Reformation Day
JEREMIAH 22:3 (CEB)
Do what is just and right; rescue the oppressed from the power of the oppressor. Don’t exploit or mistreat the refugee, the orphan, and the widow. Don’t spill the blood of the innocent in this place.
ROMANS 12:9 (CEV)
Be sincere in your love for others. Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Show that you truly know the God of love by doing good to those who are on the margins.
PRAYER
Loving God, you are just and right. You rescue the oppressed. And you call us to join you in what you are doing. I confess, though, that I let lesser matters consume my attention. Help me to see those who are in need so that I can act as a genuine agent of your good. I'm going to do the kind of good now that will prepare me and those around me for the world to come, where your love, justice, righteousness, and goodness are the law of the land. 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* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Monday, October 31, 2022
Sunday, October 30, 2022
SUN AND SHIELD
The 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Reformation Sunday
PSALM 84:11 (CEV)
Our LORD and our God,
you are like the sun
and also like a shield.
MARK 4:40 (CEB)
Jesus asked them, “Why are you frightened? Don’t you have faith yet?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't panic for God is the source of everything needed -- trust him.
PRAYER
You, God, hold the future of life in your hand. How is it, then, that I struggle to trust you with my life? I get anxious about the future and accomplishing some of the present tasks, too. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by it all. Help me relax in knowing that you provide energy and protection for each new day. You've gotten me this far. I'm going to trust you for the next mile, too. 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.
Reformation Sunday
PSALM 84:11 (CEV)
Our LORD and our God,
you are like the sun
and also like a shield.
MARK 4:40 (CEB)
Jesus asked them, “Why are you frightened? Don’t you have faith yet?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't panic for God is the source of everything needed -- trust him.
PRAYER
You, God, hold the future of life in your hand. How is it, then, that I struggle to trust you with my life? I get anxious about the future and accomplishing some of the present tasks, too. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by it all. Help me relax in knowing that you provide energy and protection for each new day. You've gotten me this far. I'm going to trust you for the next mile, too. 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 29, 2022
THE GIFT OF COMFORT
ISAIAH 49:13 (CEV)
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 (CEV)
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God comforts those who need it.
PRAYER
Glorious God, over and over again throughout history you have comforted your people when they need it. Thank you for holding my hand through this current trial. Forgive me for being so inwardly focused that I don't see those around me who need to receive your comfort through me. I'm going to look for ways to be a comforting presence. 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.
Tell the heavens and the earth
to celebrate and sing;
command every mountain
to join in the song.
The Lord's people have suffered,
but he has shown mercy
and given them comfort.
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4 (CEV)
Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share this same comfort with others in trouble.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God comforts those who need it.
PRAYER
Glorious God, over and over again throughout history you have comforted your people when they need it. Thank you for holding my hand through this current trial. Forgive me for being so inwardly focused that I don't see those around me who need to receive your comfort through me. I'm going to look for ways to be a comforting presence. 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.
Friday, October 28, 2022
DO RIGHT
DEUTERONOMY 31:13 (NLT)
Do this so that your children who have not known these instructions will hear them and will learn to fear the LORD your God.
ROMANS 2:10-11 (CEV)
All who do right will be rewarded with glory, honor, and peace, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. God doesn't have any favorites!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
All who listen and do right, according to God's definition, will be duly rewarded
PRAYER
Glorious God, you welcome all who will listen to you and do the right thing. Forgive us for using disagreements over what is right to do nothing. Draw us together to work for good so that we might all share in your glory, honor, and peace. 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.
Do this so that your children who have not known these instructions will hear them and will learn to fear the LORD your God.
ROMANS 2:10-11 (CEV)
All who do right will be rewarded with glory, honor, and peace, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. God doesn't have any favorites!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
All who listen and do right, according to God's definition, will be duly rewarded
PRAYER
Glorious God, you welcome all who will listen to you and do the right thing. Forgive us for using disagreements over what is right to do nothing. Draw us together to work for good so that we might all share in your glory, honor, and peace. 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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