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!
Psalm 84.1-7-How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You.
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God's Word of the Day
I have revealed Myself to you in countless ways. Look and see and honor Me.
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Psalm of the Day
How I long to dwell in Your house, Lord.
How I hope for Your presence with me eternally.
How I wish to be with You always.
You come to me in the flesh and blood of a Friend.
You come to me in the Spirit of a comforter.
You come to me as Father and provider.
I know of Your presence daily.
Your presence in and around me.
I know of Your presence in the joy and in the suffering.
You have revealed Yourself to me in glorious ways.
My heart longs to give You love and praise.
You are my God and my Savior.
I praise You dear Lord, Creator, Redeemer, Spirit.
I praise Your mighty works of Life.
I give You all glory and honor, now and forever.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
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Prayer of the Day
Alleluia! Hear the praises to my Lord and Savior. Alleluia! ---Amen
Heaven is singing for joy, alleluia, for your life and mine will always bear witness to God. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! ("Heaven Is Singing for Joy" - Text:Pablo Sosa, b. 1933)
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Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 1-To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25-26-O LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; for You have worked wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Psalm 117-Praise the LORD, all nations; laud Him, all peoples! for His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!
Psalm 84.1-7-How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You.
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God's Word of the Day
I have revealed Myself to you in countless ways. Look and see and honor Me.
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Psalm of the Day
How I long to dwell in Your house, Lord.
How I hope for Your presence with me eternally.
How I wish to be with You always.
You come to me in the flesh and blood of a Friend.
You come to me in the Spirit of a comforter.
You come to me as Father and provider.
I know of Your presence daily.
Your presence in and around me.
I know of Your presence in the joy and in the suffering.
You have revealed Yourself to me in glorious ways.
My heart longs to give You love and praise.
You are my God and my Savior.
I praise You dear Lord, Creator, Redeemer, Spirit.
I praise Your mighty works of Life.
I give You all glory and honor, now and forever.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
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Prayer of the Day
Alleluia! Hear the praises to my Lord and Savior. Alleluia! ---Amen
Friday, October 26, 2007
October 26th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Spread, oh, spread, almighty Word, spread the reign of God the Lord. Send forth our Creator's call, heaven's gifts extend to all. ("Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word" - Text: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5-The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Isaiah 23-24-He said, "You shall exult no more..."
Psalm 116-Then I called upon the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!"
2 Timothy 3.10-15-You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writing which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
I have extended grace to you. I have saved you. Learn from Me and spread My Word.
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Psalm of the Day
You have spread Your Word into my world.
You came to me in flesh and blood and entered my life.
You covered me with Your grace and spread Your Word of Life over and in me.
I exalt only You, my Lord and Savior.
I leave behind my selfish pride and haughty nature.
I abandon my arrogant ego and seek Your presence.
I humble myself before You and beseech You to save my life.
You teach me and show me how to continue in life.
To continue on in the ways You have taught me.
You open Your Word to me and show me salvation.
You reveal Your Wisdom that leads to salvation.
Build my faith and teach me compassion and love.
Lead me forth in active duty to love others.
You have spread Your Word into my world.
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Prayer of the Day
Forgive my ego, forgive my pride, I am humble in Your presence and seek salvation. Teach me and show me the way You have planned for me. Lead and guide me day to day. I go out now in Your Love to the world You have shown me. I go into the world with Your Word covering me that I may proclaim Your glory. ---Amen
Spread, oh, spread, almighty Word, spread the reign of God the Lord. Send forth our Creator's call, heaven's gifts extend to all. ("Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word" - Text: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5-The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Isaiah 23-24-He said, "You shall exult no more..."
Psalm 116-Then I called upon the name of the LORD: "O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!"
2 Timothy 3.10-15-You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writing which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
I have extended grace to you. I have saved you. Learn from Me and spread My Word.
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Psalm of the Day
You have spread Your Word into my world.
You came to me in flesh and blood and entered my life.
You covered me with Your grace and spread Your Word of Life over and in me.
I exalt only You, my Lord and Savior.
I leave behind my selfish pride and haughty nature.
I abandon my arrogant ego and seek Your presence.
I humble myself before You and beseech You to save my life.
You teach me and show me how to continue in life.
To continue on in the ways You have taught me.
You open Your Word to me and show me salvation.
You reveal Your Wisdom that leads to salvation.
Build my faith and teach me compassion and love.
Lead me forth in active duty to love others.
You have spread Your Word into my world.
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Prayer of the Day
Forgive my ego, forgive my pride, I am humble in Your presence and seek salvation. Teach me and show me the way You have planned for me. Lead and guide me day to day. I go out now in Your Love to the world You have shown me. I go into the world with Your Word covering me that I may proclaim Your glory. ---Amen
Thursday, October 25, 2007
October 25th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Christ is the king! O friends, rejoice; brothers and sisters, with one voice let the world know he is your choice. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! ("Christ Is the King!" - Text:George K.A. Bell, 1883-1958, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 4-For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Isaiah 20-22-But the LORD of hosts revealed Himself to me...
Psalm 115-But as for us, we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forever. Praise the LORD!
2 Timothy 3.1-9-But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
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God's Word of the Day
Realize that you will have difficult times. But realize also that I am with you. I come to you and gather you together in love. I reveal Myself to you.
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Psalm of the Day
You tell me that I will have difficult times.
But even in the difficult times, I see You are present with me.
In these times You gather me in with others.
You gather us together in compassion, caring and love.
You give Yourself to me in my pain.
You show me the pain You endured for the salvation of all.
I see Your act of Love and respond with acts of love.
In my pain my focus changes from inward to outward.
Then I see how You have healed me from the inside out.
You come into me and heal me and bring me out of myself.
Bring me out of my selfish sinful pain.
Bring me out and gather me together with others.
Together we praise Your name.
With a shout and the sound of the trumpet we see Your glory.
Healed with Your Love from the inside out; we praise Your Name.
Glory be to God in the highest!
Glory be to God in the midst of pain!
Glory be to God in the inside out healing!
Glory be to God in all His Church!
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Prayer of the Day
I give You thanks for Your intimate presence in my life. I give You thanks for healing from the inside out. I give You thanks for bringing me out of my selfish sin to outward service and joy in You in Your Kingdom. I give You thanks for calling me before this world was created and choosing a special purpose for me. I give You thanks! ---Amen
Christ is the king! O friends, rejoice; brothers and sisters, with one voice let the world know he is your choice. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! ("Christ Is the King!" - Text:George K.A. Bell, 1883-1958, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 4-For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Isaiah 20-22-But the LORD of hosts revealed Himself to me...
Psalm 115-But as for us, we will bless the LORD from this time forth and forever. Praise the LORD!
2 Timothy 3.1-9-But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.
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God's Word of the Day
Realize that you will have difficult times. But realize also that I am with you. I come to you and gather you together in love. I reveal Myself to you.
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Psalm of the Day
You tell me that I will have difficult times.
But even in the difficult times, I see You are present with me.
In these times You gather me in with others.
You gather us together in compassion, caring and love.
You give Yourself to me in my pain.
You show me the pain You endured for the salvation of all.
I see Your act of Love and respond with acts of love.
In my pain my focus changes from inward to outward.
Then I see how You have healed me from the inside out.
You come into me and heal me and bring me out of myself.
Bring me out of my selfish sinful pain.
Bring me out and gather me together with others.
Together we praise Your name.
With a shout and the sound of the trumpet we see Your glory.
Healed with Your Love from the inside out; we praise Your Name.
Glory be to God in the highest!
Glory be to God in the midst of pain!
Glory be to God in the inside out healing!
Glory be to God in all His Church!
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Prayer of the Day
I give You thanks for Your intimate presence in my life. I give You thanks for healing from the inside out. I give You thanks for bringing me out of my selfish sin to outward service and joy in You in Your Kingdom. I give You thanks for calling me before this world was created and choosing a special purpose for me. I give You thanks! ---Amen
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
October 24th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
I love to tell the story: how pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet! I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy word. I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. ("I Love to Tell the Story" - Text:Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13-For you are our glory and joy.
Isaiah 17-19-...and He will send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them.
Psalm 114-Tremble, O earth, before the Lord...
Luke 22.39-46-Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.
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God's Word of the Day
I am your glory and joy. I am your story. Wake up, tremble before Me and go tell the story with urgency and passion and love.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I've got to go.
I'm in a hurry.
