PSALM 24:7 (ABP)
Open up the big old gates to allow the king in all his glory to enter.
JOHN 1:12 (CEB)
But those who did welcome him,
those who believed in his name,
he authorized to become God’s children...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we welcome Jesus we are welcoming God, who graciously deals with us as he would any of his children.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for coming. Forgive us for the stress we generate about your advent. But the fact is that you have been showing up on a regular basis for all time. It is normal for your children to expect and welcome you. Channel my faith into fruitful activity so that I'll have a good welcome gift for you. 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
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
ON GUARD
PSALM 97:10 (CEB)
God guards the lives of his faithful ones,
delivering them from the power of the wicked.
2 CORINTHIANS 6:4-5, 8-9 (CEB)
Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations. We went through beatings, imprisonments, and riots. We experienced hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger. We were treated with honor and dishonor and with verbal abuse and good evaluation. We were seen as both fake and real, as unknown and well known, as dying—and look, we are alive!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is our guard.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for watching over us. I can quickly remember numerous times in recent history when I've experienced your protection. Forgive me for worrying about what is going to happen to me. Help me to trust you, regardless of the situation. And now that I'm thinking of it, I'm going to share with someone else about how you have protected me. 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 guards the lives of his faithful ones,
delivering them from the power of the wicked.
2 CORINTHIANS 6:4-5, 8-9 (CEB)
Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations. We went through beatings, imprisonments, and riots. We experienced hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger. We were treated with honor and dishonor and with verbal abuse and good evaluation. We were seen as both fake and real, as unknown and well known, as dying—and look, we are alive!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is our guard.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for watching over us. I can quickly remember numerous times in recent history when I've experienced your protection. Forgive me for worrying about what is going to happen to me. Help me to trust you, regardless of the situation. And now that I'm thinking of it, I'm going to share with someone else about how you have protected me. 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.
Monday, November 21, 2022
THE WAY
EZRA 8:21 (ABP)
We humbled ourselves and asked God to clear the way for us to travel...
JOHN 14:6 (CEV)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered. "Without me, no one can go to the Father."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way forward to where we need to go.
PRAYER
Precious Savior, set me on the right path. When I grow over-confident in my own ideas, I head in the wrong direction. Turn me around and adjust my perspective. Looking to you, I find life. Bend my will toward you and direct my thoughts, words, and deeds. On bended knee, I pray by the power of your Holy Spirit. 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.
We humbled ourselves and asked God to clear the way for us to travel...
JOHN 14:6 (CEV)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered. "Without me, no one can go to the Father."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way forward to where we need to go.
PRAYER
Precious Savior, set me on the right path. When I grow over-confident in my own ideas, I head in the wrong direction. Turn me around and adjust my perspective. Looking to you, I find life. Bend my will toward you and direct my thoughts, words, and deeds. On bended knee, I pray by the power of your Holy Spirit. 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.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
RETURN HOME
Christ the King Sunday
JEREMIAH 3:14 (NLT)
"Return home, you wayward children," says the Lord,
"for I am your master.
I will bring you back to the land of Israel"
LUKE 15:20 (ABP)
The wayward son picked himself up and headed home to his father. And when he was still a long way off, his father saw him on the pathway. The father was so excited that he ran out (yes, a grown man ran) to welcome him with hugs and kisses.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
JEREMIAH 3:14 (NLT)
"Return home, you wayward children," says the Lord,
"for I am your master.
I will bring you back to the land of Israel"
LUKE 15:20 (ABP)
The wayward son picked himself up and headed home to his father. And when he was still a long way off, his father saw him on the pathway. The father was so excited that he ran out (yes, a grown man ran) to welcome him with hugs and kisses.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is eagerly waiting to welcome you home -- if only you'll return.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. 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.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. 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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