Hymn of the Day
Holy God, holy and living one, life that never ends, you show your love by dying, dying for your friends, and we behold you living. ("Holy God, Holy and Glorious" - Text:Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952)
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Readings of the Day
Jude-But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Ezra 9-10-But now for a brief moment grace has been shown for the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage.
Psalm 95-O come, let us sing for joy to the LORD, let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God and a great King above all gods, in whose hand are the depths of the earth, the peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who make it, and His hands formed the dry land.
Luke 16.19-31-And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.
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God's Word of the Day
My Love crossed that chasm for you, to give you forgiveness and life.
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Psalm of the Day
There is such a difference between me and You O Lord.
The gap seems too much to cross.
The chasm is too wide for me.
But You have sent Jesus to cross this gap.
You sent Jesus into my world.
You sent Jesus in love and compassion to experience my life.
You sent Jesus for me.
My bridge to You is only through Jesus.
Through Jesus, You have granted me forgiveness and life.
Jesus died for me.
Jesus became my friend.
Hear my prayer dear Lord.
You build my faith and equip me.
Send Your Spirit, I pray.
Lead and guide me in this life till that day I cross over through Jesus Love.
Enlighten my eyes and show me what to do.
I rejoice and sing praises to You.
You are the creator of all.
You are the Divine One who crossed the chasm.
Crossed over to be one with me and make me one with You.
From the seas, to the mountains, to the valleys, You travel with me.
You travel with me and walk me home across the bridge to You.
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Prayer of the Day
I thank You Lord for sending Jesus. For sending Him to walk with me in this life and the next. I thank You Lord for sending Your Spirit, to lead and guide me along the way. Hear my praise of glory and honor to You this day. ---Amen
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
September 29th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Christ, you left eternity to plunge in time's swift stream, to share the shortness of our span, our mortal lives redeem. You filled your cross-closed years with love; you loved us to the end and touch us with your risen life that ours may time transcend. ("How Small Our Span of Life" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
3 John-Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
Ezra 7-8-So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our entreaty.
Psalm 94-The LORD know the thoughts of man, that they are a mere breath.
Revelation 12.7-12-And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
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God's Word of the Day
I know of the evil in your world. I come to you and save you. Come to you out of eternity and into time. Now, what do you think about that?
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Psalm of the Day
Whew! You sure throw out some deep thinking!
But, I suppose so, You are God after all!
You come to me, in my time, out of eternity.
You come to me in flesh and blood.
You come to me in bread and wine.
You enter into my sinful, evil world.
You come to me in Love.
You bring peace.
You bring friendship, guidance, advice, compassion, understanding and salvation.
You choose to save me from myself, my sinful actions, sin and the devil.
You choose to love me.
You know my thoughts.
You understand that my life is like a mere breath.
Yet you still choose to come out of eternity to spend time with me.
You choose to come into my life where evil exists.
You choose to spend time with me where pain, illness, sin and death exist.
You choose to come to me and leave a promise.
You promise to save me.
You love me.
I love You!
Whew! You sure throw out some deep thinking!
You come with a wonderful deep Love!
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
Wow! What a Love You give! ---Amen
O Christ, you left eternity to plunge in time's swift stream, to share the shortness of our span, our mortal lives redeem. You filled your cross-closed years with love; you loved us to the end and touch us with your risen life that ours may time transcend. ("How Small Our Span of Life" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
3 John-Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
Ezra 7-8-So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our entreaty.
Psalm 94-The LORD know the thoughts of man, that they are a mere breath.
Revelation 12.7-12-And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
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God's Word of the Day
I know of the evil in your world. I come to you and save you. Come to you out of eternity and into time. Now, what do you think about that?
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Psalm of the Day
Whew! You sure throw out some deep thinking!
But, I suppose so, You are God after all!
You come to me, in my time, out of eternity.
You come to me in flesh and blood.
You come to me in bread and wine.
You enter into my sinful, evil world.
You come to me in Love.
You bring peace.
You bring friendship, guidance, advice, compassion, understanding and salvation.
You choose to save me from myself, my sinful actions, sin and the devil.
You choose to love me.
You know my thoughts.
You understand that my life is like a mere breath.
Yet you still choose to come out of eternity to spend time with me.
You choose to come into my life where evil exists.
You choose to spend time with me where pain, illness, sin and death exist.
You choose to come to me and leave a promise.
You promise to save me.
You love me.
I love You!
Whew! You sure throw out some deep thinking!
You come with a wonderful deep Love!
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
Wow! What a Love You give! ---Amen
Friday, September 28, 2007
Spetember 28th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
And when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light may we behold you as you are, with full and endless sight. ("We Walk by Faith"- Text:Henry Alford, 1810-1871, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 John-And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.
Ezra 5-6-Thus they answered us, saying, "We are the servant of the God of heaven and earth and are rebuilding the temple that was built many hears ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished."
Psalm 93-Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness befits Your house, O LORD, forevermore.
1 Timothy 6.6-19-Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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God's Word of the Day
Walk in faith with me and work with Me as we restore My Church, as we restore My temple, as we restore creation to what I intended.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You call me to take a walk with You.
I'm excited about walking at Your side.
I'm overjoyed that You asked.
I'm so glad You call me to walk with You.
You have given me faith.
You have given me courage.
You have given me the gifts needed to walk in Your Kingdom with You.
You stand by my side and we fight the good fight.
I am Your servant in rebuilding.
May all the world hear my testimonies of Your Love and Grace.
May I always dwell with You and work in Your House.
Now and to eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I'm humbled. I'm a sinful man. I confess my sin. Yet You call me to work with You in Your Church. I'm overjoyed to work in Your Church by Your side---forever. ---Amen
And when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light may we behold you as you are, with full and endless sight. ("We Walk by Faith"- Text:Henry Alford, 1810-1871, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
2 John-And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.
Ezra 5-6-Thus they answered us, saying, "We are the servant of the God of heaven and earth and are rebuilding the temple that was built many hears ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished."
Psalm 93-Your testimonies are fully confirmed; holiness befits Your house, O LORD, forevermore.
1 Timothy 6.6-19-Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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God's Word of the Day
Walk in faith with me and work with Me as we restore My Church, as we restore My temple, as we restore creation to what I intended.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You call me to take a walk with You.
I'm excited about walking at Your side.
I'm overjoyed that You asked.
I'm so glad You call me to walk with You.
You have given me faith.
You have given me courage.
You have given me the gifts needed to walk in Your Kingdom with You.
You stand by my side and we fight the good fight.
I am Your servant in rebuilding.
May all the world hear my testimonies of Your Love and Grace.
May I always dwell with You and work in Your House.
Now and to eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I'm humbled. I'm a sinful man. I confess my sin. Yet You call me to work with You in Your Church. I'm overjoyed to work in Your Church by Your side---forever. ---Amen
Thursday, September 27, 2007
September 27th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Let every kindred every tribe on this terrestrial ball to him all majesty ascribe and crown him Lord of all. ("All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!" - Text: J. Rippon, A Selection of Hymns, 1787, sts. 5-6)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 5-These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Ezra 3-4-So they set up the altar on its foundation...
Psalm 92-How great are Your works, O LORD! You thoughts are very deep.
Psalm 146-The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!
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God's Word of the Day
I am the One and only King. I AM.
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Psalm of the Day
All across this planet people raise praise to You O Lord.
We call out to You in our darkness.
You alone give Light into our dark lives.
You alone give hope and faith.
You alone save us as we muddle in the mire.
You alone grant forgiveness, salvation and life eternal.
All through Your Son Jesus Christ we gain eternal life.
I give thanks and praise to You.
You are my King!
Your thoughts are deep.
Your Love beyond understanding.
I am Your servant.
You set me free to serve in Your Love.
You are my King!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are King of all. I praise You. Be with me as I walk this day in Your Kingdom. Be with me in this eternal life which You have blessed me with. Be with me, I pray. ---Amen
Let every kindred every tribe on this terrestrial ball to him all majesty ascribe and crown him Lord of all. ("All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!" - Text: J. Rippon, A Selection of Hymns, 1787, sts. 5-6)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 5-These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Ezra 3-4-So they set up the altar on its foundation...
Psalm 92-How great are Your works, O LORD! You thoughts are very deep.
Psalm 146-The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!
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God's Word of the Day
I am the One and only King. I AM.
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Psalm of the Day
All across this planet people raise praise to You O Lord.
We call out to You in our darkness.
You alone give Light into our dark lives.
You alone give hope and faith.
You alone save us as we muddle in the mire.
You alone grant forgiveness, salvation and life eternal.
All through Your Son Jesus Christ we gain eternal life.
I give thanks and praise to You.
You are my King!
Your thoughts are deep.
Your Love beyond understanding.
I am Your servant.
You set me free to serve in Your Love.
You are my King!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are King of all. I praise You. Be with me as I walk this day in Your Kingdom. Be with me in this eternal life which You have blessed me with. Be with me, I pray. ---Amen
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
September 26th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Don't be discouraged with trouble in your life; he'll bear your burdens, and move all the discord and strife. Oh! We've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord; trusting in his holy word, he's never failed us yet. Oh, can't turn around, we've come this far by faith. We've come this far by faith. ("We've Come This Far by Faith" - Text:Albert A. Goodson, 1883-1947)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 4-We love, because He first loved us.
Ezra 1-2-Then the heads of fathers' households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites arose, even everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.
Psalm 91-I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!"
Amos 6.1a, 4-7-Woe to those who are at ease in Zion...
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God's Word of the Day
I will supply you with faith. You must trust in Me.
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Psalm of the Day
I give You thanks that You have brought me this far in life.
You provide for me in all times.
I have received blessings from You beyond measure.
You have supplied me with faith.
You grow my faith day after day.
I put my trust in You.
I depend on You and need You.
You are my salvation.
You are my Light.
You are glory.
I adore You and honor You.
You have taught me Love.
I love because You first loved me.
Thanks be to God!
Continue, I pray to build this temple.
Restore me and use me.
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Prayer of the Day
Sometimes I'm not at ease. I need You to guide and direct me. I need You to build faith. I will trust in You. I honor and glorify Your name. Build me, teach me, send me to love this day. ---Amen
Don't be discouraged with trouble in your life; he'll bear your burdens, and move all the discord and strife. Oh! We've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord; trusting in his holy word, he's never failed us yet. Oh, can't turn around, we've come this far by faith. We've come this far by faith. ("We've Come This Far by Faith" - Text:Albert A. Goodson, 1883-1947)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 4-We love, because He first loved us.
Ezra 1-2-Then the heads of fathers' households of Judah and Benjamin and the priests and the Levites arose, even everyone whose spirit God had stirred to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.
Psalm 91-I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!"
Amos 6.1a, 4-7-Woe to those who are at ease in Zion...
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God's Word of the Day
I will supply you with faith. You must trust in Me.
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Psalm of the Day
I give You thanks that You have brought me this far in life.
You provide for me in all times.
I have received blessings from You beyond measure.
You have supplied me with faith.
You grow my faith day after day.
I put my trust in You.
I depend on You and need You.
You are my salvation.
You are my Light.
You are glory.
I adore You and honor You.
You have taught me Love.
I love because You first loved me.
Thanks be to God!
Continue, I pray to build this temple.
Restore me and use me.
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Prayer of the Day
Sometimes I'm not at ease. I need You to guide and direct me. I need You to build faith. I will trust in You. I honor and glorify Your name. Build me, teach me, send me to love this day. ---Amen
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
September 25th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Time, like and ever-rolling stream, bears all our years away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. ("O God, Our Help in Ages Past" - Text:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 3-See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are.
2 Chronicles 36-...the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia...
Psalm 90-For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it passes by, or as a watch in the night.
Proverbs 17.1-5-The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests hearts.
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Time, like and ever-rolling stream, bears all our years away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. ("O God, Our Help in Ages Past" - Text:Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 3-See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are.
2 Chronicles 36-...the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia...
Psalm 90-For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it passes by, or as a watch in the night.
Proverbs 17.1-5-The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests hearts.
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God's Word of the Day
I am your God; above and beyond time. My Love for you is great. I will stir your heart and give you My Spirit.
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Psalm of the Day
You are great O Lord.
You are above and beyond time.
You are eternal.
Your Love is deep O Lord.
Your Love is above and beyond time.
My desire for You burns deep within my heart.
I want to know You.
I want to be with You.
I want You.
Refine my heart, I pray, O Lord.
Stir Your Spirit within my heart.
Fill me with Your Love.
Fill me with Your Compassion.
Send me in Your love and compassion.
Send me to love others in Your timeless Kingdom.
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Prayer of the Day
I want to know You Lord. Refine my heart. Make me pure. Forgive my sin and use me today in Your Kingdom. --- Amen
Monday, September 24, 2007
September 24th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee! Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise! ("Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" - Text:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 2-This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
2 Chronicles 35-So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their stations and the Levites by their divisions according to the king's command.
Psalm 89.38-52-Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and Amen.
Proverbs 14.12-31-...but he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
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God's Word of the Day
I will finish my creation and make it new. You too!
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Psalm of the Day
A new creation here and now.
Let me be a part of this new creation.
Make me new in this creation.
Let me help to create something new.
Use me in Your Kingdom, Lord, to create with You.
Use me to prepare the service of Glory to You.
Use me to honor the poor.
Allow me to feed the hungry and care for the sick.
Allow my hands to do Your work.
Blessing and honor to You, my God, forever and ever!
Amen and Amen!
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Prayer of the Day
You are wonderful Lord. I messed up Your creation. I sin. Forgive me and use me to work in Your new creation. Use me, I pray. ---Amen
Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee! Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise! ("Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" - Text:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 2-This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.
2 Chronicles 35-So the service was prepared, and the priests stood at their stations and the Levites by their divisions according to the king's command.
Psalm 89.38-52-Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and Amen.
Proverbs 14.12-31-...but he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
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God's Word of the Day
I will finish my creation and make it new. You too!
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Psalm of the Day
A new creation here and now.
Let me be a part of this new creation.
Make me new in this creation.
Let me help to create something new.
Use me in Your Kingdom, Lord, to create with You.
Use me to prepare the service of Glory to You.
Use me to honor the poor.
Allow me to feed the hungry and care for the sick.
Allow my hands to do Your work.
Blessing and honor to You, my God, forever and ever!
Amen and Amen!
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Prayer of the Day
You are wonderful Lord. I messed up Your creation. I sin. Forgive me and use me to work in Your new creation. Use me, I pray. ---Amen
Sunday, September 23, 2007
September 23rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
In heaven above, in heaven above, God has a joy prepared, which mortal ear has never heard, nor mortal vision shared, which never entered mortal thought, in mortal dreams was never sought, O God, the Lord of hosts! ("In Heaven Above"- Text:Laurentius L. Laurinus, 1573-1655; tr. William Maccall, 1812-1888)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 1-What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life---and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and manifested to us---what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so the you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
2 Chronicles 34-He did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Psalm 89.19-37-His descendants shall endure forever and his throne as the sun before Me.
Luke 16.1-13-No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other.
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God's Word of the Day
I am beyond your understanding. I don't expect you to know all of this. Just keep your focus on Me and follow. Be My disciple.
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Psalm of the Day
In heaven above I see You.
In heaven above I see Love.
In heaven above I see Life.
You came to me from heaven above.
You brought Love and Life.
You brought Light into darkness.
You brought Life into Death.
Your reign on earth and on heaven is eternal.
You established an everlasting Kingdom.
In heaven above you came down.
You became visible.
You allow me to touch You.
You allow me to taste You.
You allow me...
In heaven above it's all beyond my understanding.
A Love came down beyond my reason.
My love for You becomes everlasting.
My love for You rising up to heaven above.
In heaven above, You came down.
On earth below, I send my love above.
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Prayer of the Day
You are way beyond my understanding. You are way beyond anything I can fathom. You are way beyond. Your Love is so powerful. Your Love is amazing. I praise You and give You all glory. Hear my praises. See my joy. You are God! You are Love! You are Life! Hear my praises. ---Amen
In heaven above, in heaven above, God has a joy prepared, which mortal ear has never heard, nor mortal vision shared, which never entered mortal thought, in mortal dreams was never sought, O God, the Lord of hosts! ("In Heaven Above"- Text:Laurentius L. Laurinus, 1573-1655; tr. William Maccall, 1812-1888)
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Readings of the Day
1 John 1-What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life---and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and manifested to us---what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so the you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.
2 Chronicles 34-He did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Psalm 89.19-37-His descendants shall endure forever and his throne as the sun before Me.
Luke 16.1-13-No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other.
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God's Word of the Day
I am beyond your understanding. I don't expect you to know all of this. Just keep your focus on Me and follow. Be My disciple.
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Psalm of the Day
In heaven above I see You.
In heaven above I see Love.
In heaven above I see Life.
You came to me from heaven above.
You brought Love and Life.
You brought Light into darkness.
You brought Life into Death.
Your reign on earth and on heaven is eternal.
You established an everlasting Kingdom.
In heaven above you came down.
You became visible.
You allow me to touch You.
You allow me to taste You.
You allow me...
In heaven above it's all beyond my understanding.
A Love came down beyond my reason.
My love for You becomes everlasting.
My love for You rising up to heaven above.
In heaven above, You came down.
On earth below, I send my love above.
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Prayer of the Day
You are way beyond my understanding. You are way beyond anything I can fathom. You are way beyond. Your Love is so powerful. Your Love is amazing. I praise You and give You all glory. Hear my praises. See my joy. You are God! You are Love! You are Life! Hear my praises. ---Amen
Saturday, September 22, 2007
September 22nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempters power? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh abide with me. ("Abide with Me" - Text:Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847)
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Readings of the Day
John 21-And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch."
2 Chronicles 33-When he was in distress, he entreated the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem to his kingdom, Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God.
Psalm 89.1-18-I will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; to all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth.
1 Timothy 2.1-7-For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My Life for you. You need Me. Jesus is your mediator. Jesus brings you to Me. Jesus is in Me and I am in Him. Pray, be humble, repent, and know that I am God.
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Psalm of the Day
I hear Your Voice and calling to cast my nets on the other side of the boat.
I hear You telling me to change my actions.
I cast my nets on the other side of the boat.
I humble myself, I repent, I change.
You give me fish in abundance.
You give me Life eternal.
I jump from my boat and move through the waters to be by Your side.
We share breakfast together.
We share a breakfast from my sin.
I feed on fish and Bread and You.
You teach me.
You gift me with Your Spirit.
You send me to proclaim to all generations and all people Your Love.
You are my God!
You are my Savior!
You are the only Testimony throughout time!
Cast nets on the other side of the boat!
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, I hear Your call. I know of Your Love. I cast my nets. I change in Your Love. Change is good. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempters power? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh abide with me. ("Abide with Me" - Text:Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847)
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Readings of the Day
John 21-And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch."
2 Chronicles 33-When he was in distress, he entreated the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem to his kingdom, Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God.