I've heard Your story and I've got to go tell someone.
You are Love. You are Grace.
It's urgent, that I tell other's of all You have done.
You are the Champion and Savior.
You are my joy.
Go with me to tell the story.
Lord, I've got to go.
I've got a story to tell.
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Prayer of the Day
Wow! What a story You have given me to tell. Not only does Your story unfold in the pages of Scripture, but Your story unfolds in the days of my life. You are with me to lead and guide me. You are with me to walk with me through all the paths of life. You are with me. I need to tell someone about You. It's important. ---Amen
I love to tell the story: how pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet! I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy word. I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. ("I Love to Tell the Story" - Text:Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13-For you are our glory and joy.
Isaiah 17-19-...and He will send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them.
Psalm 114-Tremble, O earth, before the Lord...
Luke 22.39-46-Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.
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God's Word of the Day
I am your glory and joy. I am your story. Wake up, tremble before Me and go tell the story with urgency and passion and love.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I've got to go.
I'm in a hurry.
I've heard Your story and I've got to go tell someone.
You are Love. You are Grace.
It's urgent, that I tell other's of all You have done.
You are the Champion and Savior.
You are my joy.
Go with me to tell the story.
Lord, I've got to go.
I've got a story to tell.
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Prayer of the Day
Wow! What a story You have given me to tell. Not only does Your story unfold in the pages of Scripture, but Your story unfolds in the days of my life. You are with me to lead and guide me. You are with me to walk with me through all the paths of life. You are with me. I need to tell someone about You. It's important. ---Amen
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Ocotber 23rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. ("Lift High the Cross" - Text:George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.1-16-But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children.
Isaiah 14-16-A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, and a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; moreover, he will seek justice and be prompt in righteousness.
Psalm 113-Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forever.
1 Samuel 25.23-35-Please forgive the transgression of your maidservant...
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God's Word of the Day
Look up to Me on this cross. Out of deep Love, I gave My Life for your sin. I am gentle and loving and kind. Look up to Me on this cross and see Love.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I look up and see You on that cross.
I see You in glory. In victorious glory.
I see a Mother who has gathered her children together.
A Mother who gives herself in Love to her children.
I see a King who steps forward in Love to save his people.
I see gentleness and kindness and meekness and humility turned glorious.
I see You, Jesus. I see Love.
I see a judge on a throne. A judge who gives himself for the accused.
Forgive me my transgression.
You have shown me how to forgive. I am sent to forgive.
I forgive those who sin against me.
I go, lifting high Your cross.
I go, proclaiming Your Love.
I go, drawn to You.
I go in adoration of You.
I go...
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Prayer of the Day
"The Love of Christ proclaim" --- I go, lifting high the cross in all glory. I go now with You in my heart. I go stamped with the sign of the cross and proclaim Your Love to all the world. I go, till all the world adores Your sacred Name. ---Amen
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. ("Lift High the Cross" - Text:George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.1-16-But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children.
Isaiah 14-16-A throne will even be established in lovingkindness, and a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David; moreover, he will seek justice and be prompt in righteousness.
Psalm 113-Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forever.
1 Samuel 25.23-35-Please forgive the transgression of your maidservant...
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God's Word of the Day
Look up to Me on this cross. Out of deep Love, I gave My Life for your sin. I am gentle and loving and kind. Look up to Me on this cross and see Love.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I look up and see You on that cross.
I see You in glory. In victorious glory.
I see a Mother who has gathered her children together.
A Mother who gives herself in Love to her children.
I see a King who steps forward in Love to save his people.
I see gentleness and kindness and meekness and humility turned glorious.
I see You, Jesus. I see Love.
I see a judge on a throne. A judge who gives himself for the accused.
Forgive me my transgression.
You have shown me how to forgive. I am sent to forgive.
I forgive those who sin against me.
I go, lifting high Your cross.
I go, proclaiming Your Love.
I go, drawn to You.
I go in adoration of You.
I go...
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Prayer of the Day
"The Love of Christ proclaim" --- I go, lifting high the cross in all glory. I go now with You in my heart. I go stamped with the sign of the cross and proclaim Your Love to all the world. I go, till all the world adores Your sacred Name. ---Amen
Monday, October 22, 2007
October 22nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
I will hold the Christ-light for you in the night-time of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear. ("Will You Let Me Be Your Servant" - Text:Richard Gillard, b. 1953)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 1-For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you...
Isaiah 11-13-"Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation." Therefore you will joyously draw water from the springs of salvation.
Psalm 112-Praise the LORD!
1 Samuel 25.2-22-Have a long life, peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
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God's Word of the Day
I am your Light. I am your salvation. Point all to me.
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Psalm of the Day
I go to the water at the spring of salvation.
I come to the fount sinful and broken.
You cleanse me with the water and name me.
You call me and gift me with Spirit.
I leave that fount refreshed and new.
I go into the world serving You.
You send me out with Your Word.
You send me to point to Your Light.
You place that Light within my heart.
I use Your Light to help those in need.
I use Your Spirit to heal the broken.
Through You I have trust and faith.
All glory to the Father, Son and Spirit.
All praise to God for eternity.
You are my Love and Salvation.
Your Word sounds forth through all time.
You are the creator of Life.
You sustain all from day to day.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, each day You refresh me and forgive my sin. You place Your Word in my heart. Send me out to help all in need. Use Your Word through me to Your pleasure. You are my God. You are my King. You are my Savior. I point all to You. ---Amen
I will hold the Christ-light for you in the night-time of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear. ("Will You Let Me Be Your Servant" - Text:Richard Gillard, b. 1953)
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Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 1-For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you...
Isaiah 11-13-"Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation." Therefore you will joyously draw water from the springs of salvation.
Psalm 112-Praise the LORD!
1 Samuel 25.2-22-Have a long life, peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
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God's Word of the Day
I am your Light. I am your salvation. Point all to me.
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Psalm of the Day
I go to the water at the spring of salvation.
I come to the fount sinful and broken.
You cleanse me with the water and name me.
You call me and gift me with Spirit.
I leave that fount refreshed and new.
I go into the world serving You.
You send me out with Your Word.
You send me to point to Your Light.
You place that Light within my heart.
I use Your Light to help those in need.
I use Your Spirit to heal the broken.
Through You I have trust and faith.
All glory to the Father, Son and Spirit.
All praise to God for eternity.
You are my Love and Salvation.
Your Word sounds forth through all time.
You are the creator of Life.
You sustain all from day to day.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, each day You refresh me and forgive my sin. You place Your Word in my heart. Send me out to help all in need. Use Your Word through me to Your pleasure. You are my God. You are my King. You are my Savior. I point all to You. ---Amen
Sunday, October 21, 2007
October 21st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, the fount of life, the light of all: from every bliss that earth imparts we turn, unfilled, to hear your call. ("O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts" - Text: attr. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; tr. Ray Palmer, 1808-1887, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 21-22-And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."
Isaiah 9-10-The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them...For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonder Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Psalm 111-Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, in the company of the upright and in the assembly.
Luke 18.1-8-I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?
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God's Word of the Day
I am your Light. I will light your dark path. Your faith is in Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are my Joy, my Light, my Life.
You bring all happiness into my life.
Permit me to see You each day.
Allow me to hear Your Word spoken.
Surround me with Your Presence.
Encompass me in Your Love.
Jesus, You wipe away all my tears.
You heal me in my sin.
You take away death and mourning.
Come near and build my faith.
Send the Counselor and fill me.
You are Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
Jesus, I praise Your Name in the assembly.
I shout of Your acts of Love.
I proclaim Your glory to all.
You are my God!
You are my Savior!
I praise Your Name, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, my Lord and Savior, hear my praises...straight from my heart! ---Amen
O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, the fount of life, the light of all: from every bliss that earth imparts we turn, unfilled, to hear your call. ("O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts" - Text: attr. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; tr. Ray Palmer, 1808-1887, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 21-22-And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."
Isaiah 9-10-The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them...For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonder Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Psalm 111-Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, in the company of the upright and in the assembly.
Luke 18.1-8-I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?
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God's Word of the Day
I am your Light. I will light your dark path. Your faith is in Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are my Joy, my Light, my Life.
You bring all happiness into my life.
Permit me to see You each day.
Allow me to hear Your Word spoken.
Surround me with Your Presence.
Encompass me in Your Love.
Jesus, You wipe away all my tears.
