You'll be giddy with glee because the LORD is your God. You'll be proud of the fact that you, Israel, are associated with the One and Only. ~ Isaiah 41:16 (ABP)
We even take pride in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, the one through whom we now have a restored relationship with God. ~ Romans 5:11 (CEB)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Take pride in the relationship that you have with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER
Dear God, you sent your Son into the world to restore our relationship with you. That you'd want to relate to us is unimaginable -- especially considering that we are so messed up. When I look at my life I realize that I tend to be proud of all the wrong things. Need I go into detail? No, but I do ask that you'd help me sort through my pride. Help me to find my sense of self -- my confidence -- my pride -- in what you are doing for me. I'm going to build my happiness in your gift. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Monday, September 14, 2020
Sunday, September 13, 2020
God reigns
The 14th Sunday after Pentecost
LORD God, you created heaven and earth by your great power and outstretched arm; nothing is too hard for you! ~ Jeremiah 32:17 (CEB)
Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you.” ~ Matthew 28:18-20 (MSG)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God reigns over everything and he's assigned us to share that good news.
PRAYER
LORD God, thank you for including us and giving us responsibility as you oversee the world. I confess that I don't always prioritize that responsibility. I let my own life preferences get in the way of yours. Help me to sort through all of that so my life is totally aligned with your priorities. I'm going to share the good news of Jesus and the kingdom of God way of life. Amen.
LORD God, you created heaven and earth by your great power and outstretched arm; nothing is too hard for you! ~ Jeremiah 32:17 (CEB)
Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you.” ~ Matthew 28:18-20 (MSG)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God reigns over everything and he's assigned us to share that good news.
PRAYER
LORD God, thank you for including us and giving us responsibility as you oversee the world. I confess that I don't always prioritize that responsibility. I let my own life preferences get in the way of yours. Help me to sort through all of that so my life is totally aligned with your priorities. I'm going to share the good news of Jesus and the kingdom of God way of life. Amen.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Live wisely
The earth and everything on it
belong to the LORD.
The world and its people
belong to him.
~ Psalm 24:1 (CEV)
So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly. ~ Ephesians 5:15 (CEB)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Make the most of your life by living wisely -- as someone who belongs to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for creating a world where your blessings can be shared. Forgive me for mistaking my foolishness for wisdom, and for calling your wisdom folly. In the wisdom of your cross, you have claimed me as a forgiven child of God. Teach me to live under your cross for this world and all who dwell here. Amen. (Daily Texts, Mount Carmel Ministries edition)
belong to the LORD.
The world and its people
belong to him.
~ Psalm 24:1 (CEV)
So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly. ~ Ephesians 5:15 (CEB)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Make the most of your life by living wisely -- as someone who belongs to God.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for creating a world where your blessings can be shared. Forgive me for mistaking my foolishness for wisdom, and for calling your wisdom folly. In the wisdom of your cross, you have claimed me as a forgiven child of God. Teach me to live under your cross for this world and all who dwell here. Amen. (Daily Texts, Mount Carmel Ministries edition)
Friday, September 11, 2020
God listens
Hear my prayer, LORD!
Listen closely to my cry for help!
Please don’t ignore my tears!
~ Psalm 39:12 (CEB)
The Canaanite woman moved in closer to Jesus, dropped to her knees, and started begging, “Please, Master, you've got to help me!” ~ Matthew 15:25 (ABP)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God will not ignore your cries for help.
PRAYER
Help me, Lord! I know that I'm not perfect and that I don't really deserve your attention. But ultimately you're really all I've got. Help me to remember this in the heat of the moment -- the moment of desperation. I can be so forgetful and tend to freeze in panic when I'm facing challenges. I'm going to turn to you for relief. Amen.
Listen closely to my cry for help!
Please don’t ignore my tears!
~ Psalm 39:12 (CEB)
The Canaanite woman moved in closer to Jesus, dropped to her knees, and started begging, “Please, Master, you've got to help me!” ~ Matthew 15:25 (ABP)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God will not ignore your cries for help.
PRAYER
Help me, Lord! I know that I'm not perfect and that I don't really deserve your attention. But ultimately you're really all I've got. Help me to remember this in the heat of the moment -- the moment of desperation. I can be so forgetful and tend to freeze in panic when I'm facing challenges. I'm going to turn to you for relief. Amen.
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