Theme of the Day
Action
Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 2-First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone...
Isaiah 34-35-Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
Psalm 119.65-96-Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Romans 3.19-28-For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
God's Word of the Day
I take action...you, go and do likewise in faith take action.
Story of the Day
Faster than a speeding bullet...more powerful that a locomotive...look, up in the sky! He flew in that day. Flew in to the rescue. Just like Superman, he flew into my life. I didn't expect it to happen. I didn't even look for him to be around. He was closer than I thought! At the very moment that I had made myself feel the furthest from him; he flew into my life. I had sinned. I had sinned and separated myself from him. But as I came to confront my sin; there he was. I saw the message. He flew into my life. I saw the message. "God is closer than you think." There it was, in bright lights and right before me eyes. He flew in and took action. He came in prayer and intercession. He opened my eyes and taught me. He strengthened my faith and showed me my sin. He made my sin glare in my eyes. Faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive, he flew into my life and took action. Now that I see, even dimly, I fly out. I fly out with him day after day to take action. We fly together wherever He chooses to take action. Take action in my life, and in the lives of others. He flew in that day. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord I give You thanks for Your Word. By faith I have been saved. Not by works...but by faith in You, my Lord and Savior. Fly into my life this day and redeem me from sin, death and the devil. Save me...only You can save me. Then may we fly out together in action to work Your plan in Your Kingdom, today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Ocotber 30th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Hold on
Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 1-I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence.
Isaiah 31-33-O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.
Psalm 119.33-64-The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.
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 live with sin. Hold on for I come to you each morning and I AM your salvation in time of trouble.
Story of the Day
It was time to take the leap. We were in the airplane thousands of feet in the air and it was time to jump. But I froze! All I could do was hang on. Hang on; as I stood by the open door. But it was tine to take the leap. My instructor encouraged me to go on. The perfect time was beginning to pass. It was time to take the leap. That's when my instructor nudged me. I knew it was time to go now. It was time to make my decision. So I took the leap. As soon as I jumped, my fear fled. My mind went into motion recalling all the instruction I had received. I focused my purpose on the steps I needed to take at hand. The process of instruction went into motion and became real. I enjoyed what I was doing now. The fear of the leap had passed. Then there was the time to enjoy the ride. I had taken the leap. I looked forward to the landing. The parachute opened. I went through the preparation for the landing. I landed and felt a rush of satisfaction come over me. It had been time to take the leap and I did take the leap. My instructor's teaching was good and right!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, when it's time for me to take the leap; I know that Your instruction and training will be sufficient. When it's time; give me a nudge. And when I'm falling may Your plan be set in motion. May I follow Your lead and learn from You. Even though I am a sinner; You have chosen me. You have gifted me. You have an awesome plan in store for me. May I carry out Your plan. May I live my life for and in You, now and forever. ---Amen
Hold on
Readings of the Day
1 Timothy 1-I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because he judged me faithful and appointed me to his service even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a man of violence.
Isaiah 31-33-O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.
Psalm 119.33-64-The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes.
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 live with sin. Hold on for I come to you each morning and I AM your salvation in time of trouble.
Story of the Day
It was time to take the leap. We were in the airplane thousands of feet in the air and it was time to jump. But I froze! All I could do was hang on. Hang on; as I stood by the open door. But it was tine to take the leap. My instructor encouraged me to go on. The perfect time was beginning to pass. It was time to take the leap. That's when my instructor nudged me. I knew it was time to go now. It was time to make my decision. So I took the leap. As soon as I jumped, my fear fled. My mind went into motion recalling all the instruction I had received. I focused my purpose on the steps I needed to take at hand. The process of instruction went into motion and became real. I enjoyed what I was doing now. The fear of the leap had passed. Then there was the time to enjoy the ride. I had taken the leap. I looked forward to the landing. The parachute opened. I went through the preparation for the landing. I landed and felt a rush of satisfaction come over me. It had been time to take the leap and I did take the leap. My instructor's teaching was good and right!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, when it's time for me to take the leap; I know that Your instruction and training will be sufficient. When it's time; give me a nudge. And when I'm falling may Your plan be set in motion. May I follow Your lead and learn from You. Even though I am a sinner; You have chosen me. You have gifted me. You have an awesome plan in store for me. May I carry out Your plan. May I live my life for and in You, now and forever. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
October 28th and 29th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Days
Arrival
Readings of the Days
2 Thessalonians 2-3-But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.
Isaiah 27-30-And the LORD will cause his majestic voice to be heard...
Psalm 118-119.32-This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
God's Word of the Days
Notice My arrival and give thanks.
Story of the Days
The clouds separated and a bright Light shone. The Son had arrived. On the clouds He was descending. To each person gathered together He descended. He descended to each person and He descended to the entire group. He descended to both. As He descended, He came into the hearts of each person and He came into the heart of the group. He descended to both the individual and the corporate gathering. His Church was created in His descending. And the Spirit moved over the hearts of all. And all were called into action. And change occurred. A reforming, transforming change that was eternal. The clouds separated and a bright Light shone. A majestic voice was heard and all replied with a shout of joy; "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
Prayer of the Days
Lord, You come to each one of us. You bless us with Your presence. Fill each of us with Your Spirit. Guide Your Church with the Passion only You could grant. Come through us in Truth and Hope and Light, now and forever. ---Amen
Arrival
Readings of the Days
2 Thessalonians 2-3-But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.
Isaiah 27-30-And the LORD will cause his majestic voice to be heard...
Psalm 118-119.32-This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
God's Word of the Days
Notice My arrival and give thanks.
Story of the Days
The clouds separated and a bright Light shone. The Son had arrived. On the clouds He was descending. To each person gathered together He descended. He descended to each person and He descended to the entire group. He descended to both. As He descended, He came into the hearts of each person and He came into the heart of the group. He descended to both the individual and the corporate gathering. His Church was created in His descending. And the Spirit moved over the hearts of all. And all were called into action. And change occurred. A reforming, transforming change that was eternal. The clouds separated and a bright Light shone. A majestic voice was heard and all replied with a shout of joy; "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"
Prayer of the Days
Lord, You come to each one of us. You bless us with Your presence. Fill each of us with Your Spirit. Guide Your Church with the Passion only You could grant. Come through us in Truth and Hope and Light, now and forever. ---Amen
Monday, October 27, 2008
October 27th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Walk together
Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 1-To this end we always pray for you, asking that your God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25-26-Trust in the LORD forever, for in the LORD GOD you have and everlasting rock.
Psalm 117-For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25-You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
God's Word of the Day
My love is great and everlasting.
Story of the Day
I looked around on this walk I was taking. I could see in creation a loving God. As the trees were dropping the pine cones, I noticed the intricate detail in each one. No wonder my friend had asked me to collect a few pine cones for her. She was going to use God's work of art in her work of art. She always made a centerpiece for the table for use on Thanksgiving Day. The love of God present in pine cones created by God and recreated by my friend. God would be glorified in and through the careful work of my friend as she took the time to make something beautiful. As I walked along, I thought about how God was reforming and transforming my heart from within. How God was taking something He created and forming a centerpiece of love. I was somewhat like those pine cones. My heart was not cast aside due to sin. My heart was picked up off of the ground and being used by God. Love great and everlasting at work from within. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you are my everlasting rock. I will trust in You. I love You with all my heart, soul and might. You love endures forever. Now reform and transform my heart from within. Make me Your desire. Glorify Yourself in and through me this day. ---Amen
Walk together
Readings of the Day
2 Thessalonians 1-To this end we always pray for you, asking that your God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 25-26-Trust in the LORD forever, for in the LORD GOD you have and everlasting rock.
Psalm 117-For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25-You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
God's Word of the Day
My love is great and everlasting.
Story of the Day
I looked around on this walk I was taking. I could see in creation a loving God. As the trees were dropping the pine cones, I noticed the intricate detail in each one. No wonder my friend had asked me to collect a few pine cones for her. She was going to use God's work of art in her work of art. She always made a centerpiece for the table for use on Thanksgiving Day. The love of God present in pine cones created by God and recreated by my friend. God would be glorified in and through the careful work of my friend as she took the time to make something beautiful. As I walked along, I thought about how God was reforming and transforming my heart from within. How God was taking something He created and forming a centerpiece of love. I was somewhat like those pine cones. My heart was not cast aside due to sin. My heart was picked up off of the ground and being used by God. Love great and everlasting at work from within. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you are my everlasting rock. I will trust in You. I love You with all my heart, soul and might. You love endures forever. Now reform and transform my heart from within. Make me Your desire. Glorify Yourself in and through me this day. ---Amen
Sunday, October 26, 2008
October 26th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Ride along the path
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5-But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
Isaiah 23-24-The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant.
Psalm 116-I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
Matthew 22.34-46-You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
God's Word of the Day
See your sin and turn to me sober. I offer you the cup of salvation
Story of the Day
As the wine was being poured out onto the ground, I couldn't help but to think of Christ's blood poured out for me. His suffering and very blood poured out onto all of creation. His blood becoming one now with His creation. Isn't that what just happened to me while I was taking communion? His blood became one with me? How sober this realization made me. God cared so much for me and all the world that He would offer this cup of salvation that contained His own blood. Jesus became that great sacrifice to pay for my sin. How I love God with all my heart, mind and soul. How I lift up this very cup of blood for all the world to see. As the wine was being poured out onto the ground, I couldn't help but to think...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I turn to You repentant of my sin. The very sin You poured out Your blood for. I turn and seek forgiveness. Lead me this day in Your Kingdom. Lead me and direct my heart, soul and mind to do Your will, today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Ride along the path
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5-But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
Isaiah 23-24-The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant.
Psalm 116-I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people.
