1 SAMUEL 3:4 (CEV)
The LORD called out Samuel’s name.“Here I am!” Samuel answered.
ACTS 18:9-10 (CEV)
One night, Paul had a vision, and in it the Lord said, "Don’t be afraid to keep on preaching. Don’t stop! I am with you..."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When the Lord calls us to do something he'll be there to back us up.
PRAYER
Lord, you are with us and you're not silent. Forgive me when I'm overly cautious about responding to your directions. Give me discerning ears and a bold heart. I am responding to your call -- even now. 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
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
BOLDLY
DANIEL 9:18 (NLT)
We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.
EPHESIANS 3:12 (CEV)
Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so that we can come to God by faith.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We trust so much in God's mercy that we're unafraid of presenting our boldest requests to him.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening to us -- even when we ask for the silliest things. You don't show us the door. Forgive me for being timid and afraid that I might offend you. Give me bold faith. I'm going to glory in your mercy. Amen.
We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.
EPHESIANS 3:12 (CEV)
Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so that we can come to God by faith.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We trust so much in God's mercy that we're unafraid of presenting our boldest requests to him.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening to us -- even when we ask for the silliest things. You don't show us the door. Forgive me for being timid and afraid that I might offend you. Give me bold faith. I'm going to glory in your mercy. Amen.
Monday, October 11, 2021
ETERNAL WORD
JEREMIAH 31:33 (CEB)
This is the covenant that I will make with the people of Israel after that time, declares the LORD. I will put my Instructions within them and engrave them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
LUKE 21:33 (CEV)
The sky and the earth won’t last forever, but my words will.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can count on God to keep his word -- the word which he is writing on our hearts.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, in Jesus you promised to make your home in my heart. But I can still feel lost and alone and wonder where I belong. I forget whose I am and why I'm here. Your words resurrect me and I know I belong to you. May these words be a signpost of your presence for those I meet today. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
This is the covenant that I will make with the people of Israel after that time, declares the LORD. I will put my Instructions within them and engrave them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
LUKE 21:33 (CEV)
The sky and the earth won’t last forever, but my words will.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can count on God to keep his word -- the word which he is writing on our hearts.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, in Jesus you promised to make your home in my heart. But I can still feel lost and alone and wonder where I belong. I forget whose I am and why I'm here. Your words resurrect me and I know I belong to you. May these words be a signpost of your presence for those I meet today. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Sunday, October 10, 2021
LIVING SACRIFICE
The 20th Sunday after Pentecost
2 KINGS 5:17 (CEV)
Naaman said, “Sir, from now on I will offer sacrifices only to the LORD."
ROMANS 12:1 (NTE)
So, my dear family, this is my appeal to you by the mercies of God: offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Worship like this brings your mind into line with God’s.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The only legitimate way forward is to offer your life to God as a sacrifice.
PRAYER
God, you are truly worthy of all the honor we can bring. I confess that the honor I offer to you is less than complete. Please accept my whole unworthy life as a sacrifice. It's the best I can do. Amen.
2 KINGS 5:17 (CEV)
Naaman said, “Sir, from now on I will offer sacrifices only to the LORD."
ROMANS 12:1 (NTE)
So, my dear family, this is my appeal to you by the mercies of God: offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Worship like this brings your mind into line with God’s.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The only legitimate way forward is to offer your life to God as a sacrifice.
PRAYER
God, you are truly worthy of all the honor we can bring. I confess that the honor I offer to you is less than complete. Please accept my whole unworthy life as a sacrifice. It's the best I can do. Amen.
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