March 31st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia! sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia! Christ the Lord is risen on high; Alleluia! now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia! ("Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!" - Text: attr. Wipo of Burgundy, d.c. 1050; tr. Jame E. Leeson, 1807-1882, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 24.32-51-Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Numbers 28-29-My offering, the food for my offerings by fire, my pleasing odor, you shall take care to offer to me at its appointed time.
Song of Solomon 8.5-14-Set me as a seal upon your heart...
Judges 6.36-40-...then I shall know that you will deliver Israel by my hand...

God's Word of the Day
Seal me into your heart. I AM the offering. Let my love overflow in your heart to all the world.

Psalm of the Day
Life comes and goes but life in You is eternal.
You are the sinless offering.
You are the Lamb that takes away all sin.
You are the pleasing odor that delivers all.
All know You by what You have done.
My heart overflows with Your sacrificial love.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of the Day
I have sealed You into my heart. You have graciously loved all of us and come into each heart. May Your Love overflow my sealed heart to all the world through me. May Your gracious water of life flow down and over and through and all around. ---Amen

March 30th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
With high delight let us unite in songs of great jubilation. You pure in heart, all bear your part, sing Jesus Christ, our salvation. to set us free forever, he is risen and send to all earth's ends good news to save every nation. ("With High Delight Let Us Unite" - Text: Georg Vetter, 1536-1599; tr. Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-1976, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 24.1-31-And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
Numbers 25-27-When you have seen it, you also shall be gathered to your people...
Song of Solomon 6.4-8.4-Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the fields...
John 20.19-31-When he has said this, he breathed on them ans said to hem, "Receive the Holy Spirit."

God's Word of the Day
I have risen! Unite in a new life in me.

Psalm of the Day
We gather together and sing praise to You.
We gather and honor You.
You have brought us to this place and gave us Life.
You have gathered us together with Your New Breath.
Recreate us and send us with You into the fields.
Send us to do Your Will and Your Plan.
We gather together and sing praise to You.

Prayer of the Day
Gather us together in Your Love. Breathe the New Spirit of Life into our beings. Send us to do Your Will. Alleluia! ---Amen

March 29th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Now all the vault of heaven resounds in praise of love that still abounds: "Christ has triumphed! He is living!" Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear! Repeat their song of glory here: "Christ has triumphed! He is living! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! ("Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds" - Text: Paul Z. Strodach, 1876-1947, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 23.13-39-For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."
Numbers 23.27-24.25-Then the spirit of God came upon him...
Song of Solomon 5.2-6.3-I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine...
Psalm 16-You show me the path of life.

God's Word of the Day
I AM the path of life. Follow me.

Psalm of the Day
You are the path of life.
I follow You and listen for Your voice.
You are the path of life.
You are the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
You are the path of life.
The Spirit is upon You.
You are the path of life.
My beloved that loves me.
You are the path of life.
Show me the way.
You are the path of life.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of the Day
Lord, You are the path. I will follow You. I will listen to Your voice. You are my God! ---Amen

March 28th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The strife is over, the battle done; now is the victor's triumph won! Now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia! ("The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done" - Text: Symphonia Sirenum, Koln, 1695; tr. Francis Pott, 1832-1909)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 23.1-12-All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.
Numbers 22.41-23.26-Whatever he shows me I will tell you.
Song of Solomon 3.6-5.1-How beautiful you are, my love, how very beautiful!
1 Corinthians 15.1-11-Then he appeared...

God's Word of the Day
I AM victorious. Celebrate that!

Psalm of the Day
You have won the battle.
You humbled Yourself and defeated sin and death.
You did this for me!
You have shown Your love to me!
How beautiful You are, my Savior!
You have appeared to me and saved me!
You have won the battle.
Thanks be to God!

Prayer of the Day
You are my Savior! All glory, honor and praise. Alleluia! ---Amen

March 27th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! ("Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" - Text: Latin carol, 14th cent; rt. J. Walsh, Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.)

Readings of the Day

Matthew 22.23-46-You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, this is the greatest and first commandment.

Numbers 22.1-40-Then the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and it said to Balaam, "What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?"

Song of Solomon 2.8-3.5-I held him, and would not let him go...

Colossians 4.2-5-Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

God's Word of the Day

I came to redeem and save you. I AM your God.

Psalm of the Day

You are God. You are my one and only God!

My God who redeemed and saved me.

My God who comes to me.

My God who speaks to me.

My God! My Savior!

Prayer of the Day

You are my one and only God. Lead and guide me this day. ---Amen

March 26th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. for our redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom, Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. Death's fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! ("Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia" - Text Bernard Kyamanywa, b. 1938; tr. Howard S. Olson, b. 1922)

Readings of the Day

Matthew 22.1-22-The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy.

Numbers 21-Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?

Song of Soloman 1.1-2.7-Ah, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly lovely.

Matthew 28.1-10-He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.

God's Word of the Day

I have burst the tomb wide open. Now live! Really live! Live for me!

Psalm of the Day

You have defeated death!