Matthew 22.34-46-You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
God's Word of the Day
See your sin and turn to me sober. I offer you the cup of salvation
Story of the Day
As the wine was being poured out onto the ground, I couldn't help but to think of Christ's blood poured out for me. His suffering and very blood poured out onto all of creation. His blood becoming one now with His creation. Isn't that what just happened to me while I was taking communion? His blood became one with me? How sober this realization made me. God cared so much for me and all the world that He would offer this cup of salvation that contained His own blood. Jesus became that great sacrifice to pay for my sin. How I love God with all my heart, mind and soul. How I lift up this very cup of blood for all the world to see. As the wine was being poured out onto the ground, I couldn't help but to think...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I turn to You repentant of my sin. The very sin You poured out Your blood for. I turn and seek forgiveness. Lead me this day in Your Kingdom. Lead me and direct my heart, soul and mind to do Your will, today, tomorrow and forever. ---Amen
Saturday, October 25, 2008
October 25th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Don't give up
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 4-For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Isaiah 20-22-What do you mean that you have gone up, all of you, to the housetops, you that are full of shoutings, tumultuous city, exultant town?
Psalm 115-Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and four faithfulness.
Psalm 1-...for the LORD watched over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
God's Word of the Day
Sure I'm going to come back! It will be glorious! But look closely and you will notice My presence here and now.
Story of the Day
I was one of the slowest animals around. Although I really didn't know how slow I was. It really didn't matter. Whenever I wanted to retreat to myself, all I had to do was draw my head in and draw my legs in and there I would be, pretty safe anyway. I had some protection. God had created me a slow being but a protected being. My defense was in my shell. Other animal's defense was in their speed, their smell, their teeth, their wings and on and on. God gave us so many ways to protect ourselves. It was fascinating to look around and see the gifts that God gave all the creatures to protect themselves with. Some day we wouldn't need all of this protection. Some day we would use these gifts of God for love and caring rather than for protection from one another. But for now we needed to persevere with whatever protection God had provided and use that gift of protection to it's fullest. Use the protection to allow us to continue to show love, one for another. As we showed love and felt God's protection we responded in our unique ways with songs and actions of praise and glory to our wondrous Creator who watches over us day after day. And they say that some day our Creator will return in glory to set it all right. I can't wait! But for now, I'm going to plod along in the Creator's Kingdom, daring to do, daring to go to the dangerous places He sends me to show His Love, knowing that the Creator has provided the protection I need.
Prayer of the Day
Spirit, You are the protection I need. You give me the faith and hope and passion to go forth into Your Kingdom day after day. You lead me through the danger. You protect me from harm. You provide the shell I need to pull in to when the time is right. You also call me to action and give me what I need to go where You call me to go. As I wait for that wondrous day when I will meet the Savior in the clouds; I go forth in praise to You. I go forth knowing and seeing the salvation You have achieved on my behalf. I go today offering all the praise and glory to You! ---Amen
Don't give up
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 4-For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel's call and with the sound of God's trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Isaiah 20-22-What do you mean that you have gone up, all of you, to the housetops, you that are full of shoutings, tumultuous city, exultant town?
Psalm 115-Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and four faithfulness.
Psalm 1-...for the LORD watched over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
God's Word of the Day
Sure I'm going to come back! It will be glorious! But look closely and you will notice My presence here and now.
Story of the Day
I was one of the slowest animals around. Although I really didn't know how slow I was. It really didn't matter. Whenever I wanted to retreat to myself, all I had to do was draw my head in and draw my legs in and there I would be, pretty safe anyway. I had some protection. God had created me a slow being but a protected being. My defense was in my shell. Other animal's defense was in their speed, their smell, their teeth, their wings and on and on. God gave us so many ways to protect ourselves. It was fascinating to look around and see the gifts that God gave all the creatures to protect themselves with. Some day we wouldn't need all of this protection. Some day we would use these gifts of God for love and caring rather than for protection from one another. But for now we needed to persevere with whatever protection God had provided and use that gift of protection to it's fullest. Use the protection to allow us to continue to show love, one for another. As we showed love and felt God's protection we responded in our unique ways with songs and actions of praise and glory to our wondrous Creator who watches over us day after day. And they say that some day our Creator will return in glory to set it all right. I can't wait! But for now, I'm going to plod along in the Creator's Kingdom, daring to do, daring to go to the dangerous places He sends me to show His Love, knowing that the Creator has provided the protection I need.
Prayer of the Day
Spirit, You are the protection I need. You give me the faith and hope and passion to go forth into Your Kingdom day after day. You lead me through the danger. You protect me from harm. You provide the shell I need to pull in to when the time is right. You also call me to action and give me what I need to go where You call me to go. As I wait for that wondrous day when I will meet the Savior in the clouds; I go forth in praise to You. I go forth knowing and seeing the salvation You have achieved on my behalf. I go today offering all the praise and glory to You! ---Amen
Friday, October 24, 2008
October 24th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
On target
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13-And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.
Isaiah 17-19-On that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD at its border.
Psalm 114-Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water.
Titus 2:7-8, 11-15-For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all...
God's Word of the Day
Place Me in the center of your life and love will increase.
Story of the Day
This was a different kind of building being built. The supports were all in the center. The corner stones had no corners, they were placed in the exact center of the building. As the building was erected all extensions were supported off of the center. It was as if there were radiating spokes coming out that brought the protection from the elements. When the building was completed; no matter what approach you took, you were invited into the center. The center was the foundation. The center was the focus of this building. You were drawn to the center of the building no matter what entrance you came through. As you approached the center, the ceiling and the space became greater and more grand. Then once you reached the center; you felt that the center had come to you rather than you approaching the center. The center of the building was the attraction. The center of the building was the grace of this structure. A graceful and awesome center. A wonderful tribute to life. The center...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, may You always be at the center of my life. At the center of all I do. At the center of my very being. For through grace and love, You have invaded my very being and inhabited my center. You at my center bringing salvation. You at the very gut, heart and soul of me. It's all about You. Increase Your love from my center outward to the world, that I may be a vehicle of Your desire. You are my desire, as You are in the center of my life. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
On target
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13-And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.
Isaiah 17-19-On that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD at its border.
Psalm 114-Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water.
Titus 2:7-8, 11-15-For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all...
God's Word of the Day
Place Me in the center of your life and love will increase.
Story of the Day
This was a different kind of building being built. The supports were all in the center. The corner stones had no corners, they were placed in the exact center of the building. As the building was erected all extensions were supported off of the center. It was as if there were radiating spokes coming out that brought the protection from the elements. When the building was completed; no matter what approach you took, you were invited into the center. The center was the foundation. The center was the focus of this building. You were drawn to the center of the building no matter what entrance you came through. As you approached the center, the ceiling and the space became greater and more grand. Then once you reached the center; you felt that the center had come to you rather than you approaching the center. The center of the building was the attraction. The center of the building was the grace of this structure. A graceful and awesome center. A wonderful tribute to life. The center...
Prayer of the Day
Lord, may You always be at the center of my life. At the center of all I do. At the center of my very being. For through grace and love, You have invaded my very being and inhabited my center. You at my center bringing salvation. You at the very gut, heart and soul of me. It's all about You. Increase Your love from my center outward to the world, that I may be a vehicle of Your desire. You are my desire, as You are in the center of my life. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Thursday, October 23, 2008
October 23rd - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Obey
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.1-16-So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
Isaiah 14-16-When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and marauders have vanished from the land, then a throne shall be established in steadfast love in the tent of David, and on it shall sit in faithfulness a ruler who seeks justice and is swift to do what is right.
Psalm 113-From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Titus 1.5-16-I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in order what remained to be done...
God's Word of the Day
Obey Me and My commandments and act in love.
Story of the Day
He was a loyal dog. I would come home from work and he would always be waiting. He would seek recognition from me. He would greet me with enthusiasm each time I arrived home. Then he would sit up and beg for a treat from me. He would come to me when I was sick and comfort me. He would seek to entertain me with play when I was down. This loyal friend of mine was deep caring and faithful in love. At times, I almost felt his praise for being his master. He gave so much to me. It seemed that his one goal in life was to please me and to bring order to my life. At times it all seemed so backwards. I was his master but his loyalty made me appreciate him and be loyal to him.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I anxiously await Your presence day after day. I look so forward to greeting You each morning. You are my King! You are my Savior! You are my God! Hear my song of praise, each and every morning. See my acts of faithfulness all through the day. From You have come faithful love and caring. This love and caring causes my heart to leap and dance for joy. I respond in this same love in praise to You and in fervent love for others. Bring order out of chaos to my life and permit me to serve You and those You graciously give to me this day. ---Amen
Obey
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 2.1-16-So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
Isaiah 14-16-When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and marauders have vanished from the land, then a throne shall be established in steadfast love in the tent of David, and on it shall sit in faithfulness a ruler who seeks justice and is swift to do what is right.
Psalm 113-From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised.
Titus 1.5-16-I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in order what remained to be done...
God's Word of the Day
Obey Me and My commandments and act in love.
Story of the Day
He was a loyal dog. I would come home from work and he would always be waiting. He would seek recognition from me. He would greet me with enthusiasm each time I arrived home. Then he would sit up and beg for a treat from me. He would come to me when I was sick and comfort me. He would seek to entertain me with play when I was down. This loyal friend of mine was deep caring and faithful in love. At times, I almost felt his praise for being his master. He gave so much to me. It seemed that his one goal in life was to please me and to bring order to my life. At times it all seemed so backwards. I was his master but his loyalty made me appreciate him and be loyal to him.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I anxiously await Your presence day after day. I look so forward to greeting You each morning. You are my King! You are my Savior! You are my God! Hear my song of praise, each and every morning. See my acts of faithfulness all through the day. From You have come faithful love and caring. This love and caring causes my heart to leap and dance for joy. I respond in this same love in praise to You and in fervent love for others. Bring order out of chaos to my life and permit me to serve You and those You graciously give to me this day. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
October 22nd - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Refill
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 1-For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction...
Isaiah 11-13-A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 112-Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments.
Matthew 17.22-27-However, so that we don't give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.
God's Word of the Day
I have filled you with My Word; now go and act in My Love.
