MICAH 2:1 (MSG)
Doom to those who plot evil,
who go to bed dreaming up crimes!
As soon as it’s morning,
they’re off, full of energy, doing what they’ve planned.
MATTHEW 20:25-26 (CEB)
But Jesus called them over and said, "You know that those who rule the Gentiles show off their authority over them and their high-ranking officials order them around. But that’s not the way it will be with you. Whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's desire is that we'd use whatever power we have to serve those with less.
PRAYER
Gracious God, you've given us more power and privilege than we're ready to acknowledge. Perhaps we're afraid that you'd expect us to use it all for the good of our neighbors. Jolt us with a fresh dose of reality so that we can better align our lives with Jesus and his kingdom. Afterall he came to show us how to serve. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* as a way to maintain a daily conversation with God. – Brad Boydston
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Friday, June 18, 2021
TRUST THE LORD
PSALM 60:11 (CEV)
Help us defeat our enemies!
No one else can rescue us.
2 THESSALONIANS 3:3 (CEV)
But the Lord can be trusted to make you strong and protect you from harm.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Trust the Lord because he has your back.
PRAYER
Almighty God, you are powerful and trustworthy. Even when trouble is beyond definition, you are the reliable shield that keeps me moving. I admit that sometimes I doubt but even then you've got my back. Keep me safe and give me confidence to face the trouble that is on the horizon. I'm going to tune out the propaganda from the enemy and trust in you my Savior. Amen.
Help us defeat our enemies!
No one else can rescue us.
2 THESSALONIANS 3:3 (CEV)
But the Lord can be trusted to make you strong and protect you from harm.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Trust the Lord because he has your back.
PRAYER
Almighty God, you are powerful and trustworthy. Even when trouble is beyond definition, you are the reliable shield that keeps me moving. I admit that sometimes I doubt but even then you've got my back. Keep me safe and give me confidence to face the trouble that is on the horizon. I'm going to tune out the propaganda from the enemy and trust in you my Savior. Amen.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
BLESSINGS!
DEUTERONOMY 28:12 (NLT)
The LORD will send rain at the proper time from his rich treasury in the heavens and will bless all the work you do.
1 PETER 2:3 (NLT)
...you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We've already had a small taste of the Lord's kindness -- just wait until the whole meal arrives.
PRAYER
God, you have already begun to bless me. I can't really count all the blessings -- there are too many. Yet, I slide into worrying over the silliest little things. As your blessings rain into my life, flood out all the worries and pettiness. Fill me with forgiveness and kindness to share. I'm going to live in anticipation of all that you have stored up to share with us. Amen.
The LORD will send rain at the proper time from his rich treasury in the heavens and will bless all the work you do.
1 PETER 2:3 (NLT)
...you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We've already had a small taste of the Lord's kindness -- just wait until the whole meal arrives.
PRAYER
God, you have already begun to bless me. I can't really count all the blessings -- there are too many. Yet, I slide into worrying over the silliest little things. As your blessings rain into my life, flood out all the worries and pettiness. Fill me with forgiveness and kindness to share. I'm going to live in anticipation of all that you have stored up to share with us. Amen.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
SAVED BY GRACE
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.
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.
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