SCANDAL OR NONSENSE? Opening Prayer Almighty God, you are the self-existent one, the God who makes things happen. You were, you are, and you will be. To you be glory forever and ever. Read 1...

THE CULT OF PERSONALITY Opening Prayer Father God, may your Spirit cleanse my heart, use my gifts, and perfect the offering of myself to you. Read 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 A Church Divided Over Leaders 10 I...

WICKED AND RIGHTEOUS Opening Prayer Eternal Lord, I thank you for the wisdom of Scripture that guides me through the complexities of daily life. I want to live in you and for you. Read PSALM...

GRACE IN THE DARKNESS Opening Prayer Lord, as I open your Word, may your Spirit, rather than the spirit of this age, instruct me. Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ...

PERSEVERING FAITH Opening Prayer Father God, your love for me is clearly seen in sending Jesus. Today I surrender to your voice and call. Read JOB 21 Job 21 Then Job replied: 2 “Listen carefully to my...

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Opening Prayer To you, the Holy One, I give thanks and praise. Your poise and grace under pressure humble me. Infuse me now with renewed strength as I seek to...

TRUST EQUALS ENDURING HOPE Opening Prayer Powerful God, I thank you for your powerful, bold, reliable presence with me today and every day. Read JOB 19 Job 19 Then Job replied: 2 “How long will you torment me    and...

NO HEART OF PITY Opening Prayer Eternal Father, I thank you that each day I live under your unsleeping eye. How great you are! Read JOB 18 Bildad 18 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 “When will you...

STANDING ALONE Opening Prayer Gracious Lord, you made me, sustain me, and in your love, you reach out to help me. I long to hear your voice. Read Job 16:22 – 17:16 “Only a few...