Wednesday, Sept 20








Ephesians 2 6 : 5-13
KJV


5 Even when we were dead in sins,
hath quickened us together with Christ,
( by grace ye are saved; )
6 And hath raised us up together,
and made us sit together in heavenly places
in Christ Jesus:
7 That in the ages to come he might shew
the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness
toward us through Christ Jesus.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
95 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
10 For we are his workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we
should walk in them.
11 Wherefore remember,
that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh,
who are called Uncircumcision by that which is
called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
12 That at that time ye were without Christ,
being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel,
and strangers from the covenants of promise,
having no hope, and without God in the world:
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes
were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.



Today's Prayer...


Lord God, our Helper,

We thank You for walking among us
and for letting many experience Your protection.
Even when we are dying,
You protect and help us so that we need
not pass into death but may enter into life.
So may our hearts be lifted up to You.
Grant that the light in us remains undimmed,
and that we may come before You in sincerity. Lord God,
create good out of evil. Let light dawn in the darkness.
Fulfill Your promise,
for our hearts are not concerned with human desires
but with Your promise.
You will carry it out, and we will be able to say,
"Our faith was not in vain, our hope was not in vain.
Lord our God, You have blest us a thousandfold." "


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

Amen

Thursday, Sept 21








Proverbs 19: 16-25
KJV


16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul;
but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord;
and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope,
and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment:
for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction,
that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart;
nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness:
and a poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life:
and he that hath it shall abide satisfied;
he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,
and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware:
and reprove one that hath understanding,
and he will understand knowledge.



Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

We thank You for sending down
powers from on high into our earthly life.
We thank You for sending us a higher nature
in which we can live for others because we
are living by what we receive from You.
May we be simple, childlike, and trusting.
When anyone despairs of himself, show
him the way to the Savior so that he can find trust.
Show to us the way of trust, trust for ourselves
and for all people, because it is Your
will for all to receive help."


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

Amen

Friday, Sept 22








1 Timothy 6 : 1-11
KJV


1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own
masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God
and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2 And they that have believing masters,
let them not despise them, because they are brethren;
but rather do them service,
because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
These things teach and exhort.
3 If any man teach otherwise,
and consent not to wholesome words,
even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4 He is proud, knowing nothing,
but doting about questions and strifes of words,
whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,
and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness:
from such withdraw thyself.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world,
and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation
and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts,
which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:
which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things;
and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called,
and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.



Today's Prayer...


Lord our God,

We lift our hearts to You,
for You have given great promises to those who fear You.
Let Your Word strengthen us in faith, patience, and hope.
Be with all those who call upon You, pleading for help
in our time. For these times must work for our good,
and in spite of sin, death, and all evil we can find joy
in what You are doing. We call to You, O Lord our God.
Let Your hand be revealed, that something may be seen
besides human striving and the efforts of human hands.
Let the work of Your hand be visible to many, to all peoples
on this earth. May Your name be honored,
O Lord our God,
Your kingdom come,
and Your will be done on earth as in heaven."


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

Amen

Saturday, Sept 23








1 Corinthians 1 : 21-31
KJV


21 For after that in the wisdom of God
the world by wisdom knew not God,
it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching
to save them that believe.
22 For the Jews require a sign,
and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
23 But we preach Christ crucified,
unto the Jews a stumblingblock,
and unto the Greeks foolishness;
24 But unto them which are called,
both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God,
and the wisdom of God.
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men;
and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
26 For ye see your calling, brethren,
how that not many wise men after the flesh,
not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of
the world to confound the wise;
and God hath chosen the weak things of the world
to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world,
and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea,
and things which are not,
to bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus,
who of God is made unto us wisdom,
and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
31 That, according as it is written,
He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.



Today's Prayer...


Our dear Father in heaven,

We thank you that you have given us the
Lord Jesus on high and that we are allowed to be
with him and find joy even while still surrounded
by all that must fade and perish.
For in Jesus Christ you hold us by the hand through
anxiety, need, and death.
Grant that he may be with us as we continue our pilgrimage.
Grant us your Spirit, for we are poor in spirit and in soul.
Give us your Holy Spirit from on high.
Just in our weakness we come to know what
strength and victory you bring through the Lord Jesus,
our Savior.
The Lord Jesus is our Savior for
body, soul, and spirit for ever and ever."


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

Amen

Sunday, Sept 24








Psalm 119 : 1
KJV


1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way,
who walk in the law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies,
and that seek him with the whole heart.
3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.
5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then shall I not be ashamed,
when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart,
when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee:
O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart,
that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art thou, O Lord:
teach me thy statutes.



Today's Prayer...


Dear Father in heaven,

We long to be your children
and to grow closer and closer to eternal life with all its
goodness and truth.
In your love to us your children, bless us as we walk
on earth under great stress and temptation.
Keep us from going astray, and let what you have
placed in our hearts grow toward perfection,
to your glory and your honor.
May our hearts always know the joy that our
struggle and suffering are not in vain,
that if we are faithful,
we may bring forth the fruit of righteousness."


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

Amen