Psalm 89.1-18-I will sing of the lovingkindness of the LORD forever; to all generations I will make known Your faithfulness with my mouth.
1 Timothy 2.1-7-For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My Life for you. You need Me. Jesus is your mediator. Jesus brings you to Me. Jesus is in Me and I am in Him. Pray, be humble, repent, and know that I am God.
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Psalm of the Day
I hear Your Voice and calling to cast my nets on the other side of the boat.
I hear You telling me to change my actions.
I cast my nets on the other side of the boat.
I humble myself, I repent, I change.
You give me fish in abundance.
You give me Life eternal.
I jump from my boat and move through the waters to be by Your side.
We share breakfast together.
We share a breakfast from my sin.
I feed on fish and Bread and You.
You teach me.
You gift me with Your Spirit.
You send me to proclaim to all generations and all people Your Love.
You are my God!
You are my Savior!
You are the only Testimony throughout time!
Cast nets on the other side of the boat!
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, I hear Your call. I know of Your Love. I cast my nets. I change in Your Love. Change is good. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
Friday, September 21, 2007
September 21st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O happy harbor of the saints, O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow may be found, no grief, no care, no toil. ("Jerusalem, My Happy Home"- Text:F.B.P., 16th cent.)
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Readings of the Day
John 20.19-31-So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit."
2 Chronicles 32-But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven.
Psalm 88-Will Your wonders be made known in the darkness?
Matthew 9.9-13-...and He said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.
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God's Word of the Day
Follow Me!
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Psalm of the Day
I hear Your Word.
Follow Me!
I go.
I taste and smell Your Word.
I see You pray in that dark garden.
I pray.
I see the empty tomb.
No longer dark but bursting with Light.
I run to tell.
I touch Your Spirit.
You breathe Life into me.
I go.
I hear Your Word.
Follow Me!
I go.
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Prayer of the Day
I hear Your call. You breathe Your Spirit of Life. I go into Your Kingdom and do Your will. ---Amen
O happy harbor of the saints, O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow may be found, no grief, no care, no toil. ("Jerusalem, My Happy Home"- Text:F.B.P., 16th cent.)
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Readings of the Day
John 20.19-31-So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit."
2 Chronicles 32-But King Hezekiah and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed about this and cried out to heaven.
Psalm 88-Will Your wonders be made known in the darkness?
Matthew 9.9-13-...and He said to him, "Follow Me!" And he got up and followed Him.
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God's Word of the Day
Follow Me!
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Psalm of the Day
I hear Your Word.
Follow Me!
I go.
I taste and smell Your Word.
I see You pray in that dark garden.
I pray.
I see the empty tomb.
No longer dark but bursting with Light.
I run to tell.
I touch Your Spirit.
You breathe Life into me.
I go.
I hear Your Word.
Follow Me!
I go.
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Prayer of the Day
I hear Your call. You breathe Your Spirit of Life. I go into Your Kingdom and do Your will. ---Amen
Thursday, September 20, 2007
September 20th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
As birds in the morning sing their praise, God's fatherly love we cherish, for giving to us this day of grace, for life that shall never perish. The church God has kept two thousand years, and hungering souls did nourish. ("O Day Full of Grace" - Text:Scandinavian folk hymn; Nikolai F.S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
John 20.1-18-Mary Magdalene came, announcing to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord,"...
2 Chronicles 31-Every work which he began in the service of the house of God in law and in commandment, seeking his God, he did with all his heart and prospered.
Psalm 87-"All my springs of joy are in you."
Psalm 113-From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised.
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God's Word of the Day
You have seen Me through your tears. I give Life. Now go into eternity to love and serve Me in My Kingdom.
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Psalm of the Day
How I can hear the morning songs of Your creation sing praise to You.
I can hear the evening songs of Your creation sing praise to You.
Birds and crickets, cars and trains, people singing and laughing all praise You.
We praise You, our resurrected Glory, now, and into eternity.
From the rising of the sun to its setting and beyond, we praise Your Name.
You have given each of us Life and Grace and blessed us with new days forever and ever.
You created all that exists and pour out Your Love into each living thing.
You are God! To You we sing praises.
With all my heart I sing praise to You.
With all my heart I joyously work in Your Kingdom.
With all my heart I live my life of eternity with You.
In Your resurrection, You gave me a gracious new "spring" of Life.
You graciously gave a new beginning.
May I always bud, flower and grow in You to eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Through the tears of death, Lord, You gave joy and Life. In You alone am I saved. You are the God of all creation. You are the God of all Life. Call me, send me, use me this day to love and serve You and those You give to me in Your Kingdom. ---Amen
As birds in the morning sing their praise, God's fatherly love we cherish, for giving to us this day of grace, for life that shall never perish. The church God has kept two thousand years, and hungering souls did nourish. ("O Day Full of Grace" - Text:Scandinavian folk hymn; Nikolai F.S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
John 20.1-18-Mary Magdalene came, announcing to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord,"...
2 Chronicles 31-Every work which he began in the service of the house of God in law and in commandment, seeking his God, he did with all his heart and prospered.
Psalm 87-"All my springs of joy are in you."
Psalm 113-From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised.
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God's Word of the Day
You have seen Me through your tears. I give Life. Now go into eternity to love and serve Me in My Kingdom.
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Psalm of the Day
How I can hear the morning songs of Your creation sing praise to You.
I can hear the evening songs of Your creation sing praise to You.
Birds and crickets, cars and trains, people singing and laughing all praise You.
We praise You, our resurrected Glory, now, and into eternity.
From the rising of the sun to its setting and beyond, we praise Your Name.
You have given each of us Life and Grace and blessed us with new days forever and ever.
You created all that exists and pour out Your Love into each living thing.
You are God! To You we sing praises.
With all my heart I sing praise to You.
With all my heart I joyously work in Your Kingdom.
With all my heart I live my life of eternity with You.
In Your resurrection, You gave me a gracious new "spring" of Life.
You graciously gave a new beginning.
May I always bud, flower and grow in You to eternity.
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Prayer of the Day
Through the tears of death, Lord, You gave joy and Life. In You alone am I saved. You are the God of all creation. You are the God of all Life. Call me, send me, use me this day to love and serve You and those You give to me in Your Kingdom. ---Amen
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
September 19th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
By gracious powers so faithfully protected, so quietly, so wonderfully near, we live each day in hope, with you beside us, and go with you through every coming year. ("By Gracious Powers" - Text:Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945; tr. Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
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Readings of the Day
John 19.16b-42-Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
2 Chronicles 30-For the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate, and will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.
Psalm 86-But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
Amos 8.4-7-The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Indeed, I will never forget any of their deeds."
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My Life for you out of compassion and love. I am the Deed that needed to be done. Don't turn from My face. Focus on Me alone.
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Psalm of the Day
Ever-present Lord and Savior,
You are always near to me.
You are always here with me.
You are always loving.
You are always compassionate.
You are always merciful.
You are always slow to anger.
You are always truthful.
You are always ...
Ever-present Lord and Savior.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, you drank the sour wine of my sin and gave Your Life for me. You alone I worship and adore. You are the God of the past, present and future. You are the God of eternity. You are the God of Life. You are God! You are Savior! You are Life! ---Amen
By gracious powers so faithfully protected, so quietly, so wonderfully near, we live each day in hope, with you beside us, and go with you through every coming year. ("By Gracious Powers" - Text:Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945; tr. Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
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Readings of the Day
John 19.16b-42-Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
2 Chronicles 30-For the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate, and will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.
Psalm 86-But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
Amos 8.4-7-The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Indeed, I will never forget any of their deeds."
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My Life for you out of compassion and love. I am the Deed that needed to be done. Don't turn from My face. Focus on Me alone.
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Psalm of the Day
Ever-present Lord and Savior,
You are always near to me.
You are always here with me.
You are always loving.
You are always compassionate.
You are always merciful.
You are always slow to anger.
You are always truthful.
You are always ...
Ever-present Lord and Savior.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, you drank the sour wine of my sin and gave Your Life for me. You alone I worship and adore. You are the God of the past, present and future. You are the God of eternity. You are the God of Life. You are God! You are Savior! You are Life! ---Amen
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
September 18th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, join in a song with sweet accord and thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne, We're marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion: we're marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God. ("Come, We That Love the Lord" - Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, refrain)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.38b-19.16a-So he then handed Him over to them to be crucified.
2 Chronicles 29-In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and repaired them.
Psalm 85-Restore us, O God of our salvation...
Jonah 3.1-10-...and let men call on God earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands. Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish. When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their wicked way, then God relented concerning the calamity which He had declared He would bring upon them. And He did not do it.
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God's Word of the Day
It's true, you have sinned, you have crucified me in your own sin. But, I give you faith, and hope and the ability to change. Repent and I will change your heart and you will be My Love to all.
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Psalm of the Day
Wow! What a journey You have sent me into.
Up and down and all around, my life goes.
I run from You at times.
I run towards You at other times.
You always run to me.
You point out my sin.
I repent and ask You to change me.
I join with Your faithful.
I join hand in hand.
We approach Your throne of glory together.
We approach the foot of that cross.
We kneel down.
We slowly raise our gaze.
We see the glory and love of Jesus.
We see salvation.
I know of others that approach that cross too.
We, together, surround the throne.
We join as one in a sweet communion of love and grace.
Even though we have handed You over to be crucified.
Crucified on the cross we now gaze upon.
You forgive us and give us Life.
You permit us to enter Your Temple of Love and repair lives.
We repair lives and join together in Your Love.