You burst open the tomb and gave new life.

You give life to all.

I believe! I believe in You my Love.

Brought from the wilderness of death to life in You.

I believe!

Prayer of the Day

Lord, I see what You have done. I believe! ---Amen

March 25th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Alleluia! now we cry to our Lord immortal, who triumphant burst the bars of the tomb's dark portal; Alleluia! with the Son God the Father praising; Alleluia! yet again to the Spirit raising. ("Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain" - Text:John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 21.28-46-Finally he sent his son to them...
Numbers 19-20-Thus you shall bring water out of the rock for them...
Ecclesiastes 11.9-12.14-Remember your creator in the days of your youth...
Exodus 15.1-8-The LORD is my strength and my might, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.

God's Word of the Day
I have defeated death and sin. Now live in My Life.

Psalm of the Day
You sent Your Son and gave Life.
Out of the rock came ever-living water.
Water to refresh for eternity.
Baptismal water so sweet!
In my youth I ponder Your deeds.
In my age I think on Your Love.
I see Your might.
I know of salvation.
I praise Your name...now and forever!
My Rock, My Redeemer, My Savior, My God!

Prayer of the Day
I give You all praise and glory for victory over sin and death! Alleluia! ---Amen

March 24th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Easter triumph, Easter joy, this alone can sin destroy! From sin’s power, Lord, set us free, newborn souls in you to be. Alleluia! (“At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” – Text:Latin hymn, 17th cent.; tr. Robert Campbell, 1814-1868, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 21.1-27-Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Numbers 17-18-The Israelites said to Moses, “We are perishing; we are lost, all of us are lost!”
Ecclesiastes 11.1-8-Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.
Exodus 14.10-31; 15.20-21-The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to keep still.

Word of the Day
See the King! See the Savior! See your Risen Lord!

Psalm of the Day
What joy You have brought!
You fill me with happiness.
Your Light is sweet to my eyes.
You are my King and Warrior!
My defender and forgiver!
You are my Risen Lord!

Prayer of the Day
Words cannot express the joy You bring into my life. ---Amen

March 23rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad, the passover of gladness, the passover of God. From death to life eternal, from sin’s dominion free, our Christ has brought us over with hymns of victory. (“The Day of Resurrection!” – Text: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 20.17-34-They said to him, “Lord, let out eyes be opened.”
Numbers 15-16-He stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stopped.
Ecclesiastes 9.13-10.20-Wisdom is better than might…
John 20.1-18-“I have seen the Lord”

Word of the Day
Open your eyes and see the Risen Son!

Psalm of the Day
You have opened my eyes!
Opened these eyes of death to new life.
You have opened my eyes.
Opened my mind from death to life.
You have opened my ears to Your wisdom.
Yes, I have seen the Lord!
I have seen the risen Lord!
Thanks be to God!

Prayer of the Day
How wonderful it is to recognize and see the Risen Lord! My God! My King! My Savior! ---Amen

March 22nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Love serves and willing stoops to serve; what Christ in love so true has freely done for one and all, let us now gladly do! (“Love Consecrates the Humblest Act” – Text: Silas B. McManus, 1845-1917)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 20.1-16-Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous? So the last will be first, and the first will be last.
Numbers 13-14-But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me wholeheartedly, I will bring into the land into which he went and his descendants shall possess it.
Ecclesiastes 9.1-12-But whoever is joined with all the living has hope…
Matthew 27.57-66-So they went with the guard and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone.


Word of the Day
I willingly did this for you. Now go and willingly love and forgive.

Psalm of the Day
Oh Lord, how awesome a thing You have done.
You willingly decided to love me.
You chose to do as You chose.
It’s beyond my own reasoning.
I look to You in hope and thanksgiving.
I look to You for You reached down to me in Love.
When I think the tomb is secure in my own death.
You fling wide open death and bring forth life.
Oh, Lord, who awesome a thing You have done.

Prayer of the Day
My awesome Savior. How deep a love You have shown. ---Amen

A letter from Grandpa Lynch to Kaiya at her baptism on the Easter Vigil 2008

To Kaiya on her baptismal day,

Kaiya, today is Saturday March 22nd 2008. You were baptized at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville Ohio. You were baptized at the Easter Vigil Service. I know, right now this means nothing to you, but by the time you can read this letter, your baptism will begin to unfold life before your eyes. You will see life beyond this life. You will begin to live life beyond death.

Kaiya, in your baptism, God gave you such a wonderful gift. It’s such a wonderful gift that even grown-ups like myself can’t understand it. If someone tells you that they do, beware of them. They speak lies. Only God understands the depth of this gift of baptism given to you on this day. Both you and I only get a sneak peek at the depth of God’s love. But in baptism, God names you as His own. He claims you as His child. He gives you a promise and strikes a covenant with you.

Through your baptism you will begin a walk with God. Family has promised before God that they will give you God’s Word, teach you the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and the Apostle’s Creed. Your family has made a promise to tell the wonderful story of a loving God that has been active in their lives. God has certainly been active in mine. I’m so happy to share God with you this day. I look forward to telling you stories, while you sit on my lap of how God is active in my life and the lives of His people.

