JEREMIAH 1:12 (ABP)
Then the Lord said to Jeremiah, "You're reading things correctly. I'm monitoring the situation to make sure that my orders are carried out."
MATTHEW 5:17 (NLT)
Jesus said, "Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's agenda will be carried out; so are you going to align your life with it?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, you've got an agenda for your creation. I'm grateful that you sent Jesus into the world (and my life) to complete it. I confess that there are a lot of interests vying for my attention -- many of them contrary to your agenda. And sometimes I even entertain them for a while. Help me to adjust my life so that it is exclusively aligned with your agenda. I want to be a part of what you're doing. 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
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
RETURN
ZECHARIAH 1:3 (ABP)
GOD, the commander-in-chief of heaven's armies says, "Once you return to me all the benefits of being my people will return to you."
2 PETER 3:9 (ABP)
Some people think that the Lord is slow to do what he has promised. But in fact, he's not as slow as they think. He's actually being very patient, giving everyone the opportunity to turn from the things that are contrary to him and return to him. He doesn't want anyone to get lost in the coming ordeal.
GOD, the commander-in-chief of heaven's armies says, "Once you return to me all the benefits of being my people will return to you."
2 PETER 3:9 (ABP)
Some people think that the Lord is slow to do what he has promised. But in fact, he's not as slow as they think. He's actually being very patient, giving everyone the opportunity to turn from the things that are contrary to him and return to him. He doesn't want anyone to get lost in the coming ordeal.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we turn back to God we experience all the benefits he has given to us.
PRAYER
Gracious and loving God, you are patient with me beyond reason. I can't imagine how you do it. Forgive me for being so slow to let go of the things that are contrary to you and your ways. Take me by the hand and gently lead me to the safety of your presence. In Jesus' name, I pray, 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 we turn back to God we experience all the benefits he has given to us.
PRAYER
Gracious and loving God, you are patient with me beyond reason. I can't imagine how you do it. Forgive me for being so slow to let go of the things that are contrary to you and your ways. Take me by the hand and gently lead me to the safety of your presence. In Jesus' name, I pray, 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.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
WITHOUT END
PSALM 102:27 (ABP)
Even though the people and your creation all end up perishing, you, God, are the one who goes on and on without end. You transcend time and decay.
REVELATION 1:4 (NLT)
Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God transcends time and decay so we should bank with him.
PRAYER
Eternally stable God, I recognize your existence and honor you because of your enduring presence. I admit that I allow myself to get discouraged by the decline of people and institutions in which I have invested portions of my life. Pull me from the muck of discouragement and set me up on the safe place with you. Even though my body is in decline I'm going to spend my life with you. There is a future in your presence so I am not in the least bit worried. 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.
Even though the people and your creation all end up perishing, you, God, are the one who goes on and on without end. You transcend time and decay.
REVELATION 1:4 (NLT)
Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God transcends time and decay so we should bank with him.
PRAYER
Eternally stable God, I recognize your existence and honor you because of your enduring presence. I admit that I allow myself to get discouraged by the decline of people and institutions in which I have invested portions of my life. Pull me from the muck of discouragement and set me up on the safe place with you. Even though my body is in decline I'm going to spend my life with you. There is a future in your presence so I am not in the least bit worried. 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, January 30, 2023
HE WON'T LEAVE YOU STRANDED
JOSHUA 24:17 (CEV)
Even though other nations were all around us, the LORD protected us wherever we went.
MATTHEW 28:20 (MSG/alt)
Jesus then promised, "I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can move forward in confident obedience because we know that Jesus is with us without fail.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for calling us to live in service to you. This assignment leads me to worry a bit. I know that your agenda is going to rub some people wrong and that they will be prone to take it out on me. Build up my confidence -- confidence that comes through the moment-by-moment realization that you are here with us. I'm going to move forward recognizing that you are not going to leave me stranded. 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.
Even though other nations were all around us, the LORD protected us wherever we went.
MATTHEW 28:20 (MSG/alt)
Jesus then promised, "I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We can move forward in confident obedience because we know that Jesus is with us without fail.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for calling us to live in service to you. This assignment leads me to worry a bit. I know that your agenda is going to rub some people wrong and that they will be prone to take it out on me. Build up my confidence -- confidence that comes through the moment-by-moment realization that you are here with us. I'm going to move forward recognizing that you are not going to leave me stranded. 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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