Hymn of the Day
Mothering God, you gave me birth in the bright morning of this world. Creator, source of every breath, you are my rain, my wind, my sun. ("Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth" - Text: Jean Janzen, b. 1933; based on Julean of Norwich, c. 1342- c. 1413)
Readings of the Day
Romans 6-Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.
1 Samuel 15-I will not return with you; for you have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you from being king over Israel.
Psalm 60-With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes.
Luke 1.39-57-...he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.
God's Word of the Day
I have blessed you and provided plenty. Now feel free to give all My blessings to the hungry and depart empty, for you have been buried with Christ in His death so that you may walk in newness of life.
Psalm of the Day
Lord, You have blessed me with life.
You give me my every breath.
Breathe Your source of Life into my soul.
Rain upon me that baptismal water day by day.
Nourish my soul with the Bread and Wine of Life.
Prepare me to give all blessing away to the hungry.
Send me out full of Your Grace.
Permit me to die for the hungry and give all You have provided.
Allow me in death to give Your Life.
What a privilege it is to depart from the hungry empty.
An honor to know that day by day, You will fill me again and again.
Prayer of the Day
Lord when I'm the hungry one, You have fed me. When I'm the rich one, you permit me to give it all away to the hungry. I know that You provide all I need. You freely give sun, rain, and wind. You nourish me with Your Word and Your Spirit. You are the Creator of all good. Send me this day full of blessing that I may graciously give it all away to the hungry and depart empty. To depart empty to Your glory and honor. May I depart empty this day in the knowledge that You alone will fill me again and again. ---Amen
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
May 30th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
God, whose farm is all creation, take the gratitude we give; take the finest of our harvest, crops we grow that we may live. ("God, Whose Farm Is All Creation" - Text: John Arlott, 1914-1991)
Readings of the Day
Romans 5-But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
1 Samuel 14-...so he extended the staff that was in his hand, and dipped the tip of it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes brightened.
Psalm 59-But I will sing of your might; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
Romans 9.6-13-This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God. but the children of the promise are counted as descendants.
God's Word of the Day
You have been baptized and named My child. I have saved you from sin and death through My Son. I will brighten your eyes with the Food of Life that you may sing morning by morning of My steadfast Love.
Psalm of the Day
I was born a sinner.
Born a sinner and of the flesh.
Yet You saw to save me from my sinful self.
You saw to save me and call my Your child.
You called me and blessed me.
You brighten my eyes daily with the food of Your Word.
You strengthen me through the Bread and the Wine of Life.
You gave Your Life for my life.
In response, I sing praise to You.
For You are my God.
You are my Savior.
I was born a sinner.
Yet You saw to save me.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
I give You all thanks and glory morning by morning. I sing praise to You. ---Amen
God, whose farm is all creation, take the gratitude we give; take the finest of our harvest, crops we grow that we may live. ("God, Whose Farm Is All Creation" - Text: John Arlott, 1914-1991)
Readings of the Day
Romans 5-But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
1 Samuel 14-...so he extended the staff that was in his hand, and dipped the tip of it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes brightened.
Psalm 59-But I will sing of your might; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
Romans 9.6-13-This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God. but the children of the promise are counted as descendants.
God's Word of the Day
You have been baptized and named My child. I have saved you from sin and death through My Son. I will brighten your eyes with the Food of Life that you may sing morning by morning of My steadfast Love.
Psalm of the Day
I was born a sinner.
Born a sinner and of the flesh.
Yet You saw to save me from my sinful self.
You saw to save me and call my Your child.
You called me and blessed me.
You brighten my eyes daily with the food of Your Word.
You strengthen me through the Bread and the Wine of Life.
You gave Your Life for my life.
In response, I sing praise to You.
For You are my God.
You are my Savior.
I was born a sinner.
Yet You saw to save me.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
I give You all thanks and glory morning by morning. I sing praise to You. ---Amen
Thursday, May 29, 2008
May 29th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. ("Great Is Thy Faithfulness" - Text: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960)
Readings of the Day
Romans 4-No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
1 Samuel 13-...the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart...
Psalm 58-O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O LORD!
Romans 2.17-29-...and real circumcision is a matter of the heart---it is spiritual and not literal.
God's Word of the Day
You must trust Me to cut the sin from your heart. Give your heart to Me, for I have saved your life and freed you to live. For with all My heart I seek your heart. I love you.
Psalm of the Day
You are a faithful God.
You give me all I need.
You provide more than I can even fathom.
I sin and seek to earn Your forgiveness.
I sin and think that I can pay for Your favor.
Yet this is not Your desire.
Your Love is so deep.
You seek my heart.
You circumcise the sin and cut it out of my heart.
You are a faithful God.
You provide the faith I need to live.
You teach me to trust.
You give me hope.
You defeat the enemy.
Tear out the teeth and fangs of evil that I encounter.
You never waver in Your promise.
I turn to You in faith.
I trust in You alone.
All my hope is in You.
You provide the faith I need to live.
Prayer of the Day
Lord of all that I could ever need...I give You thanks this day. I turn to You and follow Your voice. I place all my trust and hope in You. Give me the faith I need for this day. ---Amen
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. ("Great Is Thy Faithfulness" - Text: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960)
Readings of the Day
Romans 4-No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
1 Samuel 13-...the LORD has sought out a man after his own heart...
Psalm 58-O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O LORD!
Romans 2.17-29-...and real circumcision is a matter of the heart---it is spiritual and not literal.
God's Word of the Day
You must trust Me to cut the sin from your heart. Give your heart to Me, for I have saved your life and freed you to live. For with all My heart I seek your heart. I love you.
Psalm of the Day
You are a faithful God.
You give me all I need.
You provide more than I can even fathom.
I sin and seek to earn Your forgiveness.
I sin and think that I can pay for Your favor.
Yet this is not Your desire.
Your Love is so deep.
You seek my heart.
You circumcise the sin and cut it out of my heart.
You are a faithful God.
You provide the faith I need to live.
You teach me to trust.
You give me hope.
You defeat the enemy.
Tear out the teeth and fangs of evil that I encounter.
You never waver in Your promise.
I turn to You in faith.
I trust in You alone.
All my hope is in You.
You provide the faith I need to live.
Prayer of the Day
Lord of all that I could ever need...I give You thanks this day. I turn to You and follow Your voice. I place all my trust and hope in You. Give me the faith I need for this day. ---Amen
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
May 28th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
"I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; in a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell." ("Borning Cry" - Text-John C. Ylvisaker, b. 1937)
Readings of the Day
Romans 3.9-31-For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
1 Samuel 12-Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; and do not turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or save, for they are useless.
Psalm 57-For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.
Luke 12.22-31-Instead, strive for his kingdom...
God's Word of the Day
You will encounter demons in your life. Turn away and in the faith I have provided, follow Me into My Kingdom.
Psalm of the Day
You are always with me.
I turn and You are there.
No matter where I am, I turn and You are there.
All my life You have been with me.
At my birth...baptism...all through life.
You are with me.
I wander off into the kingdom of demons.
I sin and smell the stench of what I have done.
There You are...gently pulling me away.
I turn and hear Your voice.
I know You are the King.
I turn and follow You into Your Kingdom.
I listen and serve You and those You give to me.
Together You take me each day into Your Kingdom.
For You have saved me.
You acted and saved me from my sinful self.
I will serve You each day.
As I follow You in Your Kingdom.
Today...tomorrow...forever.
You are always with me.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, guide me away from the demons I seek-forgive my sin-as I follow You this day into Your Kingdom to love and serve You and those You choose to give to me. ---Amen
"I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; in a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell." ("Borning Cry" - Text-John C. Ylvisaker, b. 1937)
Readings of the Day
Romans 3.9-31-For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
1 Samuel 12-Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart; and do not turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or save, for they are useless.
Psalm 57-For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.
Luke 12.22-31-Instead, strive for his kingdom...
God's Word of the Day
You will encounter demons in your life. Turn away and in the faith I have provided, follow Me into My Kingdom.
Psalm of the Day
You are always with me.
I turn and You are there.
No matter where I am, I turn and You are there.
All my life You have been with me.
At my birth...baptism...all through life.
You are with me.
I wander off into the kingdom of demons.
I sin and smell the stench of what I have done.
There You are...gently pulling me away.
I turn and hear Your voice.
I know You are the King.
I turn and follow You into Your Kingdom.
I listen and serve You and those You give to me.
Together You take me each day into Your Kingdom.
For You have saved me.
You acted and saved me from my sinful self.
I will serve You each day.
As I follow You in Your Kingdom.
Today...tomorrow...forever.
You are always with me.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, guide me away from the demons I seek-forgive my sin-as I follow You this day into Your Kingdom to love and serve You and those You choose to give to me. ---Amen
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May 27th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Engines and steel! Loud pounding hammers! Sing to the Lord a new song! Limestone and beams! Loud building workers! Sing to the Lord a new song! God has done marvelous things. I too sing praises with a new song! ("Earth and All Stars" - Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926)
Readings of the Day
Romans 2.1-3.8-Do you not realize that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
1 Samuel 10.17-11.15-...and the LORD said, "See, he has hidden himself among the baggage."
Psalm 56-...in God I trust; I am not afraid.
1 Kings 17.1-16-The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jar of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD he spoke by Elijah.
God's Word of the Day
I will use you in your occupation. I have blessed you with skills that I want you to use to My honor and glory. Sing praises to Me through use of all I have given you. Sing praises to Me in your very being.
Psalm of the Day
How I joy to walk with You in Your Kingdom each day.
I repent and find joy in Your kindness.
I hide among the baggage, but you seek me out.
You call me and gift me and send me.
You go with me and play with me.
You follow me to work.
You lead me and teach me skills I never knew I had.
I place all my trust and hope in Your daily bread.
Your jar of meal and oil never fail.
Then, together with You we create a song.
Sing a song of Life to God!