Kaiya, as I look into your eyes I see no sin. But you were born into a world of sin. There is sin all around us. I have sinned and will sin some more. You will see sin active in and around you each and every day. You will experience sin yourself. Kaiya, you will sin, yourself. You will see prejudice in this world. You will see hatred. You will see death and destruction all around. You will commit many sins yourself, just as I have. You see we all sin and fail and need a Savior. In this is the beauty of the day of your baptism.

Kaiya, you were baptized at the Easter Vigil. That time in between Jesus in the tomb and Jesus resurrected. Jesus died on that cross because of my sin and your sin. Jesus became our sin on that cross. The Father abandoned the Son due to our sin. Now he lay in a tomb. Jesus died in our sin. But something wonderful is taking place. In His death, God brings Life. Jesus is soon to rise from the dead.

Kaiya, in your baptism was water. In your baptism were water and a promise and the Word. Water that drowned your sin. In that water you died along with Jesus. You died even as an infant. In that water was a promise also. Both present, God promised eternal life. Along with the water and the promise was God’s Word. God’s Word made alive in your new life. Now as you grow, and God walks with you, He will bring you to believe. God will fill you with faith. Will you believe? Will you turn away? This will be your choice in years to come. But for now God will walk with you from death to life in Him. Follow Him in this walk. Follow Him even through the evil’s you will witness in this world. Follow Him through the pain you will experience. Follow Him in all the joy you will gain. Follow Him in all the blessings He will grant.

Kaiya, on this Easter Vigil Baptism, Jesus shows you the way from death to life. Follow Him and love Him and never turn from His side. What a special day chosen for your baptism. What a special time for my special granddaughter. What a special life you give to all of us on this special day.

Always know that your Grandpa loves you. Always know that on this baptismal day that you are a Child of God and a unique creation. Let His Light shine brightly all your life long. Follow the Light. Follow Jesus.

Kaiya, always rejoice in the day your were baptized. Each and every morning, remember your baptism and walk that miracle of death to life with Jesus. Everyday of your life.

Love,
Grandpa Lynch

March 21th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Let us forgive each other’s faults as we our own confess, that we may love each other well in Christian gentleness. (“Where Charity and Love Prevail” – Text: Latin hymn, 9th cent.; tr. Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 19.16-30-Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields, for my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Numbers 11-12-Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than anyone else on the face of the earth.
Ecclesiastes 8-Wisdom makes one’s face shine…
John 18.1-19.42-Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him.”

Word of the Day
Forgive each other just as I have forgiven you.

Psalm of the Day
You teach forgiveness.
You show forgiveness.
You renew through forgiveness.

Now humbly, I forgive.
Humbly, I repent.
Humbly I follow Your teaching.

Prayer of the Day
I hear the voice of forgiveness. I hear the instruction to forgive as You have forgiven. I see the price You paid. Send me now this day in Your forgiveness to forgive and love. ---Amen

March 20th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Then take the towel, and break the bread, and humble us, and call us friends. Suffer and serve till all are fed, and show how grandly love intends to work till all the creation sings, to fill all worlds, to crown all things. (“Great God, Your Love Has Called Us” – Text: Brian A. Wren, b. 1936)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 19.1-15-Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.
Numbers 9-10-On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the covenant; and from evening until morning it was over the tabernacle, having the appearance of fire. It was always so: the cloud covered by day and the appearance of fire by night.
Ecclesiastes 7-It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
John 13.1-17, 31b-35-I give you a new commandment, that you love one another, Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.

Word of the Day
See what I have done. Now go and love one another just as I have shown you.

Psalm of the Day
You show us how to do this.
You show us how to be humble.
You show us how to serve.
You make us as children.
You teach true wisdom.
You show true love.
Now we go.
Go in Your love to love others.
Just like You have shown us.

Prayer of the Day
I give You thanks for what You teach. Now I go and love as You have shown me to love. ---Amen

March 19th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Lamb of God, pure and sinless, once on the cross an offering, patient, lowly, guiltless, forsaken in your suffering from sin’s grasp you have torn us, form gloom to hope have borne us. Grant us your mercy, O Jesus. (“Lamb of God, Pure and Sinless” – Text: Nikolaus Decius, 1485-1550; tr. Composite)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 18.18-35-Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Numbers 7-8-When Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he would hear the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the covenant from between the two cherubim; thus it spoke to him.
Ecclesiastes 6-The more words, the more vanity…
John 13.21-32-“Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.”

Word of the Day
I AM the sinless one. Listen to Me.

Psalm of the Day
You are pure and sinless.
Yet we placed You on a cross.
There You hung, patient, lowly, guiltless and forsaken.
Forgive us Lord for what we have done.
Forgive our sin.

