June 2022

WIND, WAVES, AND WONDER Opening Prayer Holy God, may this day reverberate with the praises to you that I cannot hold back. You deserve nothing less. Scripture Reference MATTHEW 8:23–27 Read Jesus Calms the Storm 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so […]

HALLELUJAH! Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, you have given me so much. I only asked for one thing – grant me a heart of praise. Scripture Reference PSALM 150 Read Psalm 150 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Praise God in his sanctuary;    praise him in his mighty heavens.2 Praise him for his acts of power;    praise him for his surpassing greatness.3 Praise him

FOLLOW THE LEADER Opening Prayer Loving Father, I am many things to many people, but in your sight, I am your child. Thank you, Lord. Scripture Reference MATTHEW 8:14–22 Read Jesus Heals Many 14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever

UNEXPECTED FAITH Opening Prayer Lord, awe, and wonder grip me as I consider that you are all-knowing, all-wise, and all-powerful. I trust you and praise you. Scripture Reference Matthew 8:1–13 Read Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 8 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy[a] came and knelt before him and

FINISHING WELL Opening Prayer Loving Lord, where I have become over-familiar with your Word, wake me up to the awesome privilege of meeting with you. Scripture Reference EXODUS 40:17–38 Read 17 So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month in the second year. 18 When Moses set up the tabernacle, he put the bases in place,

THE JOY OF OBEDIENCE Opening Prayer Lord, my desire is to expect your gracious hand working in all things. Replace my pictures of peril with protections of your grace. Scripture Reference EXODUS 40:1–16 Read Setting Up the Tabernacle 40 Then the Lord said to Moses: 2 “Set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month. 3 Place

THE POWER OF BLESSING Opening Prayer Almighty God, to you the past, present, and future are as one. How great you are, Lord of time. Scripture Reference EXODUS 39:22–43 Read Other Priestly Garments 22 They made the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth—the work of a weaver— 23 with an opening in the center of the

A LONG OBEDIENCE Opening Prayer Eternal One, often I tend to bury myself in fleeting nonsense. Grant me a realistic perspective and a wise set of priorities as I live for you. Scripture Reference Exodus 39:1–21 Read The Priestly Garments 39 From the blue, purple and scarlet yarn they made woven garments for ministering in the sanctuary. They

DOUBLE EDGED PRAYER Opening Prayer Patient One, sometimes the past has a stranglehold on today. Help me to unwrap the past and let your call to the future lead me on. Scripture Reference PSALM 149 Read Psalm 149 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Sing to the Lord a new song,    his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. 2 Let Israel rejoice in

ONCE FOR ALL Opening Prayer Spirit of Truth, Spirit of Glory, thank you for loving, blessing, and rescuing me. I love you, Lord. Scripture Reference EXODUS 38 Read The Altar of Burnt Offering 38 They[a] built the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood, three cubits[b] high; it was square, five cubits long and five cubits wide.[c] 2 They made a