We commune, we worship, we sing and praise Your glory.
Your anger withdraws and...
We are left in the Light of Your Love...
The Light of that cross...
Hand in hand and kneeling together...
We give You all praise and glory and see Your loving, risen, saving face.
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
We're marching to Zion, that beautiful city, to see You! ---Amen
Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, join in a song with sweet accord and thus surround the throne, and thus surround the throne, We're marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion: we're marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God. ("Come, We That Love the Lord" - Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, refrain)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.38b-19.16a-So he then handed Him over to them to be crucified.
2 Chronicles 29-In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the LORD and repaired them.
Psalm 85-Restore us, O God of our salvation...
Jonah 3.1-10-...and let men call on God earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands. Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish. When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their wicked way, then God relented concerning the calamity which He had declared He would bring upon them. And He did not do it.
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God's Word of the Day
It's true, you have sinned, you have crucified me in your own sin. But, I give you faith, and hope and the ability to change. Repent and I will change your heart and you will be My Love to all.
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Psalm of the Day
Wow! What a journey You have sent me into.
Up and down and all around, my life goes.
I run from You at times.
I run towards You at other times.
You always run to me.
You point out my sin.
I repent and ask You to change me.
I join with Your faithful.
I join hand in hand.
We approach Your throne of glory together.
We approach the foot of that cross.
We kneel down.
We slowly raise our gaze.
We see the glory and love of Jesus.
We see salvation.
I know of others that approach that cross too.
We, together, surround the throne.
We join as one in a sweet communion of love and grace.
Even though we have handed You over to be crucified.
Crucified on the cross we now gaze upon.
You forgive us and give us Life.
You permit us to enter Your Temple of Love and repair lives.
We repair lives and join together in Your Love.
We commune, we worship, we sing and praise Your glory.
Your anger withdraws and...
We are left in the Light of Your Love...
The Light of that cross...
Hand in hand and kneeling together...
We give You all praise and glory and see Your loving, risen, saving face.
Thanks be to God!
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Prayer of the Day
We're marching to Zion, that beautiful city, to see You! ---Amen
Monday, September 17, 2007
September 17th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Jesus lead on, till our rest be won; heavenly leader still direct us, still support, console, protect us, till we safely stand in the promised land. ("Jesus, Still Lead On" - Text:Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; tr. Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.19-38a-Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm."
2 Chronicles 27-28-So Jothan became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD.
Psalm 84-For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD give grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Amos 7.1-6-Thus the Lord GOD showed me...
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God's Word of the Day
I am certainly King. I rule over all. I am mighty, good and upright. I will lead you and direct you. I am certainly King.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are my King.
You are me Lord and Savior.
I am Your servant.
You rule with a mighty, powerful and loving hand.
You show me how to be Your servant.
You show me how to love as You love.
You show me how to be a disciple for You in Your Kingdom.
You will console and protect me till the day we stand in the Promised Land.
Jesus, You are my King.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, my King. I look to You. I focus on You. I depend on You. I love You.---Amen
Jesus lead on, till our rest be won; heavenly leader still direct us, still support, console, protect us, till we safely stand in the promised land. ("Jesus, Still Lead On" - Text:Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; tr. Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.19-38a-Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm."
2 Chronicles 27-28-So Jothan became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD.
Psalm 84-For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD give grace and glory; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Amos 7.1-6-Thus the Lord GOD showed me...
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God's Word of the Day
I am certainly King. I rule over all. I am mighty, good and upright. I will lead you and direct you. I am certainly King.
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Psalm of the Day
Jesus, You are my King.
You are me Lord and Savior.
I am Your servant.
You rule with a mighty, powerful and loving hand.
You show me how to be Your servant.
You show me how to love as You love.
You show me how to be a disciple for You in Your Kingdom.
You will console and protect me till the day we stand in the Promised Land.
Jesus, You are my King.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, my King. I look to You. I focus on You. I depend on You. I love You.---Amen
Sunday, September 16, 2007
September 16th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Nothing in my hand I bring; simply to thy cross I cling. Naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. ("Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" - Text:Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.1-18-Then the slave-girl who kept the door said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not."
2 Chronicles 26-He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God prospered him.
Psalm 83-They make shrewd plans against Your people, and conspire together against Your treasured ones.
Luke 15.1-10-I tell you than in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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God's Word of the Day
I know of your sin. Repent and turn to me. Cling to My cross of salvation. Cast your sight and set your vision on Me. I give you love, grace, forgiveness and salvation.
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Psalm of the Day
I have and am nothing without You.
To Your cross I cling.
I am naked and exposed.
I am sinful in the sight of all.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
Forgive me when I deny You.
Forgive me when I am hurtful.
Forgive me when I conspire against You.
Forgive me when I plot and plan against Your people.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
Fill me with Your Spirit.
Fill me with Your Love.
I seek You as my treasure.
I find You are Love.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
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Prayer of the Day
You are wonderful Lord. You are my King and Savior. You created the universe with awesome detail. You are my vision and salvation. To You I give all praise and glory. Forgive my sin. Forgive me when I hate. Forgive me when I lack compassion. Forgive me, Lord. Show me Your presence and let me discover Your grace. Let me revel and freely give to others Your compassion, love and grace. ---Amen
Nothing in my hand I bring; simply to thy cross I cling. Naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. ("Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" - Text:Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778)
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Readings of the Day
John 18.1-18-Then the slave-girl who kept the door said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not."
2 Chronicles 26-He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the vision of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God prospered him.
Psalm 83-They make shrewd plans against Your people, and conspire together against Your treasured ones.
Luke 15.1-10-I tell you than in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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God's Word of the Day
I know of your sin. Repent and turn to me. Cling to My cross of salvation. Cast your sight and set your vision on Me. I give you love, grace, forgiveness and salvation.
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Psalm of the Day
I have and am nothing without You.
To Your cross I cling.
I am naked and exposed.
I am sinful in the sight of all.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
Forgive me when I deny You.
Forgive me when I am hurtful.
Forgive me when I conspire against You.
Forgive me when I plot and plan against Your people.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
Fill me with Your Spirit.
Fill me with Your Love.
I seek You as my treasure.
I find You are Love.
You are my vision.
You are my salvation.
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Prayer of the Day
You are wonderful Lord. You are my King and Savior. You created the universe with awesome detail. You are my vision and salvation. To You I give all praise and glory. Forgive my sin. Forgive me when I hate. Forgive me when I lack compassion. Forgive me, Lord. Show me Your presence and let me discover Your grace. Let me revel and freely give to others Your compassion, love and grace. ---Amen
Saturday, September 15, 2007
September 15th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor trials in the present, nor any trial to come, neither height, nor depth, nor all of creation can ever separate us from the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus, our Lord. All of the suffering we now must endure is nothing to the glory so soon to be revealed when creation itself is set free. Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor trials in the present, nor any trial to come, neither height, nor depth, nor all of creation can ever separate us from the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus, our Lord. ("Neither Death nor Life" - Text:Marty Haugen, b. 1950, based on Romans 8)
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Readings of the Day
John 17-This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
2 Chronicles 25-He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.
Psalm 82-God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the ruler. How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Vindicate the weak and fatherless; do just to the afflicted and destitute.
1 Timothy 1.12-17-It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
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God's Word of the Day
I will not separate myself from you. You will know Me. You see me in Jesus, whom I have sent to you. Even though you sin, I have mercy and patience. Believe in Me!
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Psalm of the Day
You come down dear Lord.
You come down to me in Christ.
You come down into my life.
You come down into my heart.
You come down dear Lord.
You never separate Yourself from me.
You are merciful.
You are patient.
You are loving.
You never separate Yourself from me.
You reveal Yourself to me.
You show me Your Son.
You fill me with Your Spirit.
You gift me with Grace.
You reveal Yourself to me.
You forgive my sin.
You give me faith.
You vindicate the weak.
You do just to the afflicted and destitute.
You forgive my sin.
I am the foremost of sinners.
Yet You demonstrate patience through Jesus for me.
Yet You show kindness through Jesus for me.
Yet You save me through Jesus.
I am the foremost of sinners.
You are my God and Savior!
I rejoice in You.
I glorify You.
I praise You.
You are my God and Savior!
You call me day by day.
You send me in joy to serve.
You send me in joy to love.
You send me in joy to forgive.
You call me day by day.
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Prayer of the Day
No doubt about it Lord, I'm a sinner. I'm a good sinner. Yet I know of Your Love and Grace through Jesus Christ. I know of Your redemption. Teach me kindness when in conflict. Teach me how to leave all evil tension behind and focus on You. Lead me away from those who slander and bring harm and pain to the ones I love. Lead me away from bitterness and hatred and jealousy and strife. Lead me to Your Voice. Lead me to hear Your command. Lead me to You. ---Amen
Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor trials in the present, nor any trial to come, neither height, nor depth, nor all of creation can ever separate us from the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus, our Lord. All of the suffering we now must endure is nothing to the glory so soon to be revealed when creation itself is set free. Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor trials in the present, nor any trial to come, neither height, nor depth, nor all of creation can ever separate us from the love of God poured out in Christ Jesus, our Lord. ("Neither Death nor Life" - Text:Marty Haugen, b. 1950, based on Romans 8)
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Readings of the Day
John 17-This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
2 Chronicles 25-He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.
Psalm 82-God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the ruler. How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Vindicate the weak and fatherless; do just to the afflicted and destitute.
1 Timothy 1.12-17-It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
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God's Word of the Day
I will not separate myself from you. You will know Me. You see me in Jesus, whom I have sent to you. Even though you sin, I have mercy and patience. Believe in Me!