From that cross, I hear Your Word.
Word of forgiveness.
Word of love.
Word of compassion.
From that cross, I hear such a sweet sound.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, You know of my sin. You know and yet still forgive. You know and yet still love. What sweet sound I hear from You. ---Amen

March 18th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Sing my tongue, the glorious battle; tell the triumph far and wide; tell aloud the wondrous story of the cross, the Crucified; tell how Christ, the world’s redeemer, vanquished death the day he died. (“Sing, My Tongue” – Text: Venantius Honorious Fortunatus, 530-609; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1866, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 18.1-17-Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Numbers 5-6-The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Ecclesiastes 5-Sweet is the sleep of laborers…
John 12.20-36-…we wish to see Jesus…

Word of the Day
I became a child for you. I came to save you. I came to bless you. Now look to Me and follow Me.

Psalm of the Day
You came to this world a child.
You came humble yet great.
You come to me this day and give me a story to tell.

I tell a story of the One crucified.
I tell a story of the One who vanquished death.
I tell a story of my Savior crucified.

I am a Child of God.
Claimed and loved from that cross.
Claimed through Your very life.

May Your face shine upon me.
Your Love fill me.
May Your compassion send me.

For I wish to see Jesus.
I wish to see Your face.
I have hope in You.

Be gracious to me, Your child.
Send me to labor for You.
And let me sleep in Your love.

Now and forever more.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I come to You as Your child. I listen for the story You have to give. I know of the comfort only You can give. Let me rest in Your Love---now and forever. ---Amen

March 17th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Jesus furnished my salvation, Jesus furnished my salvation, Jesus furnished my salvation; surely he died on Calvary. Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, surely he died on Calvary. ("Calvary" - Text: African American Spiritual)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 17-As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised." And they were greatly distressed.
Numbers 3-4-According to the commandment of the LORD through Moses they were appointed to their several tasks of serving or carrying; thus they were enrolled by him, as the LORD commanded Moses.
Ecclesiastes 3.16-4.16-Moreover I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, wickedness was there as well.
John 12.1-11-So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.

God's Word of the Day
There is evil in your world...Sin and evil. There is wickedness and injustice. Jesus has defeated sin and evil. Accept life in Him. Trust Him and follow Him. A great price has been paid.

Psalm of the Day
Yes, I see it's true.
You died on Calvary.
You died and along with You, the sin You took in died too.
My sin died in You so that I could live.
Wickedness and injustice died that day.
We try to cover it up.
We try to kill what You have raised from the dead.
We continue in sin.
But, I see it's true.
I place my hope in You.
You paid an awesome price for me.
I see it's true.
You brought life from death.
I see it's true.
I believe in You.

Prayer of the Day
Thank God it's true! Thank God for all You do! Thank You Jesus for Calvary! ---Amen

March 16th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when the crucified my Lord? ("Were You There" - Text: African American spiritual)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 16-Then Jesus told his disciples, "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.
Numbers 1-2-So he enrolled them in the wilderness of Sinai.
Ecclesiastes 3.1-15-...a time to weep, and a time to laugh...
Matthew 21.1-11-The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"

God's Word of the Day
I have been through the highs and the lows. I am with you in your highs and lows. Rejoice in this and prepare yourself to follow me---in the highs and the lows.

Psalm of the Day
Hosanna to the Lord!
Hosanna, You have come!
You come to me humble.
You come to me exalted.
You come!

But then I put You on the cross.
I sin and place You there.
I nail the nails.
I cry out against You.
I sin!

I weep at Your death.
I cry out in sorrow for what I have done.
I long for some hope.
I repent and seek forgiveness.
You forgive.

Yet You die.
You die and Your body is taken away.
You go to the grave.
You descend into hell.
You die.

Laughter and weeping.
Life and death.
Heaven and hell.
Wilderness and Promised Land.
Lost life and Life found.

Prayer of the Day
Back and forth. Happy and sad. Life and death...then Life eternal---Thanks be to God! ---Amen

March 15the Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
The cup of water given for you still hold the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to view the strong compassion in your face. ("Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" - Text: Frank M. North, 1850-1935, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 15.21-39-Then Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way."
Leviticus 26-27-These are the commandments that the LORD gave Moses for the people of Israel on Mount Sinai.
Ecclesiastes 1.12-2-26-Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.
Psalm 31.9-16-But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God."

God's Word of the Day
Look at the face of My Son. See compassion, love and see the Light shining brightly through the darkness of sin.

Psalm of the Day
I look up and see the face of Jesus.
I see Jesus' face as He hangs from the cross.
I see pain.
I see love.
I see compassion.
How can this be?
I'm the one who drove the nails into His hands and feet.
I'm the one who put my Lord on that cross.
I'm the one filled with sin.
I'm the one who turned away from His commandments.
Yet I see Jesus' face of love and compassion on that cross.

From that cross Jesus feeds me His very body and blood.
From that cross of love and compassion, Jesus gives himself.
I see the Light shining brightly into the heavens above from the face on that cross.
I see the Light piercing the darkness of the universe.
I see that beam of Light from the love and compassion on that cross.
There is wisdom and understanding beyond anything I can imagine hanging on this tree of death.
Sin defeated and put to death.
Sin overcome with the Light of wisdom and understanding.
Sin hanging from that cross in the form of Jesus.
I believe in this Savior, Jesus, hanging on this cross.
I trust Him with all my life and being.

On that cross, my God, my Savior, my Lord...Jesus!

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I give You all thanks and glory for doing what You did for me. I give You thanks...Amen

March 14th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
In a lowly manger born, humble life begun in scorn; under Joseph's watchful eye, Jesus grew as you and I; knew the sufferings of the weak, knew the patience of the meek, hungered as but poor folk can; this is he. Behold the man! ("In a Lowly Manger Born" - Text:Ko Yuki, 1896-1985; tr. composite)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 15.1-20-This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.
Leviticus 24-25-If any of your kin fall into difficulty and become dependent on you, you shall support them; they shall live with you as though resident aliens.
Ecclesiastes 1.1-11-The sun rises and the son goes down, and hurries to the place where it rises.
Philippians 1.21-30-For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.

God's Word of the Day
Behold I AM with you. I give you stability in life. I give you seasons. I give you blessing.

Psalm of the Day
The sun goes up and the sun goes down.
Some complain that all is the same.
Some know the blessing of Your sameness.
You are unchanging.
You always love and give Love.
You experienced the life we life.
Jesus, my friend and Savior has walked this path also.

As the sun goes up and the sun goes down...
We can depend on Your Love.
We honor You with our lips.
But we aren't unchanging.
Sometimes we don't honor You appropriately.
We sin and need change.
Yet You are unchanging and continue to love and invite us home.

The sun goes up and the sun goes down.
Yet Your blessing and invitation remain the same.
Change my heart and make my praise to You appropriate.
Fill my lips with Your Word and Your Love.
Use my actions to take in family.
Use my actions to do Your will.
The sun goes up and the sun goes down.

What a blessing You bring in consistency.
What a Love You give day by day.
The sun goes up and the sun goes down.
Day by day You come to me.
Day by day You walk with me.
Day by day...
Thanks be to God!

Prayer of the Day
Each day I look to You, Lord. As the sun goes up and the sun goes down, You are always there for me. Send me out today to do the action You have planned for me. Make my actions acceptable in Your site. ---Amen

March 13th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
So may God's plumb line, straight, define our measure true, and justice, right, and peace pervade this world our whole life through. ("Let Justice flow like Streams" - Text: Jane Parker Huber, b. 1926)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 14.22-36-You of little faith, why did your doubt?
Leviticus 22-23-When anyone offers a sacrifice of well being to the LORD, in fulfillment of a vow or as a freewill offering, from the herd or from the flock, to be acceptable it must be perfect; there shall be no blemish in it.
Proverbs 31-Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Philippians 1.1-11-And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

God's Word of the Day
I AM the perfect sacrifice. See the Lamb on the throne of the cross. See justice and righteousness hanging before your eyes. See the Sacrifice, believe, trust and live.

Psalm of the Day
Only You are righteous.
Only You are perfect.
Jesus, You are that perfect sacrifice for my sin.
You took my sin on Yourself and gave Your life for mine.
I see Your Love hanging from that tree.
I see what You have done.
I turn my eyes to that horrible sacrifice on that awful altar.
I repent and turn to You.
Turn to You in trust, in faith, in hope and in life.
I turn to You and repent.
I ask forgiveness for crucifying You.
Make me whole in You and use me to Your glory.
Use me to reach out to the poor and needy.
Use me to stand up for what is right in Your sight.
Use me to do Your will.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, forgive my sin. Take my life and make it good in Your sight. Then use me I pray to do Your will this day. ---Amen

March 12th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
With thine own love may I be filled and by thy Holy Spirit willed, that all I touch, where ever I be, may be divinely touched by thee. ("Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace" - Text:Jane Parker Huber, b. 1926)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 14.1-21-When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.
Leviticus 20-21-Keep my statutes, and observe them; I am the LORD; I sanctify you.
Proverbs 30-If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth.
Matthew 22.23-33-He is God not of the dead, but of the living.

God's Word of the Day
I have compassion and come to you. How will you respond? Will you trust and believe in Me? Will you respond in joy and follow My commands? What will you decide?

Psalm of the Day
You went off by Yourself.
People follow You.
You come ashore with compassion.
You come to me with love.

I'm foolish at times.
I exalt myself.
I think I can do this on my own.
I turn to You and repent.

You sanctify me.
I can't sanctify myself.
I need You.
Only You can save me.

I know of Your Love.
I know of Your Compassion.
I respond in joy and thanksgiving.
I gladly seek to do Your commands.

You fill me with faith.
I trust in You.
I believe You.
I follow You.

Prayer of the Day
Come to me this day from Your private place to mine. Speak to me and teach me Your way. I want to do Your will. I want You to shine through me this day. ---Amen

March 11th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today. ("Christ, Be Our Light" - Text:Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 13.24-58-Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
Leviticus 19-You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.
Proverbs 29-A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
2 Kings 4.18-37-He got down, walked once to and fro in the room, then got up again and bent over him; the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes.

