PSALM 9:18 (CEV)
The poor and the homeless
won’t always be forgotten
and without hope.
LUKE 14:21 (CEV)
The master... said, “Go as fast as you can to every street and alley in town! Bring in everyone who is poor or crippled or blind or lame.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God will not forget the needy.
PRAYER
God, you have a great memory, and you never forget those who are needy. Thank you for remembering me -- a needy person. I do get frustrated, though, when I see the needs around me that don't ever seem to resolve. Forgive me for doubting your memory and for allowing discouragement to negatively impact the hope you have planted in my life. Refresh the hope that is ours through the resurrection and show me how I can be a part of the solution for those who feel forgotten. 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
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Friday, April 30, 2021
GOD OFFERS PEACE
ISAIAH 9:7 (CEV)
His power will never end;
peace will last forever.
ACTS 10:36 (CEV)
This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God offers unending peace.
PRAYER
King Jesus, thank you for initiating a kingdom defined by peace in our world. We desperately need that peace but we, including I, push against the very thing we desire. Forgive us for trying to define the terms of peace rather than accepting your radical new way of reconciliation. Capture our hearts and imaginations with the peace that you established through the cross so that we might live in peace forever. Amen.
His power will never end;
peace will last forever.
ACTS 10:36 (CEV)
This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God offers unending peace.
PRAYER
King Jesus, thank you for initiating a kingdom defined by peace in our world. We desperately need that peace but we, including I, push against the very thing we desire. Forgive us for trying to define the terms of peace rather than accepting your radical new way of reconciliation. Capture our hearts and imaginations with the peace that you established through the cross so that we might live in peace forever. Amen.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
ADVOCATE
EXODUS 32:11-12 (CEB)
But Moses pleaded with the LORD his God... "Calm down your fierce anger. Change your mind about doing terrible things to your own people."
1 JOHN 2:1 (CEB)
If you do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We are not without an advocate.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening -- and not only that, you provide advocates to speak on our behalf. We're so messed up that we can't even make a case for ourselves. But you take care of that because you love us. Help me to give up my worry -- along with my sinful ways. I'm going to trust you. Amen.
But Moses pleaded with the LORD his God... "Calm down your fierce anger. Change your mind about doing terrible things to your own people."
1 JOHN 2:1 (CEB)
If you do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We are not without an advocate.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for listening -- and not only that, you provide advocates to speak on our behalf. We're so messed up that we can't even make a case for ourselves. But you take care of that because you love us. Help me to give up my worry -- along with my sinful ways. I'm going to trust you. Amen.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
GOD'S PATIENCE
HOSEA 11:3 (NLT)
I myself taught Israel how to walk,
leading him along by the hand.
But he doesn’t know or even care
that it was I who took care of him.
2 PETER 3:15 (MSG)
Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is patient in his dealings with us -- much to our benefit.
PRAYER
Kind God, thank you for the patient way that you lead us. Help me to catch some of that patience from you because I get stressed out when problems aren't solved in a hurry. Help me to eliminate the sense of hurry from my life. I'm going to bask in your patience and how much it benefits me. Amen.
I myself taught Israel how to walk,
leading him along by the hand.
But he doesn’t know or even care
that it was I who took care of him.
2 PETER 3:15 (MSG)
Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is patient in his dealings with us -- much to our benefit.
PRAYER
Kind God, thank you for the patient way that you lead us. Help me to catch some of that patience from you because I get stressed out when problems aren't solved in a hurry. Help me to eliminate the sense of hurry from my life. I'm going to bask in your patience and how much it benefits me. Amen.
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