You heal me in my sin.
You take away death and mourning.
Come near and build my faith.
Send the Counselor and fill me.
You are Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
Jesus, I praise Your Name in the assembly.
I shout of Your acts of Love.
I proclaim Your glory to all.
You are my God!
You are my Savior!
I praise Your Name, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, my Lord and Savior, hear my praises...straight from my heart! ---Amen
Saturday, October 20, 2007
October 20th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Rouse our hearts from slumber deep; may your word within us leap. Give us voices to proclaim praises to your holy name. Have mercy, Lord. ("Rise, O Sun of Righteousness" - Text:Christian David, et al. tr. Frank W. Stoldt, b. 1958)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 20-Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Isaiah 7-8-Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
Psalm 110-The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Psalm 121-The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.
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God's Word of the Day
See My ever living Son. He has defeated evil for you. Rise up with My Word in your heart and mouth and do not fear. Serve and love Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You rise me up from sleep and slumber.
You rise me up from sin and death.
You place Your Word within my heart.
You feed me with Bread and Wine.
You restore me with Body and Blood.
You fill me with Your Spirit of Life.
I not only rise, I leap to Life in You.
You threw my sin into a lake of fire.
You cast death away from me.
Behold, I see You have come to me.
I see that You have placed Yourself closer to me than I could ever imagine.
I see and call You Immanuel and Savior.
You are my everlasting Priest.
You are my eternal Savior.
You are with me while I work in Your Kingdom.
You play by my side day after day.
You come to my door and invite me out to go with You each day.
With my heart roused to joy we live together through eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for Your presence, in history, now and forever. You have come to this place to be with me. You have come to this place and rescued me from my sinful self. You have come to this place and adopted me as Your own. You have come to this place and given me Your friendship. You have come to me, now and forever. You are my Savior! You are my God! ---Amen
Rouse our hearts from slumber deep; may your word within us leap. Give us voices to proclaim praises to your holy name. Have mercy, Lord. ("Rise, O Sun of Righteousness" - Text:Christian David, et al. tr. Frank W. Stoldt, b. 1958)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 20-Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Isaiah 7-8-Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
Psalm 110-The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind, "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."
Psalm 121-The LORD will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul.
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God's Word of the Day
See My ever living Son. He has defeated evil for you. Rise up with My Word in your heart and mouth and do not fear. Serve and love Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You rise me up from sleep and slumber.
You rise me up from sin and death.
You place Your Word within my heart.
You feed me with Bread and Wine.
You restore me with Body and Blood.
You fill me with Your Spirit of Life.
I not only rise, I leap to Life in You.
You threw my sin into a lake of fire.
You cast death away from me.
Behold, I see You have come to me.
I see that You have placed Yourself closer to me than I could ever imagine.
I see and call You Immanuel and Savior.
You are my everlasting Priest.
You are my eternal Savior.
You are with me while I work in Your Kingdom.
You play by my side day after day.
You come to my door and invite me out to go with You each day.
With my heart roused to joy we live together through eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for Your presence, in history, now and forever. You have come to this place to be with me. You have come to this place and rescued me from my sinful self. You have come to this place and adopted me as Your own. You have come to this place and given me Your friendship. You have come to me, now and forever. You are my Savior! You are my God! ---Amen
Friday, October 19, 2007
October 19th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. ("Blest Be the Tie That Binds" - Text:John Fawcett, 1740-1817, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 19-And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, "Amen. Hallelujah!"
Isaiah 5-6-Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with tongs. He touched my mouth with it and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away and your sin if forgiven." Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Psalm 109.20-31-With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; and in the midst of many I will praise Him.
2 Timothy 2.14-26-Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and , "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness."
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God's Word of the Day
I know what is Mine. I forgive sin. I call. I send. Now praise My Name and go!
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Psalm of the Day
You bind us together as one.
You unite Your Church and breathe Life into her.
You forgive sin and use the Church day after day.
And we respond with praise and thanksgiving.
Amen, Hallelujah!
I will go for You. Send me!
In Your sending, I give thanks and praise.
You have selected me as unique.
You have gifted me and provide for all needs.
You empower me with Your Spirit.
You breathe Life into me for eternity.
I will go. Send me!
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Prayer of the Day
Get up and go! Send me in Your Name with Your Will. Send me filled with Your Spirit to do work for You. Send me, I pray. ---Amen
From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. ("Blest Be the Tie That Binds" - Text:John Fawcett, 1740-1817, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 19-And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, "Amen. Hallelujah!"
Isaiah 5-6-Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with tongs. He touched my mouth with it and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away and your sin if forgiven." Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Psalm 109.20-31-With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; and in the midst of many I will praise Him.
2 Timothy 2.14-26-Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and , "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness."
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God's Word of the Day
I know what is Mine. I forgive sin. I call. I send. Now praise My Name and go!
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Psalm of the Day
You bind us together as one.
You unite Your Church and breathe Life into her.
You forgive sin and use the Church day after day.
And we respond with praise and thanksgiving.
Amen, Hallelujah!
I will go for You. Send me!
In Your sending, I give thanks and praise.
You have selected me as unique.
You have gifted me and provide for all needs.
You empower me with Your Spirit.
You breathe Life into me for eternity.
I will go. Send me!
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Prayer of the Day
Get up and go! Send me in Your Name with Your Will. Send me filled with Your Spirit to do work for You. Send me, I pray. ---Amen
Thursday, October 18, 2007
October 18th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of peace; hush the storm of strife and passion, bid its cruel discords cease. By your patient years of toiling, by your silent hours of pain, quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, stem our selfish greed of gain. ("Son of God, Eternal Savior" - Text:Somerset C. Lowry, 1855-1932)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 18-After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory.
Isaiah 3-4-There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain.
Psalm 109.1-19-In return for my love they act as my accusers; but I am in prayer.
Acts 17.22-34-...for in Him we live and move and exist...
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God's Word of the Day
I will illumine your heart. I will give shade, refuge and protection. Only through Me do you exist and move and live.
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Psalm of the Day
You are my King.
You are Christ my Savior.
You graciously give me shade and refuge and protection when needed.
Only in You do I live and move and exist.
Forgive me for bringing You pain.
Forgive me and be merciful to me.
I am a repentant sinner.
Through Your pain and toil, You have saved me.
In Your prayer You have forgiven me.
Through Your Love you have called me.
In Your holiness send me.
You are my King.
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Prayer of the Day
I see the pain and suffering that You endure for my sin. Graciously forgive me. Call me and send me today to work in Your Kingdom. Use me to let Your Light shine out from my heart to all the world this day. ---Amen
Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of peace; hush the storm of strife and passion, bid its cruel discords cease. By your patient years of toiling, by your silent hours of pain, quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, stem our selfish greed of gain. ("Son of God, Eternal Savior" - Text:Somerset C. Lowry, 1855-1932)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 18-After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illumined with his glory.
Isaiah 3-4-There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain.
Psalm 109.1-19-In return for my love they act as my accusers; but I am in prayer.
Acts 17.22-34-...for in Him we live and move and exist...
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God's Word of the Day
I will illumine your heart. I will give shade, refuge and protection. Only through Me do you exist and move and live.
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Psalm of the Day
You are my King.
You are Christ my Savior.
You graciously give me shade and refuge and protection when needed.
Only in You do I live and move and exist.
Forgive me for bringing You pain.
Forgive me and be merciful to me.
I am a repentant sinner.
Through Your pain and toil, You have saved me.
In Your prayer You have forgiven me.
Through Your Love you have called me.
In Your holiness send me.
You are my King.
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Prayer of the Day
I see the pain and suffering that You endure for my sin. Graciously forgive me. Call me and send me today to work in Your Kingdom. Use me to let Your Light shine out from my heart to all the world this day. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
October 17th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. Oh, blessed heavenly chorus! Lord, save us by your grace, that we, like saints before us, may see you face to face. ("The Church's One Foundation" - Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 17-"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful."
Isaiah 1-2-"Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD, "though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool."
Psalm 108-For Your lovingkindness is great above the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the skies.
Matthew 10.5-15-And as you go, preach, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand."
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God's Word of the Day
Not only have I taken care of your sin, I will bring eternal restoration to all My Kingdom. So go and announce that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Psalm of the Day
You unite all Your people as One in Your Church.
You bring us together in a sweet communion of grace.
A communion where we live on Jesus.
A communion where we are filled with Spirit.