We pound out a new product of joy and praise.
You are creator and redeemer.
You are spirit and worker.
I am hands and created.
Together we sing the song of life.
How I joy to walk with You in Your Kingdom each day.
Prayer of the Day
In joy I go with You this day into Your Kingdom. May we create a glorious song together. ---Amen
Engines and steel! Loud pounding hammers! Sing to the Lord a new song! Limestone and beams! Loud building workers! Sing to the Lord a new song! God has done marvelous things. I too sing praises with a new song! ("Earth and All Stars" - Text: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926)
Readings of the Day
Romans 2.1-3.8-Do you not realize that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
1 Samuel 10.17-11.15-...and the LORD said, "See, he has hidden himself among the baggage."
Psalm 56-...in God I trust; I am not afraid.
1 Kings 17.1-16-The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jar of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD he spoke by Elijah.
God's Word of the Day
I will use you in your occupation. I have blessed you with skills that I want you to use to My honor and glory. Sing praises to Me through use of all I have given you. Sing praises to Me in your very being.
Psalm of the Day
How I joy to walk with You in Your Kingdom each day.
I repent and find joy in Your kindness.
I hide among the baggage, but you seek me out.
You call me and gift me and send me.
You go with me and play with me.
You follow me to work.
You lead me and teach me skills I never knew I had.
I place all my trust and hope in Your daily bread.
Your jar of meal and oil never fail.
Then, together with You we create a song.
Sing a song of Life to God!
We pound out a new product of joy and praise.
You are creator and redeemer.
You are spirit and worker.
I am hands and created.
Together we sing the song of life.
How I joy to walk with You in Your Kingdom each day.
Prayer of the Day
In joy I go with You this day into Your Kingdom. May we create a glorious song together. ---Amen
Monday, May 26, 2008
May 26th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Lord our God, with praise we come before you. Let all nations humbly now implore you. May we endeavor to praise you ever, and ceasing never, may we forever adore you. ("Lord Our God, with Praise We Come" - Text: Petter Dass, 1647-1707; tr. Peter A Sveeggen, 1881-1959, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Romans 1.16-32-...because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator...
1 Samuel 9.1-10.16-...stop here yourself for a while, that I may make known to you the word of God.
Psalm 55-Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you...
Deuteronomy 32.1-14-May teaching drop like the rain...
God's Word of the Day
Repent of your sin. Worship Me. Stop for a moment and cast your burden of sin on me. I will rain drops of teaching into your life and call you and send you out.
Psalm of the Day
I do the evil that I don't wish to do.
I sin and do what I shouldn't.
Hear my plea, hear me repent.
Forgive my sin, Lord!
Rain on me Your drops of teaching.
Let Your ever-living water wash me clean.
Teach me the way to go.
Build in me the heart You wish for me to have.
Send me out to serve in Your Kingdom.
Send me out to point to You.
Prayer of the Day
I can commit some awful sins. I stand in need of forgiveness. Forgive me Lord as I seek the forgiveness of my neighbor. Teach me Your way. Send me out in Your Truth and Love. ---Amen
Sunday, May 25, 2008
May 25th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit of comfort, advocate, defender, light never waning. ("Father Most Holy" - Text: Latin hymn, 10th cent.; tr. Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Romans 1.1-15-For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you-- or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
1 Samuel 8-...but we are determined to have a king over us...
Psalm 54-But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Matthew 6.24-34-So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
God's Word of the Day
I AM tender and merciful, advocate, defender, helper and upholder of life. I take on all the worry of the day and provide for all your needs.
Psalm of the Day
You take care of all my needs.
You sustain me and give me life.
I see all the blessings You richly provide.
I really don't need anything.
I shouldn't worry.
But, in my worry, I become aware.
Aware of all You have done for me.
I become aware of that Great Love provided.
Love that brings me out of sin.
I see a Love that gives life.
From death to life You have brought me.
Brought me and sustained me.
Gifted me and called me.
Sent me to go in faith.
We uphold each other in faith and love.
Running to each other we sustain and encourage.
And in Your web of Love we show that Love, one to another.
We continue, in Your strength, to spin that web.
And bring to life those You have given to us each day.
You take care of all needs...
It's all You...
Eternal thanks we give.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I love to be wrapped up in Your web of Love. Use me this day to spin that web to enfold those dear to You, whom You have given to me to meet this day. ---Amen
Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit of comfort, advocate, defender, light never waning. ("Father Most Holy" - Text: Latin hymn, 10th cent.; tr. Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Romans 1.1-15-For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you-- or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
1 Samuel 8-...but we are determined to have a king over us...
Psalm 54-But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Matthew 6.24-34-So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own.
God's Word of the Day
I AM tender and merciful, advocate, defender, helper and upholder of life. I take on all the worry of the day and provide for all your needs.
Psalm of the Day
You take care of all my needs.
You sustain me and give me life.
I see all the blessings You richly provide.
I really don't need anything.
I shouldn't worry.
But, in my worry, I become aware.
Aware of all You have done for me.
I become aware of that Great Love provided.
Love that brings me out of sin.
I see a Love that gives life.
From death to life You have brought me.
Brought me and sustained me.
Gifted me and called me.
Sent me to go in faith.
We uphold each other in faith and love.
Running to each other we sustain and encourage.
And in Your web of Love we show that Love, one to another.
We continue, in Your strength, to spin that web.
And bring to life those You have given to us each day.
You take care of all needs...
It's all You...
Eternal thanks we give.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I love to be wrapped up in Your web of Love. Use me this day to spin that web to enfold those dear to You, whom You have given to me to meet this day. ---Amen
Saturday, May 24, 2008
May 24th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim you and, adoring, bend the knee while we own the mystery. ("Holy God, We Praise Your Name" - Text: source unknown; tr. Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900)
Readings of the Day
Acts 28.16-31-He lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Samuel 6-7-Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Heshanah, and named it Ebenezer; for he said, "Thus far the LORD has helped us."
Psalm 53-When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.
Psalm 131-O Israel, hope in the LORD from this time on and forevermore.
God's Word of the Day
I AM that Stone of Help. I AM your hope. Teach and boldly proclaim to all the world the grace I freely give. Come and rejoice and be glad in Me.
Psalm of the Day
You alone are my Stone of Help.
You are my Solid Rock.
I exist only by Your grace.
I live through what You have done.
Jesus, my joy and salvation.
Spirit, my Teacher and Guide.
Father, creator of all.
Boldly I will proclaim Your glory.
Assertively I teach Your way.
I run to You and You come to me.
I rejoice and am glad for the relationship.
Grant me relationship with those You give to me today.
Enable me to love as You would love.
Show me how to have compassion as You have compassion.
Use me to reflect Your grace this day.
Prayer of the Day
Triune God, I give You thanks for revealing to me peeks of Your mystery and power. I give You thanks for showing me the grace of salvation. Fill me and send me this day, overflowing in Your Love. Use me to boldly teach and proclaim to all what You have done. ---Amen
Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim you and, adoring, bend the knee while we own the mystery. ("Holy God, We Praise Your Name" - Text: source unknown; tr. Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900)
Readings of the Day
Acts 28.16-31-He lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Samuel 6-7-Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Heshanah, and named it Ebenezer; for he said, "Thus far the LORD has helped us."
Psalm 53-When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.
Psalm 131-O Israel, hope in the LORD from this time on and forevermore.
God's Word of the Day
I AM that Stone of Help. I AM your hope. Teach and boldly proclaim to all the world the grace I freely give. Come and rejoice and be glad in Me.
Psalm of the Day
You alone are my Stone of Help.
You are my Solid Rock.
I exist only by Your grace.
I live through what You have done.
Jesus, my joy and salvation.
Spirit, my Teacher and Guide.
Father, creator of all.
Boldly I will proclaim Your glory.
Assertively I teach Your way.
I run to You and You come to me.
I rejoice and am glad for the relationship.
Grant me relationship with those You give to me today.
Enable me to love as You would love.
Show me how to have compassion as You have compassion.
Use me to reflect Your grace this day.
Prayer of the Day
Triune God, I give You thanks for revealing to me peeks of Your mystery and power. I give You thanks for showing me the grace of salvation. Fill me and send me this day, overflowing in Your Love. Use me to boldly teach and proclaim to all what You have done. ---Amen
Friday, May 23, 2008
May 23rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! ("Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!" - Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 28.1-15-He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.
1 Samuel 4-5-...for his heart trembled for the ark of God.
Psalm 52-I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.
Philippians 2.25-30-But God had mercy on him...
God's Word of the Day
Trust and fear Me. I will have mercy on you and save you.
Psalm of the Day
You are truly holy, Lord God Almighty!
I trust and fear You.
You are mighty and powerful.
You created all that exists.
Before You, I humbly bow in awe and praise.
Your Love and mercy endures forever.
You have saved me.
Holy! Holy! Holy!
You are truly holy, Lord God Almighty!
Prayer of the Day
Let all creation praise Your name...on earth...in sky...in sea...Let all creation praise Your name! ---Amen
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! ("Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!" - Text: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 28.1-15-He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.
1 Samuel 4-5-...for his heart trembled for the ark of God.
Psalm 52-I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.
Philippians 2.25-30-But God had mercy on him...
God's Word of the Day
Trust and fear Me. I will have mercy on you and save you.
Psalm of the Day
You are truly holy, Lord God Almighty!
I trust and fear You.
You are mighty and powerful.
You created all that exists.
Before You, I humbly bow in awe and praise.
Your Love and mercy endures forever.
You have saved me.
Holy! Holy! Holy!
You are truly holy, Lord God Almighty!
Prayer of the Day
Let all creation praise Your name...on earth...in sky...in sea...Let all creation praise Your name! ---Amen
Thursday, May 22, 2008
May 22nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come, join the dance of Trinity, before all worlds begun---the interweaving of the Three, the father, Spirit, Son. The universe of space and time did not arise by chance, but as the Three, in love and hope, made room within their dance. ("Come, Join the Dance of Trinity" - Text: Richard Leach, b. 1953)
Readings of the Day
Acts 27.13-44-So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.
