1 SAMUEL 2:6 (NLT)
The LORD gives both death and life;
he brings some down to the grave but raises others up.
REVELATION 1:8 (NLT)
"I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end," says the Lord God. "I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has the final word.
PRAYER
Eternal Lord, I am awed by your power and dominion over life and creation. I am just a small part of it, yet in your sight, I have purpose and significance -- thank you! Establish your rule and dominion first in my heart, that I may be pleasing to you and a blessing to others. 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.
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, October 18, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022
GOD'S COMMANDMENTS
DEUTERONMY 5:21 (MSG)
No coveting your neighbor’s wife. And no lusting for his house, field, servant, maid, ox, or donkey either—nothing that belongs to your neighbor!
2 JOHN 6 (CEV)
Love means we do what God tells us.
No coveting your neighbor’s wife. And no lusting for his house, field, servant, maid, ox, or donkey either—nothing that belongs to your neighbor!
2 JOHN 6 (CEV)
Love means we do what God tells us.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If we truly love God his commandments will play a central role in our lives.
PRAYER
God, most of what you say is clearly presented. I confess, though, that I'm inclined to twist and turn your words looking for any angle that will allow me to justify my own activity. Grant me the wherewthal to overlook my desires and to focus exclusively on yours. I'm going to allow your wishes to define my 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.
If we truly love God his commandments will play a central role in our lives.
PRAYER
God, most of what you say is clearly presented. I confess, though, that I'm inclined to twist and turn your words looking for any angle that will allow me to justify my own activity. Grant me the wherewthal to overlook my desires and to focus exclusively on yours. I'm going to allow your wishes to define my 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.
Sunday, October 16, 2022
PERSONAL GAIN
The 19th Sunday after Pentecost
DEUTERONOMY 16:19 (ABP)
If you end up in a position where you have to act as a judge, don’t dillydalley when it comes to delivering justice! Don't side with someone just because they are famous or they belong to an influential group. And don't entertain thoughts about personal gain. For bribes will cause even the wisest and most righteous of people to trip over their words before they crash and burn.
JOHN 5:44 (MSG)
How do you expect to get anywhere with God when you spend all your time jockeying for position with each other, ranking your rivals and ignoring God?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Set aside all your personal ambitions to serve God and his agenda.
PRAYER
Loving God, I'm baffled that I'm so easily tempted by the prospects of quick personal gain. Save me from such diversions. I don't want to crash and burn but I recognize that even with all my faith I'm not beyond corruption. However, by your grace I'll be able to ignore the temptations and stay the course. 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.
DEUTERONOMY 16:19 (ABP)
If you end up in a position where you have to act as a judge, don’t dillydalley when it comes to delivering justice! Don't side with someone just because they are famous or they belong to an influential group. And don't entertain thoughts about personal gain. For bribes will cause even the wisest and most righteous of people to trip over their words before they crash and burn.
JOHN 5:44 (MSG)
How do you expect to get anywhere with God when you spend all your time jockeying for position with each other, ranking your rivals and ignoring God?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Set aside all your personal ambitions to serve God and his agenda.
PRAYER
Loving God, I'm baffled that I'm so easily tempted by the prospects of quick personal gain. Save me from such diversions. I don't want to crash and burn but I recognize that even with all my faith I'm not beyond corruption. However, by your grace I'll be able to ignore the temptations and stay the course. 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.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
COUNTING ON GOD
MICAH 7:7 (MSG)
But me, I’m not giving up.
I’m sticking around to see what GOD will do.
I’m waiting for God to make things right.
I’m counting on God to listen to me.
COLOSSIANS 3:2 (ABP)
Fill your mind with matters related to the heavenly regime instead of getting preoccupied with the crazy competition for earthly power and control.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Focus on what God is doing to set things right instead of getting caught up in jocking for earthly power and influence.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, you are the source of our salvation and we anticipate how you're going to bring it to completion. In the in-between time, though, we are prone to get caught up in the power struggles of those who believe that political domination is the end game. Help me to focus on you and your agenda rather than winning culture wars so that I'm ready for your coming kingdom. I'm going to count on you to make things right. 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.
But me, I’m not giving up.
I’m sticking around to see what GOD will do.
I’m waiting for God to make things right.
I’m counting on God to listen to me.
COLOSSIANS 3:2 (ABP)
Fill your mind with matters related to the heavenly regime instead of getting preoccupied with the crazy competition for earthly power and control.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Focus on what God is doing to set things right instead of getting caught up in jocking for earthly power and influence.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, you are the source of our salvation and we anticipate how you're going to bring it to completion. In the in-between time, though, we are prone to get caught up in the power struggles of those who believe that political domination is the end game. Help me to focus on you and your agenda rather than winning culture wars so that I'm ready for your coming kingdom. I'm going to count on you to make things right. 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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