A communion where we serve in Your Kingdom.
You have done it all.
You saved us from sin.
You defeat evil, death and the devil.
You establish an everlasting Kingdom.
Though war rages on, I place my hope in Your restoration.
Though sin continues, I am assured in Your victory.
So I go, a warrior for You.
I go, gifted with Your Love.
I go to serve those in need with the blessing You give.
I go in full knowledge of Your loving kindness.
I go in Your Truth that reaches to the skies.
I go to declare You alone as God of all.
I go to declare the Kingdom is at hand.
I go.
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Prayer of the Day
Your power and glory are awesome. You are almighty. I am humble in Your presence. I am joyful that You have chosen me and called me precious. I am overwhelmed by Your Love. In all this, I gladly "Go!" for You this day. ---Amen
Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. Oh, blessed heavenly chorus! Lord, save us by your grace, that we, like saints before us, may see you face to face. ("The Church's One Foundation" - Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 17-"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful."
Isaiah 1-2-"Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD, "though your sins are as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool."
Psalm 108-For Your lovingkindness is great above the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the skies.
Matthew 10.5-15-And as you go, preach, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand."
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God's Word of the Day
Not only have I taken care of your sin, I will bring eternal restoration to all My Kingdom. So go and announce that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
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Psalm of the Day
You unite all Your people as One in Your Church.
You bring us together in a sweet communion of grace.
A communion where we live on Jesus.
A communion where we are filled with Spirit.
A communion where we serve in Your Kingdom.
You have done it all.
You saved us from sin.
You defeat evil, death and the devil.
You establish an everlasting Kingdom.
Though war rages on, I place my hope in Your restoration.
Though sin continues, I am assured in Your victory.
So I go, a warrior for You.
I go, gifted with Your Love.
I go to serve those in need with the blessing You give.
I go in full knowledge of Your loving kindness.
I go in Your Truth that reaches to the skies.
I go to declare You alone as God of all.
I go to declare the Kingdom is at hand.
I go.
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Prayer of the Day
Your power and glory are awesome. You are almighty. I am humble in Your presence. I am joyful that You have chosen me and called me precious. I am overwhelmed by Your Love. In all this, I gladly "Go!" for You this day. ---Amen
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
October 16th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there. All surrounded by the blest saints, we shall see you face to face in glory and light, O Christ Jesus. With holy joy far beyond thought we shall be full, from age to age, world without end, forevermore. Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there. ("Where True Charity and Love Abide" - Text:Latin, 8th cent; tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 16-Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, "It is done."
Esther 9-10-So these days were to be remembered and celebrated throughout every generation, every family, every province and every city...
Psalm 107.23-43-Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men!
2 Kings 5.19b-27-Did not my heart go with you...?
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God's Word of the Day
I will prepare you for that last day...but for now...I have work for you to do.
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Psalm of the Day
I trust in Your preparation.
I depend on Your training and teaching.
Lead me and guide me to that day when "It is done!"
But for now, I listen.
I listen and follow Your Voice.
I seek Your will and Your way.
I obey Your call.
Fill me with Your Spirit.
Send me in joy.
Where charity and love abide, I will find You.
Send me out to give charity and love.
Send me out to serve.
Use me to do Your will.
Send me forth surrounded by Your saints.
I see all the work You have done.
I celebrate Your victories of the past.
I work in Your Kingdom of the present.
I hope for the Kingdom of the future.
I give thanks for all Your works.
I give thanks for all Your blessings.
May Your heart be within me, now and always.
I go in Your Love.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You let me peek at eternity. You show me majestic and awesome wonders. It's all beyond my imagination. I know all this is true. I place my hope in You. Send me today to be a piece of Your eternity. Send me today in charity and love. Send me with Your heart today. ---Amen
Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there. All surrounded by the blest saints, we shall see you face to face in glory and light, O Christ Jesus. With holy joy far beyond thought we shall be full, from age to age, world without end, forevermore. Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there. ("Where True Charity and Love Abide" - Text:Latin, 8th cent; tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 16-Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, "It is done."
Esther 9-10-So these days were to be remembered and celebrated throughout every generation, every family, every province and every city...
Psalm 107.23-43-Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men!
2 Kings 5.19b-27-Did not my heart go with you...?
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God's Word of the Day
I will prepare you for that last day...but for now...I have work for you to do.
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Psalm of the Day
I trust in Your preparation.
I depend on Your training and teaching.
Lead me and guide me to that day when "It is done!"
But for now, I listen.
I listen and follow Your Voice.
I seek Your will and Your way.
I obey Your call.
Fill me with Your Spirit.
Send me in joy.
Where charity and love abide, I will find You.
Send me out to give charity and love.
Send me out to serve.
Use me to do Your will.
Send me forth surrounded by Your saints.
I see all the work You have done.
I celebrate Your victories of the past.
I work in Your Kingdom of the present.
I hope for the Kingdom of the future.
I give thanks for all Your works.
I give thanks for all Your blessings.
May Your heart be within me, now and always.
I go in Your Love.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You let me peek at eternity. You show me majestic and awesome wonders. It's all beyond my imagination. I know all this is true. I place my hope in You. Send me today to be a piece of Your eternity. Send me today in charity and love. Send me with Your heart today. ---Amen
Monday, October 15, 2007
October 15th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Christ builds a house of living stones: we are his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Where two or three will seek his face, he in their midst will show his grace, blessing upon them bestowing. ("Built on a Rock" - Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. Carl Doving, 1867-1937, adapt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 15-Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty...
Esther 6.14-8.17-In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king's commandment and his decree arrived, there was gladness and joy for the Jews, a feast and a holiday.
Psalm 107.1-22-He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke their bands apart.
2 Kings 5.15-19a-Behold now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel...
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God's Word of the Day
I am your God and You are the temple I have chosen to build. Unite together in My will and My way.
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Psalm of the Day
I praise You and all You have done throughout all ages.
You bring together the broken people in sin.
You build Your temple person by person.
United together You create the Church.
You fill this Church with Your Spirit.
You give each a calling.
You send us out into the world and continue to build the Temple.
Great and marvelous are Your works.
In joy and gladness we come together as Your Temple to do Your will.
Out of this rubble of fallen stone, You take away the shadow of death.
You resurrect the ruins into Your Temple.
Now I know that You are God.
We are Your Temple; we are Your Church.
Now and forever.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I come to You broken and in ruin. You pick me up, dust me off, repair me and use me as a part of Your Church. You put me with others and call me and send us out together to do Your will. Send me today. Lead and guide my steps. In Jesus, name. ---Amen
Christ builds a house of living stones: we are his own habitation; he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation. Where two or three will seek his face, he in their midst will show his grace, blessing upon them bestowing. ("Built on a Rock" - Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. Carl Doving, 1867-1937, adapt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 15-Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty...
Esther 6.14-8.17-In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the king's commandment and his decree arrived, there was gladness and joy for the Jews, a feast and a holiday.
Psalm 107.1-22-He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke their bands apart.
2 Kings 5.15-19a-Behold now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel...
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God's Word of the Day
I am your God and You are the temple I have chosen to build. Unite together in My will and My way.
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Psalm of the Day
I praise You and all You have done throughout all ages.
You bring together the broken people in sin.
You build Your temple person by person.
United together You create the Church.
You fill this Church with Your Spirit.
You give each a calling.
You send us out into the world and continue to build the Temple.
Great and marvelous are Your works.
In joy and gladness we come together as Your Temple to do Your will.
Out of this rubble of fallen stone, You take away the shadow of death.
You resurrect the ruins into Your Temple.
Now I know that You are God.
We are Your Temple; we are Your Church.
Now and forever.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I come to You broken and in ruin. You pick me up, dust me off, repair me and use me as a part of Your Church. You put me with others and call me and send us out together to do Your will. Send me today. Lead and guide my steps. In Jesus, name. ---Amen
Sunday, October 14, 2007
October 14th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Oh, praise the living Christ with faith's bright songful voice! Announce the gospel to the world and with these words rejoice: We praise you, Christ! Your cross has made us one! ("Oh, Praise the Gracious Power" - Text:Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 14-And they sang a new song before the throne...
Esther 5.1-6.13-...if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king...
Psalm 106.24-48-Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the nations, to give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, "Amen." Praise the LORD!
Luke 17.11-19-Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
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God's Word of the Day
Realize the depth of the meaning of the throne I have taken and offer eternal praise.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, Your mercy is great.
