WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Opening Prayer O God, thank you for the price that was paid so that I could call you Father! Read LUKE 8:16-21 A Lamp on a Stand 16 “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, […]
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FAITH AMID FEAR Opening Prayer Lord, you call me to trust you. Indeed, you are trustworthy and there is nothing I need to fear. Thank you for your watch care. Read PSALM 56 Psalm 56[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When the Philistines had seized
UNEXPECTED DISCIPLES Opening Prayer Thank you, God, for the body of Christ, where every part has invaluable things to offer. Read LUKE 8:1-15 The Parable of the Sower 8 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women
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EXTRAVAGANT FORGIVENESS Opening Prayer With my whole heart, heavenly Father, I praise you. You are the God of my salvation. Read LUKE 7:36-50 Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town
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LOOK AT THE FACTS Opening Prayer Jesus, I worship you in awe and with love. Forgive my sins and fill me with your Spirit today. Read LUKE 7:18-35 Jesus and John the Baptist 18 John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is
HOPE OUT OF TRAGEDY Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, show me where I can serve you today. Where can I reflect and express the love that you have shown me? Read LUKE 7:11-17 Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with
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JUST SAY THE WORD Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, as I read of the miracles you performed in Scripture, give me great vision for what you can do in and through my life today. Read LUKE 7:1-10 The Faith of the Centurion 7 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 There
LIVING IT OUT Opening Prayer Father, you have given me your Word to bless me and enable me to prosper. Thank you and enable me to do what it says. (Psalm 1:1-3) Read LUKE 6:43-49 A Tree and Its Fruit 43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is
Life is full of setbacks. Whether it’s a bad job interview, bad test results, or a bad relationship, you’re bound to face some bumps in the road. But don’t let that stop you from growing and learning from your mistakes. Here are a few things you can do to get back on track: 1. Acknowledge
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PROCESSING BETRAYAL Opening Prayer Almighty God, I need you. Thank you that you never leave me, that you protect me on all sides. Read PSALM 55 Psalm 55[a] For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[b] of David. 1 Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;2 hear me and answer me.My thoughts trouble me and
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