God's Word of the Day
My Light is the way that brings life. Give your life to me and you will begin to live. Your response will be to listen and follow and serve and love. Believe, trust and give your life for Life.

Psalm of the Day
Lay it on me, Lord.
Bring forth that holy sneeze.
Bring forth that new breath of life.
Draw me out of death to myself to life in You.
Humble before You, I wait for Your Breath.
You are the Light that shines in the darkness.
You are the Light I follow.
You are the Light I focus my life on.
I sell my life for You.
I gladly sell it all.
You are my Pearl of Love.

Prayer of the Day
I believe, I trust, I give my life to You. Use me this day as You will ---Amen

March 10th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Teach us the lesson Jesus taught: to feel for those his blood has bought, that every deed and word and thought may work a work for you. ("O God of Mercy, God of Light" - Text: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 13.1-23-But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.
Leviticus 17-18-For the life of the flesh is is the blood; and I have given it to you for making atonement for your lives on the altar; for, as life, it is the blood that makes atonement.
Proverbs 28-Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing...
1 Kings 17.17-24-O LORD my God, let this child's life come into him again.

God's Word of the Day
I have shown you love and compassion for My people through My own blood. Now go in that love and compassion and return to My people. Give to the poor, help the sick and show love and compassion in My Kingdom this day to those I give to you.

Psalm of the Day
You poured out Your blood for me.
You gave Your blood for all people out of deep love and compassion.
You gave Your life for us poor people.
Poor but now rich in Your grace.
You brought life to Your children once again.
Out of death and into life, You lead.
You teach us how to love.
You teach us how to act.
You send us to treat each other likewise.
In joy, I go.
In joy, I serve my creator and giver of life.
In joy...in pain...in whatever comes...
I gladly go.

Prayer of the Day
What a joy it is to believe and trust in You. What a joy eternal life is. What a joy it is to serve you now and into eternity. What a joy to live the life You give. In joy...in pain...in persecution...in laughter...in hard work...in whatever unfolds...into eternity. ---Amen

March 9th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
How pale thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn; how does thy face now languish, which once was bright as morn! Thy grief and bitter passion were all for sinners' gain; mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain. ("O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" - Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676, based on Arnulf of Louvain, d. 1250; tr. composite)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 12.22-50-"Can this be the Son of David?"
Leviticus 15-16-The goat shall bear on itself all their iniquities to a barren region; and the goat shall be set free in the wilderness.
Proverbs 27-Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
John 11.1-45-Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

God's Word of the Day
I took your sin upon Myself and have carried it away. I felt the pain you deserved. Believe in Me and you will not die. Do you believe?

Psalm of the Day
Oh, how I believe in You!
I see how You absorbed my sin and took it away.
Oh, how I believe in You!
I saw the pain and suffering You endured.
Oh, how I believe in You!
I see the wounds You took on for me.
Oh, how I believe in You!
You are my King, my Savior, my God and my Friend.
Oh, how I believe in You!
You are the source of life eternal.
Oh, how I believe in You!
I will always praise and adore You.
Oh, how I believe in You!
I live life now and into eternity, following You.
Oh, how I believe in You!

Prayer of the Day
Yes! I believe! Yes! ---Amen

March 8th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
The blood came streamin' down, and he never said a mumbalin' word; the blood come streamin' down, and he never said a mumbalin' word; not a word, not a word, not a word. ("They Crucified My Lord" - Text: African American spiritual)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 12.1-21-He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
Leviticus 14-Thus the priest shall make atonement on his behalf and he shall be clean.
Proverbs 26-For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
Psalm 130-Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice!

God's Word of the Day
My blood streams down in Love to you. Rejoice and listen to the Word. Rejoice and see the action I took. Rejoice but know the pain and suffering. Rejoice yet feel the hurt. Rejoice and repent.

Psalm of the Day
You really didn't need to say much.
The little that You did say went so far.
The little that You said went for eternity.
You really didn't need to say much.

Your action spoke so much louder than any word.
Your action showed Love beyond understanding.
You acted in Love and in death gave life eternal.
Your action spoke so much louder than any word.

I cry out to You and You have responded.
You heard my cry and gave Yourself.
You cleansed me and gave me life.
I cry out to You and You have responded.

Your blood pours down from that cross.
That cross of death and pain yet joy and salvation.
Your blood streams down and through my heart.
Your blood pours down from that cross.

In joy I gaze upon that cross.
I learn compassion and love.
I hear the voice of my Lord and Savior.
In joy I gaze upon that cross.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I think on You and feel pain, love, compassion, suffering, death and life. So many mixed up emotions. I feel my sin. I smell the stench of all I have done and I see my sin on You, while You hang from that cross. I see the blood pouring down for the sin I committed. I see You taking it all on and know I deserve it all, not You. I can only respond in joy and thanksgiving for the great sacrifice You have made for me. I commit myself to You, now and for all eternity. ---Amen

March 7th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee; think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, not my deserving. ("Ah, Holy Jesus" - Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; tr. Robert Bridges, 1844-1930, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 11.20-30-"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Leviticus 13-But if the spot remains in one place and does not spread in the skin but has abated, it is a swelling from the burn, and the priest shall pronounce him clean; for it is the scar of the burn.
Proverbs 25-Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel...
Revelation 11.15-19-Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple; and there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail.