You are Love and Salvation for this world.
As we stand before Your throne we sing Your praise.
As we kneel at the foot of the cross we see Your glory.
As we unite, hand-in-hand, we marvel at Your Love.
May we find favor in Your sight.
May we be cleansed through You.
Jesus, have mercy on us!
Master, have mercy on us!
Lord, cleanse us from our sin!
Your cross has made us one.
We praise You, Jesus!
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Prayer of the Day
Oh, how I see the cross. How I see Your Love and Glory on that cross. How I see the pain of my sin in Your face. Yet You smile. Yet You love me. I will praise You forever. I will praise Your Name always, my Lord and Savior. ---Amen
Oh, praise the living Christ with faith's bright songful voice! Announce the gospel to the world and with these words rejoice: We praise you, Christ! Your cross has made us one! ("Oh, Praise the Gracious Power" - Text:Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 14-And they sang a new song before the throne...
Esther 5.1-6.13-...if I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king...
Psalm 106.24-48-Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the nations, to give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say, "Amen." Praise the LORD!
Luke 17.11-19-Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
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God's Word of the Day
Realize the depth of the meaning of the throne I have taken and offer eternal praise.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, Your mercy is great.
You are Love and Salvation for this world.
As we stand before Your throne we sing Your praise.
As we kneel at the foot of the cross we see Your glory.
As we unite, hand-in-hand, we marvel at Your Love.
May we find favor in Your sight.
May we be cleansed through You.
Jesus, have mercy on us!
Master, have mercy on us!
Lord, cleanse us from our sin!
Your cross has made us one.
We praise You, Jesus!
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Prayer of the Day
Oh, how I see the cross. How I see Your Love and Glory on that cross. How I see the pain of my sin in Your face. Yet You smile. Yet You love me. I will praise You forever. I will praise Your Name always, my Lord and Savior. ---Amen
Saturday, October 13, 2007
October 13th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north, but one community of love throughout the whole wide earth. ("In Christ There Is No East or West" - Text:John Oxenham, 1852-1941, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 13-If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.
Esther 3-4-Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, "Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish."
Psalm 106.1-23-How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times!
Psalm 111-He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.
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God's Word of the Day
Remember My salvation. Don't be afraid to take a stand in My Name. You are Mine and I have saved you.
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Psalm of the Day
I rest in the assurance of Your Glory.
I rest in the assurance of Your saving grace.
I can take a stand in Your Name for You are with me.
You have permitted me to follow You and walk in Your way.
Lead me and guide me.
Show me when to speak and when to remain quiet.
Tell me when to take a stand and when to walk away.
I look to You, Lord, for guidance.
I take my stand with You as You stand with me.
If I perish, I perish, but I know You have saved me.
I know that all is of Your glory and not about mine.
In You there is not east or west, no north or south.
You are eternal and infinite.
And in You I unite with all the saints in a bond of Your Love.
I rest in the assurance of Your Glory.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord God, show me when to take a stand and when to be firm. Lead and guide my steps this day. You are my Savior. You are my God. You are my Love. ---Amen
In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north, but one community of love throughout the whole wide earth. ("In Christ There Is No East or West" - Text:John Oxenham, 1852-1941, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 13-If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and the faith of the saints.
Esther 3-4-Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, "Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish."
Psalm 106.1-23-How blessed are those who keep justice, who practice righteousness at all times!
Psalm 111-He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name.
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God's Word of the Day
Remember My salvation. Don't be afraid to take a stand in My Name. You are Mine and I have saved you.
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Psalm of the Day
I rest in the assurance of Your Glory.
I rest in the assurance of Your saving grace.
I can take a stand in Your Name for You are with me.
You have permitted me to follow You and walk in Your way.
Lead me and guide me.
Show me when to speak and when to remain quiet.
Tell me when to take a stand and when to walk away.
I look to You, Lord, for guidance.
I take my stand with You as You stand with me.
If I perish, I perish, but I know You have saved me.
I know that all is of Your glory and not about mine.
In You there is not east or west, no north or south.
You are eternal and infinite.
And in You I unite with all the saints in a bond of Your Love.
I rest in the assurance of Your Glory.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord God, show me when to take a stand and when to be firm. Lead and guide my steps this day. You are my Savior. You are my God. You are my Love. ---Amen
Friday, October 12, 2007
October 12th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Behold, how pleasant, how good it is! How pleasant and harmonious when God's people are together: there the Lord God bestows a blessing---life forevermore. Behold, how pleasant, how good it is! ("Behold, How Pleasant" - Text:Pablo Sosa, b. 1933, based on Psalm 133)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 12-And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.
Esther 2-Then the king gave a great banquet...
Psalm 105.26-45-He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to illumine by night.
2 Timothy 2.1-7-...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
I am giving a feast for all My people. Come and see the grace I give through Jesus at this feast.
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Psalm of the Day
You invite me to a feast.
You have provided the Food.
In the feast we gather together.
Gather as Your children in the grace of Jesus.
You feed all people at the feast.
Feed us with Your Body and Blood.
Nourish us with the eternal Food.
At the feast you cover us with the Cloud of protection.
You lead us by the Fire of Life.
At the feast we grow in strength.
Then You send us out into Your Kingdom.
You send us to go as Your disciples.
We tell of Your marvelous activity in our lives.
We gather others to bring to Your feast.
Gather in harmony and love and compassion.
How, I look to that Feast, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, fed with Your Heavenly Food this day, I go nourished and faithful to You. I go into Your Kingdom, loving and joyful. I go as Your faithful servant. ---Amen
Behold, how pleasant, how good it is! How pleasant and harmonious when God's people are together: there the Lord God bestows a blessing---life forevermore. Behold, how pleasant, how good it is! ("Behold, How Pleasant" - Text:Pablo Sosa, b. 1933, based on Psalm 133)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 12-And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.
Esther 2-Then the king gave a great banquet...
Psalm 105.26-45-He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to illumine by night.
2 Timothy 2.1-7-...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
I am giving a feast for all My people. Come and see the grace I give through Jesus at this feast.
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Psalm of the Day
You invite me to a feast.
You have provided the Food.
In the feast we gather together.
Gather as Your children in the grace of Jesus.
You feed all people at the feast.
Feed us with Your Body and Blood.
Nourish us with the eternal Food.
At the feast you cover us with the Cloud of protection.
You lead us by the Fire of Life.
At the feast we grow in strength.
Then You send us out into Your Kingdom.
You send us to go as Your disciples.
We tell of Your marvelous activity in our lives.
We gather others to bring to Your feast.
Gather in harmony and love and compassion.
How, I look to that Feast, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, fed with Your Heavenly Food this day, I go nourished and faithful to You. I go into Your Kingdom, loving and joyful. I go as Your faithful servant. ---Amen
Thursday, October 11, 2007
October 11th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Beloved, God's chosen, put on as a garment compassion, forgiveness, and goodness of heart. Above all, before all, let love by your raiment that binds into one every dissonant part. ("Beloved, God's Chosen" - Text:Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 11-We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Esther 1-Now it took place in the says of Ahasuerus...
Psalm 105.1-25-Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.
2 Timothy 1.13-18-Retain the standard sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
Your life is a story. Am I at the center of that story?
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Psalm of the Day
I live my life for You, Lord.
You have gifted me with life.
You have blessed me with Your Presence.
You have given me Your Life.
Now I live my life for You.
You create a story in my life.
In that story I sing Your praises.
In that story I go on with You by my side.
In the story of my life, You reign eternal.
You are the center of my life.
You are my purpose for being.
In my story give me Your compassion, love and forgiveness.
In this story lead me to You.
I live this life, this story, for You.
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Prayer of the Day
Today, Lord, I live for You. Today, yesterday and tomorrow, I live for You. Lead me and guide me throughout life. You are my joy. Make me into Your joy. ---Amen
Beloved, God's chosen, put on as a garment compassion, forgiveness, and goodness of heart. Above all, before all, let love by your raiment that binds into one every dissonant part. ("Beloved, God's Chosen" - Text:Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 11-We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Esther 1-Now it took place in the says of Ahasuerus...
Psalm 105.1-25-Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.
2 Timothy 1.13-18-Retain the standard sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
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God's Word of the Day
Your life is a story. Am I at the center of that story?
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Psalm of the Day
I live my life for You, Lord.
You have gifted me with life.
