Wisdom from God
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 00:00Scripture
1 Corinthians 1.18-31
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Show to us our wisdom so that we may see where we are foolish. Give to us your wisdom so that we may become foolish.
Listening to God
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Matthew 7.24-27
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jerome
Worship, Awe, and Wonder
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/14/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Psalm 91
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Blessed are you, Lord God:
Blessed are you for ever.
Holy is your name:
Blessed are you for ever.
Great is your mercy for your people:
Blessed are you for ever.
Amen.
Resting in God
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 00:00Scripture
1 John 4.7-21
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
I wonder if fear is not our main obstacle to prayer. When we enter into the presence of God and start to sense the huge reservoir of fear in us, we want to run away into the many distractions that our busy world offers us so abundantly. But we should not be afraid of our fears. We can confront them, give words to them, cry out to God, and lead our fears into the presence of the one who says, “Don’t be afraid, it is I.”
God's Work in the World
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Isaiah 55
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
As you send rain and snow from the heavens to water the earth, make things grow and blossom, and produce food for the hungry; so make the nourishing Word of God fall on our world. May that word accomplish what you desire, and achieve the purpose for which you send it. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Adapted from Rev. Jeff Bryan
God's Work Through Us
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/11/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Romans 5.1-11
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
God of all grace, thank you for your unconditional love. Thank you for all the many ways you have shown that love, especially on the Cross. It is amazing to think that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Please send your Spirit to make this amazing good news real in our lives. Please help us to be faithful to your call to share this good news with others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Retrieved from the Christian Reformed Church, www.crcna.org
God's Work in Us
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Joshua 1.7-9
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
God help me as I stop and drink in what is in this very moment. I often just see what I feel I am lacking and am deeply aware of unmet needs and desires. Give me courage to attempt to live in gratitude no matter the disappointments, frustrations or non-ideal circumstances. Help me find the gift in the “right now”. May I recognize what I have been given, what has been done and the beauty of what is. May I trust you are thinking of me. Thank You. Amen.
Wisdom from God
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Proverbs 2
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls vanish before the beams of thy brightness. Fill us with holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom. All our desire is known unto thee, therefore perfect what thou hast begun, and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer. We seek thy face, turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory. Then shall our longing be satisfied, and our peace shall be perfect.
Augustine
Listening to God
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 00:00Scripture
James 1.19-27
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Heal me Father, for I am broken. Walk with me Father, for my legs falter. Speak to me Father, for I am listening. Instruct me Father, for I wish to learn. Send me Father, for I am willing. Guide me Father, for I know not where to go.
Worship, Awe, and Wonder
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 00:00Scripture
Luke 1.46-55
Time of Reflection and Prayer
Spend time reflecting on what you have read and communing with God.
Benediction
Lord God, you choose the very least
And raise us up to greatness
For nothing is impossible with God
You take the weak, the poor and blind
And raise us out of darkness
For nothing is impossible with God
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
Retrieved from Prayer and Worship Resources
