2 CHRONICLES 20:12 (CEB)
We don’t know what to do, and so we are looking to you for help.
HEBREWS 12:2 (ABP)
We are looking to you, Jesus, the expert trailblazer who brings our faith to the place of complete perfection.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Look to Jesus to get you to where you need to be.
PRAYER
Jesus, we are so grateful for your sacrifice as you cut the perfect path for us to escape the grasp of sin and death. Forgive me for panicking when lesser challenges overwhelm me. Help me to stay the course you've cut. I'm going to allow your perfect resurrected life to lead me to my perfect resurrection destination. 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
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Friday, October 21, 2022
DEALING WITH DIFFICULTIES
ISAIAH 61:1,3 (NLT)
LUKE 15:21-22 (CEV)
The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”
But his father said to the servants, “Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
In his mercy God flips despair into joy.
PRAYER
God, you turn deperate moments into joyous hours. Forgive me for all the times I fail to trust you and get stuck in despair. Refresh my faith so that I can confidently tackle the difficulties I'm facing. I'm going to have faith in you and your mercy. 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 has chosen and sent me
to tell the oppressed
the good news,
to heal the brokenhearted...
He will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
LUKE 15:21-22 (CEV)
The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”
But his father said to the servants, “Hurry and bring the best clothes and put them on him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
In his mercy God flips despair into joy.
PRAYER
God, you turn deperate moments into joyous hours. Forgive me for all the times I fail to trust you and get stuck in despair. Refresh my faith so that I can confidently tackle the difficulties I'm facing. I'm going to have faith in you and your mercy. 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.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
COMFORTING
ISAIAH 12:1 (MSG)
I thank you, God.
You were angry
but your anger wasn’t forever.
You withdrew your anger
and moved in and comforted me.
MATTHEW 9:13 (MSG)
Jesus said, "‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted.
PRAYER
Jesus, you show up to wrap your arms around me when I need you the most. Forgive me for assuming that your genuine attention means I'm more privileged than everyone else. Help me to embrace the vastness of your mercy. I'm going to partner with you in comforting those who need it. 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.
I thank you, God.
You were angry
but your anger wasn’t forever.
You withdrew your anger
and moved in and comforted me.
MATTHEW 9:13 (MSG)
Jesus said, "‘I’m after mercy, not religion.’ I’m here to invite outsiders, not coddle insiders."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted.
PRAYER
Jesus, you show up to wrap your arms around me when I need you the most. Forgive me for assuming that your genuine attention means I'm more privileged than everyone else. Help me to embrace the vastness of your mercy. I'm going to partner with you in comforting those who need it. 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.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
THE SAVIOR
PSALM 38:22 (CEV)
You are the one who saves me.
Please hurry and help.
MARK 10:48-49 (ABP)
Blind Bartimaeus loudly called out to the passing Jesus, "Son of David, have mercy on me." Jesus stopped, ignoring the crowd which had become annoyed with Bart, and said, "Bring him to me."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't hesitate to call out to Jesus the Savior!
PRAYER
Caring God, from the very beginning you have been saving people from enemies, infirmities, sickness, and sin. Thank you for being the Savior, even though I'm not always willing to admit my need. Give me the boldness of Bartimaeus to call out to you. I'm going to continue to trust you as my Savior. 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.
You are the one who saves me.
Please hurry and help.
MARK 10:48-49 (ABP)
Blind Bartimaeus loudly called out to the passing Jesus, "Son of David, have mercy on me." Jesus stopped, ignoring the crowd which had become annoyed with Bart, and said, "Bring him to me."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't hesitate to call out to Jesus the Savior!
PRAYER
Caring God, from the very beginning you have been saving people from enemies, infirmities, sickness, and sin. Thank you for being the Savior, even though I'm not always willing to admit my need. Give me the boldness of Bartimaeus to call out to you. I'm going to continue to trust you as my Savior. 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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