God's Word of the Day
Think about what I have done for you. Ponder and look at Me. I will refine your life and open the Temple to you and show you Love.

Psalm of the Day
I can't get it off of my mind.
I can't get You off of my mind.
I think about all You have done for me.
I think about all that You went through for me.
I think about the pain, the suffering, the death.
I think about You all the time.

To some, my thoughts may seem morbid.
To some, my thoughts may seem so depressing.
To me, these thoughts remind me of You.
These thoughts bring deep appreciation for You.
To me, these thoughts remind me of how awesome Your Love really is.
To me, these thoughts are sent from You.

I come to You with my burdens and sin.
I come and You make my load light.
You lift up my burden and sin with You on that cross.
You pull my load within Yourself and become my sin.
You take my sin and die with it on that cross.
You pronounce me clean and send me out.

I have a scar to remind me of what You have done.
I am now cleansed of the dross of my sin.
You have made me into a useful pot, filled with Your Love.
You have blessed me with forgiveness and gifted me with spiritual gifts.
You call me into service and send me out.
I joyfully and lovingly go in honor of all You have done.

On that cross You took on my sin.
On that cross You became my sin.
On that cross You died with my sin.
On that cross the curtain opened to the ark of Your heart.
On that cross heaven opened wide and I saw Your heart.
On that cross You revealed the covenant fulfilled.

Let heaven resound with Your power.
Let the earth rejoice with Your Love.
Let all the angels sing praise to You.
Let the universe speak loudly in honor of Your active Love.
Heaven and earth resound in an endless chorus of joyous song to You.
May You always be on my mind throughout eternity.

Prayer of the Day
Today and forever I think about You...never off my mind. Thanks be to God! ---Amen

March 6th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Stay with me, remain here with me, watch and pray. Watch and pray. ("Stay with Me" - Text: Taize Community)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 11.1-19-Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.
Leviticus 11-12-From among the land animals, these are the creatures that you may eat.
Proverbs 24-One who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
Revelation 10.1-11-Take it, and eat; it will be bitter to your stomach, but sweet as honey to your mouth.

God's Word of the Day
Watch and pray with Me. Listen and believe in Me. Trust and follow Me.

Psalm of the Day
Jesus, be with me and watch and pray with me.
Come near that I may hear and see You.
Give me the sight You want me to have.
Fill me with Your vision and plan.
Show me the steps and actions You want me to take.
Put Your words on my lips this day.
Let me take in Your Food and life.
Jesus, be with me and watch and pray with me.
Jesus, call me near to You to watch and pray with You.
I watch and pray, listen and believe, trust and follow You.

Prayer of the Day
Father, Son, Spirit, be with me now and watch and pray with me. ---Amen

March 5th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Calvary's mournful mountain climb; there, adoring at this feet, mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete. "It is finished!" hear him cry; learn from Jesus Christ to die. ("Go to Dark Gethsemane" - Text: James Montgomery 1771-1854)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 10.26-52-Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.
Leviticus 9-10-They brought what Moses commanded to the front of the tent of meeting; and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.
Proverbs 23-My child, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.
Matthew 9.27-34-When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith let it be done to you." And their eyes were opened.

God's Word of the Day
Trust and believe in Me. If you lose your life to yourself you will gain your life in Me. Open your eyes and trust and believe in Me.

Psalm of the Day
It took Your death for me to see it.
I had to approach that cross and see You die on it.
I had to see my sin hanging from that cross.
I saw You become my sin.
How sorry I am.
How small that apology is!
How deeply anguished I am over my own sin.
You hang from that cross as my sin.
You hang and suffer and die.
You are separated from God as my sin on that cross.
How sorry I am!
Forgive me, I beg.
I turn to you.

It took Your death for me to see it.
I believe and can now see because of Your action on that cross.
I give You my heart and my eyes observe Your ways.
I lose my life to You.
I lose my life and You grant Life.
What an awesome paradox.
Lose life to gain Life.
Life eternal, Life of joy. Life in You!
Touch my eyes and fill me with faith.
I lose my life to You.
It took Your death for me to see it.
I stand before the altar of that cross.
I stand and adore You!

Prayer of the Day
I kneel at the foot of that cross. Hand in hand and adore You my Savior, my Lord, my Redeemer, my King! ---Amen

March 4th Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die, bow your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, your power and reign! ("Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!" - Text: Henry H. Milman, 1791-1868, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 10.1-25-See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
Leviticus 7-8-Then Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his vestments, and also on his sons and their vestments.
Proverbs 22-Incline your ear and hear my words, and apply your mind to my teaching; for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
Isaiah 42.14-21-Listen, you that are deaf; and you that are blind, look up and see!

