daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Wednesday July 20, 2011 - 07/20/11 02:57 PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Read Philippians 2:14-15
Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent.
 Come, Holy Spirit, into my heart.  Transform my thoughts, intentions, and actions by your grace.  Let me do your will without grumbling so that your light will shine through me to others
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday July 17, 2011 - 07/17/11 04:11 AM
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Read Wisdom 12:13,16-19
There is no God besides you who have the care of all...For your might is the source of justice; your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all.
Father, teach us all to grow together in unity and love.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday July 16, 2011 - 07/15/11 04:55 PM
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Read Psalms 116
How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?... I will call upon the name of the Lord.
Lord, you are my Savior.  Thank you for all you have already done.  Help me to place my hand in yours and walk with you.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday July 14, 2011 - 07/13/11 09:05 PM
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Read Matthew 11:25-27
At that time Jesus exclaimed: I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike.
Father, I thank you for opening my heart and mind to know you and hear your words.  May I sense your calling and presence today.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Monday July 11, 2011 - 07/10/11 06:29 PM
Monday, July 11, 2011
Read Matthew 13:1-23
"Hear then the parable of the sower.The seed sown on the path is the onewho hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it,and the evil one comes and steals awaywhat was sown in his heart.The seed sown on rocky groundis the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word,he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word,but then worldly anxiety and … (9 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday July 10, 2011 - 07/10/11 03:45 AM
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Read Matthew 13:1-9
Jesus spoke to them at length in parables, saying:"A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path,and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep,and when the sun rose it was scorched,and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit,a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has … (3 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday July 9, 2011 - 07/09/11 03:30 AM
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Read Psalms 105:1-2
Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name;make known among the nations his deeds.Sing to him, sing his praise,proclaim all his wondrous deeds.
Lord, you are my strength, my hope, and my love. I want to tell everyone about the treasure I have found in you.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday July 7, 2011 - 07/07/11 05:22 AM
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Read Psalm 91:1-4
You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,Say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust."
Father, I want to dwell in your shelter today.  Help me to stay focused on the business you have for me.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Wednesday July 6, 2011 - 07/05/11 05:31 PM
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Read Romans 8:9, 11-13
Brothers and sisters:You are not in the flesh;on the contrary, you are in the spirit,if only the Spirit of God dwells in you.
 Come, Holy Spirit, into my heart.  Transform my thoughts, intentions, and actions by your grace.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Monday July 4, 2011 - 07/03/11 08:27 PM
Monday, July 4, 2011
Read Psalms 91:14-15
Whoever clings to me I will deliver; whoever knows my name I will set on high.  All who call upon me I will answer;...I will deliver them and give them honor.
Lord Jesus, help me to walk through my day in peace and safety.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday July 3, 2011 - 07/03/11 04:20 AM
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Read Romans 8: 9,11-13
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die,but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body,you will live
Come, Holy Spirit, into my heart. Transform my thoughts, intentions, and actions by your grace
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday June 30, 2011 - 06/29/11 05:08 PM
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Read Acts 12:1-11
Peter was being kept in prison, but the prayer by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf.
Father, thank you for calling pastors to serve your church and evangelists to take your good news to the world!  Make their hearts joyful and their work fruitful for your kingdom.  Let us continue to pray for them.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Tuesday June 28, 2011 - 06/27/11 05:39 PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Read John 6:51-58
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my bloodremains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent meand I have life because of the Father,so also the one who feeds on mewill have life because of me.
Lord Jesus, thank you for coming into the world and allowing me to feed on your words and receive life from you.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday June 26, 2011 - 06/25/11 05:15 PM
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Read Matt 8:5-17
Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof;only say the word and my servant will be healed.
Jesus, I surrender. I give you all of my sickness, all of my wounds, all of my grief: You are my only hope, Lord. Stretch out your hand and touch me with your love
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday June 25, 2011 - 06/25/11 03:59 AM
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Read Isaiah 49:1-6
Though I thought I had toiled in vain,and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength,yet my reward is with the LORD,my recompense is with my God.
Lord, how wonderful are you ways!  You know everything about me.  You never stop surrounding me with your love.  Lord, I trust in you.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday June 23, 2011 - 06/22/11 03:42 PM
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Read Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.
Lord Jesus, you are my hope!  I give you all my circumstances, good and bad, and I look beyond them too your merciful gaze.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Wednesday June 22, 2011 - 06/21/11 05:29 PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Read Matthew 7:1-5
Stop judging, that you may not be judged
Lord Jesus, thank you for laying down your life for me.  Let me not judge anyone, for the standard I judge will be used to judge me.
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daily prayer: Happy Father's Day and Trinity Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 06/19/11 02:56 AM
Happy Father's Day and Trinity Sunday, June 19, 2011
Read Exodus 34:4-9
"The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God,slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity."
 Thank you, heavenly Father, beloved Lord Jesus and gracious Holy Spirit, for your amazing love. How incredible that you would give so much just for us. We praise you for revealing yourself to us and for filling us with your grace. Lord, we praise and glorify you!
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday June 18, 2011 - 06/18/11 12:16 PM
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Read Matthew 6:19-23
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal.  But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys...For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Lord, thank you for so lavishing on me the good gifts of your kingdom.
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday June 16, 2011 - 06/15/11 05:50 PM
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Read Matthew 5:38-42
Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.  But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well"
Lord Jesus, I thank you that your grace and your mercies are new each day.  Give me a heart of mercy and generosity.
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