Story of the Day
I don't know what it was that came over me that day. As I was swimming along, suddenly I felt my gut weighted down. It was difficult to swim. All I wanted to do was get out of this water. That was a strange feeling in itself. It was this water that sustained my life. I lived off of this water. I breathed off of this water. In this water I fed myself life giving food. But for some reason I felt weighted down to my very core and I wanted out of this water. Then I saw a hook come my way. It was an opportunity I know! I had seen others before me leave this place by taking the hook. It was my way out of this water. So I took it. I was pulled out and a man placed his hand down my throat and removed what had weighted me down. It was a shiny coin of some sort. How did that get there? I don't know? Then he threw me back in the water. I felt so much better. I rejoiced in the life giving water that I now lived joyously in. I knew that I had been of service by a higher power and had been used by my Creator. What a joy to be chosen. What a delight to go where I had never gone before and to be used by God! Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, choose me this day and call me to fit into Your plan. I go willingly and joyfully with You this day into Your Kingdom, glad to be by Your side and used as You will. You refill me day after day with Your Word and Spirit. You feed me life giving nourishment from the Branch of Life and I go with You in delight. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Refill
Readings of the Day
1 Thessalonians 1-For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction...
Isaiah 11-13-A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 112-Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments.
Matthew 17.22-27-However, so that we don't give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.
God's Word of the Day
I have filled you with My Word; now go and act in My Love.
Story of the Day
I don't know what it was that came over me that day. As I was swimming along, suddenly I felt my gut weighted down. It was difficult to swim. All I wanted to do was get out of this water. That was a strange feeling in itself. It was this water that sustained my life. I lived off of this water. I breathed off of this water. In this water I fed myself life giving food. But for some reason I felt weighted down to my very core and I wanted out of this water. Then I saw a hook come my way. It was an opportunity I know! I had seen others before me leave this place by taking the hook. It was my way out of this water. So I took it. I was pulled out and a man placed his hand down my throat and removed what had weighted me down. It was a shiny coin of some sort. How did that get there? I don't know? Then he threw me back in the water. I felt so much better. I rejoiced in the life giving water that I now lived joyously in. I knew that I had been of service by a higher power and had been used by my Creator. What a joy to be chosen. What a delight to go where I had never gone before and to be used by God! Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, choose me this day and call me to fit into Your plan. I go willingly and joyfully with You this day into Your Kingdom, glad to be by Your side and used as You will. You refill me day after day with Your Word and Spirit. You feed me life giving nourishment from the Branch of Life and I go with You in delight. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
October 21st - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Release
Readings of the Day
Revelation 21-22-See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away...then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
Isaiah 9-10-The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness---on them light has shined...For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually and there shall be endless peace.
Psalm 111-He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
Daniel 3.19-30-"Was it not three men that we threw bound into the fire?" They answered the king, "True, O king. " He replied, "but I see four men unbound, walking in the middle of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the fourth has the appearance of a god."
God's Word of the Day
Look and see! I have released you from the bondage of sin. Now go free in love to serve!
Story of the Day
This last week of school had been so much fun. Instead of work and so many classes. We had word games. Games of all sorts. We had extended recesses. This was a fun week. We grew closer together with one another. We grew fond of all of the teachers. Then it was the last day. The emotions were happiness, yet a fun kind of anticipation for another year. But first, we would play for a summer. We would exercise. We would read books just for the fun of it. We would go on vacation. We would be free! Happiness and laughter filled the air that last day of school!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I look to that day when pain, tears and suffering will be no more. I look to You in hope. I look to You knowing that You have set and paved the way. I know there will be a day of laughter and joy in You. At times, so many times, You send blessing our way. Blessings that we don't even see or realize. I give You thanks and praise for all You have done. I am filled with joy and laughter and fun! Then there are the times that I need to endure pain and suffering. I know that You are in the fire by side. You know of the heat of the fire. You share my pain. But I still look forward to that summer vacation. And I look forward to the time we gather back together in work to serve in Your Kingdom. ---Amen
Release
Readings of the Day
Revelation 21-22-See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away...then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
Isaiah 9-10-The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness---on them light has shined...For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually and there shall be endless peace.
Psalm 111-He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
Daniel 3.19-30-"Was it not three men that we threw bound into the fire?" They answered the king, "True, O king. " He replied, "but I see four men unbound, walking in the middle of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the fourth has the appearance of a god."
God's Word of the Day
Look and see! I have released you from the bondage of sin. Now go free in love to serve!
Story of the Day
This last week of school had been so much fun. Instead of work and so many classes. We had word games. Games of all sorts. We had extended recesses. This was a fun week. We grew closer together with one another. We grew fond of all of the teachers. Then it was the last day. The emotions were happiness, yet a fun kind of anticipation for another year. But first, we would play for a summer. We would exercise. We would read books just for the fun of it. We would go on vacation. We would be free! Happiness and laughter filled the air that last day of school!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I look to that day when pain, tears and suffering will be no more. I look to You in hope. I look to You knowing that You have set and paved the way. I know there will be a day of laughter and joy in You. At times, so many times, You send blessing our way. Blessings that we don't even see or realize. I give You thanks and praise for all You have done. I am filled with joy and laughter and fun! Then there are the times that I need to endure pain and suffering. I know that You are in the fire by side. You know of the heat of the fire. You share my pain. But I still look forward to that summer vacation. And I look forward to the time we gather back together in work to serve in Your Kingdom. ---Amen
Monday, October 20, 2008
October 20th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Close calls
Readings of the Day
Revelation 20-When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison and will come out to deceive...
Isaiah 7-8-For the LORD spoke thus to me while his hand was strong upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people...
Psalm 110-"You are a priest forever according the the order of Melchizedek."
Daniel 3.1-18-But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire, and who is the god that will deliver you out of my hands?
God's Word of the Day
Worship only Me. I will deliver you.
Story of the Day
As I flew by, I noticed a heavenly scent in the air. Then I saw the source. There was some spoiled rotten meat in the trash can at the curb. It had attracted several of my friends and family. It had attracted so many that new birth was taking place. This meat had set out in the hot sun until it was perfect! So I decided to join in on the party. We were all having a great time and then it got even better. At once a loud sound approached and some men threw the spoiled meat into a mound of meat that was beyond belief. It was as if someone had gathered together all things spoiled and rotten and placed them in one place. This must be heaven! Then we and the meat were thrown as one into the great pile. Then it happened! A huge blade came down and began to crush the meat and all of us into one small space. So many of my relatives and friends were crushed and smashed into one space that they were united with the spoiled meat and trash and killed. I was able to fly away just in time to witness the horror of it all! It was more than I could take to watch! It was horrendous! The men jumped back in the truck, satisfied with the horror they had accomplished and drove away.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, save us from the time of trial. Let me smell the stench of sin and smell the fragrance of Your saving grace and run to You. For You are God. You are salvation. You are life. You alone will I follow. You I worship. You I praise. And to You is all glory and honor, now and forever. ---Amen
Close calls
Readings of the Day
Revelation 20-When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released from his prison and will come out to deceive...
Isaiah 7-8-For the LORD spoke thus to me while his hand was strong upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people...
Psalm 110-"You are a priest forever according the the order of Melchizedek."
Daniel 3.1-18-But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire, and who is the god that will deliver you out of my hands?
God's Word of the Day
Worship only Me. I will deliver you.
Story of the Day
As I flew by, I noticed a heavenly scent in the air. Then I saw the source. There was some spoiled rotten meat in the trash can at the curb. It had attracted several of my friends and family. It had attracted so many that new birth was taking place. This meat had set out in the hot sun until it was perfect! So I decided to join in on the party. We were all having a great time and then it got even better. At once a loud sound approached and some men threw the spoiled meat into a mound of meat that was beyond belief. It was as if someone had gathered together all things spoiled and rotten and placed them in one place. This must be heaven! Then we and the meat were thrown as one into the great pile. Then it happened! A huge blade came down and began to crush the meat and all of us into one small space. So many of my relatives and friends were crushed and smashed into one space that they were united with the spoiled meat and trash and killed. I was able to fly away just in time to witness the horror of it all! It was more than I could take to watch! It was horrendous! The men jumped back in the truck, satisfied with the horror they had accomplished and drove away.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, save us from the time of trial. Let me smell the stench of sin and smell the fragrance of Your saving grace and run to You. For You are God. You are salvation. You are life. You alone will I follow. You I worship. You I praise. And to You is all glory and honor, now and forever. ---Amen
Sunday, October 19, 2008
October 19th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Family
Readings of the Day
Revelation 19-He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called The Word of God.
Isaiah 5-6-Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
Psalm 109.20-31-For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save them from those who would condemn them to death.
Matthew 22.15-22-Tell us, then, what you think.
God's Word of the Day
I'll show you what I think. Look to My Son and see His life. I'll show you what I think.
Story of the Day
There were two boys on the playground that day that stood out from the rest. The bigger boy was the leader of many of the other children. The smaller boy just didn't seem to fit the mold that the bigger boy thought his following should fit. So the group decided that the smaller boy must go. The smaller boy didn't fit in. The smaller boy just wasn't up to the standards of the rest. He was different. He acted differently. The smaller boy had some family in the group. Certain members of the family were afraid to stand up for their sibling. A couple of the family members were proud to stand up. So some of them sided with the bigger boy and others left the group with the smaller boy. They left with the smaller boy knowing that the group does not form around a bigger boy. The group must exist for something greater. Some of the family were proud to stand with the smaller boy. Proud to exist for something greater.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you alone are my "something greater." In You alone do I exist. Teach me to stand up and be by the side of the weak, poor, sick and down-trodden. For we are all weak. All we have comes from You. You suffered and died for the weak, poor, sick and down-trodden. Let all people see that we are at once in this group but also in the group of those so dearly loved that You would give Your life for us. You stood up for me! Let us band together as family in Your Name and in Your honor. When I need to take a stand, give me the courage to leave it all behind for Your honor and glory. Let me give to You what is Yours; my life and myself. As I stand for You, I ask You to send me. I ask You to call me. Send me to stand by the needy today and forever. For when I stand by the needy, the weak, the poor, the sick, the down-trodden; I stand with You. ---Amen
Family
Readings of the Day
Revelation 19-He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called The Word of God.
Isaiah 5-6-Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I; send me!"
Psalm 109.20-31-For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save them from those who would condemn them to death.
Matthew 22.15-22-Tell us, then, what you think.
God's Word of the Day
I'll show you what I think. Look to My Son and see His life. I'll show you what I think.