1 Samuel 3-Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.
Psalm 51-O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Philippians 2.19-24-...how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
God's Word of the Day
Dance with Me with courage, faith, trust and hope. I will open your lips. You will praise and serve Me and those I give you, in My Kingdom.
Prayer of the Day
I listen to Your Word.
You build up my faith.
You give me trust and hope.
I open my lips and praise Your Name.
Then You invite me to dance.
You walk with me in the Kingdom.
You put to action the Word You have spoken.
You permit me to act in Your Name.
And we dance...
Dance in Love, together and with those You give.
We dance...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Word, I place all my trust and hope in You. Let's dance! ---Amen
Come, join the dance of Trinity, before all worlds begun---the interweaving of the Three, the father, Spirit, Son. The universe of space and time did not arise by chance, but as the Three, in love and hope, made room within their dance. ("Come, Join the Dance of Trinity" - Text: Richard Leach, b. 1953)
Readings of the Day
Acts 27.13-44-So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.
1 Samuel 3-Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.
Psalm 51-O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Philippians 2.19-24-...how like a son with a father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
God's Word of the Day
Dance with Me with courage, faith, trust and hope. I will open your lips. You will praise and serve Me and those I give you, in My Kingdom.
Prayer of the Day
I listen to Your Word.
You build up my faith.
You give me trust and hope.
I open my lips and praise Your Name.
Then You invite me to dance.
You walk with me in the Kingdom.
You put to action the Word You have spoken.
You permit me to act in Your Name.
And we dance...
Dance in Love, together and with those You give.
We dance...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Word, I place all my trust and hope in You. Let's dance! ---Amen
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May 21st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
We all believe in one true God, who created earth and heaven, the father, who to us in love has the right of children given. He in soul and body feeds us; all we need his hand provides us; through all snares and perils leads us, watching that no harm betide us. He cares for us day and night; all things are governed by his might. ("We All Believe in One True God" - Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. composite)
Readings of the Day
Acts 27.1-12-Sailing past it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
1 Samuel 2.12-36-And the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
Psalm 50-Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.
John 14.25-26-But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.
God's Word of the Day
I created you and all that exists. I provide for all of your needs. Grow in My presence. Hear My teaching. Ponder of all that I have said to you. Then go and take action.
Psalm of the Day
As I sail through life, I stop to ponder...
Ponder all the Words You have spoken to me.
I stop and hear Your teaching.
But I also grow in Your presence.
I grow as You wish me to grow.
Build me into what You wish for me to be.
Let my will not stop Your design.
For You provide for all my needs.
You fill me with daily bread.
Nourish me with the Bread of Life.
Satisfy my with that Everlasting Water.
Teach me active Love through Your Blood and Wine.
Lead me by Your Spirit.
As I sail through life, I stop to ponder...
Stop to ponder and return all thanks.
Then I go out in Your name.
Go out in Your Love to serve and live forever.
Prayer of the Day
Thanks for life with and in You. Thanks for a wonderful sailing trip in Your presence. ---Amen
We all believe in one true God, who created earth and heaven, the father, who to us in love has the right of children given. He in soul and body feeds us; all we need his hand provides us; through all snares and perils leads us, watching that no harm betide us. He cares for us day and night; all things are governed by his might. ("We All Believe in One True God" - Text: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. composite)
Readings of the Day
Acts 27.1-12-Sailing past it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
1 Samuel 2.12-36-And the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
Psalm 50-Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.
John 14.25-26-But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.
God's Word of the Day
I created you and all that exists. I provide for all of your needs. Grow in My presence. Hear My teaching. Ponder of all that I have said to you. Then go and take action.
Psalm of the Day
As I sail through life, I stop to ponder...
Ponder all the Words You have spoken to me.
I stop and hear Your teaching.
But I also grow in Your presence.
I grow as You wish me to grow.
Build me into what You wish for me to be.
Let my will not stop Your design.
For You provide for all my needs.
You fill me with daily bread.
Nourish me with the Bread of Life.
Satisfy my with that Everlasting Water.
Teach me active Love through Your Blood and Wine.
Lead me by Your Spirit.
As I sail through life, I stop to ponder...
Stop to ponder and return all thanks.
Then I go out in Your name.
Go out in Your Love to serve and live forever.
Prayer of the Day
Thanks for life with and in You. Thanks for a wonderful sailing trip in Your presence. ---Amen
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
May 20th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
All glory be to God on high, who has the world befriended; to us no harm shall now come nigh, the strife at last is ended. God shows goodwill to one and all, and peace when troubled sinners call. Thank God for grace and mercy! ("All Glory Be to God on High" - Text: Nikolaus Decius, 1485-1550; tr. composite)
Readings of the Day
Acts 26.19-32-You are out of your mind, Paul!
1 Samuel 1.1-2.11-How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.
Psalm 49-For the ransom of life is costly...
Job 39.13-25-The ostrich's wings flap wildly...
God's Word of the Day
I have claimed you as my own. I show goodwill and friendship to you. I free you to act crazy and silly in My Love. Now go and make a spectacle of yourself in My Name.
Psalm of the Day
Your joy makes me so happy!
I go out in Your Love and make a fool of myself.
I proclaim all You have done and look like a drunk.
It's so fun to tell the story.
It's such a blast to learn and discover Your glory.
I jump out and flap my wings.
Sometimes I fall flat.
But because of what You have done, I laugh it off and get back up.
I know that You have forgiven my sin.
So, I'm free to go at it again and again.
Your joy makes me so happy!
I go out in Your Love and make a fool of myself.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Thank You, Lord for the freedom You have graciously granted me. I go out this day to proclaim Your story to those You give to me. ---Amen
All glory be to God on high, who has the world befriended; to us no harm shall now come nigh, the strife at last is ended. God shows goodwill to one and all, and peace when troubled sinners call. Thank God for grace and mercy! ("All Glory Be to God on High" - Text: Nikolaus Decius, 1485-1550; tr. composite)
Readings of the Day
Acts 26.19-32-You are out of your mind, Paul!
1 Samuel 1.1-2.11-How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.
Psalm 49-For the ransom of life is costly...
Job 39.13-25-The ostrich's wings flap wildly...
God's Word of the Day
I have claimed you as my own. I show goodwill and friendship to you. I free you to act crazy and silly in My Love. Now go and make a spectacle of yourself in My Name.
Psalm of the Day
Your joy makes me so happy!
I go out in Your Love and make a fool of myself.
I proclaim all You have done and look like a drunk.
It's so fun to tell the story.
It's such a blast to learn and discover Your glory.
I jump out and flap my wings.
Sometimes I fall flat.
But because of what You have done, I laugh it off and get back up.
I know that You have forgiven my sin.
So, I'm free to go at it again and again.
Your joy makes me so happy!
I go out in Your Love and make a fool of myself.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Thank You, Lord for the freedom You have graciously granted me. I go out this day to proclaim Your story to those You give to me. ---Amen
Monday, May 19, 2008
May 19th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Kyrie! God, Father in heaven above, you abound in gracious love, of all things the maker and preserver. Eleison! Eleison! Kyrie! O Christ, out King, salvation for all you came to bring. O Lord Jesus, God's own Son, our mediator at the heavenly throne: hear our cry and grant our supplication. Eleison! Eleison! Kyrie! O God the Holy Ghost, guard our faith, the gift we need the most, and bless our life's last hour, that we leave this sinful world with gladness. Eleison! Eleison! Amen. ("Kyrie! God, Father" - Text: Latin hymn, c. 1100; tr. W. Gustave Polack, 1890-1950, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 26.1-18-Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?
Ruth 3-4-They named him Obed; he became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Psalm 48-He will be our guide forever.
Job 38.39-39.12-Who has let the wild ass go free?
God's Word of the Day
I came down to free you. To free you from sin, death and the devil. I became one of you. Raised from the dead, You now have My Spirit to lead and guide you in your freedom. Now go and serve me and one another in Love.
Psalm of the Day
It's funny sometimes what I read from and into Your Word.
I think I may be that wild ass You let free.
You came down through generations of people.
You came down and lived, suffered and died for us.
You came down so that we and I may go free.
Go free to serve You in Your Kingdom.
Free from this bondage of sin.
Free to know that in my sin, You have chosen to forgive me.
Free to know that through my sin, You have chosen to call me.
I know from my sin that I cannot free myself.
I'm a wild ass after all!
And You have chosen, called, and gifted me to work for You.
And now this "wild ass" goes out for You.
I go to serve and love You and others in Your Kingdom.
It's funny sometimes what I read from and into Your Word.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Voice calling. Teach me Your way. Guide me today. I go in Your name. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Kyrie! God, Father in heaven above, you abound in gracious love, of all things the maker and preserver. Eleison! Eleison! Kyrie! O Christ, out King, salvation for all you came to bring. O Lord Jesus, God's own Son, our mediator at the heavenly throne: hear our cry and grant our supplication. Eleison! Eleison! Kyrie! O God the Holy Ghost, guard our faith, the gift we need the most, and bless our life's last hour, that we leave this sinful world with gladness. Eleison! Eleison! Amen. ("Kyrie! God, Father" - Text: Latin hymn, c. 1100; tr. W. Gustave Polack, 1890-1950, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 26.1-18-Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead?
Ruth 3-4-They named him Obed; he became the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Psalm 48-He will be our guide forever.
Job 38.39-39.12-Who has let the wild ass go free?
God's Word of the Day
I came down to free you. To free you from sin, death and the devil. I became one of you. Raised from the dead, You now have My Spirit to lead and guide you in your freedom. Now go and serve me and one another in Love.
Psalm of the Day
It's funny sometimes what I read from and into Your Word.
