ISAIAH 30:18 (CEB)
The LORD is waiting to be merciful to you.
LUKE 15:20 (CEV)
The younger son got up and started back to his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son and hugged and kissed him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is waiting for us to turn to him so that he can show us how gracious he is.
PRAYER
I'm amazed, God, to think that you're waiting for people like me. I don't deserve you or your welcome. Even now, I continue to find new ways to sin. So I turn to you and your mercy and ask that you'd welcome me. I'm coming home. 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
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
GOD TO THE RESCUE
PSALM 50:15 (ABP)
Having trouble? I'll come to the rescue when you call me. And you'll live to tell about what I've done for you.
1 PETER 5:7 (CEV)
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for caring so much. I'm embarrassed that I tend to hold on to my worries when I know that you can handle them better than me. Forgive me and help me to relax and trust in your comprehensive care. I'm going to let you rescue me. Amen.
Having trouble? I'll come to the rescue when you call me. And you'll live to tell about what I've done for you.
1 PETER 5:7 (CEV)
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for caring so much. I'm embarrassed that I tend to hold on to my worries when I know that you can handle them better than me. Forgive me and help me to relax and trust in your comprehensive care. I'm going to let you rescue me. Amen.
Sunday, October 17, 2021
DIVINE FORBEARANCE
The 21st Sunday after Pentecost
ISAIAH 53:7 (CEV)
He was painfully abused,
but he did not complain.
He was silent like a lamb
being led to the butcher...
1 PETER 2:23 (CEV)
Although he was abused,
he never tried to get even.
And when he suffered,
he made no threats.
Instead, he had faith in God,
who judges fairly.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ Jesus, we have the model of divine forbearance.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for being so patient with us -- even when it is painful. I'm not at all that way. When I'm hurt or offended I lash out and try to put people in their place. I'm never quite sure how to approach these situations with your forbearance. But if you'll help me I'll try to adopt your approach. I'm going to trust in your judgment. Amen.
ISAIAH 53:7 (CEV)
He was painfully abused,
but he did not complain.
He was silent like a lamb
being led to the butcher...
1 PETER 2:23 (CEV)
Although he was abused,
he never tried to get even.
And when he suffered,
he made no threats.
Instead, he had faith in God,
who judges fairly.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ Jesus, we have the model of divine forbearance.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for being so patient with us -- even when it is painful. I'm not at all that way. When I'm hurt or offended I lash out and try to put people in their place. I'm never quite sure how to approach these situations with your forbearance. But if you'll help me I'll try to adopt your approach. I'm going to trust in your judgment. Amen.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
COMING JUSTICE
ISAIAH 26:8 (ABP)
GOD, we're patiently plodding along the path defined by your justice -- trusting that you will live up to your reputation and show up to set things right.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 (CEB)
We all must appear before Christ in court...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Live now according to God's upcoming justice.
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful for your promise of justice to come. I'm hopeful that you'll look at me with kindness on that day because my life hasn't been perfect. You'll have plenty of reasons to throw the book at me. But I'm trusting that through Christ your mercy will prevail. Amen.
GOD, we're patiently plodding along the path defined by your justice -- trusting that you will live up to your reputation and show up to set things right.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 (CEB)
We all must appear before Christ in court...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Live now according to God's upcoming justice.
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful for your promise of justice to come. I'm hopeful that you'll look at me with kindness on that day because my life hasn't been perfect. You'll have plenty of reasons to throw the book at me. But I'm trusting that through Christ your mercy will prevail. Amen.
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