Story of the Day
There were two boys on the playground that day that stood out from the rest. The bigger boy was the leader of many of the other children. The smaller boy just didn't seem to fit the mold that the bigger boy thought his following should fit. So the group decided that the smaller boy must go. The smaller boy didn't fit in. The smaller boy just wasn't up to the standards of the rest. He was different. He acted differently. The smaller boy had some family in the group. Certain members of the family were afraid to stand up for their sibling. A couple of the family members were proud to stand up. So some of them sided with the bigger boy and others left the group with the smaller boy. They left with the smaller boy knowing that the group does not form around a bigger boy. The group must exist for something greater. Some of the family were proud to stand with the smaller boy. Proud to exist for something greater.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you alone are my "something greater." In You alone do I exist. Teach me to stand up and be by the side of the weak, poor, sick and down-trodden. For we are all weak. All we have comes from You. You suffered and died for the weak, poor, sick and down-trodden. Let all people see that we are at once in this group but also in the group of those so dearly loved that You would give Your life for us. You stood up for me! Let us band together as family in Your Name and in Your honor. When I need to take a stand, give me the courage to leave it all behind for Your honor and glory. Let me give to You what is Yours; my life and myself. As I stand for You, I ask You to send me. I ask You to call me. Send me to stand by the needy today and forever. For when I stand by the needy, the weak, the poor, the sick, the down-trodden; I stand with You. ---Amen
Saturday, October 18, 2008
October 18th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Honor
Readings of the Day
Revelation 18-After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was made bright with his splendor.
Isaiah 3-4-On that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel.
Psalm 109.1-19-Do not be silent, O God of my praise.
Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53-And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
God's Word of the Day
Give Me all honor and blessing and glory, now and forever.
Story of the Day
The message was in the fruit. As we visited the farm and looked at all the baskets of apples; I saw the message in the fruit. The fruit carried a message. The fruit wasn't produced over night. It took time. It took care. It took acts of God for this fruit to be present in these baskets. Fruit, present in baskets, to feed my body and restore health to my mind and soul. The message was in the fruit. The fruit was the product of a glorious God working with "common man" and nature to bring forth something that would sustain life. God sent His Son to sustain "common man." The message is in the Fruit. God, in His boldness, sent a Man to sustain "common man." The message was in the fruit. Now we are called to produce fruit. We have been cared for. We have been nourished. We have be combined with the Fruit of God to produce fruit. Let all the world rejoice. Let all the world give glory and honor to God. Let all the world offer worship and praise to our King of Glory. The message was in the Fruit. Now go and produce likewise! Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are the branch that feeds me. Feed me and nourish me and combine nature and Your loving touch, that I may produce fruit for You. ---Amen
Honor
Readings of the Day
Revelation 18-After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was made bright with his splendor.
Isaiah 3-4-On that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel.
Psalm 109.1-19-Do not be silent, O God of my praise.
Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53-And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
God's Word of the Day
Give Me all honor and blessing and glory, now and forever.
Story of the Day
The message was in the fruit. As we visited the farm and looked at all the baskets of apples; I saw the message in the fruit. The fruit carried a message. The fruit wasn't produced over night. It took time. It took care. It took acts of God for this fruit to be present in these baskets. Fruit, present in baskets, to feed my body and restore health to my mind and soul. The message was in the fruit. The fruit was the product of a glorious God working with "common man" and nature to bring forth something that would sustain life. God sent His Son to sustain "common man." The message is in the Fruit. God, in His boldness, sent a Man to sustain "common man." The message was in the fruit. Now we are called to produce fruit. We have been cared for. We have been nourished. We have be combined with the Fruit of God to produce fruit. Let all the world rejoice. Let all the world give glory and honor to God. Let all the world offer worship and praise to our King of Glory. The message was in the Fruit. Now go and produce likewise! Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are the branch that feeds me. Feed me and nourish me and combine nature and Your loving touch, that I may produce fruit for You. ---Amen
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 17th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Giving
Readings of the Day
Revelation 17-So he carried me away in the spirit...
Isaiah 1-2-Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth; for the LORD has spoken...
Psalm 108-With God we shall do valiantly...
1 Peter 5.1-5-And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another...
God's Word of the Day
Listen to My Voice and humbly follow.
Story of the Day
We knew that all of us were unique. Each one of us had our own list of attributes. Each one of us was valuable in our own way. Alone we could not stand. But together we resulted in a movement of passion. So we were each assigned out, one or two. Assigned out to help and to develop the person we were assigned to. We worked in each individual and worked through the individual. When the people were combined in the using of our unique skills an awesome team was formed. A team of people using us and we using the people. Together we were a corporate Body. Together the Spirit moved. Each of us unique and each of them unique. We were the Gifts of the Spirit active in the Body of Christ. We were the Church moved by the Spirit. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, show me the unique gifts You have given. Teach me to use Your gifts in action. Move Your Spirit through me to lead and guide me to move in unison with Your Body, Your Church. ---Amen
Giving
Readings of the Day
Revelation 17-So he carried me away in the spirit...
Isaiah 1-2-Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth; for the LORD has spoken...
Psalm 108-With God we shall do valiantly...
1 Peter 5.1-5-And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another...
God's Word of the Day
Listen to My Voice and humbly follow.
Story of the Day
We knew that all of us were unique. Each one of us had our own list of attributes. Each one of us was valuable in our own way. Alone we could not stand. But together we resulted in a movement of passion. So we were each assigned out, one or two. Assigned out to help and to develop the person we were assigned to. We worked in each individual and worked through the individual. When the people were combined in the using of our unique skills an awesome team was formed. A team of people using us and we using the people. Together we were a corporate Body. Together the Spirit moved. Each of us unique and each of them unique. We were the Gifts of the Spirit active in the Body of Christ. We were the Church moved by the Spirit. Thanks be to God!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, show me the unique gifts You have given. Teach me to use Your gifts in action. Move Your Spirit through me to lead and guide me to move in unison with Your Body, Your Church. ---Amen
Thursday, October 16, 2008
October 16th - Let's Play
Theme of the Day
Work
Readings of the Day
Revelation 16-The seventh angel poured his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, "It is done!"
Esther 9-10-So the Jews struck down all their enemies with the sword, slaughtering, and destroying them...
Psalm 107.23-43-Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
3 John 9-12-Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but imitate what is good.
God's Word of the Day
See My Son and imitate Him.
Story of the Day
We were walking at a fast pace. I could see the dust puff up from His sandals as He walked in front of me. I was doing all I could just to keep up. Sweat began to drip from my forehead. My shirt began to wick perspiration from my body. A constant puff, puff, puff of the dust would raise into the air as He walked along the road. We were heading somewhere. We were on a mission to a place I did not know. Then He dropped back by my side. I felt as if a Friend had joined me in the walk. I felt a Friend by my side in this unknown mission and work we were about the perform. He reassured me to just go with the flow. He gave me hope and told me that whatever was required, I would be able to do. He told me that I would have the skills necessary for the job. The pace was quick but now I knew that the job would be a good one. The job would be challenging yet rewarding. As He walked by my side, I felt good about all of this. As He walked by my side, I felt that He was living life with and in me. As we walked together down that road, the dirt of the road puffed up from our feet. We were on a mission and I was part of the mission. My Friend and I, together as one.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, as we walk this road of life together. May the dust billow from our feet in swift travel towards fulfillment of the mission You have blessed me with. Make me a part of Your story. Make me a part of the daily work. Make me a part of Your plan and walk with me this day. ---Amen
Work
Readings of the Day
Revelation 16-The seventh angel poured his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, "It is done!"
Esther 9-10-So the Jews struck down all their enemies with the sword, slaughtering, and destroying them...
Psalm 107.23-43-Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
3 John 9-12-Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but imitate what is good.
God's Word of the Day
See My Son and imitate Him.
Story of the Day
We were walking at a fast pace. I could see the dust puff up from His sandals as He walked in front of me. I was doing all I could just to keep up. Sweat began to drip from my forehead. My shirt began to wick perspiration from my body. A constant puff, puff, puff of the dust would raise into the air as He walked along the road. We were heading somewhere. We were on a mission to a place I did not know. Then He dropped back by my side. I felt as if a Friend had joined me in the walk. I felt a Friend by my side in this unknown mission and work we were about the perform. He reassured me to just go with the flow. He gave me hope and told me that whatever was required, I would be able to do. He told me that I would have the skills necessary for the job. The pace was quick but now I knew that the job would be a good one. The job would be challenging yet rewarding. As He walked by my side, I felt good about all of this. As He walked by my side, I felt that He was living life with and in me. As we walked together down that road, the dirt of the road puffed up from our feet. We were on a mission and I was part of the mission. My Friend and I, together as one.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, as we walk this road of life together. May the dust billow from our feet in swift travel towards fulfillment of the mission You have blessed me with. Make me a part of Your story. Make me a part of the daily work. Make me a part of Your plan and walk with me this day. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
October 15th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Investigate
Readings of the Day
Revelation 15-...and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power...
Esther 6.14-8.17-So they hanged Haman on the gallows that they had prepared for Mordecai.
Psalm 107.1-22-Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
John 6.25-35-Then Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." They said to him, "Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life."
God's Word of the Day
See and taste the Bread from heaven that the Father gives. This Bread brings life.
Story of the Day
As the detectives gathered clues from the crime scene; they began to notice a pattern. It seemed as if the clues were placed intentionally by someone. It seemed as if this crime would be solved on it's own. They were looking for clues as to who may have planned the escape and rescue of a known criminal. The prisoner disappeared from prison without one guard knowing it. But the clues were so obvious. From the prisoners cell were a trail of bread crumbs. It was a trail that showed the path of escape. It was as if these clues were way too obvious. How could the guard not have noticed a trail of bread crumbs that showed the prisoners path of escape? It was all too obvious. So at an entourage of detectives and guards followed the bread crumbs that seemingly dropped from heaven, they retraced the steps of the prisoner. The crumbs led from the cell to the prison chapel and stopped there. The prisoner left the prison cell, went to the chapel and was free. Bread from heaven freed this prisoner. As the detectives gathered clues from the crime scene; they began to notice a pattern. It seemed as if the clues were intentionally placed by someone. Right there at the end of the trail of bread crumbs, in the chapel, their eyes were opened, and the crime was solved!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for Your life-giving Bread from heaven. I give you thanks for release from this prison of sin. Send me out today free in Your Word. Free to serve in Your Kingdom. Guard me from the evil within me and around me. I give You thanks for Your steadfast love and compassion, my Savior who comes down in and through that life-giving Bread! ---Amen
Investigate
Readings of the Day
Revelation 15-...and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power...