You have blessed me with Your Presence.
You have given me Your Life.
Now I live my life for You.
You create a story in my life.
In that story I sing Your praises.
In that story I go on with You by my side.
In the story of my life, You reign eternal.
You are the center of my life.
You are my purpose for being.
In my story give me Your compassion, love and forgiveness.
In this story lead me to You.
I live this life, this story, for You.
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Prayer of the Day
Today, Lord, I live for You. Today, yesterday and tomorrow, I live for You. Lead me and guide me throughout life. You are my joy. Make me into Your joy. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
October 10th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Round each habitation hovering, see the cloud and fire appear for a glory and a covering showing that the Lord is near. Thus deriving from their banner light by night and shade by day, safe they feed upon the manna which God gives them on their way. ("Glorious Things of You Are Spoken" - Text:John Newton, 1725-1807, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 10-I took the little book out of the angel's hand and ate it...
Nehemiah 13-On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people...
Psalm 104.24-35-Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; as for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.
Mark 11.12-14, 20-24-And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God."
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God's Word of the Day
Take my Word into yourself. Meditate on my Word. Have faith. There is life in the Manna from heaven, My Word made flesh.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I turn to You each day.
I open Your Word and listen.
I open Your Word and meditate.
I open Your Word and pray.
Feed me Your Manna of Life.
Feed me Your Word made flesh.
Build me to serve You in Your Kingdom.
Call me to service for You.
Send me to proclaim Your Word.
I go in joy, now and always.
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Prayer of the Day
Each day You feed me the Manna of Life. Each day You nourish me with Your Word. Speak to me. I am listening. Call me and send me overfilled in Your Love. May my feet move for You. May my actions be Your desire. ---Amen
Round each habitation hovering, see the cloud and fire appear for a glory and a covering showing that the Lord is near. Thus deriving from their banner light by night and shade by day, safe they feed upon the manna which God gives them on their way. ("Glorious Things of You Are Spoken" - Text:John Newton, 1725-1807, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 10-I took the little book out of the angel's hand and ate it...
Nehemiah 13-On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people...
Psalm 104.24-35-Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; as for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.
Mark 11.12-14, 20-24-And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God."
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God's Word of the Day
Take my Word into yourself. Meditate on my Word. Have faith. There is life in the Manna from heaven, My Word made flesh.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I turn to You each day.
I open Your Word and listen.
I open Your Word and meditate.
I open Your Word and pray.
Feed me Your Manna of Life.
Feed me Your Word made flesh.
Build me to serve You in Your Kingdom.
Call me to service for You.
Send me to proclaim Your Word.
I go in joy, now and always.
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Prayer of the Day
Each day You feed me the Manna of Life. Each day You nourish me with Your Word. Speak to me. I am listening. Call me and send me overfilled in Your Love. May my feet move for You. May my actions be Your desire. ---Amen
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
October 9th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
The peace of the Lord, the peace of the Lord, the peace of the risen Lord Jesus: the peace of the Lord is among us right now, so open yourselves to receive it. The peace of the Lord is among us right now. so open yourselves to receive it. ("The Peace of the Lord" - Text:Anders Ruuuth; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 9-...and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God...
Nehemiah 12-...and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy...
Psalm 104.1-23-Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they lift up their voices among the branches.
Habakkuk 2.5-11-...Woe to him who increases what is not his...
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God's Word of the Day
In your sin, flee to Me. At My altar and I will give you joy.
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Psalm of the Day
In my sin, I run to You, Lord.
I run to You to save me from myself.
I run to You to save me from sin and evil.
I run to You for Life and cling to the horns of Your altar.
You protect me and care for me.
You love me and show compassion.
You correct me and discipline me and teach me The Way.
In Your loving kindness I am joyful.
In Your compassion I find peace.
To You will I sing in joy with the birds of heaven.
We create a song of praise and honor to you.
We proclaim to all creation how great and awesome is Your Grace.
In forgiveness I turn from my selfish sin to You.
Through forgiveness I become a new creation.
I am Yours.
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Prayer of the Day
I run to You, Lord. I seek forgiveness. I seek protection. I am Yours, now and forever. ---Amen
The peace of the Lord, the peace of the Lord, the peace of the risen Lord Jesus: the peace of the Lord is among us right now, so open yourselves to receive it. The peace of the Lord is among us right now. so open yourselves to receive it. ("The Peace of the Lord" - Text:Anders Ruuuth; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 9-...and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God...
Nehemiah 12-...and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy...
Psalm 104.1-23-Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they lift up their voices among the branches.
Habakkuk 2.5-11-...Woe to him who increases what is not his...
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God's Word of the Day
In your sin, flee to Me. At My altar and I will give you joy.
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Psalm of the Day
In my sin, I run to You, Lord.
I run to You to save me from myself.
I run to You to save me from sin and evil.
I run to You for Life and cling to the horns of Your altar.
You protect me and care for me.
You love me and show compassion.
You correct me and discipline me and teach me The Way.
In Your loving kindness I am joyful.
In Your compassion I find peace.
To You will I sing in joy with the birds of heaven.
We create a song of praise and honor to you.
We proclaim to all creation how great and awesome is Your Grace.
In forgiveness I turn from my selfish sin to You.
Through forgiveness I become a new creation.
I am Yours.
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Prayer of the Day
I run to You, Lord. I seek forgiveness. I seek protection. I am Yours, now and forever. ---Amen
Monday, October 08, 2007
October 8th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Praise and honor to the Father, praise and honor to the Son, praise and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! ("Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation" - Text:Latin hymn, c. 7th cent; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 8-When the Lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
Nehemiah 11-Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem...
Psalm 103-As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Habakkuk 1.5-17-Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days---you would not believe if you were told.
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God's Word of the Day
Be still and silent. I have done an astonishing thing for all My people. I have removed their sin as far as the east is from the west.
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Psalm of the Day
I give You all the honor, glory and praise, my God!
You are Three, yet You are One.
You are God!
You come into me and remove my sin.
You come into me and I am humble.
I am silent in Your presence.
I am in awe of what You have done.
Call me and teach me to lead.
Teach me to lead other's to You.
I give You all the honor, glory and praise, my God!
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Prayer of the Day
In the silence of prayer today, I pause and reflect Your majesty and awesome Love. ---Amen
Praise and honor to the Father, praise and honor to the Son, praise and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! ("Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation" - Text:Latin hymn, c. 7th cent; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 8-When the Lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
Nehemiah 11-Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem...
Psalm 103-As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Habakkuk 1.5-17-Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days---you would not believe if you were told.
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God's Word of the Day
Be still and silent. I have done an astonishing thing for all My people. I have removed their sin as far as the east is from the west.
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Psalm of the Day
I give You all the honor, glory and praise, my God!
You are Three, yet You are One.
You are God!
You come into me and remove my sin.
You come into me and I am humble.
I am silent in Your presence.
I am in awe of what You have done.
Call me and teach me to lead.
Teach me to lead other's to You.
I give You all the honor, glory and praise, my God!
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Prayer of the Day
In the silence of prayer today, I pause and reflect Your majesty and awesome Love. ---Amen
Sunday, October 07, 2007
October 7th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
For now we peer at darkened glass; our visions end; our tongues all cease. In part we know, in part now see: then we will see love face to face. ("Although I Speak with Angel's Tongue" - Text: Andrew Donaldson, b. 1951)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 7-They will hunger no longer, nor thirst anymore; nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any hear; for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Nehemiah 9.38-10.39-Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.
Psalm 102-But You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end.
Luke 17.5-10-So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, "We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done."
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God's Word of the Day
One day you will see. I will give you understanding. I will wipe every tear away. Have faith and do what I guide you to do.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I see Your great Light shining through the trees.
I see Your Light on that other side.
I don't quite see it clearly but I know it is present.
The branches of the trees get in the way.
Some day I will behold Your Light clearly.
I'm not sure if I will be able to stand to see Your glory.
I know I've got to go through this forest of trees to You.
I know You will walk me through and be with me.
Lead and guide me in the darkness.
Lead and guide me through the brush.
Keep me in Your safety from vicious animals.
Never allow me to neglect You or Your presence in this temple.
I place my hope in Your presence on that other side.
I see of the hope in Your presence with me now.
As I walk with you through these trees, I will do the things You command.
I trust You to lead and guide me and teach me the way.
For You are the same and You are eternal.
Lord, I see Your great Light shining through the trees.
