PSALM 97:10 (CEB)
God guards the lives of his faithful ones,
delivering them from the power of the wicked.
2 CORINTHIANS 6:4-5, 8-9 (CEB)
Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations. We went through beatings, imprisonments, and riots. We experienced hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger. We were treated with honor and dishonor and with verbal abuse and good evaluation. We were seen as both fake and real, as unknown and well known, as dying—and look, we are alive!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is our guard.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for watching over us. I can quickly remember numerous times in recent history when I've experienced your protection. Forgive me for worrying about what is going to happen to me. Help me to trust you, regardless of the situation. And now that I'm thinking of it, I'm going to share with someone else about how you have protected me. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. 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, November 22, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022
THE WAY
EZRA 8:21 (ABP)
We humbled ourselves and asked God to clear the way for us to travel...
JOHN 14:6 (CEV)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered. "Without me, no one can go to the Father."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way forward to where we need to go.
PRAYER
Precious Savior, set me on the right path. When I grow over-confident in my own ideas, I head in the wrong direction. Turn me around and adjust my perspective. Looking to you, I find life. Bend my will toward you and direct my thoughts, words, and deeds. On bended knee, I pray by the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
We humbled ourselves and asked God to clear the way for us to travel...
JOHN 14:6 (CEV)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered. "Without me, no one can go to the Father."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way forward to where we need to go.
PRAYER
Precious Savior, set me on the right path. When I grow over-confident in my own ideas, I head in the wrong direction. Turn me around and adjust my perspective. Looking to you, I find life. Bend my will toward you and direct my thoughts, words, and deeds. On bended knee, I pray by the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
RETURN HOME
Christ the King Sunday
JEREMIAH 3:14 (NLT)
"Return home, you wayward children," says the Lord,
"for I am your master.
I will bring you back to the land of Israel"
LUKE 15:20 (ABP)
The wayward son picked himself up and headed home to his father. And when he was still a long way off, his father saw him on the pathway. The father was so excited that he ran out (yes, a grown man ran) to welcome him with hugs and kisses.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
JEREMIAH 3:14 (NLT)
"Return home, you wayward children," says the Lord,
"for I am your master.
I will bring you back to the land of Israel"
LUKE 15:20 (ABP)
The wayward son picked himself up and headed home to his father. And when he was still a long way off, his father saw him on the pathway. The father was so excited that he ran out (yes, a grown man ran) to welcome him with hugs and kisses.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is eagerly waiting to welcome you home -- if only you'll return.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
PRAYER
God of grace and mercy, thank you for your warm welcome. I confess that in my shame I struggle to receive it. I avoid you or I try to justify my prodigal thoughts and actions. Help me to let go of the shame and guilt associated with my failures. I'm going to trust that you are a merciful and kind God. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Saturday, November 19, 2022
SALVATION
ISAIAH 62:11 (ABP)
GOD says to the entire world, "Wake up and take notice. Zion my daughter, I'm coming to save you!"
1 PETER 1:3 (ABP)
The God who is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is awesome! When Jesus was raised from the dead he gave us new resurrection-infused lives. This is our living hope -- a hope that just won't die -- a hope by which we can truly live!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is full of good news!
PRAYER
Awesome God of amazing good news, thank you for making me alive again. So often I feel dead in my sin, overcome by negativity within and around me. But you have brought me to this new day full of your love and mercy. Make my redeemed life a proclamation of your living hope through Christ our Savior. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
GOD says to the entire world, "Wake up and take notice. Zion my daughter, I'm coming to save you!"
1 PETER 1:3 (ABP)
The God who is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is awesome! When Jesus was raised from the dead he gave us new resurrection-infused lives. This is our living hope -- a hope that just won't die -- a hope by which we can truly live!
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is full of good news!
PRAYER
Awesome God of amazing good news, thank you for making me alive again. So often I feel dead in my sin, overcome by negativity within and around me. But you have brought me to this new day full of your love and mercy. Make my redeemed life a proclamation of your living hope through Christ our Savior. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
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