I think I may be that wild ass You let free.
You came down through generations of people.
You came down and lived, suffered and died for us.
You came down so that we and I may go free.
Go free to serve You in Your Kingdom.
Free from this bondage of sin.
Free to know that in my sin, You have chosen to forgive me.
Free to know that through my sin, You have chosen to call me.
I know from my sin that I cannot free myself.
I'm a wild ass after all!
And You have chosen, called, and gifted me to work for You.
And now this "wild ass" goes out for You.
I go to serve and love You and others in Your Kingdom.
It's funny sometimes what I read from and into Your Word.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Voice calling. Teach me Your way. Guide me today. I go in Your name. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Sunday, May 18, 2008
May 18th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be hence evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore. ("Come, Thou Almighty King" - Text: source unknown, c. 1757, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 25-You have appealed to the emperor; to the emperor you will go.
Ruth 1-2-Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.
Psalm 47-Sing praise to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
Matthew 28.16-20-Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
God's Word of the Day
I AM One. I AM Three. I AM and will always be. Sing praises, give love and adore, into eternity.
Psalm of the Day
Your mystery is beyond what I can understand.
However, I know that You are the great I AM.
I come to take it all in faith.
Faith that You lovingly give to me.
I come to take it all in trust.
A trust You never break.
Your mystery is wonderful to think about.
I love to ponder Your majestic greatness.
I love to think of eternity with You.
I want to lodge where You lodge.
I want to go where You go.
I want to teach what You teach.
I want to Go --- for and with You.
Making disciples all over.
Baptizing in that great mystery.
Your mystery is beyond what I can understand.
Prayer of the Day
I may not get all of it. But I do know of Your presence --- Father, Son, Spirit ---be with and in me this day. Send me out to make disciples. Send me today---Father, Son, Spirit ---Amen
To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be hence evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore. ("Come, Thou Almighty King" - Text: source unknown, c. 1757, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 25-You have appealed to the emperor; to the emperor you will go.
Ruth 1-2-Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.
Psalm 47-Sing praise to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.
Matthew 28.16-20-Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.
God's Word of the Day
I AM One. I AM Three. I AM and will always be. Sing praises, give love and adore, into eternity.
Psalm of the Day
Your mystery is beyond what I can understand.
However, I know that You are the great I AM.
I come to take it all in faith.
Faith that You lovingly give to me.
I come to take it all in trust.
A trust You never break.
Your mystery is wonderful to think about.
I love to ponder Your majestic greatness.
I love to think of eternity with You.
I want to lodge where You lodge.
I want to go where You go.
I want to teach what You teach.
I want to Go --- for and with You.
Making disciples all over.
Baptizing in that great mystery.
Your mystery is beyond what I can understand.
Prayer of the Day
I may not get all of it. But I do know of Your presence --- Father, Son, Spirit ---be with and in me this day. Send me out to make disciples. Send me today---Father, Son, Spirit ---Amen
Saturday, May 17, 2008
May 17th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O living Breath of God, wind at the beginning upon the waters; O living Breath of God, bearing the creation to wondrous birth: Come now, and fill our spirits; pour out your gifts abundant. O living Breath of God, Holy Spirit, breathe in us as we pray. ("O Living Breath of God" - Text: Osvaldo Catena, 1920-1986; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b.1923)
Readings of the Day
Acts 24.10-27-I have a hope in God...
Judges 21-In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own eyes.
Psalm 46-Be still, and know the I am God!
Psalm 8-O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
God's Word of the Day
My Spirit breathes in you this day. My Spirit that was present at creation gives you life. My Spirit gives you hope. Be still for a moment and take in that Breath of Life I give you today.
Psalm of the Day
You stop me dead in my tracks.
You stop me and cause me to be still.
I listen for Your Voice.
Sometimes when I don't hear a thing...
Then I feel that Breath.
I feel Your Breath of Life entering my lungs.
Your Breath bringing life to my body.
I feel that Breath moving in and through my being.
And I feel the hope of salvation come alive.
I feel a passion and love beyond myself.
Through that Breath of Life I am brought to life.
Brought to life in and through You.
I know of a King through this Breath of Life.
I know of a Savior that brings me from death to life.
I see a Majestic Lord and Creator of all that exists.
I begin to understand another realm of space and time.
I see a peek at a heavenly place.
I hear the waters of a river that flows somewhere else.
Then I see the presence of the Spirit.
That Breath of Life, calling me and gifting me and sending me.
Sending me out into the Kingdom of here and now.
Sending me out to express compassion, mercy and love to a fallen world.
Sent with a Breath, sent with Hope, sent out with my King.
You stop me dead in my tracks.
Prayer of the Day
I'm still Lord. I'm still and feel that Breath of Life, Your Spirit entering my lungs. Fill me up and send me out. Send me out this day to have mercy. Send me out this day to have compassion. Send me out this day to express Your Love. Today...Tomorrow...Forever... Amen
O living Breath of God, wind at the beginning upon the waters; O living Breath of God, bearing the creation to wondrous birth: Come now, and fill our spirits; pour out your gifts abundant. O living Breath of God, Holy Spirit, breathe in us as we pray. ("O Living Breath of God" - Text: Osvaldo Catena, 1920-1986; tr. Gerhard M. Cartford, b.1923)
Readings of the Day
Acts 24.10-27-I have a hope in God...
Judges 21-In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own eyes.
Psalm 46-Be still, and know the I am God!
Psalm 8-O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
God's Word of the Day
My Spirit breathes in you this day. My Spirit that was present at creation gives you life. My Spirit gives you hope. Be still for a moment and take in that Breath of Life I give you today.
Psalm of the Day
You stop me dead in my tracks.
You stop me and cause me to be still.
I listen for Your Voice.
Sometimes when I don't hear a thing...
Then I feel that Breath.
I feel Your Breath of Life entering my lungs.
Your Breath bringing life to my body.
I feel that Breath moving in and through my being.
And I feel the hope of salvation come alive.
I feel a passion and love beyond myself.
Through that Breath of Life I am brought to life.
Brought to life in and through You.
I know of a King through this Breath of Life.
I know of a Savior that brings me from death to life.
I see a Majestic Lord and Creator of all that exists.
I begin to understand another realm of space and time.
I see a peek at a heavenly place.
I hear the waters of a river that flows somewhere else.
Then I see the presence of the Spirit.
That Breath of Life, calling me and gifting me and sending me.
Sending me out into the Kingdom of here and now.
Sending me out to express compassion, mercy and love to a fallen world.
Sent with a Breath, sent with Hope, sent out with my King.
You stop me dead in my tracks.
Prayer of the Day
I'm still Lord. I'm still and feel that Breath of Life, Your Spirit entering my lungs. Fill me up and send me out. Send me out this day to have mercy. Send me out this day to have compassion. Send me out this day to express Your Love. Today...Tomorrow...Forever... Amen
Friday, May 16, 2008
May 16th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. ("Holy Spirit, Come to Us" - Text: Pentecost sequence; Taize Community)
Readings of the Day
Acts 23.23-24.9-We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
Judges 20-And the Israelites inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days, and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, ministered before it in those days), saying, "Shall we go out once more to battle against our kinsfolk the Benjaminites, or shall we desist?" The LORD answered, "Go up, tomorrow I will give them into your hand."
Psalm 45-In your majesty ride on victoriously for the cause of truth and to defend the right...
God's Word of the Day
My Holy Spirit is with you. My Spirit is with you in the battle for what is right and true. Now go and be My ringleader. Go and defend My Truth.
Psalm of the Day
You send Your Spirit to me every day.
Then You fill me with Truth.
You teach me Your way.
You show me how to follow Your lead.
You give me courage and strength.
You make me bold in Your Word.
You cause me to be an agitator of evil.
Then You send me out to battle.
You send me into this world.
Filled with Your Spirit; I go.
I go by Your side.
I go knowing the battle is won by You already.
I go and fight for and with You.
I go into the battle...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you give me all I ever need to go into the battle. I go, sent today, trusting in You. ---Amen
Holy Spirit, come to us. Holy Spirit, come to us. ("Holy Spirit, Come to Us" - Text: Pentecost sequence; Taize Community)
Readings of the Day
Acts 23.23-24.9-We have, in fact, found this man a pestilent fellow, an agitator among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
Judges 20-And the Israelites inquired of the LORD (for the ark of the covenant of God was there in those days, and Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, ministered before it in those days), saying, "Shall we go out once more to battle against our kinsfolk the Benjaminites, or shall we desist?" The LORD answered, "Go up, tomorrow I will give them into your hand."
Psalm 45-In your majesty ride on victoriously for the cause of truth and to defend the right...
God's Word of the Day
My Holy Spirit is with you. My Spirit is with you in the battle for what is right and true. Now go and be My ringleader. Go and defend My Truth.
Psalm of the Day
You send Your Spirit to me every day.
Then You fill me with Truth.
You teach me Your way.
You show me how to follow Your lead.
You give me courage and strength.
You make me bold in Your Word.
You cause me to be an agitator of evil.
Then You send me out to battle.
You send me into this world.
Filled with Your Spirit; I go.
I go by Your side.
I go knowing the battle is won by You already.
I go and fight for and with You.
I go into the battle...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you give me all I ever need to go into the battle. I go, sent today, trusting in You. ---Amen
Thursday, May 15, 2008
May 15th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, enlighten us by that same word; teach us to know God's radiant love, lead us to Christ who reigns above; O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God. ("O Spirit of Life" - Text: Johann Niedling, 1602-1668; tr. John C. Mattes, 1876-1948, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 22.30-23.22-Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.
Judges 19-Bring out the man who came into your house, so that we may have intercourse with him.
Psalm 44-Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love.
2 Timothy 1.8-12a-...but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace.
God's Word of the Day
I have seen and know of the sinful acts of mankind. They disgust Me. I have given you My Spirit and saved you through My Son. Now turn from evil and rely on My saving power.