Esther 6.14-8.17-So they hanged Haman on the gallows that they had prepared for Mordecai.
Psalm 107.1-22-Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
John 6.25-35-Then Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." They said to him, "Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life."
God's Word of the Day
See and taste the Bread from heaven that the Father gives. This Bread brings life.
Story of the Day
As the detectives gathered clues from the crime scene; they began to notice a pattern. It seemed as if the clues were placed intentionally by someone. It seemed as if this crime would be solved on it's own. They were looking for clues as to who may have planned the escape and rescue of a known criminal. The prisoner disappeared from prison without one guard knowing it. But the clues were so obvious. From the prisoners cell were a trail of bread crumbs. It was a trail that showed the path of escape. It was as if these clues were way too obvious. How could the guard not have noticed a trail of bread crumbs that showed the prisoners path of escape? It was all too obvious. So at an entourage of detectives and guards followed the bread crumbs that seemingly dropped from heaven, they retraced the steps of the prisoner. The crumbs led from the cell to the prison chapel and stopped there. The prisoner left the prison cell, went to the chapel and was free. Bread from heaven freed this prisoner. As the detectives gathered clues from the crime scene; they began to notice a pattern. It seemed as if the clues were intentionally placed by someone. Right there at the end of the trail of bread crumbs, in the chapel, their eyes were opened, and the crime was solved!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You thanks for Your life-giving Bread from heaven. I give you thanks for release from this prison of sin. Send me out today free in Your Word. Free to serve in Your Kingdom. Guard me from the evil within me and around me. I give You thanks for Your steadfast love and compassion, my Savior who comes down in and through that life-giving Bread! ---Amen
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
October 14th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Recovery
Readings of the Day
Revelation 14-Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion!
Esther 5.1-6.13-If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to a banquet that I have prepared for the king.
Psalm 106.24-48-Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. And let all the people say, "Amen." Praise the LORD!
Amos 9.5-15-I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.
God's Word of the Day
Look to My Son and you will recover.
Story of the Day
It was an old house that we went through. It was old and used and falling apart. But we bought it anyway. Then we began to clean it up. We pitched all of the garbage in the house. Tore down the tired walls and began the restoration. We put in new walls and made new living spaces where there were none. New furnace and air conditioning. We put in new kitchen cabinets and a new sink. New floors and carpet. New bathrooms. We went through that whole house and made what was old and used new again. As we moved into the house, it was like a new house. Lives would be shaped in this house. Memories would be made. The house would become a home. And I'm sure at some point this house would become old and used once again. But for now, we had a new life to live in an old house made new.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, take me as I am and rebuild me. Make me new in You. Pitch what needs to be pitched and replace what needs to be replaced. Create me into Your desire. ---Amen
Recovery
Readings of the Day
Revelation 14-Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion!
Esther 5.1-6.13-If it pleases the king, let the king and Haman come today to a banquet that I have prepared for the king.
Psalm 106.24-48-Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. And let all the people say, "Amen." Praise the LORD!
Amos 9.5-15-I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.
God's Word of the Day
Look to My Son and you will recover.
Story of the Day
It was an old house that we went through. It was old and used and falling apart. But we bought it anyway. Then we began to clean it up. We pitched all of the garbage in the house. Tore down the tired walls and began the restoration. We put in new walls and made new living spaces where there were none. New furnace and air conditioning. We put in new kitchen cabinets and a new sink. New floors and carpet. New bathrooms. We went through that whole house and made what was old and used new again. As we moved into the house, it was like a new house. Lives would be shaped in this house. Memories would be made. The house would become a home. And I'm sure at some point this house would become old and used once again. But for now, we had a new life to live in an old house made new.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, take me as I am and rebuild me. Make me new in You. Pitch what needs to be pitched and replace what needs to be replaced. Create me into Your desire. ---Amen
Monday, October 13, 2008
October 13th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Love and compassion
Readings of the Day
Revelation 13-Let anyone who has an ear listen...
Esther 3-4-For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another quarter, but you and your father's family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this.
Psalm 106.1-23-Praise the LORD! O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.
Exodus 19.7-20-Prepare for the third day...
God's Word of the Day
See My Love and Compassion defeat sin, death and Satan on the third day.
Story of the Day
Listen! Listen carefully. It was quiet here in the dark and listening was easy. As the words were spoken; it was the only sound that could be heard. A group of us were gathered together in this dark place and the only source of light were our candles. Each one of us had a candle. One person asked us to listen to him. Listen carefully. We all turned. You could see the light of each person's candle light their face. Lit faces turned to the one voice that was speaking. He spoke of a time three days from now. A time when our small lighted candles would no longer be needed. He said in three days a great Light will shine through the walls of this cave we were trapped in. This Light would be so great that it could even lead us through the walls we were trapped within. On the third day we wouldn't need our small lights. On the third day we would be able to walk through these walls. At some point, as we passed through the walls, rock and flesh would occupy the same space. On the third day dimensions would combine. Dimensions together, like a rock passing through water. Our flesh would pass through these stone walls. Listen! Listen carefully and see the Light that shines beyond these stone walls of sin, death and evil. Listen! See! Listen and see carefully!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Voice. I hear the Voice of Jesus. I hear Your Voice from the cloud on top of the mountain. I hear Your Voice behind the stone of the tomb. In three days You appeared. A great Light from behind that tombstone of sin, death and the devil. You alone defeated evil. You alone are Savior. Let Your love and compassion shine brightly beyond my stone cold heart. Let it shine through my sin. Let Your love and compassion shine through me and through my family and brightly shine out into the Kingdom you call me to this day. You are God! Your steadfast love endures forever! ---Amen
Love and compassion
Readings of the Day
Revelation 13-Let anyone who has an ear listen...
Esther 3-4-For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another quarter, but you and your father's family will perish. Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this.
Psalm 106.1-23-Praise the LORD! O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.
Exodus 19.7-20-Prepare for the third day...
God's Word of the Day
See My Love and Compassion defeat sin, death and Satan on the third day.
Story of the Day
Listen! Listen carefully. It was quiet here in the dark and listening was easy. As the words were spoken; it was the only sound that could be heard. A group of us were gathered together in this dark place and the only source of light were our candles. Each one of us had a candle. One person asked us to listen to him. Listen carefully. We all turned. You could see the light of each person's candle light their face. Lit faces turned to the one voice that was speaking. He spoke of a time three days from now. A time when our small lighted candles would no longer be needed. He said in three days a great Light will shine through the walls of this cave we were trapped in. This Light would be so great that it could even lead us through the walls we were trapped within. On the third day we wouldn't need our small lights. On the third day we would be able to walk through these walls. At some point, as we passed through the walls, rock and flesh would occupy the same space. On the third day dimensions would combine. Dimensions together, like a rock passing through water. Our flesh would pass through these stone walls. Listen! Listen carefully and see the Light that shines beyond these stone walls of sin, death and evil. Listen! See! Listen and see carefully!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hear Your Voice. I hear the Voice of Jesus. I hear Your Voice from the cloud on top of the mountain. I hear Your Voice behind the stone of the tomb. In three days You appeared. A great Light from behind that tombstone of sin, death and the devil. You alone defeated evil. You alone are Savior. Let Your love and compassion shine brightly beyond my stone cold heart. Let it shine through my sin. Let Your love and compassion shine through me and through my family and brightly shine out into the Kingdom you call me to this day. You are God! Your steadfast love endures forever! ---Amen
Sunday, October 12, 2008
October 12th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Darkness and Light
Readings of the Day
Revelation 12-And war broke out in heaven..."Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah. for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows his time is short!"
Esther 2-Every day Mordecai would walk around in front of the court of the harem, to learn how Esther was and how she fared.
Psalm 105.26-45-He sent darkness, and made the land dark; they rebelled against his words.
Matthew 22.1-14-Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?
God's Word of the Day
Even in the midst of your darkness, My Light will be with you.
Story of the Day
I was dropped into a pit by my enemies. It was cold and dark and muddy at the bottom of this pit. I was miserable. I couldn't stand the place I was in. I hated those who had dropped me in this pit. I hated those who weren't coming to my rescue even though they may not have even known I was in this pit. I cried out for help but it seemed no one could hear my cries. I hated God for having let this happen to me. The pit was dark and cold and damp as were my spirits. The darker my outlook got the darker this pit got. I was dropped into a pit by my enemies with no hope of escape. Then I saw and small beam of light. My eyes adjusted to the darkness. It seemed as if being in the darkness for some time now allowed me to see light. Just a tiny bit of light seemed to be large beams of light. The light became so obvious in the darkness. As the light became brighter and brighter I could see that the Light was coming to me in the darkness. The Light was leading me out of this pit. The Light came to me and led me to safety and a new life. It was all because of the Light in the darkness that I was saved.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, in this pit of darkness, come to me as Light and lead me to a new path. ---Amen
Darkness and Light
Readings of the Day
Revelation 12-And war broke out in heaven..."Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah. for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows his time is short!"
Esther 2-Every day Mordecai would walk around in front of the court of the harem, to learn how Esther was and how she fared.
Psalm 105.26-45-He sent darkness, and made the land dark; they rebelled against his words.
Matthew 22.1-14-Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?
God's Word of the Day
Even in the midst of your darkness, My Light will be with you.
Story of the Day
I was dropped into a pit by my enemies. It was cold and dark and muddy at the bottom of this pit. I was miserable. I couldn't stand the place I was in. I hated those who had dropped me in this pit. I hated those who weren't coming to my rescue even though they may not have even known I was in this pit. I cried out for help but it seemed no one could hear my cries. I hated God for having let this happen to me. The pit was dark and cold and damp as were my spirits. The darker my outlook got the darker this pit got. I was dropped into a pit by my enemies with no hope of escape. Then I saw and small beam of light. My eyes adjusted to the darkness. It seemed as if being in the darkness for some time now allowed me to see light. Just a tiny bit of light seemed to be large beams of light. The light became so obvious in the darkness. As the light became brighter and brighter I could see that the Light was coming to me in the darkness. The Light was leading me out of this pit. The Light came to me and led me to safety and a new life. It was all because of the Light in the darkness that I was saved.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, in this pit of darkness, come to me as Light and lead me to a new path. ---Amen
Saturday, October 11, 2008
October 11th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Honesty
Readings of the Day
Revelation 11-Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple; and there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and earthquake, and heavy hail.
