ZECHARIAH 3:4 (CEV)
This means you are forgiven. Now I will dress you in priestly clothes.
EPHESIANS 2:5 (CEB)
You are saved by God’s grace!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Because he is merciful God chooses to forgive us and graciously give us fresh starts.
PRAYER
Thank you, gracious God, for forgiving me of all in my life that is unacceptable to you. I am grateful for the reset button that Christ pushed for us when he conquered death. Help me to organize my life around this good news -- and to extend the same grace to others through my own actions, attitudes, and words. I'm going to live with the awareness that I am saved by your grace. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
KEEP PRAYING
PSALM 66:20 (CEB)
Bless God! He didn’t reject my prayer;
he didn’t withhold his faithful love from me.
COLOSSIANS 4:2 (ABP)
Keep on praying -- with focus and gratitude.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When it comes to prayer, don't be a slacker.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your eagerness to talk with us. You have the time and energy for me. I, on the other hand, can become quite lazy and unfocused. I use that as an excuse to skip praying. Help me to maintain contact with you -- even if my prayers are disjointed and shallow. Even if my prayers are sloppy I know that your love is unrelenting and attentive. Amen.
Bless God! He didn’t reject my prayer;
he didn’t withhold his faithful love from me.
COLOSSIANS 4:2 (ABP)
Keep on praying -- with focus and gratitude.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When it comes to prayer, don't be a slacker.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your eagerness to talk with us. You have the time and energy for me. I, on the other hand, can become quite lazy and unfocused. I use that as an excuse to skip praying. Help me to maintain contact with you -- even if my prayers are disjointed and shallow. Even if my prayers are sloppy I know that your love is unrelenting and attentive. Amen.
Monday, June 14, 2021
STICK TO IT
LAMENTATIONS 3:25 (CEB)
The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the person who seeks him.
HEBREWS 10:35 (MSG)
It’s still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You'll not be sorry if you stick with God and his plan.
PRAYER
Good and gracious God, you repeatedly show how you work things together for good. I am sorry I get impatient when I don't know what to do or a door closes on my plans. Help me to wait in quietness and trust. I am confident you will fulfill your plans and purposes for me. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the person who seeks him.
HEBREWS 10:35 (MSG)
It’s still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You'll not be sorry if you stick with God and his plan.
PRAYER
Good and gracious God, you repeatedly show how you work things together for good. I am sorry I get impatient when I don't know what to do or a door closes on my plans. Help me to wait in quietness and trust. I am confident you will fulfill your plans and purposes for me. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Sunday, June 13, 2021
TURN TO THE LORD
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
PSALM 13:6 (CEB)
Yes, I will sing to the LORD
because he has been good to me.
JAMES 5:13 (CEV)
If you are having trouble, you should pray. And if you are feeling good, you should sing praises.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Regardless of the circumstances turn to the Lord in song.
PRAYER
Merciful God, receive these words as a song of praise, for you have been exceedingly good to me. Your faithfulness is beyond measure. Sometimes, though, when things aren't going well I turn inward and wallow in pity rather than turning to you in prayer. Reorient my life so that regardless of the circumstances I'm turning to you. Amen.
PSALM 13:6 (CEB)
Yes, I will sing to the LORD
because he has been good to me.
JAMES 5:13 (CEV)
If you are having trouble, you should pray. And if you are feeling good, you should sing praises.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Regardless of the circumstances turn to the Lord in song.
PRAYER
Merciful God, receive these words as a song of praise, for you have been exceedingly good to me. Your faithfulness is beyond measure. Sometimes, though, when things aren't going well I turn inward and wallow in pity rather than turning to you in prayer. Reorient my life so that regardless of the circumstances I'm turning to you. Amen.
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