Psalm of the Day
I'm sure there are times that mankind disgusts You, Lord.
I'm sure You get frustrated with sinfulness.
Hear our plea of repentance.
See how we turn to You.
Grant Your forgiveness and pardon from sin.
Save us from our sinfulness.
Enlighten us through Your Word.
Teach us to know Your Love.
Lead us to Christ.
We rely on Your saving grace.
We depend on Your power and love.
Save us from our sinfulness.
Send us out in the power of the gospel.
May the world hear Your voice through us.
May Your steadfast love flow in and through us.
May we bear witness to Your glory throughout the day.
For Your are God, O Spirit of Life.
You are the One we adore!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive us in our sin. Sin that impacts the world. Forgive our selfish ways. Hear our corporate plea. Fill us with the Love of Christ. Fill us with the teaching of the Spirit. Recreate us into what You wish. Send us into Your Kingdom to boldly proclaim the Word You have given. ---Amen
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God, enlighten us by that same word; teach us to know God's radiant love, lead us to Christ who reigns above; O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God. ("O Spirit of Life" - Text: Johann Niedling, 1602-1668; tr. John C. Mattes, 1876-1948, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 22.30-23.22-Keep up your courage! For just as you have testified for me in Jerusalem, so you must bear witness also in Rome.
Judges 19-Bring out the man who came into your house, so that we may have intercourse with him.
Psalm 44-Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love.
2 Timothy 1.8-12a-...but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace.
God's Word of the Day
I have seen and know of the sinful acts of mankind. They disgust Me. I have given you My Spirit and saved you through My Son. Now turn from evil and rely on My saving power.
Psalm of the Day
I'm sure there are times that mankind disgusts You, Lord.
I'm sure You get frustrated with sinfulness.
Hear our plea of repentance.
See how we turn to You.
Grant Your forgiveness and pardon from sin.
Save us from our sinfulness.
Enlighten us through Your Word.
Teach us to know Your Love.
Lead us to Christ.
We rely on Your saving grace.
We depend on Your power and love.
Save us from our sinfulness.
Send us out in the power of the gospel.
May the world hear Your voice through us.
May Your steadfast love flow in and through us.
May we bear witness to Your glory throughout the day.
For Your are God, O Spirit of Life.
You are the One we adore!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive us in our sin. Sin that impacts the world. Forgive our selfish ways. Hear our corporate plea. Fill us with the Love of Christ. Fill us with the teaching of the Spirit. Recreate us into what You wish. Send us into Your Kingdom to boldly proclaim the Word You have given. ---Amen
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 14th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove, with light and comfort from above. Come, be our guardian and our guide; over every thought and step preside. ("Come, Gracious spirit, Heavenly Dove" - Text: Simon Browne, 1680-1732, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 21.37-22.29-...being zealous for God...
Judges 17-18-Go, explore the land.
Psalm 43-O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
Luke 6.12-16-Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day come, he called his disciples...
God's Word of the Day
I preside over your every thought and step. Be zealous for Me. Explore the land. I will lead you in light and truth and call you.
Psalm of the Day
I am so zealous for You, Spirit.
You lead me in light and truth.
You teach me the way to go.
You call me through prayer and send me out.
Be over my every step and every thought.
Come, heavenly dove, Holy Spirit, with me into Your Kingdom.
I am so zealous for You, Spirit.
Prayer of the Day
You give me so much to be excited about. You fill me with Your Spirit and call me by name and send me out. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove, with light and comfort from above. Come, be our guardian and our guide; over every thought and step preside. ("Come, Gracious spirit, Heavenly Dove" - Text: Simon Browne, 1680-1732, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 21.37-22.29-...being zealous for God...
Judges 17-18-Go, explore the land.
Psalm 43-O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
Luke 6.12-16-Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day come, he called his disciples...
God's Word of the Day
I preside over your every thought and step. Be zealous for Me. Explore the land. I will lead you in light and truth and call you.
Psalm of the Day
I am so zealous for You, Spirit.
You lead me in light and truth.
You teach me the way to go.
You call me through prayer and send me out.
Be over my every step and every thought.
Come, heavenly dove, Holy Spirit, with me into Your Kingdom.
I am so zealous for You, Spirit.
Prayer of the Day
You give me so much to be excited about. You fill me with Your Spirit and call me by name and send me out. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
May 13th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Like the murmur of the dove's song, like the challenge of her flight, like the vigor of the wind's rush, like the new flame's eager might: come, Holy Spirit, come. ("Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song" - Text: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944)
Readings of the Day
Acts 21.1-36-They knelt down on the beach and prayed and said farewell to one another.
Judges 16-You have mocked me three times now and have not told me what makes your strength so great.
Psalm 42-Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.
Ezekiel 39.7-8, 21-29-I will leave none of them behind; and I will never again hide my face from them, when I pour out my spirit upon the house of Israel, says the Lord GOD.
God's Word of the Day
I have shown My face to you. I have poured out My Spirit upon you. Place all hope in Me. My strength will sustain you.
Psalm of the Day
I have received Your Spirit.
It dwells in me.
Let Your Spirit flow through me this day.
Let Your Face shine in me this day.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
I place all my hope in You.
You are my God and my strength.
Through You I have my being.
Through You I live each day.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
We gather in prayer to praise You.
We gather in prayer to seek Your help.
We gather in prayer to love each other.
We gather in prayer to unite with You.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
Hear the song of praise we sing to You.
Let the wind of Your Spirit give us flight.
May Your flame ignite an active passion within.
Send us out in Your strength and might.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
I have received Your Spirit.
I place all my hope in You.
We gather in prayer to praise You.
Hear the song of praise we sing to You.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
Prayer of the Day
Holy Spirit, descend on me this day. Fill me in hope and strengthen me in compassion and love to go out into Your Kingdom and serve You this day. ---Amen
Like the murmur of the dove's song, like the challenge of her flight, like the vigor of the wind's rush, like the new flame's eager might: come, Holy Spirit, come. ("Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song" - Text: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944)
Readings of the Day
Acts 21.1-36-They knelt down on the beach and prayed and said farewell to one another.
Judges 16-You have mocked me three times now and have not told me what makes your strength so great.
Psalm 42-Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.
Ezekiel 39.7-8, 21-29-I will leave none of them behind; and I will never again hide my face from them, when I pour out my spirit upon the house of Israel, says the Lord GOD.
God's Word of the Day
I have shown My face to you. I have poured out My Spirit upon you. Place all hope in Me. My strength will sustain you.
Psalm of the Day
I have received Your Spirit.
It dwells in me.
Let Your Spirit flow through me this day.
Let Your Face shine in me this day.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
I place all my hope in You.
You are my God and my strength.
Through You I have my being.
Through You I live each day.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
We gather in prayer to praise You.
We gather in prayer to seek Your help.
We gather in prayer to love each other.
We gather in prayer to unite with You.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
Hear the song of praise we sing to You.
Let the wind of Your Spirit give us flight.
May Your flame ignite an active passion within.
Send us out in Your strength and might.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
I have received Your Spirit.
I place all my hope in You.
We gather in prayer to praise You.
Hear the song of praise we sing to You.
May all who see, see Your reflection.
Prayer of the Day
Holy Spirit, descend on me this day. Fill me in hope and strengthen me in compassion and love to go out into Your Kingdom and serve You this day. ---Amen
Monday, May 12, 2008
May 12th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come with vision and the strength I need to serve my God and all humanity; fulfillment of my life in love outpoured: my life in you, O Christ, your love in me. ("Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ" - Text: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996)
Readings of the Day
Acts 20.17-38-And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Judges 14-15-"Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong same something sweet."
Job 42-I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
Joel 2.18-29-Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, you old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
God's Word of the Day
I have poured My Spirit upon you. I have made you strong by feeding you My Love. Now go with My Message, go with My dreams and visions, and proclaim to all the world what you have seen in Me.
Psalm of the Day
You not only fill me with Your Spirit, You give me strength in the sweetness of Your Body and Blood.
You fill me up and send me out.
You let me see You and teach me Your Way.
You give me visions and dreams to tell to all the world.
You place Your grace in my soul.
You give my mind the understanding of Your message.
A message that builds up and places me with the sanctified.
You not only fill me with Your Spirit, You give me strength in the sweetness of Your Body and Blood.
You fill me up and send me out.
Prayer of the Day
Full of Your Spirit...Full of Your sweetness...Full of Your Truth...Full of Your dreams...Full of Your vision...Full of Your grace...Full of Your message...Overflowing in Your Love...I go out...Amen
Come with vision and the strength I need to serve my God and all humanity; fulfillment of my life in love outpoured: my life in you, O Christ, your love in me. ("Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ" - Text: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996)
Readings of the Day
Acts 20.17-38-And now I commend you to God and to the message of his grace, a message that is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all who are sanctified.
Judges 14-15-"Out of the eater came something to eat. Out of the strong same something sweet."
Job 42-I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, now my eye sees you; therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
Joel 2.18-29-Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, you old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
God's Word of the Day
I have poured My Spirit upon you. I have made you strong by feeding you My Love. Now go with My Message, go with My dreams and visions, and proclaim to all the world what you have seen in Me.
Psalm of the Day
You not only fill me with Your Spirit, You give me strength in the sweetness of Your Body and Blood.
You fill me up and send me out.
You let me see You and teach me Your Way.
You give me visions and dreams to tell to all the world.
You place Your grace in my soul.
You give my mind the understanding of Your message.
A message that builds up and places me with the sanctified.
You not only fill me with Your Spirit, You give me strength in the sweetness of Your Body and Blood.
You fill me up and send me out.
