Wednesday, February 23






Psalm 23:1 - 6


1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.




Today's Prayer...


Lord God,

We turn to you,
praying that your kingdom may come.
May your Jerusalem really come on earth,
with all those blessed ones who are allowed to gather
around Jesus Christ through forgiveness of sins and the resurrection.
Come with your light into our time so that sins may be forgiven
and people may find salvation. Remember those in great distress.
Come with your help to those struggling with sin or death,
for help can come from you alone.
Nothing can help us except your fatherly love in Jesus Christ.
Praised be your name!


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Thursday, February 24






2 Corinthians 12:1 - 8


1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory.
I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago,
(whether in the body, I cannot tell;
or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth; )
such an one caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I knew such a man,
(whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth; )
4 How that he was caught up into paradise,
and heard unspeakable words,
which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such an one will I glory:
yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
6 For though I would desire to glory,
I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth:
but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above
that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through
the abundance of the revelations,
there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,
the messenger of Satan to buffet me,
lest I should be exalted above measure.
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice,
that it might depart from me.




Today's Prayer...


Lord God Almighty,

Your eyes watch over the whole world.
We come before you with the evils that surround us still clinging to us.
Shelter our lives in your hands.
Give us your strength to win through,
even in suffering and need.
For we are yours,
O Lord our God.
You have chosen your people to strengthen them
and to free them from all evil.
We beseech you to help us.
May we feel your presence among us.
May your Word bear fruit in us to the
everlasting honor of your name.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Friday, February 25






Mark 16:14 - 20


14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat,
and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart,
because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
15 And he said unto them,
Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe;
In my name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents;
and if they drink any deadly thing,
it shall not hurt them;
they shall lay hands on the sick,
and they shall recover.
19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them,
he was received up into heaven,
and sat on the right hand of God.
20 And they went forth,
and preached every where,
the Lord working with them,
and confirming the word with signs following.




Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

Grant that we may stand in your grace.
Grant that the light of your grace may come to us through your Word.
Keep us firm in faith until the promised time when your redemption
shall come to all the nations on earth.
We are often anxious and ask ourselves if people can bear it.
Will they learn to listen to your Word? Will they remain steadfast
when hard times come? Will they turn to you alone,
to you who know the hour and appoint the time when we may
see the promised day?
Let the might of your hand prevail over the whole world.
You are the only power that can help us out of our great affliction,
you our only Lord.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Saturday, February 26






Proverbs 4:19 - 27


19 The way of the wicked is as darkness:
they know not at what they stumble.
20 My son, attend to my words;
incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes;
keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22 For they are life unto those that find them,
and health to all their flesh.
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence;
for out of it are the issues of life.
24 Put away from thee a froward mouth,
and perverse lips put far from thee.
25 Let thine eyes look right on,
and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26 Ponder the path of thy feet,
and let all thy ways be established.
27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left:
remove thy foot from evil.




Today's Prayer...


Lord God Almighty,

Lord our God,
our refuge for ever and ever,
bless us as we gather in your presence and turn to you.
May we be your children,
who can simply believe and stand firm in our lives and in our calling.
We thank you for giving us your grace and constant help.
In your grace we can be joyful, praising and honoring you.
You are our father. You never forsake us.
May your name be praised by us all.
May your name be praised above and in the whole world
so that all people may acknowledge you and
receive what they need from you.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Sunday, February 27






Romans 8:11 - 17


11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you,
he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies
by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren,
we are debtors,
not to the flesh,
to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh,
ye shall die:
but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body,
ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God,
they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear;
but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,
whereby we cry,
Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit,
that we are the children of God:
17 And if children,
then heirs;
heirs of God,
and joint-heirs with Christ;
if so be that we suffer with him,
that we may be also glorified together.




Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

We come into your presence.
Hear our prayers, we entreat you.
Let your will be done among us;
let your will be done for each one of us individually,
and for our time.
Let everything go according to your will,
even if the way leads through tribulation, fear, and need.
For in the end your goal will be reached.
In the end you will fulfill your purpose,
and your kingdom will come.
Your kingdom will come to the honor of your name and for the
redemption of all people still suffering on earth.
Let your Word bring us blessing.
May we go forward joyfully in the patience of Jesus Christ until
times change, until a new day dawns and we are allowed to
see your glory and your peace.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen

Monday, February 28






Mark 11:22 - 26


22 And Jesus answering saith unto them,
Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you,
That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea;
and shall not doubt in his heart,
but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass;
he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you,
What things soever ye desire,
when ye pray, believe that ye receive them,
and ye shall have them.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive,
if ye have ought against any:
that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26 But if ye do not forgive,
neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.



Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

We thank you that you have always been gracious to us,
revealing your great goodness and power in ages past
and in the present.
In this revelation we live,
O Lord our God.
You are the almighty One,
who works wonders on earth and who rules the heavens
so that we can be blest and helped on our earthly paths.
Let your goodness and your justice be revealed throughout
all the world.
Arise, O Lord our God.
Let your light shine in us who believe in you.
Let your light shine into the whole world.
Let your name be glorified.
You are indeed our Father,
both in heaven and on earth.
You give our lives security now and in eternity.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen