Friday, January 31, 2025

SPEAK UP

PSALM 51:15 (MSG)
Unbutton my lips, dear God;
I’ll let loose with your praise.


ACTS 4:20 (CEV)
We cannot keep quiet about what we have seen and heard.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our experience with Christ prevents us from being quiet bystanders.

DAILY FODDER
What has Christ done in your life that you want to talk about?

PRAYER
Glorious God, there is so much about who you are and what you've done that needs to be said. Yet, at times I'm shy, worried about the impression I might make on others. Help me overcome this shyness so that the words of praise freely flow from my lips. I'm grateful that you are in my life. Amen. 

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. 
Amen.