God's Word of the Day
I have a mission and purpose for your life. Follow My Son and listen to Him. You will hear and see what to do.

Psalm of the Day
Jesus rode in humble majesty to death.
Jesus understands pain and suffering.
Jesus knows healing and life.
Jesus speaks and teaches.
Jesus shows compassion and love.
Jesus knows how to be meek.
Jesus is all-powerful Savior and King.

Listen to Him.
Follow Him.
Learn compassion and love from Him.
Teach as He taught.
Be meek as He was meek.
Know pain and suffering as He knew pain and suffering.
Give Him all glory, praise and honor; now and forever!

Prayer of the Day
Jesus, teach me and show me the way. I believe and trust in Your way. I listen now and follow Your lead this day. ---Amen

March 3rd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
Make me see your great distress, anguish, and affliction, let your Spirit now endow me for meditation. Grant that I in love and faith may the image cherish of your suffering, pain, and death, that I may not perish. ("Jesus, I Will Ponder Now" - Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626-1681; tr. August Crull, 1846-1923, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 9.18-38-Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.
Leviticus 5-6-The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it shall not go out.
Proverbs 21-To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Isaiah 59.9-19-We grope like the blind along a wall, groping like those who have no eyes; we stumble at noon as in the twilight, among the vigorous as though we were dead.

God's Word of the Day
As you grope in the darkness of life, turn and see My Light. Go to the Light. Ponder His pain and death and walk into death with My Son. You will walk into Light.

Psalm of the Day
I think on the pain You endured for me.
I think on the love You have shown.
I look to the Light on the cross.
I look and see the pain I will endure.
I look and know that You know.
As I grope in the darkness of life---
As I bump around at noon-day---
May I look to the Light.
May I know of that ever-burning fire of Life in You.
May I see Your face.
May I know that You know.
And follow the Light...
I trust the Light...
I believe in the Light...
I will go with the Light this day.
Go with the Light to do righteousness and justice.
Go with the Light and serve those He loves this day.

Prayer of the Day
Jesus, today I think of my baptismal candle. The Light that shines so brightly. May I follow this small small Light You have provided in my world this day. May I carry that Light to all I meet. And may all be with You, the Great Light of all glory, in that day to come when we gather together to eternally sing praise to You---My Light---My Salvation---That Eternal Fire ---Amen

March 2nd Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
All glory laud, and honor to you, redeemer, king, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the king of Israel and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, our King and Blessed One. All glory laud, and honor to you, redeemer, king, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. ("All glory, Laud, and Honor" - Text:Theodulph of Orleands, c. 760-821; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-1855, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 9.1-17-Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."
Leviticus 3-4-Thus the priest shall make atonement on your behalf for the sin that you have committed, and you shall be forgiven.
Proverbs 20-The human spirit is the lamp of the LORD, searching every inmost part.
John 9.1-41-One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.

God's Word of the Day
I am light. I give the Light of the World to let you see. Go, forgiven and in the Light to My children and have compassion and love for them.

Psalm of the Day
I marvel at Your humble coming into my world.
You stoop down into my world and draw close to me.
A King, yet a friend.
A Savior, yet a servant.
You have opened the eyes of my heart to Your Light.
You pour love and compassion into my soul.
You come to me and hear my prayer.
You come and forgive me through merciful sacrifice.
Sacrifice of Your own flesh.
You suffer and die on account of me.
Love so deep. Love so kind.
Compassion from the gut. Compassion from the soul.
All glory laud and honor to You my King!
All glory laud and honor to You my Redeemer!

Prayer of the Day
I ponder Your love and compassion. How many people You have touched. I ponder how many people You have healed. I ponder Your mercy. I ponder Your sacrifice. I ponder... I give You all the glory, honor and praise, my Redeemer, my King, my Friend. ---Amen

March 1st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
My song is love unknown, my Savior's love to me, love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be. Oh, who am I that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die? ("My Son Is Love Unknown" - Text: Samuel Crossman, 1624-1683, alt.)

Readings of the Day
Matthew 8.14-34-And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!"
Leviticus 1-2-Then the priest shall turn the whole into smoke on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering by fire of pleasing odor to the LORD.
Proverbs 19-Whoever is king to the poor lends to the LORD, and will be repaid in full.
Psalm 23-Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff-- they comfort me.

God's Word of the Day
I AM the offering. I have saved you from perishing in the storm. As you walk through the valley of death, believe and take comfort in what I have done.

Psalm of the Day
Who am i that You should take on flesh and die?
Who am i to receive Your Love?
Who am i to have You by my side?

I AM the alpha and omega and choose to take on flesh and die for you.
I AM Love that is beyond all understanding.
I AM always with you, in the storm, or wilderness, or valley.

Who am i?
I am the beloved child of I AM!
Sing praise to---I AM my Father, Savior, Spirit!

Prayer of the Day
You are my source of joy. You are my source of life. You are....Amen