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Psalm of the Day
You come down dear Lord.
You come down to me in Christ.
You come down into my life.
You come down into my heart.
You come down dear Lord.
You never separate Yourself from me.
You are merciful.
You are patient.
You are loving.
You never separate Yourself from me.
You reveal Yourself to me.
You show me Your Son.
You fill me with Your Spirit.
You gift me with Grace.
You reveal Yourself to me.
You forgive my sin.
You give me faith.
You vindicate the weak.
You do just to the afflicted and destitute.
You forgive my sin.
I am the foremost of sinners.
Yet You demonstrate patience through Jesus for me.
Yet You show kindness through Jesus for me.
Yet You save me through Jesus.
I am the foremost of sinners.
You are my God and Savior!
I rejoice in You.
I glorify You.
I praise You.
You are my God and Savior!
You call me day by day.
You send me in joy to serve.
You send me in joy to love.
You send me in joy to forgive.
You call me day by day.
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Prayer of the Day
No doubt about it Lord, I'm a sinner. I'm a good sinner. Yet I know of Your Love and Grace through Jesus Christ. I know of Your redemption. Teach me kindness when in conflict. Teach me how to leave all evil tension behind and focus on You. Lead me away from those who slander and bring harm and pain to the ones I love. Lead me away from bitterness and hatred and jealousy and strife. Lead me to Your Voice. Lead me to hear Your command. Lead me to You. ---Amen
Friday, September 14, 2007
September 14th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Here on earth, then, let your hearts rise from longings vain and hollow. Seek what Christ your Lord imparts while you in his footsteps follow. As you now still wait to rise, set your hearts beyond the skies! ("Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense" - Text: Otto von Schwerin, 1616-1679; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 16.4b-33-But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
2 Chronicles 24-So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it.
Psalm 81-You called in trouble and I reassure you; I answered you in the hiding place of thunder...
John 3.13-17-For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
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God's Word of the Day
My Spirit is with You. I will come again. Now work in My Church, for I love My Church. Work in eternal life to Me.
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Psalm of the Day
I await Your return.
I revel in Your Spirit till that day.
I look to the skies for Your presence.
I wait in anticipation.
You have given me Love.
You have given me Your Love.
You have given me Your Spirit.
The anticipation is wonderful.
This suspense is awesome.
You forgive; You gift; You call; You send.
I follow in Your footsteps.
I heed Your call.
I respond in joy.
I await Your return.
You gave Your Life for all.
We work in Your Church.
We labor in the field.
We return life for Life.
All is a gift from You.
All is to Your glory.
The anticipation is wonderful.
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Prayer of the Day
We wait in joy. We work in joy. We are fed Your joy. We wait in joy. ---Amen
Here on earth, then, let your hearts rise from longings vain and hollow. Seek what Christ your Lord imparts while you in his footsteps follow. As you now still wait to rise, set your hearts beyond the skies! ("Jesus Lives, My Sure Defense" - Text: Otto von Schwerin, 1616-1679; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 16.4b-33-But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
2 Chronicles 24-So the workmen labored, and the repair work progressed in their hands, and they restored the house of God according to its specifications and strengthened it.
Psalm 81-You called in trouble and I reassure you; I answered you in the hiding place of thunder...
John 3.13-17-For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
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God's Word of the Day
My Spirit is with You. I will come again. Now work in My Church, for I love My Church. Work in eternal life to Me.
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Psalm of the Day
I await Your return.
I revel in Your Spirit till that day.
I look to the skies for Your presence.
I wait in anticipation.
You have given me Love.
You have given me Your Love.
You have given me Your Spirit.
The anticipation is wonderful.
This suspense is awesome.
You forgive; You gift; You call; You send.
I follow in Your footsteps.
I heed Your call.
I respond in joy.
I await Your return.
You gave Your Life for all.
We work in Your Church.
We labor in the field.
We return life for Life.
All is a gift from You.
All is to Your glory.
The anticipation is wonderful.
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Prayer of the Day
We wait in joy. We work in joy. We are fed Your joy. We wait in joy. ---Amen
Thursday, September 13, 2007
September 13th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death! ("How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" - Text:John Newton, 1725-1807, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 15.1-16.4a-My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love... This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends... This I command you, that you love one another.
2 Chronicles 23-So all the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet.
Psalm 80-O God, restore us and cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.
Psalm 51.1-10-Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
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God's Word of the Day
I love you. I restore you. I forgive you. Now, go and love each other. Let My Light shining on your face glow brightly in love to all you meet today. Go, with a clean heart, and love each other.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You show Your love to me so wonderfully.
You gave Your life for me in Jesus.
You shine the Light of Jesus on me and warm my face.
You forgive my sin.
You bless me beyond measure.
You command me to Love.
You demonstrate Love.
You are Love!
I go forth, face warmed in Love, to love others.
I go out heart cleansed, to love others.
I go! I Love others.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, You are Love. You bring peace. I am in turmoil. I seek forgiveness and Your peace. I ask you to forgive me and restore my soul. I respond to Your Love. I respond to Your Command. I go loving You. I go loving others. ---Amen
Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death! ("How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" - Text:John Newton, 1725-1807, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 15.1-16.4a-My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love... This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends... This I command you, that you love one another.
2 Chronicles 23-So all the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet.
Psalm 80-O God, restore us and cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved.
Psalm 51.1-10-Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
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God's Word of the Day
I love you. I restore you. I forgive you. Now, go and love each other. Let My Light shining on your face glow brightly in love to all you meet today. Go, with a clean heart, and love each other.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You show Your love to me so wonderfully.
You gave Your life for me in Jesus.
You shine the Light of Jesus on me and warm my face.
You forgive my sin.
You bless me beyond measure.
You command me to Love.
You demonstrate Love.
You are Love!
I go forth, face warmed in Love, to love others.
I go out heart cleansed, to love others.
I go! I Love others.
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, You are Love. You bring peace. I am in turmoil. I seek forgiveness and Your peace. I ask you to forgive me and restore my soul. I respond to Your Love. I respond to Your Command. I go loving You. I go loving others. ---Amen
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
September 12th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
He lives to silence all my fears; he lives to wipe away my tears; he lives to calm my troubled heart; he lives all blessings to impart. ("I Know That My Redeemer Lives!" - Text:Samuel Medley, 1738-1799, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 14.15-31-Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, not let it be fearful.
2 Chronicles 21.2-22.12-He was hidden with them in the house of God six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.
Psalm 79-Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; and deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name's sake.
Exodus 32.7-14-So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would to to His people.
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God's Word of the Day
I will calm your fears, wipe away your tears, forgive sin, protect you while in harms way and deliver you. I love you.
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Psalm of the Day
You are my God. You wipe away my tears.
You calm my fears and protect me.
You forgive my sin and change me.
You are my God and Savior!
I put my trust in You.
I seek Your Voice.
I follow Your Way.
You are my God and Savior!
I walk in freedom because of You.
I live in Your gracious Light.
I revel in joy day by day.
You are my God and Savior!
I am privileged to serve in Your Kingdom.
I am sent to forgive others.
I am called to live for You.
You are my God and Savior!
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Prayer of the Day
You have given me peace and rest. You have forgiven my sin. You have gifted me with Your gifts. I go now in Your name. I go now in praise to Your glory. I go now rejoicing that I am Yours. I go now to love and serve in Your Kingdom. I go now...---Amen
He lives to silence all my fears; he lives to wipe away my tears; he lives to calm my troubled heart; he lives all blessings to impart. ("I Know That My Redeemer Lives!" - Text:Samuel Medley, 1738-1799, alt.)
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Readings of the Day
John 14.15-31-Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, not let it be fearful.
2 Chronicles 21.2-22.12-He was hidden with them in the house of God six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.
Psalm 79-Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; and deliver us and forgive our sins for Your name's sake.
Exodus 32.7-14-So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would to to His people.
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God's Word of the Day
I will calm your fears, wipe away your tears, forgive sin, protect you while in harms way and deliver you. I love you.
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Psalm of the Day
You are my God. You wipe away my tears.
You calm my fears and protect me.
You forgive my sin and change me.
You are my God and Savior!
I put my trust in You.
I seek Your Voice.
I follow Your Way.
You are my God and Savior!
I walk in freedom because of You.
I live in Your gracious Light.
I revel in joy day by day.
You are my God and Savior!
I am privileged to serve in Your Kingdom.
I am sent to forgive others.
I am called to live for You.
You are my God and Savior!
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Prayer of the Day
You have given me peace and rest. You have forgiven my sin. You have gifted me with Your gifts. I go now in Your name. I go now in praise to Your glory. I go now rejoicing that I am Yours. I go now to love and serve in Your Kingdom. I go now...---Amen
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
September 11th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Guide me ever great Redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but you are mighty; hold me with your powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore. ("Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer" - Text:William, Williams, 1717-1791)
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Readings of the Day
John 14.1-14-He who has seen Me has seen the Father...
2 Chronicles 20.1-21.1-Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD.
Psalm 78.56-71-So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands.
1 Timothy 4.6-16-Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
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God's Word of the Day
I feed you with My Word made flesh. I feed you with the Bread of Life. Listen to My word and receive blessing. In My Word you see Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You feed me Your heavenly food. The Manna of Life, the Bread of Heaven.
You feed me Jesus, my Lord and Savior.
I read Your Word. I hear Your Voice. I love Your sermon.
I hear You, Jesus, and I hear the Father. I receive the Spirit into my heart.
I gather with the faithful and revel in Your resurrection from the dead.
I am blessed with Life in You.
Even in the valley we gather together and praise You.
You take us to the mountain tops. You gather us in the Valley of Beracah.
We are truly blessed and praise Your name.
Shepherd me with integrity and guide me with Your skillful hands.
I respond in joy and love to You alone.
You are my God! You are my Savior!
Thanks be to God, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I rejoice and praise You now and forever! ---Amen
Guide me ever great Redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but you are mighty; hold me with your powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, feed me now and evermore, feed me now and evermore. ("Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer" - Text:William, Williams, 1717-1791)
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Readings of the Day
John 14.1-14-He who has seen Me has seen the Father...
2 Chronicles 20.1-21.1-Then on the fourth day they assembled in the valley of Beracah, for there they blessed the LORD.
Psalm 78.56-71-So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands.
1 Timothy 4.6-16-Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
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God's Word of the Day
I feed you with My Word made flesh. I feed you with the Bread of Life. Listen to My word and receive blessing. In My Word you see Me.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You feed me Your heavenly food. The Manna of Life, the Bread of Heaven.
You feed me Jesus, my Lord and Savior.
I read Your Word. I hear Your Voice. I love Your sermon.
I hear You, Jesus, and I hear the Father. I receive the Spirit into my heart.
I gather with the faithful and revel in Your resurrection from the dead.
I am blessed with Life in You.
Even in the valley we gather together and praise You.
You take us to the mountain tops. You gather us in the Valley of Beracah.
We are truly blessed and praise Your name.
Shepherd me with integrity and guide me with Your skillful hands.
I respond in joy and love to You alone.
You are my God! You are my Savior!
Thanks be to God, now and forever!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I rejoice and praise You now and forever! ---Amen
Monday, September 10, 2007
September 10th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
When nights are long with wakefulness, through days when strength runs low, grant us your gift of patience, Lord, your calming peace to know. ("We Come to You for Healing, Lord" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
John 13.21-38-Will you lay down your life for Me?
2 Chronicles 19-He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment."
Psalm 78.38-55-But He, being compassionate, forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them; and often He restrained His anger and did not arouse all His wrath.
1 Timothy 3.14-4.5-But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron...
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My life for you out of compassion. Now give your life to Me responding in love.
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Psalm of the Day
When at night I find it hard to sleep, my mind turns to You, Lord.
I seek Your peace and comfort.
I seek rest in Your presence.
Sometimes I struggle with my sin and doubt.
Sometimes my mind just doesn't seen to want to stop.
Then I think of those times You prayed through the night.
Then I pray to You for Your direction.
When You wrestle the struggle away from me.
When I give it over to You.
The struggle disappears and action and blessing sets in.
The path becomes clear. The direction obvious.
It's all about You and what You have done.
It's not about my will but about Your will.
I lay down my life for You and give it back to You.
My life is Yours after all anyway.
Help me always to keep my focus on You.
Help me always to put my will aside for Yours.
Gift me with the rest I need to do Your work.
Use me as You choose.
My life is Yours. I lay it down to You.
I love You.
You gave Your life for mine.
I give my life to You.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord; It's not about what I want and need. It's not about me. It's all about You. It's about what You have done. Teach me Your compassion. Teach me Your Love. May I give Your Compassion and Love to those You gift me with today. May I do this in Your Way and in Your Name. ---Amen
When nights are long with wakefulness, through days when strength runs low, grant us your gift of patience, Lord, your calming peace to know. ("We Come to You for Healing, Lord" - Text: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr., b. 1923)
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Readings of the Day
John 13.21-38-Will you lay down your life for Me?
2 Chronicles 19-He said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the LORD who is with you when you render judgment."
Psalm 78.38-55-But He, being compassionate, forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them; and often He restrained His anger and did not arouse all His wrath.
1 Timothy 3.14-4.5-But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron...
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God's Word of the Day
I gave My life for you out of compassion. Now give your life to Me responding in love.
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Psalm of the Day
When at night I find it hard to sleep, my mind turns to You, Lord.
I seek Your peace and comfort.
I seek rest in Your presence.
Sometimes I struggle with my sin and doubt.
Sometimes my mind just doesn't seen to want to stop.
Then I think of those times You prayed through the night.
Then I pray to You for Your direction.
When You wrestle the struggle away from me.
When I give it over to You.
The struggle disappears and action and blessing sets in.
The path becomes clear. The direction obvious.
It's all about You and what You have done.
It's not about my will but about Your will.
I lay down my life for You and give it back to You.
My life is Yours after all anyway.
Help me always to keep my focus on You.
Help me always to put my will aside for Yours.
Gift me with the rest I need to do Your work.
Use me as You choose.
My life is Yours. I lay it down to You.
I love You.
You gave Your life for mine.
I give my life to You.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord; It's not about what I want and need. It's not about me. It's all about You. It's about what You have done. Teach me Your compassion. Teach me Your Love. May I give Your Compassion and Love to those You gift me with today. May I do this in Your Way and in Your Name. ---Amen
Sunday, September 09, 2007
September 9th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ("Jesus, Remember Me"- Text: Luke 23.42; Taize Community)
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Readings of the Day
John 13.1-20-Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
2 Chronicles 18-Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.
Psalm 78.21-37-Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven; He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them food from heaven. Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
Luke 14.25-33-Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
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God's Word of the Day
I will never forget you. You are always welcome into My Kingdom. Pick up your cross and follow me in service and love for Me and all My children.
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Psalm of the Day
I ask for You to remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.
Then I discover Your Kingdom is here with me.
I discover that Your Kingdom came with Jesus.
I discover that Your Kingdom will come in full glory with You once again.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I ask that Your will be done in and through me.
I ask to be that servant that You have demonstrated.
I ask for the Love you show.
I ask to do Your will and love those given to me.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I inquire of Your Word and listen for Your Voice.
I seek Your will and try to understand.
You rain down the Manna of Jesus and fill my life.
You feed me with the Word made Flesh and Your heavenly Manna of Life.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I see the pain, suffering and death You gave for the life of the world.
I see the cross You wish for me to carry.
You have equipped me to minister and to carry that cross.
I carry that cross and follow Your path.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, I read how Your Kingdom came when You appeared on this earth. When Manna came down from heaven. I feel how You come to me. Into my heart. Into my soul. Into my life. Your Kingdom has come to me in baptism, life and Word. I look forward to that time when Your Kingdom will be fulfilled. When You come again to judge the living and the dead and complete Your Kingdom. But today I ask that Your Kingdom and Your will may come to me and that I may participate. I wanna play today in Your Kingdom to Your honor and glory. ---Amen
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ("Jesus, Remember Me"- Text: Luke 23.42; Taize Community)
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Readings of the Day
John 13.1-20-Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
2 Chronicles 18-Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.
Psalm 78.21-37-Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven; He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them food from heaven. Man did eat the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.
Luke 14.25-33-Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
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God's Word of the Day
I will never forget you. You are always welcome into My Kingdom. Pick up your cross and follow me in service and love for Me and all My children.
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Psalm of the Day
I ask for You to remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.
Then I discover Your Kingdom is here with me.
I discover that Your Kingdom came with Jesus.
I discover that Your Kingdom will come in full glory with You once again.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I ask that Your will be done in and through me.
I ask to be that servant that You have demonstrated.
I ask for the Love you show.
I ask to do Your will and love those given to me.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I inquire of Your Word and listen for Your Voice.
I seek Your will and try to understand.
You rain down the Manna of Jesus and fill my life.
You feed me with the Word made Flesh and Your heavenly Manna of Life.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
I see the pain, suffering and death You gave for the life of the world.
I see the cross You wish for me to carry.
You have equipped me to minister and to carry that cross.
I carry that cross and follow Your path.
Your Kingdom has come! Now may Your will be done!
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Prayer of the Day
Jesus, I read how Your Kingdom came when You appeared on this earth. When Manna came down from heaven. I feel how You come to me. Into my heart. Into my soul. Into my life. Your Kingdom has come to me in baptism, life and Word. I look forward to that time when Your Kingdom will be fulfilled. When You come again to judge the living and the dead and complete Your Kingdom. But today I ask that Your Kingdom and Your will may come to me and that I may participate. I wanna play today in Your Kingdom to Your honor and glory. ---Amen
Saturday, September 08, 2007
September 8th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Help us to put aside the angry word, the clenching fist, the wish and will to hurt. Teach us the way in which love best is served. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, grant us peace. ("In All Our Grief"- Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
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Readings of the Day
John 12.27-50-I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
2 Chronicles 16-17-They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.
Psalm 78.1-20-...but to tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.
Philemon 1-21-If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me.
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God's Word of the Day
I see and know of your sin. I see and know of your evil words and uncaring heart. Turn to me and change. I will forgive.
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Psalm of the Day
Oh Lord, I can explode in anger at any moment.
I can turn so sinful in a second.
Slow me down. Stop me. Turn me around.
I come to You in repentance for deeds I have wrongly done.
I come to You sad about how I have acted.
I seek Your forgiveness. I need Your grace. I need to be filled with Your Love.
Teach me how to serve Love.
Teach me how to be Love to my neighbor.
Grant me the peace to change and move forward.
Lead me with the Light that lightens the darkness of my sin.
Change me to be what You desire.
Permit me to serve You once again.
Teach me Your Law and Grace.
Use me to spread Your Word.
Allow me to serve Your Love to others.
Grace me with opportunity to serve in Your Kingdom.
I sing Your praise from generation to generation.
Hear my song of Love and Praise to You my God!
Forgive my sin and accept me as a partner.
Accept me as Your Servant free from bondage.