Prayer of the Day
Full of Your Spirit...Full of Your sweetness...Full of Your Truth...Full of Your dreams...Full of Your vision...Full of Your grace...Full of Your message...Overflowing in Your Love...I go out...Amen
Sunday, May 11, 2008
May 11th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Keep ups fervent in our witness, unswayed by earth's allure. Ever grant us zealous fitness, which you alone assure. Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come. Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come. ("Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading" -Text: Wilson Niwagila; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922)
Readings of the Day
Acts 20.1-16-...he was eager to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Judges 13-The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
Job 41-"Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook, or press down its tongue with a cord?
Acts 2.1-21-When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
God's Word of the Day
I have come to you in Spirit. I have come to you in flesh. Now go and witness. Witness in zeal and fervor. I have given you powers greater than the sea monster or beast. I have come to you in Spirit. Now go witness!
Psalm of the Day
Coming Spirit, You are powerful and mighty.
Coming Spirit, You fill Your Church with Your mystery.
Coming Spirit, Your Fire ignites a passion deep within.
Coming Spirit, Your Flame grows greater in time.
Coming Spirit, You send us with a zeal.
Coming Spirit, You make me appear drunk.
Coming Spirit, You cause joy to overflow.
Coming Spirit, You fill me with passion and love.
Coming Spirit, You waken me from sleep.
Coming Spirit, You open my eyes to Love.
Coming Spirit, I go to witness Your power.
Coming Spirit, You save all Your people.
Coming Spirit, I'm eager for Your presence.
Coming Spirit, I'm on fire with You.
Present Spirit, send me this day.
Present Spirit...I witness today.
Prayer of the Day
Eternal God, thank You for sending Your Spirit on Your church. Thank You for filling me with Your Spirit. Thank You eternally! ---Amen
Keep ups fervent in our witness, unswayed by earth's allure. Ever grant us zealous fitness, which you alone assure. Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come. Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come. ("Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading" -Text: Wilson Niwagila; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922)
Readings of the Day
Acts 20.1-16-...he was eager to be in Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Judges 13-The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
Job 41-"Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook, or press down its tongue with a cord?
Acts 2.1-21-When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
God's Word of the Day
I have come to you in Spirit. I have come to you in flesh. Now go and witness. Witness in zeal and fervor. I have given you powers greater than the sea monster or beast. I have come to you in Spirit. Now go witness!
Psalm of the Day
Coming Spirit, You are powerful and mighty.
Coming Spirit, You fill Your Church with Your mystery.
Coming Spirit, Your Fire ignites a passion deep within.
Coming Spirit, Your Flame grows greater in time.
Coming Spirit, You send us with a zeal.
Coming Spirit, You make me appear drunk.
Coming Spirit, You cause joy to overflow.
Coming Spirit, You fill me with passion and love.
Coming Spirit, You waken me from sleep.
Coming Spirit, You open my eyes to Love.
Coming Spirit, I go to witness Your power.
Coming Spirit, You save all Your people.
Coming Spirit, I'm eager for Your presence.
Coming Spirit, I'm on fire with You.
Present Spirit, send me this day.
Present Spirit...I witness today.
Prayer of the Day
Eternal God, thank You for sending Your Spirit on Your church. Thank You for filling me with Your Spirit. Thank You eternally! ---Amen
Saturday, May 10, 2008
May 10th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
God of passion, God unsleeping, stir in us love's restlessness! Where the people cry in anguish, may we share your heart's distress. Rouse us from content with evil; claim us for your kingdom's work, claim us for your kingdom's work! ("God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
Readings of the Day
Acts 19.21-41-About that time no little disturbance broke out concerning the Way.
Judges 11.34-12.15-Jephthah judged Israel for six years.
Job 40-Have you an arm like God, and can you thunder with a voice like his?
Psalm 33.12-22-Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and shield.
God's Word of the Day
I AM coming to you. I AM coming in Spirit. A powerful disturbance will break out in My Name. I AM your shield and help. Be ready for action.
Psalm of the Day
How mighty and powerful You are, Lord.
You come to us and fill us with Your Spirit.
You come in glory and fill the earth.
Your arms wraps further than east and west.
Your Love encompasses beyond the universe.
I wait and wonder.
I fear Your power.
I know You are coming.
I know You are here.
How can this be?
Give me Your Spirit.
Fill me with Your Love.
Send me in strength and power.
Call me to serve.
Move Your Love and Compassion through me.
Let the disturbance begin.
May Your glory be seen by all.
Show Your mystery and bring our hearts to curiosity.
Let the people see You and praise Your glory.
May we understand Your Word and act.
Prayer of the Day
You are mysterious, You are glorious, You are powerful, You are wonderful, You are beyond all description, You are... I give You all glory and honor. I place all my trust and hope in You alone. You are... You are my God! ---Amen
God of passion, God unsleeping, stir in us love's restlessness! Where the people cry in anguish, may we share your heart's distress. Rouse us from content with evil; claim us for your kingdom's work, claim us for your kingdom's work! ("God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
Readings of the Day
Acts 19.21-41-About that time no little disturbance broke out concerning the Way.
Judges 11.34-12.15-Jephthah judged Israel for six years.
Job 40-Have you an arm like God, and can you thunder with a voice like his?
Psalm 33.12-22-Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and shield.
God's Word of the Day
I AM coming to you. I AM coming in Spirit. A powerful disturbance will break out in My Name. I AM your shield and help. Be ready for action.
Psalm of the Day
How mighty and powerful You are, Lord.
You come to us and fill us with Your Spirit.
You come in glory and fill the earth.
Your arms wraps further than east and west.
Your Love encompasses beyond the universe.
I wait and wonder.
I fear Your power.
I know You are coming.
I know You are here.
How can this be?
Give me Your Spirit.
Fill me with Your Love.
Send me in strength and power.
Call me to serve.
Move Your Love and Compassion through me.
Let the disturbance begin.
May Your glory be seen by all.
Show Your mystery and bring our hearts to curiosity.
Let the people see You and praise Your glory.
May we understand Your Word and act.
Prayer of the Day
You are mysterious, You are glorious, You are powerful, You are wonderful, You are beyond all description, You are... I give You all glory and honor. I place all my trust and hope in You alone. You are... You are my God! ---Amen
Friday, May 09, 2008
May 9th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Holy Spirit, root of life, creator, cleanser of all things: anoint our wounds, awaken us with lustrous movement of your wings. ("O Holy Spirit, Root of Life" - Text: Jean Janzen, b. 1933; based on Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179)
Readings of the Day
Acts 19.1-20-So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
Judges 10.1-11.33-Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah...
Job 39-Do you give the horse its might?
Romans 8.14-17-For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
God's Word of the Day
I AM Creator, Cleanser, Mighty Warrior. I give the might and power. I send the Spirit upon you. Now go in my name. Go boldly and proudly as My child into My Kingdom this day.
Psalm of the Day
Lord, You give the power and strength to battle in this life.
You send Your Spirit upon me and call me Your child.
You give me the might to stand proud in the battle.
You have won the battle before the battle has begun.
Let Your Spirit guide me this day.
Guide me as I walk this life in Your Kingdom.
Show me how to love and have compassion.
You have won the battle before the battle has begun.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, as I walk out into Your Kingdom this day, call me, bless me, lead me, guide me, give me the words to say and the actions to take. All to Your glory...today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
O Holy Spirit, root of life, creator, cleanser of all things: anoint our wounds, awaken us with lustrous movement of your wings. ("O Holy Spirit, Root of Life" - Text: Jean Janzen, b. 1933; based on Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179)
Readings of the Day
Acts 19.1-20-So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
Judges 10.1-11.33-Then the spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah...
Job 39-Do you give the horse its might?
Romans 8.14-17-For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
God's Word of the Day
I AM Creator, Cleanser, Mighty Warrior. I give the might and power. I send the Spirit upon you. Now go in my name. Go boldly and proudly as My child into My Kingdom this day.
Psalm of the Day
Lord, You give the power and strength to battle in this life.
You send Your Spirit upon me and call me Your child.
You give me the might to stand proud in the battle.
You have won the battle before the battle has begun.
Let Your Spirit guide me this day.
Guide me as I walk this life in Your Kingdom.
Show me how to love and have compassion.
You have won the battle before the battle has begun.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, as I walk out into Your Kingdom this day, call me, bless me, lead me, guide me, give me the words to say and the actions to take. All to Your glory...today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Thursday, May 08, 2008
May 8th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Holy Spirit, love divine, glow with this heart of mine, kindle every high desire; purge me with your holy fire. ("Holy Spirit, Truth Divine" - Text:Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892)
Readings of the Day
Acts 18-...showing by the scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus.
Judges 9-But God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem; and the lords of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech.
Job 38-Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Acts 2.1-11-All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit...
God's Word of the Day
I AM the Spirit. I will fill your heart and cleanse you in the fire. I will bring the dross up and remove your sin. I AM the Creator and Redeemer and your Mighty Counselor. Be filled and go in my Name.
Psalm of the Day
Lord of all, Spirit, come to me this day.
Come to me and purge my sin in Your Holy Fire.
Remove the dross of sin from my life and make me pure.
Fill me with Your Love and Compassion.
Send me forth in Your Truth.
May Your Spirit permeate my core throughout and within.
For You were there at creation.
Moving over the waters...
Lord of all, Spirit, come to me this day.
Prayer of the Day
Spirit, I see a love so deep that even You rule over the evil spirits. Rule, to teach and instruct. Rule, to guide and counsel. Fill me this day with Your Love, so that I may serve You in Your Kingdom; today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Holy Spirit, love divine, glow with this heart of mine, kindle every high desire; purge me with your holy fire. ("Holy Spirit, Truth Divine" - Text:Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892)
Readings of the Day
Acts 18-...showing by the scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus.
Judges 9-But God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the lords of Shechem; and the lords of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech.
Job 38-Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
Acts 2.1-11-All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit...
God's Word of the Day
I AM the Spirit. I will fill your heart and cleanse you in the fire. I will bring the dross up and remove your sin. I AM the Creator and Redeemer and your Mighty Counselor. Be filled and go in my Name.
