PSALM 34:14 (CEB)
Turn away from evil! Do good!
Seek peace and go after it!
1 CORINTHIANS 7:15 (CEB)
God has called you to peace.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has called us to pursue peace.
PRAYER
Powerful God, I'm grateful that the creation of peace is important to you. Of course, I don't seem to be able to prioritize peace in the way that you do. I continue to fall back on all the old arguments for prioritizing power. Show me how to humbly follow in the footsteps of the Prince of Peace -- even if it means giving up all my own power and control. I'm going to pursue peace for everyone in my sphere of influence. 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, May 24, 2021
Sunday, May 23, 2021
ETERNAL HOPE
Pentecost Sunday
DANIEL 4:34
I praised the Most High. I worshipped and glorified the one who lives forever because his rule is everlasting; his kingdom is for all time.
TITUS 3:6-7 (CEV)
God sent Jesus Christ
our Savior
to give us his Spirit.
Jesus treated us much better
than we deserve.
He made us acceptable to God
and gave us the hope
of eternal life.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We live great Spirit-led lives now because of the hope of unending life under the reign of God.
PRAYER
Gracious God, when you sent Christ Jesus into our world you changed everything and renewed hope for humanity. I don't fly that hope flag high enough. Empower me through your Spirit to boldly step forward as a forgiven and hopeful person. The kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
DANIEL 4:34
I praised the Most High. I worshipped and glorified the one who lives forever because his rule is everlasting; his kingdom is for all time.
TITUS 3:6-7 (CEV)
God sent Jesus Christ
our Savior
to give us his Spirit.
Jesus treated us much better
than we deserve.
He made us acceptable to God
and gave us the hope
of eternal life.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We live great Spirit-led lives now because of the hope of unending life under the reign of God.
PRAYER
Gracious God, when you sent Christ Jesus into our world you changed everything and renewed hope for humanity. I don't fly that hope flag high enough. Empower me through your Spirit to boldly step forward as a forgiven and hopeful person. The kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Saturday, May 22, 2021
GOD'S WORD
2 SAMUEL 7:28 (CEB)
LORD God, you are truly God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.
HEBREWS 4:12 (CEB)
God’s word is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates to the point that it separates the soul from the spirit and the joints from the marrow. It’s able to judge the heart’s thoughts and intentions.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's word is powerful and reliable.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your words -- words that reveal reality. Sometimes I find it uncomfortable seeing the truth about my own life. Help me to trust in the power of your message to change my life. I don't want to be stuck so I'm going to keep my faith trained on you. I'm going to trust your gracious promises. Amen.
LORD God, you are truly God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.
HEBREWS 4:12 (CEB)
God’s word is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates to the point that it separates the soul from the spirit and the joints from the marrow. It’s able to judge the heart’s thoughts and intentions.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's word is powerful and reliable.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your words -- words that reveal reality. Sometimes I find it uncomfortable seeing the truth about my own life. Help me to trust in the power of your message to change my life. I don't want to be stuck so I'm going to keep my faith trained on you. I'm going to trust your gracious promises. Amen.
Friday, May 21, 2021
PRAYER
NEHEMIAH 1:6 (MSG)
Pay attention to this prayer of your servant that I’m praying day and night in intercession for your servants...
JAMES 5:16 (MSG)
The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Prayer is worth the effort.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening to our prayers. Forgive me for doubting that it's all worth the effort. Show me how to live in constant prayer so that I can have a part in what you're doing. Amen.
Pay attention to this prayer of your servant that I’m praying day and night in intercession for your servants...
JAMES 5:16 (MSG)
The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Prayer is worth the effort.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening to our prayers. Forgive me for doubting that it's all worth the effort. Show me how to live in constant prayer so that I can have a part in what you're doing. Amen.
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