Esther 1-...to bring Queen Vashti before the king, wearing the royal crown, in order to show the peoples and the officials her beauty; for she was fair to behold. But Queen Vashti refused...
Psalm 105.1-25-Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he was uttered...
Psalm 23-He makes me lie down in green pastures...
God's Word of the Day
Be steadfast in honest love for one another.
Story of the Day
This time it hurt more than the other times. As we were playing together, and one of my friends decided to choose someone else to be on their team instead of me. He made this decision on purpose; at least I think he did. And it hurt this time. Because I had always felt it to be a privilege and an honor to play on the same team with him. So this time it hurt more than the other times that this has happened. This time it just appeared to me to be more intentional. Then there was that period of silence between us that followed. I was hurt and didn't want to talk about it. He never asked to talk either, so I figured he didn't want to talk to me. We weren't being honest with one another. We weren't trying to reconcile our differences. Maybe we needed a rest from one another for a while. But at some point the conversation came about. At some point something lead us to reconcile with one another. At some point...but how do you get to that "some point?" Someone has to approach the other or both approach one another. There is an approach of some sort. In the approach, our eyes are opened to the friendship that we were missing. In the approach we see the love. In the approach and the honesty we are reconciled.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, constantly keep me in the approach with You and with those I may have hurt. Keep me in the approach of friendship and love. May I see Your heart of Love at the center of all I do. Open my eyes to see and hear the directions You have called me to take. Grant me rest when I need rest and courage when I need courage and strength when strength is needed. ---Amen
Honesty
Readings of the Day
Revelation 11-Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple; and there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and earthquake, and heavy hail.
Esther 1-...to bring Queen Vashti before the king, wearing the royal crown, in order to show the peoples and the officials her beauty; for she was fair to behold. But Queen Vashti refused...
Psalm 105.1-25-Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he was uttered...
Psalm 23-He makes me lie down in green pastures...
God's Word of the Day
Be steadfast in honest love for one another.
Story of the Day
This time it hurt more than the other times. As we were playing together, and one of my friends decided to choose someone else to be on their team instead of me. He made this decision on purpose; at least I think he did. And it hurt this time. Because I had always felt it to be a privilege and an honor to play on the same team with him. So this time it hurt more than the other times that this has happened. This time it just appeared to me to be more intentional. Then there was that period of silence between us that followed. I was hurt and didn't want to talk about it. He never asked to talk either, so I figured he didn't want to talk to me. We weren't being honest with one another. We weren't trying to reconcile our differences. Maybe we needed a rest from one another for a while. But at some point the conversation came about. At some point something lead us to reconcile with one another. At some point...but how do you get to that "some point?" Someone has to approach the other or both approach one another. There is an approach of some sort. In the approach, our eyes are opened to the friendship that we were missing. In the approach we see the love. In the approach and the honesty we are reconciled.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, constantly keep me in the approach with You and with those I may have hurt. Keep me in the approach of friendship and love. May I see Your heart of Love at the center of all I do. Open my eyes to see and hear the directions You have called me to take. Grant me rest when I need rest and courage when I need courage and strength when strength is needed. ---Amen
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 10th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Rebuild
Readings of the Day
Revelation 10-...the mystery of God will be fulfilled...
Nehemiah 13-Remember me, O my God, for good.
Psalm 104.24-35-...may the LORD rejoice in his works...
James 4.4-10-God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
God's Word of the Day
Humility brings My grace.
Story of the Day
The artist took the hunk of clay and began to work it. She took the clay and rolled it in her hands. She continued to heat the clay and roll it with the warmth of her hands. As the clay grew softer and softer it became easier for the clay to be manipulated by the artist's hands. Then after it was soft enough and she had worked the stiffness from the clay; the artist began to form the clay. She would form it and reform it as she pleased. She continued to work with the soft clay, making it into what she desired. It took several attempts to create just the shape and texture she was looking for. When she had completed the piece; the artist looked at the clay and was happy.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, when I'm arrogant and proud, work me in Your hands. Soften me and humble me to be what You desire. Work me and form me into something that You can be pleased in. Your creative and redemptive powers are a sweet mystery of Love and Salvation. Remember me and be joyful with Your creation. ---Amen
Rebuild
Readings of the Day
Revelation 10-...the mystery of God will be fulfilled...
Nehemiah 13-Remember me, O my God, for good.
Psalm 104.24-35-...may the LORD rejoice in his works...
James 4.4-10-God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
God's Word of the Day
Humility brings My grace.
Story of the Day
The artist took the hunk of clay and began to work it. She took the clay and rolled it in her hands. She continued to heat the clay and roll it with the warmth of her hands. As the clay grew softer and softer it became easier for the clay to be manipulated by the artist's hands. Then after it was soft enough and she had worked the stiffness from the clay; the artist began to form the clay. She would form it and reform it as she pleased. She continued to work with the soft clay, making it into what she desired. It took several attempts to create just the shape and texture she was looking for. When she had completed the piece; the artist looked at the clay and was happy.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, when I'm arrogant and proud, work me in Your hands. Soften me and humble me to be what You desire. Work me and form me into something that You can be pleased in. Your creative and redemptive powers are a sweet mystery of Love and Salvation. Remember me and be joyful with Your creation. ---Amen
Thursday, October 09, 2008
October 9th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Arrogance
Readings of the Day
Revelation 9-And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their fornication or their thefts.
Nehemiah 12-Then I brought the leaders of Judah up onto the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession.
Psalm 104.1-23-People go out to their work and to the labor until the evening.
1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14-Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.
God's Word of the Day
Look at Jesus' life. Be humble, serve those who work for you and those you work for. Put arrogance aside and meet in the center at My Temple.
Story of the Day
Both sides were at odds with one another. Someone had to win the fight. So the battle began. The battle raged on until one side felt as if they had proven their dominance over the other. But the wounds lived on in the hearts of both sides. The dominant side was insulted that they were challenged. The other side was insulted by arrogance. Over time it became obvious that this was not a solution. The sides were never reconciled.
An equal conflict arose by two other countries. But this time a mediator chose to have each side walk towards a common goal. They took opposite approaches to their common goal of reconciliation and met in the center. In the center was the goal of harmony and peace. Each took an opposite direction to the same purpose. When meeting in the middle at that common goal, stories of the journey could be shared. Each party could learn from the other. Each could sing with one voice upon arrival and unity in the middle. Now both were united and the journeys were completed. Both parties became one.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, open my eyes to the goal in common. Open my eyes to the journeys of myself and the journeys of others. Keep arrogance away but unite me in the common joy of Your presence in the Temple. Lead me in the approach and unite us as one in You, our Lord and Savior. ---Amen
Arrogance
Readings of the Day
Revelation 9-And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their fornication or their thefts.
Nehemiah 12-Then I brought the leaders of Judah up onto the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession.
Psalm 104.1-23-People go out to their work and to the labor until the evening.
1 Peter 5:1-5, 12-14-Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.
God's Word of the Day
Look at Jesus' life. Be humble, serve those who work for you and those you work for. Put arrogance aside and meet in the center at My Temple.
Story of the Day
Both sides were at odds with one another. Someone had to win the fight. So the battle began. The battle raged on until one side felt as if they had proven their dominance over the other. But the wounds lived on in the hearts of both sides. The dominant side was insulted that they were challenged. The other side was insulted by arrogance. Over time it became obvious that this was not a solution. The sides were never reconciled.
An equal conflict arose by two other countries. But this time a mediator chose to have each side walk towards a common goal. They took opposite approaches to their common goal of reconciliation and met in the center. In the center was the goal of harmony and peace. Each took an opposite direction to the same purpose. When meeting in the middle at that common goal, stories of the journey could be shared. Each party could learn from the other. Each could sing with one voice upon arrival and unity in the middle. Now both were united and the journeys were completed. Both parties became one.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, open my eyes to the goal in common. Open my eyes to the journeys of myself and the journeys of others. Keep arrogance away but unite me in the common joy of Your presence in the Temple. Lead me in the approach and unite us as one in You, our Lord and Savior. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
October 8th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Bless the animals
Readings of the Day
Revelation 8-And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel.
Nehemiah 11-Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem...
Psalm 103-Bless the LORD, all his works...
John 11.45-57-This man is performing many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him...
God's Word of the Day
Look at Him, see Him, see the sign He performs and believe!
Story of the Day
There we had all gathered. So many of us, dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, hamsters, gerbils and even some humans. We had gathered before the Lion. Our King and Savior. We had gathered to give Him praise and honor. We brought incense to burn before Him in His honor. All of the leaders and servants gathered into one place to praise the Lion our King. Then He came. He showed us power and might but most of all He blessed us with his Love. It was in the Love that we believed. His roar was mighty and awesome. We knew that He was our Savior and King. There we had all gathered to bless our King and He blessed us with His Love!
Prayer of the Day
As You have blessed Your creation with Love; Your creation blesses You with praise. Hear our praise and thanks for Your Love! ---Amen
Bless the animals
Readings of the Day
Revelation 8-And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel.
Nehemiah 11-Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem...
Psalm 103-Bless the LORD, all his works...
John 11.45-57-This man is performing many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him...
God's Word of the Day
Look at Him, see Him, see the sign He performs and believe!
Story of the Day
There we had all gathered. So many of us, dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, hamsters, gerbils and even some humans. We had gathered before the Lion. Our King and Savior. We had gathered to give Him praise and honor. We brought incense to burn before Him in His honor. All of the leaders and servants gathered into one place to praise the Lion our King. Then He came. He showed us power and might but most of all He blessed us with his Love. It was in the Love that we believed. His roar was mighty and awesome. We knew that He was our Savior and King. There we had all gathered to bless our King and He blessed us with His Love!
Prayer of the Day
As You have blessed Your creation with Love; Your creation blesses You with praise. Hear our praise and thanks for Your Love! ---Amen
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
October 7th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
What is best
Readings of the Day
Revelation 7-"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."
Nehemiah 9.38-10.39-We obligate ourselves to bring the first fruits of our soil and the first fruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the LORD...
Psalm 102-Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet unborn may praise the LORD; that he looked down from his holy height, from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die; so that the name of the LORD may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the LORD.
Isaiah 27.1-6-In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall blossom and put forth shoots, and fill the whole world with fruit.
God's Word of the Day
Give Me praise and honor and glory and go produce fruit in My Name.
Story of the Day
The mouse wandered out and saw the cat. The cat was ready to strike and pounce on the mouse. The mouse had to decide quickly if it was best to run, to fight or to freeze. The cat then saw the dog approaching. The dog was ready to attack. The cat had to decide to go for the mouse, to run from the dog, to fight the dog, or to freeze. The dog had to decide to save the mouse, go for the cat, obey the master or to freeze. The master was ready to discipline the dog. All had decisions to make that had some impact on the other, the mouse, the cat, the dog and the master. All needed to decide on the fate of the other or the fate of themselves. Then a Voice and a Presence came from above. Came from all around and within. A surrounding Presence. A Voice that was more than surround sound. A Voice of Love. A Voice and Presence that said, I have created all of this. I created it good. I created it in love. Love one another. Be kind and compassionate to one another. Work for one another and not against each other. Do all this and live in My Love. Fight the evil that you feel. Live in the Love I freely give and produce fruit. Then spend eternity in My Love praising and honoring Me and the Love that I freely gave to you. Now go and produce Love and leave all this hate behind. It worked! Once we saw each other as loving, living creatures of our God, we produced fruitful love and praised our God! All glory and honor and blessing to the Voice, to the Presence, to our God, now and forever!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, You looked down and sent Your Son to save us from our sinful selves. You saved us from certain death. We would destroy one another had it not been for Your Son who came down to save us. As we fight the battle against sin and death in this world, until the time You will fulfill the Kingdom; give us the courage and strength to live in Your Love. Send now Your Spirit to teach and lead us and to show us the way. As we give our fruit of life to You, fill us with Your Fruit of Love. May we be Your fruit bearing children. For You alone are all power, and glory and wisdom and might, now and forever! Amen!
What is best
Readings of the Day
Revelation 7-"Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."
Nehemiah 9.38-10.39-We obligate ourselves to bring the first fruits of our soil and the first fruits of all fruit of every tree, year by year, to the house of the LORD...
Psalm 102-Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet unborn may praise the LORD; that he looked down from his holy height, from heaven the LORD looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die; so that the name of the LORD may be declared in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem, when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the LORD.
Isaiah 27.1-6-In days to come Jacob shall take root, Israel shall blossom and put forth shoots, and fill the whole world with fruit.
God's Word of the Day
Give Me praise and honor and glory and go produce fruit in My Name.
Story of the Day
The mouse wandered out and saw the cat. The cat was ready to strike and pounce on the mouse. The mouse had to decide quickly if it was best to run, to fight or to freeze. The cat then saw the dog approaching. The dog was ready to attack. The cat had to decide to go for the mouse, to run from the dog, to fight the dog, or to freeze. The dog had to decide to save the mouse, go for the cat, obey the master or to freeze. The master was ready to discipline the dog. All had decisions to make that had some impact on the other, the mouse, the cat, the dog and the master. All needed to decide on the fate of the other or the fate of themselves. Then a Voice and a Presence came from above. Came from all around and within. A surrounding Presence. A Voice that was more than surround sound. A Voice of Love. A Voice and Presence that said, I have created all of this. I created it good. I created it in love. Love one another. Be kind and compassionate to one another. Work for one another and not against each other. Do all this and live in My Love. Fight the evil that you feel. Live in the Love I freely give and produce fruit. Then spend eternity in My Love praising and honoring Me and the Love that I freely gave to you. Now go and produce Love and leave all this hate behind. It worked! Once we saw each other as loving, living creatures of our God, we produced fruitful love and praised our God! All glory and honor and blessing to the Voice, to the Presence, to our God, now and forever!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, You looked down and sent Your Son to save us from our sinful selves. You saved us from certain death. We would destroy one another had it not been for Your Son who came down to save us. As we fight the battle against sin and death in this world, until the time You will fulfill the Kingdom; give us the courage and strength to live in Your Love. Send now Your Spirit to teach and lead us and to show us the way. As we give our fruit of life to You, fill us with Your Fruit of Love. May we be Your fruit bearing children. For You alone are all power, and glory and wisdom and might, now and forever! Amen!
Monday, October 06, 2008
October 6th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Check it out
Readings of the Day
Revelation 6-...I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered for the word of God...
Nehemiah 8.13-9.37-Moreover, you led them by day with a pillar of cloud, and by night with a pillar of fire, to give them light on the way in which they should go.
Psalm 101-I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing.
Ezekiel 19.10-14-Now it is transplanted into the wilderness, into a dry and thirsty land.
God's Word of the Day
Sometimes the way leads through the wilderness. Sometimes the way is not easy. But I will always be with you to care for you.
Story of the Day
The radio crackled. I could barely make out a voice coming through. It was a cry for help. So I tried to radio back. They could hear my signal. I had a very hard time understanding the weak signal coming back. So it became a question and answer game. I would attempt to repeat what I thought I heard. Then I would listen for correction or confirmation. The person was stranded in the wilderness. Stranded and in need of help. Stranded and hungry and thirsty and tired. But I finally made out their location and radioed the location to the local authorities to attempt a rescue. All I did was communicate. All I did was relay a weak signal. The rescue was by someone else. All I did was pass words back and forth. All I did was use the Word.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I know there are times we are stranded in the wilderness. Send Your Word made flesh to comfort, feed, teach, guide and rescue us in our wildernesses of life. Use each one of us as You wish to help one another and to show Your love and compassion. Use us to pass Your Word along. ---Amen
Check it out
Readings of the Day
Revelation 6-...I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered for the word of God...
Nehemiah 8.13-9.37-Moreover, you led them by day with a pillar of cloud, and by night with a pillar of fire, to give them light on the way in which they should go.
Psalm 101-I will sing of loyalty and of justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing.
Ezekiel 19.10-14-Now it is transplanted into the wilderness, into a dry and thirsty land.
God's Word of the Day
Sometimes the way leads through the wilderness. Sometimes the way is not easy. But I will always be with you to care for you.
Story of the Day
The radio crackled. I could barely make out a voice coming through. It was a cry for help. So I tried to radio back. They could hear my signal. I had a very hard time understanding the weak signal coming back. So it became a question and answer game. I would attempt to repeat what I thought I heard. Then I would listen for correction or confirmation. The person was stranded in the wilderness. Stranded and in need of help. Stranded and hungry and thirsty and tired. But I finally made out their location and radioed the location to the local authorities to attempt a rescue. All I did was communicate. All I did was relay a weak signal. The rescue was by someone else. All I did was pass words back and forth. All I did was use the Word.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I know there are times we are stranded in the wilderness. Send Your Word made flesh to comfort, feed, teach, guide and rescue us in our wildernesses of life. Use each one of us as You wish to help one another and to show Your love and compassion. Use us to pass Your Word along. ---Amen
Sunday, October 05, 2008
October 5th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Rejoice
Readings of the Day
Revelation 5-Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!"
Nehemiah 7.4-8.12-And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Psalm 100-Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Matthew 21.33-46-Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.
God's Word of the Day
Rejoice in My Word made flesh and produce fruit.
Story of the Day
As I opened the book, I noticed some notes in the first few pages. They were left by the previous owner of the book. They left a hint of what the other person was thinking as they read the very pages I was about to read. All through the book I saw notes from this person. The notes gave me insight into the words I was reading. The notes gave me some history into the person whose eyes had read these very same words. I could see the impact this book had on the other person and the impact this very same book was having on me. Words touching lives. Words leading people. Words teaching. Words informing --- Words becoming life.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, may Your Word made flesh, teach, inform, lead and me to walk closer with You. Your Word has made a profound impact on my life and I give You thanks. Cause Your Word to produce the fruit in me that may bring You the pleasure and glory. ---Amen
Rejoice
Readings of the Day
Revelation 5-Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!"
Nehemiah 7.4-8.12-And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Psalm 100-Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
Matthew 21.33-46-Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom.
God's Word of the Day
Rejoice in My Word made flesh and produce fruit.
Story of the Day
As I opened the book, I noticed some notes in the first few pages. They were left by the previous owner of the book. They left a hint of what the other person was thinking as they read the very pages I was about to read. All through the book I saw notes from this person. The notes gave me insight into the words I was reading. The notes gave me some history into the person whose eyes had read these very same words. I could see the impact this book had on the other person and the impact this very same book was having on me. Words touching lives. Words leading people. Words teaching. Words informing --- Words becoming life.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, may Your Word made flesh, teach, inform, lead and me to walk closer with You. Your Word has made a profound impact on my life and I give You thanks. Cause Your Word to produce the fruit in me that may bring You the pleasure and glory. ---Amen
Saturday, October 04, 2008
October 4th - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Play with passion
Readings of the Day
Revelation 4-You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.
Nehemiah 5.1-7.3-So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.
Psalm 99-Extol the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.
Psalm 80.7-15-Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted.
God's Word of the Day
In passion My Son gave His life for you. In passion give your life to Me.
Story of the Day
It took place in duplicate. In one place was the royal drink, wine, made from grapes. Grapes that were stomped and crushed under the load of bare feet. Bare feet that tread all over the grapes that later were formed into wine. Then there was the bread. Bread made from grain that was tossed into the air and the grain separated and ground by a mill stone. Crushed by the heavy grinding of the stone. The grain was then used to form bread. Bread and wine, both formed by crushing and separation. Bread and Wine...every day Bread combined with Royal Wine. Bread and Wine - common and majestic. Bread and Wine - Body and Blood - given and shed for you. Common and Royal. Bread and Wine in the Passion of Life for you. It took place in duplicate --- Bread - Body ---Wine - Blood. Salvation from above. Salvation from the Royal Throne of heaven that came down to the common. Bread and Wine, the Body and Blood, given and shed for creation. Given and shed for the vine in a Passion so deep, so awesome, so wonderful, that we joyously respond in everlasting song to the God of Salvation that reigns in glory and honor and power. Amen, Lord Jesus! Yes, it shall be so! Amen, now and forever!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give thanks that You came down. I give thanks for Your Spirit that You graciously pour out upon Your Church and this world. I give thanks for the Bread and the Wine. I give thanks for the Body and the Blood. For all power and glory and majesty are Yours, now and forever! ---Amen
Play with passion
Readings of the Day
Revelation 4-You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.
