The Second Sunday after Pentecost
PROVERBS 12:20 (ABP)
Plant peace-seeds, harvest joy.
MATTHEW 5:9 (NTE)
Blessings on the peacemakers! You’ll be called God’s children.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We're blessed with joy when we pursue peace.
PRAYER
Prince of peace, you break down barriers between people. Thank you that you yourself are our peace. You call me to be a peacemaker. Discord and unrest make me feel anxious and insecure. Show me how to look past differences and seek unity. With your spirit's guidance, let me promote peace and brotherhood in Christ. 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
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Saturday, June 5, 2021
MERCIFUL PROMISE-KEEPER
PSALM 106:44-45 (CEV)
You answered their prayers
when they were in trouble.
You kept your agreement
and were so merciful...
LUKE 1:54-55 (CEV)
He helps his servant Israel
and is always merciful
to his people.
The Lord made this promise
to our ancestors,
to Abraham and his family
forever!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Trust God's mercy, for he always keeps his promises.
PRAYER
Faithful God, thank you for making and keeping promises. I confess that I am less than faithful to you. Even when I want to live right I still mess up. Please keep your promise to be merciful to all who turn to you. I turn to you, trusting in your mercy as it was fully expressed through Christ Jesus. Amen.
You answered their prayers
when they were in trouble.
You kept your agreement
and were so merciful...
LUKE 1:54-55 (CEV)
He helps his servant Israel
and is always merciful
to his people.
The Lord made this promise
to our ancestors,
to Abraham and his family
forever!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Trust God's mercy, for he always keeps his promises.
PRAYER
Faithful God, thank you for making and keeping promises. I confess that I am less than faithful to you. Even when I want to live right I still mess up. Please keep your promise to be merciful to all who turn to you. I turn to you, trusting in your mercy as it was fully expressed through Christ Jesus. Amen.
Friday, June 4, 2021
PRIVILIGED?
EXODUS 19:6 (CEB)
You will be a kingdom of priests for me and a holy nation.
EPHESIANS 1:4 (CEB)
God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless in God’s presence before the creation of the world.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through our connection with Christ, we have a calling to represent him to the world.
PRAYER
Holy God, thank you for calling us to join you in your mission to inaugurate a new creation. Sometimes it all goes to my head and I begin to think of myself as privileged instead of called. Help me to live out my calling to represent Christ to the world. It's a privilege to see others participate in his new creation and experience his new life. Amen.
You will be a kingdom of priests for me and a holy nation.
EPHESIANS 1:4 (CEB)
God chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless in God’s presence before the creation of the world.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through our connection with Christ, we have a calling to represent him to the world.
PRAYER
Holy God, thank you for calling us to join you in your mission to inaugurate a new creation. Sometimes it all goes to my head and I begin to think of myself as privileged instead of called. Help me to live out my calling to represent Christ to the world. It's a privilege to see others participate in his new creation and experience his new life. Amen.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
ENCIRCLED
PSALM 125:2 (MSG)
Mountains encircle Jerusalem,
and GOD encircles his people—
always has and always will.
Mountains encircle Jerusalem,
and GOD encircles his people—
always has and always will.
2 THESSALONIANS 3:16 (CEV)
I pray that the Lord, who gives peace, will always bless you with peace. May the Lord be with all of you.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God encircles his people with his protection -- his peace.
PRAYER
All-Powerful God, thank you for extending your reach to include me. Forgive me for tugging away from your protective embrace. Still the antsiness in me that prevents me from relaxing in your peace. I'm going to trust in your presence. Amen.
I pray that the Lord, who gives peace, will always bless you with peace. May the Lord be with all of you.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God encircles his people with his protection -- his peace.
PRAYER
All-Powerful God, thank you for extending your reach to include me. Forgive me for tugging away from your protective embrace. Still the antsiness in me that prevents me from relaxing in your peace. I'm going to trust in your presence. Amen.
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