Psalm of the Day
Lord of all, Spirit, come to me this day.
Come to me and purge my sin in Your Holy Fire.
Remove the dross of sin from my life and make me pure.
Fill me with Your Love and Compassion.
Send me forth in Your Truth.
May Your Spirit permeate my core throughout and within.
For You were there at creation.
Moving over the waters...
Lord of all, Spirit, come to me this day.
Prayer of the Day
Spirit, I see a love so deep that even You rule over the evil spirits. Rule, to teach and instruct. Rule, to guide and counsel. Fill me this day with Your Love, so that I may serve You in Your Kingdom; today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
May 7th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be--- you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. ("Loving Spirit" - Text: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931)
Readings of the Day
Acts 17.16-34-...so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him---though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For "In him we live and move and have our being"...
Judges 7-8-Get up; for the LORD has given the army of Midian into your hands.
Job 37-Can you, like him, spread out the skies, hard as a molten mirror?
John 3.31-36-Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's wrath.
God's Word of the Day
I have chosen and gifted you, so that you would live and move and have your being in me. I take action out of love. Believe, get up, move and take action in My Name.
Psalm of the Day
You have called me to action.
You have selected me out of the multitude.
You have gifted me with trumpet and torch.
I go boldly this day to make some noise for You.
I go confidently this day following the Light of that torch.
I go into battle with You by my side.
I go following Your lead and Your example.
For I know that the battle is won.
I know that You have already done what is needed.
I know of Your power through creation.
I know you Your might in all You do.
You have called me to action.
I believe, trust, and place my life in You.
I go for You.
I go with You.
I go...
Prayer of the Day
All You have blessed me with makes me ready to go with You this day into Your Kingdom. I go with You... ---Amen
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be--- you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. ("Loving Spirit" - Text: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931)
Readings of the Day
Acts 17.16-34-...so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him---though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For "In him we live and move and have our being"...
Judges 7-8-Get up; for the LORD has given the army of Midian into your hands.
Job 37-Can you, like him, spread out the skies, hard as a molten mirror?
John 3.31-36-Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's wrath.
God's Word of the Day
I have chosen and gifted you, so that you would live and move and have your being in me. I take action out of love. Believe, get up, move and take action in My Name.
Psalm of the Day
You have called me to action.
You have selected me out of the multitude.
You have gifted me with trumpet and torch.
I go boldly this day to make some noise for You.
I go confidently this day following the Light of that torch.
I go into battle with You by my side.
I go following Your lead and Your example.
For I know that the battle is won.
I know that You have already done what is needed.
I know of Your power through creation.
I know you Your might in all You do.
You have called me to action.
I believe, trust, and place my life in You.
I go for You.
I go with You.
I go...
Prayer of the Day
All You have blessed me with makes me ready to go with You this day into Your Kingdom. I go with You... ---Amen
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
May 6th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; and down in the city you called once again, when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit. Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. ("Spirit of Gentleness" - Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940)
Readings of the Day
Acts 17.1-15-And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three sabbath days argued with them from the scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and to rise from the dead...
Judges 6-The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior.
Job 36-Surely God is great, and we do not know him; the number of his years is unsearchable.
Numbers 16.41-50-...Moses and Aaron turned toward the tent of meeting; the cloud had covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.
God's Word of the Day
My Spirit is with you. My Spirit is present in and through you. Listen and stir from your sleep to rise and serve Me in My Kingdom, today, tomorrow and forever.
Psalm of the Day
Your Spirit moves.
Your Spirit moves in and through the Word made flesh.
Your Spirit moves in the cry of Jesus.
Your Spirit moves in the agony and pain of Jesus death.
Your Spirit moves through the tomb walls to resurrected life.
Your Spirit envelopes my life through the Breath of Life.
Your Spirit teaches me and gifts me.
Your Spirit draws me out to action, bold and confident.
Your Spirit moves.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, let Your Spirit move through me this day and forever. ---Amen
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. You sang in a stable, you cried from a hill, then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still; and down in the city you called once again, when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind. Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free; Spirit. Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. ("Spirit of Gentleness" - Text: James K. Manley, b. 1940)
Readings of the Day
Acts 17.1-15-And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three sabbath days argued with them from the scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and to rise from the dead...
Judges 6-The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior.
Job 36-Surely God is great, and we do not know him; the number of his years is unsearchable.
Numbers 16.41-50-...Moses and Aaron turned toward the tent of meeting; the cloud had covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared.
God's Word of the Day
My Spirit is with you. My Spirit is present in and through you. Listen and stir from your sleep to rise and serve Me in My Kingdom, today, tomorrow and forever.
Psalm of the Day
Your Spirit moves.
Your Spirit moves in and through the Word made flesh.
Your Spirit moves in the cry of Jesus.
Your Spirit moves in the agony and pain of Jesus death.
Your Spirit moves through the tomb walls to resurrected life.
Your Spirit envelopes my life through the Breath of Life.
Your Spirit teaches me and gifts me.
Your Spirit draws me out to action, bold and confident.
Your Spirit moves.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, let Your Spirit move through me this day and forever. ---Amen
Monday, May 05, 2008
May 5th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come, holy Fire, comfort true, grant us the will your work to do and in your service to abide; let trials turn us not aside. Lord, by your power prepare each heart and to our weakness strength impart, that bravely here we may contend, through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia! Alleluia! ("Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord" - Text: German hymn, 15th cent.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 16.16-40-Then he brought them outside and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They answered, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Judges 4-5-The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel.
Job 35-Your wickedness affects others like you, and your righteousness, other human beings.
Leviticus 9.1-11, 22-24-Fire came out from the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar; and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.
God's Word of the Day
Repent and believe in Me. The mountains quake in My presence, in holy fear. My Fire has consumed your sin offering. Now I call you and send you out. Go, heart prepared, strengthened by the Spirit. Do the work I have prepared for you.
Psalm of the Day
Let Your Fire engulf my sin offering this day.
Hear my prayer of repentance.
My sin goes beyond myself, spreading destruction.
But Your Fire consumes my offering.
Stopping the spread and filling my heart.
You fill my heart and call me and send me.
Even through my sin, You choose to use me.
I quake beside the mountains in Your holy presence.
I see the glory You send from above.
This Fire and Spirit.
This call to action.
I believe!
I go, filled and strengthened.
My sin is left behind in the ashes.
I go, bold and strong in You.
Prayer of the Day
You have done it all! Use me this day. Fill me with Your ways and send me out. ---Amen
Come, holy Fire, comfort true, grant us the will your work to do and in your service to abide; let trials turn us not aside. Lord, by your power prepare each heart and to our weakness strength impart, that bravely here we may contend, through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia! Alleluia! ("Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord" - Text: German hymn, 15th cent.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 16.16-40-Then he brought them outside and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They answered, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Judges 4-5-The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel.
Job 35-Your wickedness affects others like you, and your righteousness, other human beings.
Leviticus 9.1-11, 22-24-Fire came out from the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar; and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.
God's Word of the Day
Repent and believe in Me. The mountains quake in My presence, in holy fear. My Fire has consumed your sin offering. Now I call you and send you out. Go, heart prepared, strengthened by the Spirit. Do the work I have prepared for you.
Psalm of the Day
Let Your Fire engulf my sin offering this day.
Hear my prayer of repentance.
My sin goes beyond myself, spreading destruction.
But Your Fire consumes my offering.
Stopping the spread and filling my heart.
You fill my heart and call me and send me.
Even through my sin, You choose to use me.
I quake beside the mountains in Your holy presence.
I see the glory You send from above.
This Fire and Spirit.
This call to action.
I believe!
I go, filled and strengthened.
My sin is left behind in the ashes.
I go, bold and strong in You.
Prayer of the Day
You have done it all! Use me this day. Fill me with Your ways and send me out. ---Amen
Sunday, May 04, 2008
May 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord; to care for all, without reserve, and spread his liberating word. ("The Church of Christ, in Every Age" - Text:Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
Readings of the Day
Acts 16.1-15-The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.
Judges 2-3-But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up for them a deliverer...
Job 34-If he should take back his spirit to himself, and gather to himself his breath, all flesh would perish together and all mortals return to dust.
John 17.1-11-And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.
God's Word of the Day
Don't you dare turn away from Me. Cry out to Me in your need. Turn to me and receive the breath of life. For I breathed life into you. The Breath of Life at creation. Glorify Me, live your life in Me and proclaim My Word to all I give to you.
Psalm of the Day
Sometimes I really foul things up and think I can defeat the enemies on my own.
I turn from You and depend on my own strength to win the battle.
I run to other gods and worship them.
I doesn't and will never work out this way.
Forgive me Lord for what I have done.
I turn to You and cry out for help.
You rescue me and save me.
Sometimes I think I can take back that Breath of Life You breathed into me.
I think I can breathe on my own.
How misguided I get when I look to save myself.
It doesn't and will never work out this way.
Forgive me Lord for what I have done.
I turn to You and cry out for help.
You rescue me and save me.
Open my heart and pour into it Your Love.
Pour into my heart Your compassion and understanding.
Fill my very core with Your teachings that I may live them.
Send me filled and overflowing into Your Kingdom each day.
Call me into action for You each day.
Let Your Love, compassion, joy and service flow through me.
Make my life glorify You each and every day.
Grant me that eternal life where I know You.
I want to know You Lord, Creator and Redeemer.
Allow me to understand the work You have for me to do.
Permit me to finish the work You have appointed to me.
May Your Breath of Life be in me always.
Breathing Life into this world and bringing Life daily.
You rescue and save! Alleluia!
Prayer of the Day
Breath of Life from creation, stay in me now and forever. ---Amen
We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord; to care for all, without reserve, and spread his liberating word. ("The Church of Christ, in Every Age" - Text:Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
Readings of the Day
Acts 16.1-15-The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul.
