LEVITICUS 19:18 (NLT)
I am the LORD, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.
HEBREWS 13:1-2 (CEB)
Keep loving each other like family. Don’t neglect to open up your homes to guests, because by doing this some have been hosts to angels without knowing it.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Love others in practical ways.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for your eternal love of us. I confess that I have been less than successful in passing that love onto my neighbors. Loving others can be uncomfortable and disruptive of all the other things I love. Show me what I need to let go of so that I can love as Jesus loves. I'm going to love others with the same focus and energy that I naturally pour into myself. Amen.
The Moravian Daily Texts* – Bible passages for my students and anyone else who might want to listen in on my conversations with God. ~ Brad Boydston
Monday, November 16, 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
PURSUITS
The 24th Sunday after Pentecost
MICAH 6:8 (MSG)
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.
2 TIMOTHY 2:22 (NTE)
Run away from the passions of youth. Instead, chase after justice, faith, love and peace; you’ll be in the company of all who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Pursue the well being of your neighbor.
PRAYER
Lord God, your expectations are not complicated. And they feel noble. But I'm not very good at acting justly and lovingly. My self interests are constantly getting in the way. Help me to embrace a humble approach to life -- to resist taking myself so seriously. I'm going to enjoy a simple life with good company. Amen.
MICAH 6:8 (MSG)
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.
2 TIMOTHY 2:22 (NTE)
Run away from the passions of youth. Instead, chase after justice, faith, love and peace; you’ll be in the company of all who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Pursue the well being of your neighbor.
PRAYER
Lord God, your expectations are not complicated. And they feel noble. But I'm not very good at acting justly and lovingly. My self interests are constantly getting in the way. Help me to embrace a humble approach to life -- to resist taking myself so seriously. I'm going to enjoy a simple life with good company. Amen.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
AWESOME GOD
PSALM 92:5 (CEB)
How awesome are your works, LORD!
Your thoughts are so deep!
1 TIMOTHY 6:15-16 (CEV)
The glorious God
is the only Ruler,
the King of kings
and Lord of lords.
At the time that God
has already decided,
he will send Jesus Christ
back again.
Only God lives forever!
And he lives in light
that no one can come near.
No human has ever seen God
or ever can see him.
God will be honored,
and his power
will last forever.
How awesome are your works, LORD!
Your thoughts are so deep!
1 TIMOTHY 6:15-16 (CEV)
The glorious God
is the only Ruler,
the King of kings
and Lord of lords.
At the time that God
has already decided,
he will send Jesus Christ
back again.
Only God lives forever!
And he lives in light
that no one can come near.
No human has ever seen God
or ever can see him.
God will be honored,
and his power
will last forever.
Amen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our awesome God is far greater than we can comprehend.
PRAYER
You, God, are the undisputed ruler, the highest king, the most awesome. Yet, you let us into your life -- even though we're clueless about what we've been given. Open our eyes to you and your wonders so that we might at least start to honor you in a way that you deserve. Amen.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our awesome God is far greater than we can comprehend.
PRAYER
You, God, are the undisputed ruler, the highest king, the most awesome. Yet, you let us into your life -- even though we're clueless about what we've been given. Open our eyes to you and your wonders so that we might at least start to honor you in a way that you deserve. Amen.
Friday, November 13, 2020
BLESSED
ISAIAH 44:3 (CEV)
I will bless the thirsty land
by sending streams of water;
I will bless your descendants
by giving them my Spirit.
ACTS 2:39 (CEV)
This promise is for you and your children. It is for everyone our Lord God will choose, no matter where they live.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is generous with his blessings.
PRAYER
God, thank you for the way that you bless us -- even though we are undeserving. I confess that I am oblivious to your generosity much of the time. I live as though there are limits to what you are giving us. Help me to shift into a mindset of abundance. Grant me an eagerness to share your gifts and your good news with everyone -- no matter who they are or where they live. I'm going to live as someone who is truly blessed. Amen.
I will bless the thirsty land
by sending streams of water;
I will bless your descendants
by giving them my Spirit.
ACTS 2:39 (CEV)
This promise is for you and your children. It is for everyone our Lord God will choose, no matter where they live.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is generous with his blessings.
PRAYER
God, thank you for the way that you bless us -- even though we are undeserving. I confess that I am oblivious to your generosity much of the time. I live as though there are limits to what you are giving us. Help me to shift into a mindset of abundance. Grant me an eagerness to share your gifts and your good news with everyone -- no matter who they are or where they live. I'm going to live as someone who is truly blessed. Amen.
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