PSALM 119:94 (MSG)
Save me! I’m all yours.
JOHN 15:7 (CEV)
Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you. Then you can pray for whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When you're connected to God through Christ you have asking-power.
PRAYER
Saving God, rescue me from misuse of wealth, heartless judgments, and ignorant discrimination. Grant me the desire to be steeped in your word and to abide with you in prayer. Teach me, Lord, to learn how to live more generously, lovingly, and inclusively. By loving others wholeheartedly, let my life glorify you. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
JOY ON THE JOURNEY
Epiphany
PSALM 84:12 (CEB)
LORD of heavenly forces,
those who trust in you are truly happy!
MATTHEW 2:10-12 (CEB)
When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The faith-driven journey is filled with true joy.
PRAYER
God of the heavens, I've not been led along by a star but you do lead me in many other ways. Thank you. Sometimes I crave for more dramatic signs. Help me to step forward in faith even when I desire clearer and more certain direction. I'm going to experience the joy that comes with trusting you. Amen.
PSALM 84:12 (CEB)
LORD of heavenly forces,
those who trust in you are truly happy!
MATTHEW 2:10-12 (CEB)
When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The faith-driven journey is filled with true joy.
PRAYER
God of the heavens, I've not been led along by a star but you do lead me in many other ways. Thank you. Sometimes I crave for more dramatic signs. Help me to step forward in faith even when I desire clearer and more certain direction. I'm going to experience the joy that comes with trusting you. Amen.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
SECURE PRESENCE
PROVERBS 18:10 (CEV)
The Lord is a mighty tower
where his people can run
for safety...
PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (ABP)
Stop all the fussing and worrying. Replace all that with prayer -- making requests, praising God, and offering thanks. Give it all to God!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Turn to God during the hard times.
PRAYER
Gracious God, I'm thankful that you are available to us even in the hard times. My own lame solutions for safety are never enduring. Draw me into your secure presence. I'm going to be safe with you. Amen.
The Lord is a mighty tower
where his people can run
for safety...
PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (ABP)
Stop all the fussing and worrying. Replace all that with prayer -- making requests, praising God, and offering thanks. Give it all to God!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Turn to God during the hard times.
PRAYER
Gracious God, I'm thankful that you are available to us even in the hard times. My own lame solutions for safety are never enduring. Draw me into your secure presence. I'm going to be safe with you. Amen.
Monday, January 4, 2021
GOOD GRACE
DEUTERONOMY 5:29 (NLT)
Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
HEBREWS 13:9 (CEB)
It’s a good thing for the heart to be strengthened by grace...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Accept no substitutes; find the strength you need to live well in God's grace.
PRAYER
God, life is a gift from you. And the new life that comes through my connection to Christ is the greatest gift I have experienced. But why is it that I'm so easily suckered into thinking how my life would be so much better if I only had more money or more status or more ___________? Help me to seek strength from you alone. I'm going to rely on your grace to make my life good. Amen.
Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
HEBREWS 13:9 (CEB)
It’s a good thing for the heart to be strengthened by grace...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Accept no substitutes; find the strength you need to live well in God's grace.
PRAYER
God, life is a gift from you. And the new life that comes through my connection to Christ is the greatest gift I have experienced. But why is it that I'm so easily suckered into thinking how my life would be so much better if I only had more money or more status or more ___________? Help me to seek strength from you alone. I'm going to rely on your grace to make my life good. Amen.
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