ISAIAH 56:8 (NLT)
For the Sovereign Lord,
who brings back the outcasts of Israel, says:
I will bring others, too,
besides my people Israel.”
1 TIMOTHY 2:3-4 (CEV)
God wants everyone to be saved and to know the whole truth...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God desires his wholeness and healing for everyone.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for saving us through the gift of your Son Jesus. I confess that I'm not eager to live out that salvation because it's not just about me. You want to include the rest of the world and that feels a bit inconvenient. The world is so resistant to change, yet, you're determined to change how we live and relate to you and each other. Show me what to do -- how to share your salvation and truth with everyone within my sphere of influence. I'm going to expand my vision. 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, January 11, 2021
Sunday, January 10, 2021
STAY THE COURSE
The First Sunday after Epiphany
PSAM 119:37 (MSG)
Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets,
invigorate me on the pilgrim way.
COLOSSIANS 2:6-7 (ABP)
So, then, just as you welcomed Jesus the Lord as your messianic king, continue walking with him. Sink deep roots into his life. Allow your life to develop in the way that a solid structure is built -- brick upon brick -- bonded together with faith.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay on track with Jesus and you'll become a solid person.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I'm so glad that you've come into my life. I want to grow in my walk with you but I'm easily distracted by the shiny trinkets that litter the pathway. Help me to stay focused. I want to become one of your mature, convinced, and convincing followers. Amen.
PSAM 119:37 (MSG)
Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets,
invigorate me on the pilgrim way.
COLOSSIANS 2:6-7 (ABP)
So, then, just as you welcomed Jesus the Lord as your messianic king, continue walking with him. Sink deep roots into his life. Allow your life to develop in the way that a solid structure is built -- brick upon brick -- bonded together with faith.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay on track with Jesus and you'll become a solid person.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I'm so glad that you've come into my life. I want to grow in my walk with you but I'm easily distracted by the shiny trinkets that litter the pathway. Help me to stay focused. I want to become one of your mature, convinced, and convincing followers. Amen.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
JUSTICE
JEREMIAH 12:1 (CEB)
If I took you to court, Lord,
you would win.
But I still have questions about your justice.
MATTHEW 20:10-12 (CEV)
The workers who had been hired first thought they would be given more than the others. But when they were given the same, they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard. They said, “The ones who were hired last worked for only one hour. But you paid them the same that you did us. And we worked in the hot sun all day long!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even though we have a hard time understanding God's sense of fairness we need to trust him to make things right in his own way and time.
PRAYER
God, I know that justice is important to you. But I get frustrated when I see all the unfairness in the world and how bad people seem to prosper. Help me to trust you and your timing. I know that you understand the bigger picture better than I, so I'm going to move forward knowing that you'll work things out in your way. Amen.
If I took you to court, Lord,
you would win.
But I still have questions about your justice.
MATTHEW 20:10-12 (CEV)
The workers who had been hired first thought they would be given more than the others. But when they were given the same, they began complaining to the owner of the vineyard. They said, “The ones who were hired last worked for only one hour. But you paid them the same that you did us. And we worked in the hot sun all day long!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even though we have a hard time understanding God's sense of fairness we need to trust him to make things right in his own way and time.
PRAYER
God, I know that justice is important to you. But I get frustrated when I see all the unfairness in the world and how bad people seem to prosper. Help me to trust you and your timing. I know that you understand the bigger picture better than I, so I'm going to move forward knowing that you'll work things out in your way. Amen.
Friday, January 8, 2021
CONFIDENCE
PSALM 62:6 (ABP)
God alone is the big and mighty rock upon which I'm safe from the battles below. He is the fort in which I feel secure and untouchable.
HEBREWS 12:12-13 (CEV)
Now stand up straight! Stop your knees from shaking and walk a straight path.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God grants his people confidence in the face of all kinds of trouble.
PRAYER
Rock-solid God, thank you for being my safe place. Forgive me for allowing the worries of this world to drag me down. Sometimes I'm on the verge of panic because of the pandemic and political pandemonium. Save me not just from the craziness but also from my shaky knees. I'm going to hold my head up and walk confidently forward because I know that you're in control. Amen.
God alone is the big and mighty rock upon which I'm safe from the battles below. He is the fort in which I feel secure and untouchable.
HEBREWS 12:12-13 (CEV)
Now stand up straight! Stop your knees from shaking and walk a straight path.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God grants his people confidence in the face of all kinds of trouble.
PRAYER
Rock-solid God, thank you for being my safe place. Forgive me for allowing the worries of this world to drag me down. Sometimes I'm on the verge of panic because of the pandemic and political pandemonium. Save me not just from the craziness but also from my shaky knees. I'm going to hold my head up and walk confidently forward because I know that you're in control. Amen.
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