Accept me as Your Worker, a free servant to You.
Use me to do Your will.
Use me to Love You.
Use me; Love me; Send me.
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Prayer of the Day
Dear God, forgive my sinfulness. You know all about it. I confess to You this day. Teach me, fill me with Your Spirit, fill me with Your Love till it spills over to all those I meet this day. ---Amen
Help us to put aside the angry word, the clenching fist, the wish and will to hurt. Teach us the way in which love best is served. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, grant us peace. ("In All Our Grief"- Text: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993)
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Readings of the Day
John 12.27-50-I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
2 Chronicles 16-17-They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of the LORD with them; and they went throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.
Psalm 78.1-20-...but to tell to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and His strength and His wondrous works that He has done.
Philemon 1-21-If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me.
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God's Word of the Day
I see and know of your sin. I see and know of your evil words and uncaring heart. Turn to me and change. I will forgive.
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Psalm of the Day
Oh Lord, I can explode in anger at any moment.
I can turn so sinful in a second.
Slow me down. Stop me. Turn me around.
I come to You in repentance for deeds I have wrongly done.
I come to You sad about how I have acted.
I seek Your forgiveness. I need Your grace. I need to be filled with Your Love.
Teach me how to serve Love.
Teach me how to be Love to my neighbor.
Grant me the peace to change and move forward.
Lead me with the Light that lightens the darkness of my sin.
Change me to be what You desire.
Permit me to serve You once again.
Teach me Your Law and Grace.
Use me to spread Your Word.
Allow me to serve Your Love to others.
Grace me with opportunity to serve in Your Kingdom.
I sing Your praise from generation to generation.
Hear my song of Love and Praise to You my God!
Forgive my sin and accept me as a partner.
Accept me as Your Servant free from bondage.
Accept me as Your Worker, a free servant to You.
Use me to do Your will.
Use me to Love You.
Use me; Love me; Send me.
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Prayer of the Day
Dear God, forgive my sinfulness. You know all about it. I confess to You this day. Teach me, fill me with Your Spirit, fill me with Your Love till it spills over to all those I meet this day. ---Amen
Friday, September 07, 2007
September 7th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work's in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole' there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. ("There Is a Balm in Gilead" - Text: African American spiritual)
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Readings of the Day
John 12.1-26-If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
2 Chronicles 14-15-LORD, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O LORD our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God, let not man prevail against You.
Psalm 77-I shall remember the deeds of the LORD; surely I will remember You wonders of old. I will meditate on all Your work and muse on Your deeds. Your way, O God, is holy; what god is great like our God?
Psalm 1-How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, not stand in the path of sinners, not sit in the seat of scoffers!
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God's Word of the Day
I will heal your soul. I will save you in the battle. Stand with Me, now and forever.
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Psalm of the Day
There are times when I am weary and worried.
There are times when I am frustrated.
There are times when I have lost hope.
There are times when I explode in anger.
There are times when I sin.
Forgive my sinfulness Lord.
Forgive my worry and frustration.
Forgive me for losing hope.
Forgive my temper and rage.
Forgive my sin dear Lord.
Rescue me in the midst of the battle.
Save my life from my selfish pride.
Humble me in Your presence.
Love me with Your Love.
Send me in Your Grace.
I love You Lord God my Savior.
I honor and praise Your name.
I remember all Your mighty works.
There is no one besides You.
You are my King, Savior, Brother and Lord of all.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive my sin. Forgive my rage. Forgive my thoughtless words and actions. Lord, forgive me I pray. --- Amen
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work's in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole' there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul. ("There Is a Balm in Gilead" - Text: African American spiritual)
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Readings of the Day
John 12.1-26-If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
2 Chronicles 14-15-LORD, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength; so help us, O LORD our God, for we trust in You, and in Your name have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God, let not man prevail against You.
Psalm 77-I shall remember the deeds of the LORD; surely I will remember You wonders of old. I will meditate on all Your work and muse on Your deeds. Your way, O God, is holy; what god is great like our God?
Psalm 1-How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, not stand in the path of sinners, not sit in the seat of scoffers!
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God's Word of the Day
I will heal your soul. I will save you in the battle. Stand with Me, now and forever.
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Psalm of the Day
There are times when I am weary and worried.
There are times when I am frustrated.
There are times when I have lost hope.
There are times when I explode in anger.
There are times when I sin.
Forgive my sinfulness Lord.
Forgive my worry and frustration.
Forgive me for losing hope.
Forgive my temper and rage.
Forgive my sin dear Lord.
Rescue me in the midst of the battle.
Save my life from my selfish pride.
Humble me in Your presence.
Love me with Your Love.
Send me in Your Grace.
I love You Lord God my Savior.
I honor and praise Your name.
I remember all Your mighty works.
There is no one besides You.
You are my King, Savior, Brother and Lord of all.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive my sin. Forgive my rage. Forgive my thoughtless words and actions. Lord, forgive me I pray. --- Amen
Thursday, September 06, 2007
September 6th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Oh, let me nestle near thee, within thy downy breast where I will find sweet comfort and peace within thy nest. Oh, close thy wings around me and keep me safely there, for I am but a newborn and need thy tender care. ("Thy Holy Wings"- Text: Gracia Brindal, b. 1943, tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
John 11.28-57-Jesus wept. So the Jews were saying, "See how He loved him!"
2 Chronicles 12-13-Now behold, God is with us at our head...
Psalm 76-You are resplendent...
Deuteronomy 30.15-20-So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.
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God's Word of the Day
Look to My Light. Choose Life and live!
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Lights shines throughout all the universe.
Your Light is so great I cant' help but to stare at You.
I am drawn to Your Light of Love and Hope and Grace.
In Your Light, I hear Your voice. The Voice of Love in my Savior.
My Savior, so compassionate and loving that He feels my every emotion.
My Savior, who loves me.
My Savior, who saves me from evil, sin, the devil and death.
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Light shines throughout all the universe.
I love You Lord.
I hear Your Voice.
I will follow You.
I worship You.
I adore You.
I choose You.
I am Yours.
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Light shines throughout all the universe.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I see that glorious Light shining throughout this universe. I hear Your voice. I follow and obey You. You are my god and Savior! ---Amen
Oh, let me nestle near thee, within thy downy breast where I will find sweet comfort and peace within thy nest. Oh, close thy wings around me and keep me safely there, for I am but a newborn and need thy tender care. ("Thy Holy Wings"- Text: Gracia Brindal, b. 1943, tr. composite)
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Readings of the Day
John 11.28-57-Jesus wept. So the Jews were saying, "See how He loved him!"
2 Chronicles 12-13-Now behold, God is with us at our head...
Psalm 76-You are resplendent...
Deuteronomy 30.15-20-So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the LORD your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.
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God's Word of the Day
Look to My Light. Choose Life and live!
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Lights shines throughout all the universe.
Your Light is so great I cant' help but to stare at You.
I am drawn to Your Light of Love and Hope and Grace.
In Your Light, I hear Your voice. The Voice of Love in my Savior.
My Savior, so compassionate and loving that He feels my every emotion.
My Savior, who loves me.
My Savior, who saves me from evil, sin, the devil and death.
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Light shines throughout all the universe.
I love You Lord.
I hear Your Voice.
I will follow You.
I worship You.
I adore You.
I choose You.
I am Yours.
Lord, You are resplendent. Your glorious Light shines throughout all the universe.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, I see that glorious Light shining throughout this universe. I hear Your voice. I follow and obey You. You are my god and Savior! ---Amen
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
September 5th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing; Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. ("Healer of Our Every Ill"-Text:Marty Haugen, b. 1950)
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Readings of the Day
John 11.1-27-She said to Him, "Yes, Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world."
2 Chronicles 10-11-Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.
Psalm 75-We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, for Your name is near; men declare Your wondrous works.
Isaiah 57.14-21-I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners, creating the praise of the lips.
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God's Word of the Day
I know your heart, yet still love you. Seek Me and you will find me closer than you may think.
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Psalm of the Day
You know my heart, Lord.
You know my every intention. You know my evil and my good.
Guide me today to You.
As I seek You, show Yourself to me.
Bury Your Love deep within my heart.
Bury Your Compassion so that I may be compassionate.
I believe and know You are the Christ, the Son of God, my Savior.
I believe and know You have conquered sin and death.
I believe and know You are Life.
Send Your healing and restore comfort.
Send me into Your Kingdom as I praise Your glory.
You know my heart, Lord.
Touch it. I pray
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Prayer of the Day
I yearn for Your compassion and Love. I yearn for You. Be with me this day. Forgive my sin, comfort my fears and use me in Your Kingdom. Send me with love and compassion for those You give to me today. ---Amen
Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow. You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing; Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. ("Healer of Our Every Ill"-Text:Marty Haugen, b. 1950)
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Readings of the Day
John 11.1-27-She said to Him, "Yes, Lord; I have believed that You are the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world."
2 Chronicles 10-11-Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers.
Psalm 75-We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks, for Your name is near; men declare Your wondrous works.
Isaiah 57.14-21-I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners, creating the praise of the lips.
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God's Word of the Day
I know your heart, yet still love you. Seek Me and you will find me closer than you may think.
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Psalm of the Day
You know my heart, Lord.
You know my every intention. You know my evil and my good.
Guide me today to You.
As I seek You, show Yourself to me.
Bury Your Love deep within my heart.
Bury Your Compassion so that I may be compassionate.
I believe and know You are the Christ, the Son of God, my Savior.
I believe and know You have conquered sin and death.
I believe and know You are Life.
