Hymn of the Day
When friend was lost, then love deceived, dear Jesus wept, God was bereaved; so with us in our grief God grieves, and round about us mournfully there are the tears of God. ("In Deepest Night" - Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953)
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Readings of the Day
Galatians 4.21-31-Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law?
Lamentations 3-4-You drew near when I called on You; You said, "Do not fear!"
Psalm 146-The LORD sets the prisoners free.
Hebrews 11.1-7-Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
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God's Word of the Day
I AM your faithful friend. There are things in you that I hope for. I have conviction that you will be new in Me. I AM near to you and will set you free from sin, death, and the devil. Now, you, have faith in Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I see You wept when I turned from you.
Lord, I see Your pain in my leaving.
Lord, I see how faithful a friend You are to me.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
I am humbled by Your depth.
I am humbled by Your Love.
I am humbled by You.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
Build in me that depth of Love.
Build in me that depth of friendship.
Build in me that sacrificing Love.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
Create in me a humble heart.
Hear my confession.
Forgive my sin and set me free from this prison.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
Give me Your faith in Hope.
Give me Your faith in Love.
Give me Your faith in Acts of Love.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
I give my life to You in love.
I give my life to You in service.
I give my life to You in joy.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
Send me to love.
Send me to serve.
Send me to sacrifice.
Lord, I know of Your sacrificing Love for me.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, my faithful and true friend; forgive me for leaving You. I know of Your presence in my own pain. I know of Your Love and care. I feel You next to me. I give thanks to You. Forgive me, call me, gift me and send me in Your Way, I pray. ---Amen
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