Lord, I see You by my side.
Lord, I see You.
Lord, You alone are my Vision.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, sometimes I think You are on the other side and I am all alone. Then I realize that You are by my side. With me in my pain. You take my pain, wiping my tears away. Yet I hear Your promise that every tear will be wiped away and know of the truth. I will follow Your command. I will follow Your voice. I am Your disciple. I will go in Your Love to those You give to me. Today and always. You are my Vision. You are my God! ---Amen
For now we peer at darkened glass; our visions end; our tongues all cease. In part we know, in part now see: then we will see love face to face. ("Although I Speak with Angel's Tongue" - Text: Andrew Donaldson, b. 1951)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 7-They will hunger no longer, nor thirst anymore; nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any hear; for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Nehemiah 9.38-10.39-Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.
Psalm 102-But You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end.
Luke 17.5-10-So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, "We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done."
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God's Word of the Day
One day you will see. I will give you understanding. I will wipe every tear away. Have faith and do what I guide you to do.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I see Your great Light shining through the trees.
I see Your Light on that other side.
I don't quite see it clearly but I know it is present.
The branches of the trees get in the way.
Some day I will behold Your Light clearly.
I'm not sure if I will be able to stand to see Your glory.
I know I've got to go through this forest of trees to You.
I know You will walk me through and be with me.
Lead and guide me in the darkness.
Lead and guide me through the brush.
Keep me in Your safety from vicious animals.
Never allow me to neglect You or Your presence in this temple.
I place my hope in Your presence on that other side.
I see of the hope in Your presence with me now.
As I walk with you through these trees, I will do the things You command.
I trust You to lead and guide me and teach me the way.
For You are the same and You are eternal.
Lord, I see Your great Light shining through the trees.
Lord, I see You by my side.
Lord, I see You.
Lord, You alone are my Vision.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, sometimes I think You are on the other side and I am all alone. Then I realize that You are by my side. With me in my pain. You take my pain, wiping my tears away. Yet I hear Your promise that every tear will be wiped away and know of the truth. I will follow Your command. I will follow Your voice. I am Your disciple. I will go in Your Love to those You give to me. Today and always. You are my Vision. You are my God! ---Amen
Saturday, October 06, 2007
October 6th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
We are all one in Christ, we are on body, all one people out of many. We are all one in Christ, we are one body, all one people out of many. There is one God, and only one Lord; there is one faith, one holy love. There is one baptism; there is one Spirit, who is God the comforter. ("We Are All One in Christ" - Text:Anonymous; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 6-And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also.
Nehemiah 8.13-9.37-But You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; and You did not forsake them.
Psalm 101-I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
Psalm 37.1-9-Commit your way to the LORD...
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God's Word of the Day
I want you to be in relationship with each other. I want you to love one another. I want you to commit your way to Me. I am gracious and loving, slow to anger, but let's get on with it!
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Psalm of the Day
I am in awe of how You take the broken, the sinful, and make us into something.
I am in awe of how we become one in You.
You lead and guide us.
You forgive us individually and as a group.
You call us and gift us and send us out as one.
We commit our way to You Lord.
We wait on each other until the time is complete.
We give our lives to You and wait for Your timing.
I sing of Your kind and gracious love.
Now it's time to get on with it!
We go in Your Name and in Your will.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I love my brothers and sisters and all Your creation. You have shown us Your Love. Now it's time we get on with it and reach out in Your Love in Your Kingdom to Your people. ---Amen
We are all one in Christ, we are on body, all one people out of many. We are all one in Christ, we are one body, all one people out of many. There is one God, and only one Lord; there is one faith, one holy love. There is one baptism; there is one Spirit, who is God the comforter. ("We Are All One in Christ" - Text:Anonymous; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 6-And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also.
Nehemiah 8.13-9.37-But You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; and You did not forsake them.
Psalm 101-I will sing of lovingkindness and justice, to You, O LORD, I will sing praises.
Psalm 37.1-9-Commit your way to the LORD...
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God's Word of the Day
I want you to be in relationship with each other. I want you to love one another. I want you to commit your way to Me. I am gracious and loving, slow to anger, but let's get on with it!
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Psalm of the Day
I am in awe of how You take the broken, the sinful, and make us into something.
I am in awe of how we become one in You.
You lead and guide us.
You forgive us individually and as a group.
You call us and gift us and send us out as one.
We commit our way to You Lord.
We wait on each other until the time is complete.
We give our lives to You and wait for Your timing.
I sing of Your kind and gracious love.
Now it's time to get on with it!
We go in Your Name and in Your will.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I love my brothers and sisters and all Your creation. You have shown us Your Love. Now it's time we get on with it and reach out in Your Love in Your Kingdom to Your people. ---Amen
Friday, October 05, 2007
October 5th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there; God is dwelling there. ("Where True Charity and Love Abide" - Text Latin antiphon, 9th cent,; Taize Community; tr. "With One Voice")
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 5-Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.
Nehemiah 7.4-8.12-Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.
Psalm 100-Serve the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful singing.
Revelation 2.12-29-Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.
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God's Word of the Day
I am with you in love and charity. Hold fast until I come.
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Psalm of the Day
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
Your Spirit is here in love and charity.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
The slain Lamb is my salvation.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy to receive power and riches.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy of wisdom, might and honor.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy of honor, glory and blessing.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
I will be still and not grieve.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
I will serve You in gladness and sing for joy.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hold fast in the hope of Your coming again to raise the living and dead and establish Your eternal Kingdom. I hold fast and serve You in gladness and sing for joy. You are my salvation and hope. ---Amen
Where true charity and love abide, God is dwelling there; God is dwelling there. ("Where True Charity and Love Abide" - Text Latin antiphon, 9th cent,; Taize Community; tr. "With One Voice")
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 5-Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.
Nehemiah 7.4-8.12-Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.
Psalm 100-Serve the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful singing.
Revelation 2.12-29-Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.
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God's Word of the Day
I am with you in love and charity. Hold fast until I come.
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Psalm of the Day
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
Your Spirit is here in love and charity.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
The slain Lamb is my salvation.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy to receive power and riches.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy of wisdom, might and honor.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
You are worthy of honor, glory and blessing.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
I will be still and not grieve.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
I will serve You in gladness and sing for joy.
I hold fast in the hope of Your coming.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hold fast in the hope of Your coming again to raise the living and dead and establish Your eternal Kingdom. I hold fast and serve You in gladness and sing for joy. You are my salvation and hope. ---Amen
Thursday, October 04, 2007
October 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. ("All Are Welcome" - Text Marty Haugen, b. 1950)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 4-Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.
Nehemiah 5.1-7.3-Please, let us leave off this usury.
Psalm 99-...for holy is the LORD our God.
Revelation 2.8-11-Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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God's Word of the Day
I have given you water, bread and wine. I have given you My Son. I have given you My Spirit. Now, offer praise. Rejoice and be faithful always. Welcome all in My Name.
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Psalm of the Day
Your gracious kindness has brought me water, wine and bread.
You Love has given my Your Son and Your Spirit.
You have gifted me with all I need, day after day.
You are Holy, Lord, King of all ages.
You are Savior, Lord, Redeemer of the lost.
You are worthy of all honor and praise.
You created all things that exist with Your mighty hand.
You save all and leave off the interest payment.
In joy and endless thanks we welcome all to Your table of Life.
We welcome all in Your Name.
Amen! Yes it shall be so! Amen!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks. You are truly awesome. Build my faith. Build my faith now till death. ---Amen
Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God, through Jesus, is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us: All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place. ("All Are Welcome" - Text Marty Haugen, b. 1950)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 4-Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.
Nehemiah 5.1-7.3-Please, let us leave off this usury.
Psalm 99-...for holy is the LORD our God.
Revelation 2.8-11-Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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God's Word of the Day
I have given you water, bread and wine. I have given you My Son. I have given you My Spirit. Now, offer praise. Rejoice and be faithful always. Welcome all in My Name.
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Psalm of the Day
Your gracious kindness has brought me water, wine and bread.
You Love has given my Your Son and Your Spirit.
You have gifted me with all I need, day after day.
You are Holy, Lord, King of all ages.
You are Savior, Lord, Redeemer of the lost.
You are worthy of all honor and praise.
You created all things that exist with Your mighty hand.
You save all and leave off the interest payment.
In joy and endless thanks we welcome all to Your table of Life.
We welcome all in Your Name.