Nehemiah 5.1-7.3-So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.
Psalm 99-Extol the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy.
Psalm 80.7-15-Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, have regard for this vine, the stock that your right hand planted.
God's Word of the Day
In passion My Son gave His life for you. In passion give your life to Me.
Story of the Day
It took place in duplicate. In one place was the royal drink, wine, made from grapes. Grapes that were stomped and crushed under the load of bare feet. Bare feet that tread all over the grapes that later were formed into wine. Then there was the bread. Bread made from grain that was tossed into the air and the grain separated and ground by a mill stone. Crushed by the heavy grinding of the stone. The grain was then used to form bread. Bread and wine, both formed by crushing and separation. Bread and Wine...every day Bread combined with Royal Wine. Bread and Wine - common and majestic. Bread and Wine - Body and Blood - given and shed for you. Common and Royal. Bread and Wine in the Passion of Life for you. It took place in duplicate --- Bread - Body ---Wine - Blood. Salvation from above. Salvation from the Royal Throne of heaven that came down to the common. Bread and Wine, the Body and Blood, given and shed for creation. Given and shed for the vine in a Passion so deep, so awesome, so wonderful, that we joyously respond in everlasting song to the God of Salvation that reigns in glory and honor and power. Amen, Lord Jesus! Yes, it shall be so! Amen, now and forever!
Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give thanks that You came down. I give thanks for Your Spirit that You graciously pour out upon Your Church and this world. I give thanks for the Bread and the Wine. I give thanks for the Body and the Blood. For all power and glory and majesty are Yours, now and forever! ---Amen
Friday, October 03, 2008
October 3rd - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Return
Readings of the Day
Revelation 3-Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.
Nehemiah 4-When our enemies heard that their plot was known to us, and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.
Psalm 98-Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Philippians 2.14-18; 3.1-4a-Finally my brothers and sisters rejoice in the Lord.
God's Word of the Day
Keep working in My Name. I will take care of what needs taken care of. Return to work and don't worry.
Story of the Day
There was so much going on in the world. We saw war and financial problems. There was hunger and natural disasters all around. Criminals were stealing and killing. There was corrupt business and government. The newspapers were filled with problems. But all in all the message seemed to be, get back to work. Concentrate on the work set before me. As I began to work and worry less about what was going on in the world; I began to be absorbed by my work. The issues of the world and the newspaper faded. I started to see what needed to be done in my own workplace. I began to relate to my co-workers. Sure the world was filled with issues and problems. Sure there were some problems at work. But I discovered that it was the relationships with people at work and family at home and church were what really mattered. I was concerned with the world and worked to solve the issues. But it was what was happening within my life with God and family and church and work that really mattered.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, help me to see how my piece of existence fits into the puzzle. Show me how to apply myself to the daily calling You have graciously given me. Then permit me, now and then, to see the big picture and how it all comes together. Permit me to see with Your eyes and hear my praise and adoration. For You alone are all knowing. You are wisdom and understanding. You know the big picture. Hear the hills and mountains rejoice in Your Holy Name, my Lord, my God, my Savior, now and forever. ---Amen
Return
Readings of the Day
Revelation 3-Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.
Nehemiah 4-When our enemies heard that their plot was known to us, and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.
Psalm 98-Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Philippians 2.14-18; 3.1-4a-Finally my brothers and sisters rejoice in the Lord.
God's Word of the Day
Keep working in My Name. I will take care of what needs taken care of. Return to work and don't worry.
Story of the Day
There was so much going on in the world. We saw war and financial problems. There was hunger and natural disasters all around. Criminals were stealing and killing. There was corrupt business and government. The newspapers were filled with problems. But all in all the message seemed to be, get back to work. Concentrate on the work set before me. As I began to work and worry less about what was going on in the world; I began to be absorbed by my work. The issues of the world and the newspaper faded. I started to see what needed to be done in my own workplace. I began to relate to my co-workers. Sure the world was filled with issues and problems. Sure there were some problems at work. But I discovered that it was the relationships with people at work and family at home and church were what really mattered. I was concerned with the world and worked to solve the issues. But it was what was happening within my life with God and family and church and work that really mattered.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, help me to see how my piece of existence fits into the puzzle. Show me how to apply myself to the daily calling You have graciously given me. Then permit me, now and then, to see the big picture and how it all comes together. Permit me to see with Your eyes and hear my praise and adoration. For You alone are all knowing. You are wisdom and understanding. You know the big picture. Hear the hills and mountains rejoice in Your Holy Name, my Lord, my God, my Savior, now and forever. ---Amen
Thursday, October 02, 2008
October 2nd - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Accelerate
Readings of the Day
Revelation 2-Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Nehemiah 3-And between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
Psalm 97-Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Colossians 2.16-23-If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world?
God's Word of the Day
I have given you new life. Live as Christ lived. Accelerate in faithfulness and live.
Story of the Day
There we were lined up at the track. About to start the race. As we came around the turn you could see the flag. We were off. The acceleration pinned me back in my seat. While accelerating you couldn't move about in your seat very easily. Then once I reached my running speed the tension let up. I sat easily in my seat. I was able to move about and steer the car easier. Around the turns it would get rough. When I had to apply the brakes it would get tough to steer once again. The only time is was easy to steer was when I was up to speed and on a straightaway.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, bring my faith up to speed. Teach me to be like You. Take me through the corners and past the times that I need to put on the brakes. Make me more like You each day and keep me on the straight path You have defined for my life. When I need to pull in the pits for repairs, make the repairs that I need and grant me forgiveness of sin. And bring me to the finish line as Your child reformed into Your likeness. ---Amen
Accelerate
Readings of the Day
Revelation 2-Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Nehemiah 3-And between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
Psalm 97-Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
Colossians 2.16-23-If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the universe, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world?
God's Word of the Day
I have given you new life. Live as Christ lived. Accelerate in faithfulness and live.
Story of the Day
There we were lined up at the track. About to start the race. As we came around the turn you could see the flag. We were off. The acceleration pinned me back in my seat. While accelerating you couldn't move about in your seat very easily. Then once I reached my running speed the tension let up. I sat easily in my seat. I was able to move about and steer the car easier. Around the turns it would get rough. When I had to apply the brakes it would get tough to steer once again. The only time is was easy to steer was when I was up to speed and on a straightaway.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, bring my faith up to speed. Teach me to be like You. Take me through the corners and past the times that I need to put on the brakes. Make me more like You each day and keep me on the straight path You have defined for my life. When I need to pull in the pits for repairs, make the repairs that I need and grant me forgiveness of sin. And bring me to the finish line as Your child reformed into Your likeness. ---Amen
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
October 1st - Let's Play!
Theme of the Day
Meet
Readings of the Day
Revelation 1-I was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying, "Write in a book what you see..."
Nehemiah 1-2-The God of heaven is the one who will give us success, and we his servants are going to start building...
Psalm 96-Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD; for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth.
Matthew 9.2-8-And he stood up and went to his home. When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God...
God's Word of the Day
Meet together and praise My Name. Meet together and hear My Voice.
Story of the Day
A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. A wind storm had blown into town. The wind was strong. The trees bowed in the wind. There was a great noise that came with the wind. It was refreshing, yet frightening all at once. And then we heard a noise. Was it the sound of a trumpet? Or was it the wind playing tricks? We weren't sure. A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. Then we saw something like a man in the clouds. A man riding the clouds. We couldn't tell for sure. A buzz of conversation started about the man in the clouds. Were our eyes playing tricks on us? We weren't sure. The reporters in the group began to write in their little notebooks. The TV crews began to film the cloud. Many of the people began to fall down in worship. But we really weren't sure of what we were seeing. So others decided to wait this vision out and see what it really was first. A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. A wind had blown into the lives of these people. A transformation was taking place. The people were united in the vision of the man in the clouds.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, draw Your people together. Blow the Spirit of Life into Your Church. Keep our focus on Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Sweep the Wind of the Spirit through Your Church, focused on Christ that we may act out in the service of love that You have ordained for Your Church to carry out. Be with us here and in this place as we fulfill Your Will and Your Way. Continue to be the Vision of the Church until we are complete in You. ---Amen
Meet
Readings of the Day
Revelation 1-I was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying, "Write in a book what you see..."
Nehemiah 1-2-The God of heaven is the one who will give us success, and we his servants are going to start building...
Psalm 96-Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD; for he is coming, for he is coming to judge the earth.
Matthew 9.2-8-And he stood up and went to his home. When the crowds saw it, they were filled with awe, and they glorified God...
God's Word of the Day
Meet together and praise My Name. Meet together and hear My Voice.
Story of the Day
A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. A wind storm had blown into town. The wind was strong. The trees bowed in the wind. There was a great noise that came with the wind. It was refreshing, yet frightening all at once. And then we heard a noise. Was it the sound of a trumpet? Or was it the wind playing tricks? We weren't sure. A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. Then we saw something like a man in the clouds. A man riding the clouds. We couldn't tell for sure. A buzz of conversation started about the man in the clouds. Were our eyes playing tricks on us? We weren't sure. The reporters in the group began to write in their little notebooks. The TV crews began to film the cloud. Many of the people began to fall down in worship. But we really weren't sure of what we were seeing. So others decided to wait this vision out and see what it really was first. A great crowd of people had gathered that day. We were looking up into the clouds. A wind had blown into the lives of these people. A transformation was taking place. The people were united in the vision of the man in the clouds.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, draw Your people together. Blow the Spirit of Life into Your Church. Keep our focus on Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Sweep the Wind of the Spirit through Your Church, focused on Christ that we may act out in the service of love that You have ordained for Your Church to carry out. Be with us here and in this place as we fulfill Your Will and Your Way. Continue to be the Vision of the Church until we are complete in You. ---Amen
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