EXODUS 20:2 (MSG)
I am GOD, your God,
who brought you out of the land of Egypt,
out of a life of slavery.
2 CORINTHIANS 3:17 (CEB)
The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Lord’s Spirit is, there is freedom.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Experience the freedom that comes from God.
PRAYER
Savior God, your rescuing presence has been a constant since day one. Yet, we are experts at getting ourselves back into trouble on a regular basis. Thank you for intervening in the world -- especially for sending your Son to save us and restore our relationship. I pray that you would continue to chisel away at my self-imposed slavery so that I can experience your freedom. I'm going to let your Holy Spirit apply your freedom to my life each day. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. 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
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
TRUST
JEREMIAH 14:22 (ABP)
You, O GOD, are the one whom we trust for the future.
HEBREWS 4:16 (ABP)
Without wavering let's stay close to God's throne -- the place from which his favor emanates. That way we'll have quick access to his mercy and grace when we need it to deal with what life is throwing at us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay close to God and trust him to get you to where you need to be.
PRAYER
You, O GOD, are the one whom we trust for the future.
HEBREWS 4:16 (ABP)
Without wavering let's stay close to God's throne -- the place from which his favor emanates. That way we'll have quick access to his mercy and grace when we need it to deal with what life is throwing at us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay close to God and trust him to get you to where you need to be.
PRAYER
God, you alone are the one that I can completely trust. You have proven that over and over. Yet, I continue to drift away from where I need to be. I'm so easily distracted that looking to you for help isn't always my first thought. Then I get worried about how things are going to turn out. Remind me of your presence and I will more quickly trust you for the future. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Sunday, August 21, 2022
GOD AT WORK
The 11th Sunday after Pentecost
GENESIS 24:56 (MSG)
He said, “Oh, don’t make me wait! God has worked everything out so well..."
ACTS 8:36 (MSG)
As they continued down the road, they came to a stream of water. The eunuch said, “Here’s water. Why can’t I be baptized?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is involved in the details of our lives working out his plans through us.
PRAYER
Any abilities or talents, any opportunities or successes, are all gifts from you, dear Lord. Thank you for guiding me along life's journey. Forgive my hesitance to share openly how you have worked in my life. Help me to recognize and seize opportunities to share with others your faithfulness, goodness, and love -- and mostly your power to save! Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
GENESIS 24:56 (MSG)
He said, “Oh, don’t make me wait! God has worked everything out so well..."
ACTS 8:36 (MSG)
As they continued down the road, they came to a stream of water. The eunuch said, “Here’s water. Why can’t I be baptized?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is involved in the details of our lives working out his plans through us.
PRAYER
Any abilities or talents, any opportunities or successes, are all gifts from you, dear Lord. Thank you for guiding me along life's journey. Forgive my hesitance to share openly how you have worked in my life. Help me to recognize and seize opportunities to share with others your faithfulness, goodness, and love -- and mostly your power to save! Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
FLOURISHING
HOSEA 14:5 (CEV)
God says, "I will be like the dew—then you will blossom like lilies
and have roots like a tree."
JOHN 15:5 (CEV)
I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We flourish when we're connected to God through Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Gardener God, thank you for nourishing our lives. Forgive me for living a life only slightly attached to you. It's just so hard to be fruitful when I'm all over the place trying to draw energy from every new thing that comes along. Strengthen the connection between us. Help me to settle down and pull your sap into my life. Because of Christ, I'm going to live a fruitful life. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
God says, "I will be like the dew—then you will blossom like lilies
and have roots like a tree."
JOHN 15:5 (CEV)
I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We flourish when we're connected to God through Christ Jesus.
PRAYER
Gardener God, thank you for nourishing our lives. Forgive me for living a life only slightly attached to you. It's just so hard to be fruitful when I'm all over the place trying to draw energy from every new thing that comes along. Strengthen the connection between us. Help me to settle down and pull your sap into my life. Because of Christ, I'm going to live a fruitful life. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
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