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DAILY PRAYER IN SCRIPTURE
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Instead of worrying, may we pray. Instead of fretting, may we lay out everything before you. Instead of relying on our own strength and insisting our own ways, may we let you come and settle us down. May we stay steady in Christ Jesus our Lord, that we may be filled with his peace and wholeness and pursue his will. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should. (Colossians 4:2-4)
The mystery of Christ, the wonder of God’s love, the depth of the Spirit’s communion - who can fathom the fullness of your wisdom, O God? With our eyes wide open in gratitude, may we devote ourselves to prayer. May we stay alert to your movement in our lives and the world, that we may join you in your work and reflect your glory, as we should. Amen.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. (Romans 12:12-13)
Sometimes, we feel discouraged. Sometimes, we feel confused and lost. In our world, as well as in our personal lives, we have so many problems. Some are manageable, but many are so big and so complex that what we can do seems insignificant, like a drop in the ocean. Help us be patient and never lose hope, Lord Jesus. May we persist in acts of kindness; may we persevere in prayer. Amen.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 8
While he lived on earth, anticipating death, Jesus cried out in pain and wept in sorrow as he offered up priestly prayers to God. Because he honored God, God answered him. (Hebrews 5:7, The Message)
You knew our griefs and struggles. You were with us, as one of us, walking our walk and speaking our language. And you prayed, crying out in pain and weeping in sorrow. May we do the same. At every turn of our lives, through the ups and downs of our existence, may we lay it all out before you, assured that we will be heard. In your holy name we pray. Amen.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
A joyful, grateful, and prayerful life – this is your will for our lives; this is the way we should live. Help us, O Lord, that no matter what the circumstances, may we rejoice, pray all the time, and give you thanks. Through the ups and downs of our life’s journey, may we walk with you, laying it all out before you and waiting for your guidance and direction, expectantly, joyfully, and gratefully. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. (Matthew 14:22-23)
You miraculously fed the five thousand! What a success! Yet, instead of savoring the moment with your disciples, you told them to leave, dismissed the crowd, and went up the mountain by yourself to pray. You knew that success, in particular, demanded withdrawal and prayer. May we pray, not only when we are faced with troubles, but also when things are going well. May we pray always - before, during and after the peaks and troughs of our life’s journey. Amen.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he [Jesus] cured many who were sick with various diseases. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. (Mark 1: 33-34a, 35)
After a particularly long day of work, you prayed. Early in the morning, when you could have used more sleep, you got up, went to a deserted place, and prayed. Prayer was your lifeline! It’s where and how you received energy and vision. Just like you did, may we take time to pray, that we, too, may find what need for this life’s journey in prayer – strength and courage, direction and purpose. Amen.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Now during those days he went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles: (Luke 6:12-13)
Before you began your public ministry, you prayed, spending forty days alone in the wilderness. Before you selected your disciples, you went to the mountain, spending the entire night alone in prayer. At key moments, you prayed. Before making decisions and embarking on a new chapter, you prayed. May we do the same. At every turn of our lives, may we lay it all out before you and pursue your will. Amen.
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THURSDAY, JULY 28
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9)
Where there is hatred, helps us bring love. Where there is doubt, help us bring faith. Where there is falsehood, help us bring truth. Where there's despair, help us bring hope. Help us speak up for what is right and share your love with all. May we keep on doing what you have taught us, that together, as one human family, we may live in your peace. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me. (Matthew 25:44-45)
Lord Jesus, you do not come to us with a name tag around your neck, but incognito! You come to us as a hungry stranger or a homeless refugee, parched with heat or shivering from cold. May we never fail to see you in all, especially in the powerless and the vulnerable. May we welcome everyone as we would welcome you. Amen.
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TUESDAY, JULY 25
I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. (Matthew 25:35-36)
This is how you want us to share in your life – share a meal, make new friends, and offer a hand! This is how you want us to join in your work – take care of the sick and visit those in prison. Lord, help us see you in the poor and hungry, overlooked or ignored. Around the world or down the street, help us share your love with all. Amen.
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Monday, JULY 24
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Vacation Bible School is over, and we pray for all the children in our community and the world. Help them refuse to hate; help them refuse to fight. Help them talk it out; help the listen well. Help them practice what they have learned and continue to grow as makers of your peace and spreader of your joy. Amen.
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THURSDAY, JULY 21
As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16, The Message)
When we are distracted and pulled away by many things, gently pull us back, Lord Jesus. Into a way of life that is pure and holy, into a life that is centered and grounded, pull us back. As the world rushes on, grant us grace that we may take time to speak with you and feed on your word. In joy or in sorrow, through trials or triumphs, shape us into your life, Lord Jesus, a life beaming with your peace and holiness. Amen.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.’ (Luke 10:41-42)
Lord, we confess that, more often than not, we are like Martha. We are distracted by many things. We fuss far too much and get ourselves worked up over nothing. Yet, you tell us that only one thing is essential. May we find what we need for our life’s journey in your presence and power - direction and purpose, peace and energy. And, may we let anything or anyone ever take it away from us. Amen.
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TUESDAY, JULY 19
She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. (Luke 10:39-40a, The Message)
Often, we are like Martha, distracted and pulled away by many tasks. Often, we fret and worry, thinking that there’s so much to do but not enough time. May we stop and take time to sit at your feet, Lord Jesus. May we listen to your Word and let it give meaning and purpose to everything we do. Amen.
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MONDAY, JULY 18
As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. (Luke 10:38, The Message)
You were a traveling preacher without any place to call home. What would it have meant for you to be welcomed into someone’s home? Just like Martha did, we open the doors of our hearts to you, Lord Jesus. Just like Martha did, we welcome you into our homes and lives. Come in today, come in to stay, come into our hearts, Lord Jesus! Amen.
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THURSDAY, July 14
This is what he showed me: the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’ And I said, ‘A plumb-line.’ Then the Lord said, ‘See, I am setting a plumb-line in the midst of my people Israel.’ (Amos 7:7-8)
We need your plumb line, O God. We need you to give us a true measure of the edifice we are building. Come and show us the fatal flaws and weaknesses of that which is supposed to be straight. Judge us and justify us, right us and center us, that we may be built into a strong and enduring structure. Come with your plumb line, O God, and save us! Amen.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise. (Luke 10:36-37)
So many in this world are like the man who fell into the hands of the thieves - beaten, robbed, and left on the side of the Jericho road. Help us not to cross over to the other side and pass by, O God. Help us not to ignore those in desperate need but to show mercy. Grant us grace that we may be good neighbors to each other and live in peace as one humanity. Amen.
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TUESDAY, JULY 12
He [Jesus] said to him [lawyer], ‘What is written in the law? What do you read there?’ He answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.’ And he said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’ (Luke 10:26-28)
Yes, he had the right answer, and so do we. We know your commandment; we know your purpose and will. May we be your followers, not just with our lips, but with our lives, not just in our heads, but also with our hearts and hands. May we love you and our neighbors with all our souls and strength. May we lead a life of love in action and live, truly live. Amen
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MONDAY, JULY 11
Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ (Luke 10:25)
We want eternal life. We want a good, rich, and abundant life that will stand the test of time. So, we ask, what must I do to have that? Yet, we already have the answer. We know enough. God, help us put into practice what we already know – care and share, love and serve! In your holy name we pray. Amen.