The Third Sunday in Lent
DEUTERONOMY 30:9 (ABP)
GOD -- your God -- will then turn all your work into success.
PHILIPPIANS 2:13 (ABP)
For it is the work of God in your life that gives you both the desire and the power to carry out his agenda in his way.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Let God work in your life so that you're able to share in his work.
PRAYER
Lord, on this day of rest, I want to acknowledge your work. You've been shaping and developing me into someone who can partner with you. I, on the other hand, in spite of my busyness, get in the way of what you're doing. Help me to develop a work pattern that is in sync with what you're doing so that I can share in your 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 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Saturday, March 11, 2023
COMMANDMENTS
DEUTERONOMY 11:26-28 (NLT)
Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God and turn away from him and worship gods you have not known before.
JOHN 15:10 (MSG)
If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we continue to do what God has asked of us we'll end up basking in his love.
PRAYER
God, there is no end to your great love. But there are limits to our experience of it. And at times I don't feel very loved. But it's not your fault. I'm not very careful about doing what you've asked of me. I don't really love my neighbor with the same energy that I put into loving myself. I'm my own worst enemy. So I would not only ask for your forgiveness but also your intervention. Nurture your love in me so that I can continue to obey you. I want to be at home in your love. 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.
Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God and turn away from him and worship gods you have not known before.
JOHN 15:10 (MSG)
If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we continue to do what God has asked of us we'll end up basking in his love.
PRAYER
God, there is no end to your great love. But there are limits to our experience of it. And at times I don't feel very loved. But it's not your fault. I'm not very careful about doing what you've asked of me. I don't really love my neighbor with the same energy that I put into loving myself. I'm my own worst enemy. So I would not only ask for your forgiveness but also your intervention. Nurture your love in me so that I can continue to obey you. I want to be at home in your love. 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, March 10, 2023
UNRELENTING
PSALM 121:4 (MSG)
Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep.
1 PETER 5:7 (ABP)
Pile all your worries and cares onto God's shoulders. He cares so much about you that he will carry them for you even through the most challenging parts of the journey.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Count on God to carry you through even the most difficult days.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your unrelenting attention. Even though I'm not very attentive to you and I create lots of problems for myself and others, you never grow tired of it all and drift off. Help me to stay alert to your presence so that I can trust you to get me through even more challenging days. 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.
Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep.
1 PETER 5:7 (ABP)
Pile all your worries and cares onto God's shoulders. He cares so much about you that he will carry them for you even through the most challenging parts of the journey.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Count on God to carry you through even the most difficult days.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your unrelenting attention. Even though I'm not very attentive to you and I create lots of problems for myself and others, you never grow tired of it all and drift off. Help me to stay alert to your presence so that I can trust you to get me through even more challenging days. 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, March 9, 2023
FULLY EQUIPPED
DEUTERONOMY 2:7 (MSG)
For forty years now, GOD, your God, has been right here with you. You haven’t lacked one thing.
LUKE 22:35 (CEB)
Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a wallet, bag, or sandals, you didn’t lack anything, did you?”
They said, “Nothing.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we're on assignment for God we're fully equipped -- lacking no necessity.
PRAYER
Loving God, you've not only called us to journey with you but you've equipped us for the journey. Yet, I do get anxious when the server at the restaurant is missing in action and the food is slow in coming. It's almost as though I enjoy having something to worry about. Help me to chill and trust you for all things. I'm going to rely on you and your provisions. It's all more than enough. 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.
For forty years now, GOD, your God, has been right here with you. You haven’t lacked one thing.
LUKE 22:35 (CEB)
Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a wallet, bag, or sandals, you didn’t lack anything, did you?”
They said, “Nothing.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When we're on assignment for God we're fully equipped -- lacking no necessity.
PRAYER
Loving God, you've not only called us to journey with you but you've equipped us for the journey. Yet, I do get anxious when the server at the restaurant is missing in action and the food is slow in coming. It's almost as though I enjoy having something to worry about. Help me to chill and trust you for all things. I'm going to rely on you and your provisions. It's all more than enough. 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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