Amen! Yes it shall be so! Amen!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks. You are truly awesome. Build my faith. Build my faith now till death. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
October 3rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Our Father, by whose name all parenthood is know, in love divine you claim each family as your own. Bless mothers, fathers, guarding well, with constant love as sentinel, the homes in which your people dwell. ("Our Father, by Whose Name" - Text:F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 3-Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Nehemiah 4-So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
Psalm 98-O sing to the LORD a new song...
Matthew 19.16-22-Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
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God's Word of the Day
I want you to show constant love to Me and to each other.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You show constant love.
You show care and compassion.
You discipline when needed and correct my behavior.
You come to me and knock at the door of my heart.
You make Yourself available.
You seek relationship with me always.
I accept Your invitations.
I need Your company in my life.
I need You to be with me.
Guide me to be a faithful parent to my children.
Guide me to show care and compassion.
Lead me in the ways to discipline and correct.
Allow me to knock at the door and make myself available.
Bring me into relationship with others.
Permit me to show my children the relationship You have in store of them.
We all need to be in relationship with you and with each other.
Give us the mind, will and determination to work for You.
We need You to be with us.
Send us out, Lord into Your Kingdom.
Send us to have relationship with the poor.
Use our wealth to bless those in need.
Send us to heal the sick.
Send us to be compassionate to all in Your Kingdom.
Use us to bring peace.
Send us to feed the hungry.
Send us with a mind to work in Your Love.
Send us...
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Prayer of the Day
I want to have a relationship with You, Lord. Please feel welcome to come into my heart. Please feel welcome to come into my home. Please feel welcome to dine with me. Restore me with Your Food of Life. Build my strength and faith that I may serve You in Your Kingdom. Show me the way to relationship with You and those You give to me. Lead me and guide me, I pray. ---Amen
Our Father, by whose name all parenthood is know, in love divine you claim each family as your own. Bless mothers, fathers, guarding well, with constant love as sentinel, the homes in which your people dwell. ("Our Father, by Whose Name" - Text:F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 3-Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Nehemiah 4-So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
Psalm 98-O sing to the LORD a new song...
Matthew 19.16-22-Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
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God's Word of the Day
I want you to show constant love to Me and to each other.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You show constant love.
You show care and compassion.
You discipline when needed and correct my behavior.
You come to me and knock at the door of my heart.
You make Yourself available.
You seek relationship with me always.
I accept Your invitations.
I need Your company in my life.
I need You to be with me.
Guide me to be a faithful parent to my children.
Guide me to show care and compassion.
Lead me in the ways to discipline and correct.
Allow me to knock at the door and make myself available.
Bring me into relationship with others.
Permit me to show my children the relationship You have in store of them.
We all need to be in relationship with you and with each other.
Give us the mind, will and determination to work for You.
We need You to be with us.
Send us out, Lord into Your Kingdom.
Send us to have relationship with the poor.
Use our wealth to bless those in need.
Send us to heal the sick.
Send us to be compassionate to all in Your Kingdom.
Use us to bring peace.
Send us to feed the hungry.
Send us with a mind to work in Your Love.
Send us...
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Prayer of the Day
I want to have a relationship with You, Lord. Please feel welcome to come into my heart. Please feel welcome to come into my home. Please feel welcome to dine with me. Restore me with Your Food of Life. Build my strength and faith that I may serve You in Your Kingdom. Show me the way to relationship with You and those You give to me. Lead me and guide me, I pray. ---Amen
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
October 2nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
When we are living, it is in Christ Jesus, and when we're dying, it is in the Lord...Both in our living and in our dying, we belong to God, we belong to God. ("When We Are Living"-Text:based on Romans 14.8; tr. Elise S. Eslinger, b. 1942)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 2-He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, to him I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.
Nehemiah 3-Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jersalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.
Psalm 97-For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth...
Hosea 10.9-15-Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD until He comes to rain righteousness on you.
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God's Word of the Day
You belong to Me. Work for Me and with Me in My Kingdom. It's time to make some repairs.
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Psalm of the Day
I belong to You, Lord.
You created me and all that exists.
You made me unique for a special reason.
You called me and blessed me.
You send me out.
I'm ready to work by Your side and make a few repairs.
Let's sow righteousness.
Let's reap kindness.
Let's love and have compassion.
Let's be Jesus to this world.
I belong to You, Lord.
I am Your disciple.
Send me today.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord of all creation. You are Life. You are Love. I belong to You. Send me today. ---Amen
When we are living, it is in Christ Jesus, and when we're dying, it is in the Lord...Both in our living and in our dying, we belong to God, we belong to God. ("When We Are Living"-Text:based on Romans 14.8; tr. Elise S. Eslinger, b. 1942)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 2-He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, to him I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.
Nehemiah 3-Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, the official of half the district of Jersalem, made repairs, he and his daughters.
Psalm 97-For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth...
Hosea 10.9-15-Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD until He comes to rain righteousness on you.
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God's Word of the Day
You belong to Me. Work for Me and with Me in My Kingdom. It's time to make some repairs.
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Psalm of the Day
I belong to You, Lord.
You created me and all that exists.
You made me unique for a special reason.
You called me and blessed me.
You send me out.
I'm ready to work by Your side and make a few repairs.
Let's sow righteousness.
Let's reap kindness.
Let's love and have compassion.
Let's be Jesus to this world.
I belong to You, Lord.
I am Your disciple.
Send me today.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord of all creation. You are Life. You are Love. I belong to You. Send me today. ---Amen
Monday, October 01, 2007
October 1st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his spirit, washed in his blood. This is my story, this is my song. praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. ("Blessed Assurance" - Text:Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 1-"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."
Nehemiah 1-2-So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days.
Psalm 96-Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
Amos 6.8-14-"I loathe the arrogance..."
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God's Word of the Day
I have saved you. I have blessed you with gifts. I give you abilities you haven't even used. Now go, into My Kingdom. Do what I have set out for you to do. Tell your story of My activity in your life.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are mine!
You are my Friend.
You are my Savior.
You are my Shepherd.
You are my King.
Jesus, You are mine!
Jesus, You are the Alpha and Omega.
You purchased my life.
You washed me in Your blood.
You provide a foretaste of the feast to come.
You are assurance and hope.
Jesus, You are the Alpha and Omega.
Jesus, You live forever.
In three days You rose from the dead.
You defeated, sin, death and the devil.
You are the Almighty, who is and who was and who is to come.
Jesus, You are my Eternal King.
Jesus, You live forever.
Jesus, I praise Your name.
I will sing a song of praise to You.
You are in my life now and forever.
You create a story out of my life.
I will tell that story all my days.
Jesus, I praise Your name.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, You are my King. I come to You this day with a grateful heart for all You have done for me. I could never thank You enough. You take me back even from my sin. I praise You and give You glory. You are my Savior! Fill me this day with Your gifts. Send me with Your blessings. I want to serve You in Your Kingdom, today and forever. ---Amen
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his spirit, washed in his blood. This is my story, this is my song. praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. ("Blessed Assurance" - Text:Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915)
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Readings of the Day
Revelation 1-"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."
Nehemiah 1-2-So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days.
Psalm 96-Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
Amos 6.8-14-"I loathe the arrogance..."
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God's Word of the Day
I have saved you. I have blessed you with gifts. I give you abilities you haven't even used. Now go, into My Kingdom. Do what I have set out for you to do. Tell your story of My activity in your life.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are mine!
You are my Friend.
You are my Savior.
You are my Shepherd.
You are my King.
Jesus, You are mine!
Jesus, You are the Alpha and Omega.
You purchased my life.
You washed me in Your blood.
You provide a foretaste of the feast to come.
You are assurance and hope.
Jesus, You are the Alpha and Omega.
Jesus, You live forever.
In three days You rose from the dead.
You defeated, sin, death and the devil.
You are the Almighty, who is and who was and who is to come.
Jesus, You are my Eternal King.
Jesus, You live forever.
Jesus, I praise Your name.
I will sing a song of praise to You.
You are in my life now and forever.
You create a story out of my life.
I will tell that story all my days.
Jesus, I praise Your name.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, You are my King. I come to You this day with a grateful heart for all You have done for me. I could never thank You enough. You take me back even from my sin. I praise You and give You glory. You are my Savior! Fill me this day with Your gifts. Send me with Your blessings. I want to serve You in Your Kingdom, today and forever. ---Amen
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