JOB 1:21 (NLT)
I came naked from my mother’s womb,
and I will be naked when I leave.
ROMANS 13:14 (ABP)
Put on the Lord Jesus Christ uniform.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
In the meantime, dress for spiritual success by wearing a 24/7 Jesus uniform.
PRAYER
Indeed, God, we don't have much with us when we enter this world. We have to clothe ourselves. I hate to admit it but I'm not the best dresser. I wear bigotry, selfishness, impatience, and recklessness without shame. Help me to get rid of this stuff so that when I leave this world I'm appropriately attired for the ongoing life in your Kingdom. I'm going to dress for eternal success. 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 2006, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
How this works
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023
APPEARANCES
LEVITICUS 25:14 (ABP)
When neighbors are buying or selling from one another, make sure no one feels cheated.
2 CORINTHIANS 8:21 (ABP)
We're not only concerned about doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord, but we also want to avoid the appearance of scandal in the eyes of others.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We bend over backward to do what's right and to do it in a way that isn't misinterpreted by others as improper.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your concern over fairness. I want to do right in your eyes but I'm not nearly so interested in maintaining appearances for my neighbors. Help me to be as concerned about their well-being as I am about my own. Help me to recognize how my actions might become a trip hazard in their faith. Yes, I recognize that I can't please everyone but I also see that there are ways I can nurture 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.
When neighbors are buying or selling from one another, make sure no one feels cheated.
2 CORINTHIANS 8:21 (ABP)
We're not only concerned about doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord, but we also want to avoid the appearance of scandal in the eyes of others.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We bend over backward to do what's right and to do it in a way that isn't misinterpreted by others as improper.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for your concern over fairness. I want to do right in your eyes but I'm not nearly so interested in maintaining appearances for my neighbors. Help me to be as concerned about their well-being as I am about my own. Help me to recognize how my actions might become a trip hazard in their faith. Yes, I recognize that I can't please everyone but I also see that there are ways I can nurture 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.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
WATCHING
JOB 28:24 (ABP)
God sees everything happening on earth, scanning everything under heaven.
MATTHEW 18:14 (CEB)
In the same way, my Father who is in heaven doesn’t want to lose one of these little ones.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is looking out for even the least of people.
PRAYER
Your watchful eye, Father, sees everything. This comforts me. I am reassured that you will redirect me when I go astray. Bless me with an attentiveness that recognizes your signal to change. Thank you for your word and your faithful people who guide me. I am hope-filled knowing I am not alone in life's journey. Amen. (Daily Text, 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.
God sees everything happening on earth, scanning everything under heaven.
MATTHEW 18:14 (CEB)
In the same way, my Father who is in heaven doesn’t want to lose one of these little ones.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is looking out for even the least of people.
PRAYER
Your watchful eye, Father, sees everything. This comforts me. I am reassured that you will redirect me when I go astray. Bless me with an attentiveness that recognizes your signal to change. Thank you for your word and your faithful people who guide me. I am hope-filled knowing I am not alone in life's journey. Amen. (Daily Text, 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.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
DRAWN TO GOD
EXODUS 15:13 (CEV)
The people you rescued
were led by your powerful love
to your holy place.
1 PETER 3:18 (CEV)
Christ died once for our sins.
An innocent person died
for those who are guilty.
Christ did this
to bring you to God...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ God continues to draw us to himself.
PRAYER
Christ Jesus, I'm in awe of your loving sacrifice and glorious resurrection which draws us into the life of God. Your story energizes me as it becomes my story. Forgive me for making your salvation story way more complicated than it needs to be. Make these things the defining story of my life. I'm going to allow you to continue to lead 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.
The people you rescued
were led by your powerful love
to your holy place.
1 PETER 3:18 (CEV)
Christ died once for our sins.
An innocent person died
for those who are guilty.
Christ did this
to bring you to God...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ God continues to draw us to himself.
PRAYER
Christ Jesus, I'm in awe of your loving sacrifice and glorious resurrection which draws us into the life of God. Your story energizes me as it becomes my story. Forgive me for making your salvation story way more complicated than it needs to be. Make these things the defining story of my life. I'm going to allow you to continue to lead 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.
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