Judges 2-3-But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up for them a deliverer...
Job 34-If he should take back his spirit to himself, and gather to himself his breath, all flesh would perish together and all mortals return to dust.
John 17.1-11-And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed.
God's Word of the Day
Don't you dare turn away from Me. Cry out to Me in your need. Turn to me and receive the breath of life. For I breathed life into you. The Breath of Life at creation. Glorify Me, live your life in Me and proclaim My Word to all I give to you.
Psalm of the Day
Sometimes I really foul things up and think I can defeat the enemies on my own.
I turn from You and depend on my own strength to win the battle.
I run to other gods and worship them.
I doesn't and will never work out this way.
Forgive me Lord for what I have done.
I turn to You and cry out for help.
You rescue me and save me.
Sometimes I think I can take back that Breath of Life You breathed into me.
I think I can breathe on my own.
How misguided I get when I look to save myself.
It doesn't and will never work out this way.
Forgive me Lord for what I have done.
I turn to You and cry out for help.
You rescue me and save me.
Open my heart and pour into it Your Love.
Pour into my heart Your compassion and understanding.
Fill my very core with Your teachings that I may live them.
Send me filled and overflowing into Your Kingdom each day.
Call me into action for You each day.
Let Your Love, compassion, joy and service flow through me.
Make my life glorify You each and every day.
Grant me that eternal life where I know You.
I want to know You Lord, Creator and Redeemer.
Allow me to understand the work You have for me to do.
Permit me to finish the work You have appointed to me.
May Your Breath of Life be in me always.
Breathing Life into this world and bringing Life daily.
You rescue and save! Alleluia!
Prayer of the Day
Breath of Life from creation, stay in me now and forever. ---Amen
Saturday, May 03, 2008
May 3rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart; they shall see god. Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! ("Blest Are They" - Text: David Haas, b. 1957)
Readings of the Day
Acts 15.22-41-After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them.
Judges 1-Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?
Job 33-He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and my life shall see the light.
Psalm 93-The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength.
God's Word of the Day
I AM the King that has shown you mercy. Be pure in heart and receive My blessing. Rejoice and be glad. It is through my strength and power that you are saved. I have gone up to fight for you. Rejoice and be glad!
Psalm of the Day
How happy You make me, my King!
For you stepped forward first, to save me from the enemy.
You leaped into battle and saved me from myself.
You fought the fight against sin, death and the devil.
Create in me that pure heart that You desire.
Teach me Your mercy that I may act likewise.
Let me step forward and fight the fight with You now.
Send me into Your Kingdom as one of Your warriors.
Send me that I may display Your love, compassion, mercy and power.
Along the way show my Your Light.
Let me glimpse Your glory in the battle.
Let me witness Your compassion and love.
Let me tell of how You fought for me and won.
How happy You make me, my King!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, thanks for the battle. Thanks for the fight. Thanks for Your presence in all my life. Thanks for being my King! ---Amen
Blest are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart; they shall see god. Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! ("Blest Are They" - Text: David Haas, b. 1957)
Readings of the Day
Acts 15.22-41-After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them.
Judges 1-Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?
Job 33-He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and my life shall see the light.
Psalm 93-The LORD is king, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength.
God's Word of the Day
I AM the King that has shown you mercy. Be pure in heart and receive My blessing. Rejoice and be glad. It is through my strength and power that you are saved. I have gone up to fight for you. Rejoice and be glad!
Psalm of the Day
How happy You make me, my King!
For you stepped forward first, to save me from the enemy.
You leaped into battle and saved me from myself.
You fought the fight against sin, death and the devil.
Create in me that pure heart that You desire.
Teach me Your mercy that I may act likewise.
Let me step forward and fight the fight with You now.
Send me into Your Kingdom as one of Your warriors.
Send me that I may display Your love, compassion, mercy and power.
Along the way show my Your Light.
Let me glimpse Your glory in the battle.
Let me witness Your compassion and love.
Let me tell of how You fought for me and won.
How happy You make me, my King!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, thanks for the battle. Thanks for the fight. Thanks for Your presence in all my life. Thanks for being my King! ---Amen
Friday, May 02, 2008
May 2nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O wounded hands of Jesus, build in us your new creation; our pride is dust, our vaunt is stilled; we wait your revelation. O Love that triumphs over loss, we bring our hearts before your cross; come, finish your salvation. ("Lord Christ, When First You came to Earth" - Text: W. Russell Bowie, 1882-1969, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 15.1-21-On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.
Judges 23-24-Be very careful, therefore, to love the LORD your God.
Job 32-I must speak, so that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer.
Ephesians 2.1-7-But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ---by grace you have been saved---and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
God's Word of the Day
My wounded hands, My suffering, My life, death and resurrection; I have done it all for you through grace. Believe and love the Lord. Now go free and open your lips and tell the story of how I am with you in life; now and forever.
Psalm of the Day
By grace I have been saved.
It's not about me...
It's all about You.
I see the action You have taken.
I give You all thanks and glory.
My humble praises fall so short.
Please, Lord, receive them from my thankful heart.
Receive my thanks and praise as an offering.
Take my life as the only gift I have.
Use me and free me.
Open my lips to sing the wonders of Your glory.
Let me speak boldly how active You are in me.
Speak confidently how gracious You have been in my life.
For the journey with You is awesome.
The views are astounding.
The walk is tough, yet the reward is everlasting.
You are my God, my Savior, my Teacher, my Guide, my Friend.
By grace I have been saved.
It's not about me.
It's all about You...
Prayer of the Day
Walk with me today, my Friend. Walk with me... ---Amen
O wounded hands of Jesus, build in us your new creation; our pride is dust, our vaunt is stilled; we wait your revelation. O Love that triumphs over loss, we bring our hearts before your cross; come, finish your salvation. ("Lord Christ, When First You came to Earth" - Text: W. Russell Bowie, 1882-1969, alt.)
Readings of the Day
Acts 15.1-21-On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.
Judges 23-24-Be very careful, therefore, to love the LORD your God.
Job 32-I must speak, so that I may find relief; I must open my lips and answer.
Ephesians 2.1-7-But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ---by grace you have been saved---and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
God's Word of the Day
My wounded hands, My suffering, My life, death and resurrection; I have done it all for you through grace. Believe and love the Lord. Now go free and open your lips and tell the story of how I am with you in life; now and forever.
Psalm of the Day
By grace I have been saved.
It's not about me...
It's all about You.
I see the action You have taken.
I give You all thanks and glory.
My humble praises fall so short.
Please, Lord, receive them from my thankful heart.
Receive my thanks and praise as an offering.
Take my life as the only gift I have.
Use me and free me.
Open my lips to sing the wonders of Your glory.
Let me speak boldly how active You are in me.
Speak confidently how gracious You have been in my life.
For the journey with You is awesome.
The views are astounding.
The walk is tough, yet the reward is everlasting.
You are my God, my Savior, my Teacher, my Guide, my Friend.
By grace I have been saved.
It's not about me.
It's all about You...
Prayer of the Day
Walk with me today, my Friend. Walk with me... ---Amen
Thursday, May 01, 2008
May 1st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Hope blooms in a weary world when creatures, once forlorn, find wilderness reborn. Hope blooms in a weary world: the promised green of Eden comes. The trees shall clap their hands; the dry lands, gush with springs; the hills and mountains shall break forth with singing! We shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace, as all the world in wonder echoes shalom. ("Light Dawns on a Weary World" - Text: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953)
Readings of the Day
Acts 14-There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God."
Joshua 22-Take good care to observe the commandment and instruction that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, and to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Job 31-Does he not see my ways, and number all my steps?
Acts 1.1-11-"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
God's Word of the Day
See the cloud. The cloud that leads you through the wilderness. The cloud that leads you to Me. Receive the Spirit. Follow my commandments and teachings and serve in the world I have given you. There is Hope and Salvation in that cloud. See the Cloud.
Psalm of the Day
I see the Cloud.
I see You, my Savior, and the Cloud.
The Cloud that leads.
The Cloud that guides.
The Cloud that cannot be restrained.
The Cloud full of Spirit that permeates all creation.
Lead me, Spirit.
Teach me, Spirit.
Show me the Salvation sent from above.
Send me in action to serve in the Kingdom.
Number and guide my steps along the way.
I see the Cloud.
I see God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for teaching me with the "cloud"--- For letting me see You in daily life. For a sky of hope that surrounds all in joy. I give You thanks for Your Son. I give Your thanks for that Cloud. ---Amen
Hope blooms in a weary world when creatures, once forlorn, find wilderness reborn. Hope blooms in a weary world: the promised green of Eden comes. The trees shall clap their hands; the dry lands, gush with springs; the hills and mountains shall break forth with singing! We shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace, as all the world in wonder echoes shalom. ("Light Dawns on a Weary World" - Text: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953)
Readings of the Day
Acts 14-There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God."
Joshua 22-Take good care to observe the commandment and instruction that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to keep his commandments, and to hold fast to him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Job 31-Does he not see my ways, and number all my steps?
Acts 1.1-11-"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
God's Word of the Day
See the cloud. The cloud that leads you through the wilderness. The cloud that leads you to Me. Receive the Spirit. Follow my commandments and teachings and serve in the world I have given you. There is Hope and Salvation in that cloud. See the Cloud.
Psalm of the Day
I see the Cloud.
I see You, my Savior, and the Cloud.
The Cloud that leads.
The Cloud that guides.
The Cloud that cannot be restrained.
The Cloud full of Spirit that permeates all creation.
Lead me, Spirit.
Teach me, Spirit.
Show me the Salvation sent from above.
Send me in action to serve in the Kingdom.
Number and guide my steps along the way.
I see the Cloud.
I see God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for teaching me with the "cloud"--- For letting me see You in daily life. For a sky of hope that surrounds all in joy. I give You thanks for Your Son. I give Your thanks for that Cloud. ---Amen
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