Send Your healing and restore comfort.
Send me into Your Kingdom as I praise Your glory.
You know my heart, Lord.
Touch it. I pray
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Prayer of the Day
I yearn for Your compassion and Love. I yearn for You. Be with me this day. Forgive my sin, comfort my fears and use me in Your Kingdom. Send me with love and compassion for those You give to me today. ---Amen
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
September 1st - 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
September 1st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me. See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. "Come home, come home! You who are weary, come home." Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, "O sinner, come home!" ("Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling" – Text: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909)
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Readings of the Day
John 9.1-23-So they said to the blind man again, "What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?" And he said, "He is a prophet."
2 Chronicles 6-"But will God indeed dwell with mankind on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You; how much less this house which I have built."
Malachi 2.17-3.18-"But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap."
Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16-Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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God’s Word of the Day
I have come to your home. I call out to You. Come home to Me.
Psalm of the Day
Lord, I hear Your call to come home.
You have come to me in the midst of the fire.
You purify me in the midst of the fire.
You skim off the sin in my life and clean me with Your wonderful soap of Love.
Life’s not always easy. I’m in the fire. I need Your cleaning and refining.
Cleanse me of my sin I pray.
You are my God. You open my eyes and send me in Your Love.
I will continually sacrifice my life to You.
I will eternally praise Your name.
May the fruit of my lips be a source of joy and thanksgiving to all I meet this day.
I’m at home with You.
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Prayer of the Day
I hear Your call to come home. I give You thanks that You are with me in the fire. That You skim the dross and see Your reflection in me. Forgive me, cleanse me and send me to love in Your name. ---Amen
September 2nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, died that I might live on high, lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am his, and his is mine. ("Chief of Sinners Though I Be" – Text: William McComb, 1793-1870)
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Readings of the Day
John 9.24-42-And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him.
2 Chronicles 7-Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
Malachi 4-"Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD."
Luke 14.1, 7-14-"But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
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God’s Word of the Day
Believe in Me and you will live in Me and I will live in You. You will hold a reception of Love for My people.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I believe! I truly believe!
You have fed me and I believe!
I worship and adore You. I believe!
You came into my life like fire to refine and purify me. I believe!
You consume me. I believe!
I anticipate Your triumphant return with joy. I believe!
You show Your Love through me to all Your people. I believe!
Lord, I believe! I truly believe!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You have graciously broken into my world of sin and brought me the gift of faith. I repent and turn to You for salvation. I believe in You and You alone. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
September 3rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored when reached by love that never ends? ("O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come" – Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
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Readings of the Day
John 10.1-21-"I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
2 Chronicles 8-Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had build before the porch…
Psalm 73-Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
2 Chronicles 12.1-12-And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him…
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God’s Word of the Day
I am your audience. You have seen what I have done out of love for you. Worship and love is what I desire.
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Psalm of the Day
I sit on the porch of Your wonderful creation.
I hear the song of birds.
I see the movement of animals, trees and wind all praising Your greatness.
Yet sometimes when I worship, it seems I have it all turned around.
Forgive me as I return to the heart of worship.
I see how worship is all about You.
I offer my sacrifice to You.
You are my God and to You I sing.
I desire nothing but You and You alone.
All creation returns praise to You and I join in.
I join in with Your creatures in praise to Your greatness.
You are an awesome God above all.
Please accept my humble offerings.
I have returned to the heart of worship and truly found that it’s all about You.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are God. You, I praise. You, I turn to. You are the door to Life. It’s all about and through You.
Lord, You are God! ---Amen
September 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place and he has made me glad. ("I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" – Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889)
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Readings of the Day
John 10.22-42-"I and the Father are one."
2 Chronicles 9-"Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king for the LORD your God; because your God loved Israel establishing them forever, therefore He made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."
Psalm 74-Yet God is my king from of old, who works deeds of deliverance in the midst of the earth.
Isaiah 2.12-17-The pride of man will be humbled and the loftiness of men will be abased; and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day…
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God’s Word of the Day
I give you the rest you need. I give you strength. I renew you to serve Me in My Kingdom.
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Psalm of the Day
What a wonderful rest You have gifted me with.
Rest with family in Your Love.
Rest with Your creation. Your Grace humbles me.
You delight in me, yet I all the more delight in You, my King and Savior.
In this gift of rest, I see Your acts of Love in my life and the life of my family.
In this gift of retreat, I am renewed and changed and charged for loving service to You.
In this Sabbath gift I am humbled by Your awesome creation and Your Glory.
What a wonderful rest You have gifted me with.
Rest with family in Your Love.
Thanks be to You, my Love!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You helped me to lie down in green pastures to restore my soul. You showed me Your beauty in creation. You showed me Your power through visions from mountains. You showed me Your love through the faces of family. You gifted me with rest and have truly restored my soul. Now I go, ready to serve in Your Kingdom in the Love only You can provide. ---Amen
Hymn of the Day
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me. See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. "Come home, come home! You who are weary, come home." Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, "O sinner, come home!" ("Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling" – Text: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909)
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Readings of the Day
John 9.1-23-So they said to the blind man again, "What do you say about Him, since He opened your eyes?" And he said, "He is a prophet."
2 Chronicles 6-"But will God indeed dwell with mankind on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You; how much less this house which I have built."
Malachi 2.17-3.18-"But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap."
Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16-Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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God’s Word of the Day
I have come to your home. I call out to You. Come home to Me.
Psalm of the Day
Lord, I hear Your call to come home.
You have come to me in the midst of the fire.
You purify me in the midst of the fire.
You skim off the sin in my life and clean me with Your wonderful soap of Love.
Life’s not always easy. I’m in the fire. I need Your cleaning and refining.
Cleanse me of my sin I pray.
You are my God. You open my eyes and send me in Your Love.
I will continually sacrifice my life to You.
I will eternally praise Your name.
May the fruit of my lips be a source of joy and thanksgiving to all I meet this day.
I’m at home with You.
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Prayer of the Day
I hear Your call to come home. I give You thanks that You are with me in the fire. That You skim the dross and see Your reflection in me. Forgive me, cleanse me and send me to love in Your name. ---Amen
September 2nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed his blood for me, died that I might live on high, lives that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am his, and his is mine. ("Chief of Sinners Though I Be" – Text: William McComb, 1793-1870)
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Readings of the Day
John 9.24-42-And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him.
2 Chronicles 7-Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
Malachi 4-"Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD."
Luke 14.1, 7-14-"But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
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God’s Word of the Day
Believe in Me and you will live in Me and I will live in You. You will hold a reception of Love for My people.
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Psalm of the Day
Lord, I believe! I truly believe!
You have fed me and I believe!
I worship and adore You. I believe!
You came into my life like fire to refine and purify me. I believe!
You consume me. I believe!
I anticipate Your triumphant return with joy. I believe!
You show Your Love through me to all Your people. I believe!
Lord, I believe! I truly believe!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You have graciously broken into my world of sin and brought me the gift of faith. I repent and turn to You for salvation. I believe in You and You alone. Thanks be to God! ---Amen
September 3rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored when reached by love that never ends? ("O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come" – Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000)
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Readings of the Day
John 10.1-21-"I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
2 Chronicles 8-Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD which he had build before the porch…
Psalm 73-Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
2 Chronicles 12.1-12-And when he humbled himself, the anger of the LORD turned away from him…
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God’s Word of the Day
I am your audience. You have seen what I have done out of love for you. Worship and love is what I desire.
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Psalm of the Day
I sit on the porch of Your wonderful creation.
I hear the song of birds.
I see the movement of animals, trees and wind all praising Your greatness.
Yet sometimes when I worship, it seems I have it all turned around.
Forgive me as I return to the heart of worship.
I see how worship is all about You.
I offer my sacrifice to You.
You are my God and to You I sing.
I desire nothing but You and You alone.
All creation returns praise to You and I join in.
I join in with Your creatures in praise to Your greatness.
You are an awesome God above all.
Please accept my humble offerings.
I have returned to the heart of worship and truly found that it’s all about You.
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are God. You, I praise. You, I turn to. You are the door to Life. It’s all about and through You.
Lord, You are God! ---Amen
September 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer
Hymn of the Day
I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place and he has made me glad. ("I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" – Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889)
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Readings of the Day
John 10.22-42-"I and the Father are one."
2 Chronicles 9-"Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you, setting you on His throne as king for the LORD your God; because your God loved Israel establishing them forever, therefore He made you king over them, to do justice and righteousness."
Psalm 74-Yet God is my king from of old, who works deeds of deliverance in the midst of the earth.
Isaiah 2.12-17-The pride of man will be humbled and the loftiness of men will be abased; and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day…
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God’s Word of the Day
I give you the rest you need. I give you strength. I renew you to serve Me in My Kingdom.
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Psalm of the Day
What a wonderful rest You have gifted me with.
Rest with family in Your Love.
Rest with Your creation. Your Grace humbles me.
You delight in me, yet I all the more delight in You, my King and Savior.
In this gift of rest, I see Your acts of Love in my life and the life of my family.
In this gift of retreat, I am renewed and changed and charged for loving service to You.
In this Sabbath gift I am humbled by Your awesome creation and Your Glory.
What a wonderful rest You have gifted me with.
Rest with family in Your Love.
Thanks be to You, my Love!
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Prayer of the Day
Lord, You helped me to lie down in green pastures to restore my soul. You showed me Your beauty in creation. You showed me Your power through visions from mountains. You showed me Your love through the faces of family. You gifted me with rest and have truly restored my soul. Now I go, ready to serve in Your Kingdom in the Love only You can provide. ---Amen
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