ZECHARIAH 9:8 (CEV)
God says, "I will stand guard to protect my temple..."
ROMANS 8:31-32 (MSG)
So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is on duty; trust him.
PRAYER
God, 2022 has been quite a year -- lots of difficulties -- and a lot of good things, too. I thank you for getting me through it. Forgive my anxiety over what is coming in 2023. Help me to trust you for the coming year. I know that you have already made the ultimate sacrifice for us so you'll do whatever needs to be done on my behalf. 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
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Friday, December 30, 2022
REST
EXODUS 20:9-10 (CEV)
You have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day...
MARK 2:27 (CEV)
Jesus finished by saying, "People were not made for the good of the Sabbath. The Sabbath was made for the good of people."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God wants people to trust him enough that they'll rest from working.
PRAYER
God, you have given us good lives with lots to do. Sometimes I feel like I need to do more than there is time for. And I push push push to squeeze in more time for accomplishing things. In doing so I inadvertently push you out of my life and routine. Help me to take sabbath seriously so that I can through our communion allow you to recharge me for what really matters. I'm going to rest from pushing myself. 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 have six days when you can do your work, but the seventh day of each week belongs to me, your God. No one is to work on that day...
MARK 2:27 (CEV)
Jesus finished by saying, "People were not made for the good of the Sabbath. The Sabbath was made for the good of people."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God wants people to trust him enough that they'll rest from working.
PRAYER
God, you have given us good lives with lots to do. Sometimes I feel like I need to do more than there is time for. And I push push push to squeeze in more time for accomplishing things. In doing so I inadvertently push you out of my life and routine. Help me to take sabbath seriously so that I can through our communion allow you to recharge me for what really matters. I'm going to rest from pushing myself. 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, December 29, 2022
NOT FICKLE
NUMBERS 23:19 (CEV)
God always keeps his promises.
2 CORINTHIANS 1:19 (NIRV)
Our message did not say “Yes” and “No” at the same time. The message of Christ has always been “Yes.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God, in his faithfulness, is the opposite of fickle.
PRAYER
Faithful God, we trust you and your word. We live in a world that is defined by fickleness. And sometimes I find myself caught up in that. Help me to become unwavering in my faith. I'm going to lean into your faithfulness. 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 always keeps his promises.
2 CORINTHIANS 1:19 (NIRV)
Our message did not say “Yes” and “No” at the same time. The message of Christ has always been “Yes.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God, in his faithfulness, is the opposite of fickle.
PRAYER
Faithful God, we trust you and your word. We live in a world that is defined by fickleness. And sometimes I find myself caught up in that. Help me to become unwavering in my faith. I'm going to lean into your faithfulness. 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, December 28, 2022
CONFIDENCE ABOUT THE FUTURE
PSALM 42:11 (ABP)
Why O why -- I keep asking myself -- why am I in such a funk?
Why is my stomach tied up in knots?
I'm going to start trusting God more.
He'll turn things around and I'll be gushing with gratitude to him -- my Savior God.
2 CORINTHIANS 3:12 (CEB)
So, since we have such a hope, we act with great confidence.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You'll live better now if you trust God for the future.
PRAYER
Faithful God, thank you for sending your Son into the world to save us. Forgive us for holding on to all those things which make us anxious. I know that letting go is easier said than done. So I'm going to trust you to lead me through the process of turning things around. 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.
Why O why -- I keep asking myself -- why am I in such a funk?
Why is my stomach tied up in knots?
I'm going to start trusting God more.
He'll turn things around and I'll be gushing with gratitude to him -- my Savior God.
2 CORINTHIANS 3:12 (CEB)
So, since we have such a hope, we act with great confidence.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You'll live better now if you trust God for the future.
PRAYER
Faithful God, thank you for sending your Son into the world to save us. Forgive us for holding on to all those things which make us anxious. I know that letting go is easier said than done. So I'm going to trust you to lead me through the process of turning things around. 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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