daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday January 22 - 01/22/11 03:18 AM
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Read Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14
"How much more will the blood of Christ ... cleanse our consciences from dead works to worship the living God."
Father, you know our hearts and our needs. You know our hopes and fears, our triumphs and our frustrations. We ask you to give us hearts of peace and mercy as we seek an end to abortion. Turn the tide, Lord, so that every child can be welcomed into life!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Friday January 21 - 01/20/11 04:14 PM
Friday, January 21
Read Mark 3:13-19
Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him.
Here I am, Lord!  Thank you for calling me.  Help me to tell the world of your love and presence, to minister your peace, and to exercise your authority.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday January 20 - 01/20/11 01:58 AM
Thursday, January 20
Read Hebrews 7:25-8:6
Jesus is always able to save those who approach God through him,since he lives forever to make intercession for them.
Jesus, thank you for knowing me and loving me beyond my wildest imagining. I lift my face to you. Come and touch me to the very core of my being
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Wednesday January 19 - 01/18/11 03:19 PM
Wednesday, January 19
Read Mark 3:1-6
Jesus said, "Come up here before us."  Then he said to the Pharisees, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath rather than do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?"
Holy Spirit, without your guidance I cannot hope to please the Father.  Teach me how to think and act according to God's law of love and mercy.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Tuesday January 18 - 01/18/11 04:47 AM
Tuesday, January 18
Read Acts 2:42
"They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers"
Jesus, all our hope lies in you.  Soften our hearts and heal our wounds so that we can become one with all who follow you.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday January 16, 2011 - 01/15/11 04:23 PM
Sunday, January 16
Read Psalm 40
I have waited, waited for the LORD,and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.And he put a new song into my mouth,a hymn to our God.
Thank you, Lord that I can know your presence.  May this knowledge fill me with zeal to love and serve you and my brothers and sisters in Christ, always!
Charles Gardner,Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday January 15 - 01/15/11 04:23 AM
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Read Hebrews 4:12-16
Everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.  Therefore...let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace.
Jesus, thank you for knowing me inside and out and loving me unconditionally.  Thank you for understanding my human weaknesses.  As I cling to you, I know I will receive all the grace I need.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Friday January 14 - 01/14/11 05:11 AM
Friday, January 14
Read Mark 2:1-12
When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him,"Child, your sins are forgiven."
Jesus, forgive me. Heal me. Strengthen what is weak, soften what is hard, and set my feet again on the pathway to you. Raise me up to walk with you today.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday January 13 - 01/12/11 03:43 PM
Thursday, January 13
Read Hebrews 3:7-14
"Take care, brothers and sisters,that none of you may have an evil and unfaithful heart,so as to forsake the living God.Encourage yourselves daily while it is still "today,"so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin.We have become partners of Christif only we hold the beginning of the reality firm until the end."
Lord, awaken my spirit to opportunities to draw close to you today.  Give me your grace to turn from things that pull me away from you.  I want to practice staying in your presence all day. You are … (4 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Wednesday January 12 - 01/12/11 10:45 AM
Wednesday, January 12
Read Mark 1:29-39
Rising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.Simon and those who were with him pursued himand on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
Jesus, reveal yourself to me through your gospels. Help me to see you more clearly and love you more deeply as I ponder you in Scripture.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Tuesday January 11 - 01/11/11 08:48 AM
Tuesday, January 11
Read Hebrews 2:5-12
For it was fitting that he,for whom and through whom all things exist,in bringing many children to glory,should make the leader to their salvation perfect through suffering.He who consecratesand those who are being consecrated all have one origin.Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them "brothers" saying:
I will proclaim your name to my brethren,in the midst of the assembly I will praise you.
Holy Spirit, help me to remain focused on Jesus all day today.  Show me how Jesus has atoned for my sins and how he is Lord of all creation.
Charles … (2 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday January 9, 2011 - 01/09/11 04:18 AM
Sunday, January 9
Read Matthew 3:13-17
After Jesus was baptized,he came up from the water and behold,the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a doveand coming upon him.And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I accept your invitation to become like Jesus and keep building his kingdom! I want to be part of your communion of love.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday January 8 - 01/08/11 05:44 AM
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Read 1 John 5:14-21
Beloved:We have this confidence in himthat if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask,we know that what we have asked him for is ours.
Jesus, thank you for your heart of mercy!  Thank you continuing to bless me and my family. I know I can ask in faith and I will be blessed.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Friday January 7 - 01/07/11 05:07 AM
Friday, January 7
Read Luke 5:12-16
"Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean." Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said,"I do will it. Be made clean."
Lord, thank you for setting me free and healing me.  By your Spirit, make me a force of unity.  Help me bring people together in your name.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Thursday January 6 - 01/05/11 05:14 PM
Thursday, January 6
Read Luke 4:14-22
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring glad tidings to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.
Lord let this be a year acceptable to You.  Open our eyes to see you at work in all of us.  We want to embrace your call, confident that you will fulfill all your promises.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Tuesday January 4 - 01/04/11 04:46 AM
Tuesday, January 4
Read 1 John 4:7-10
Beloved, let us love one another,because love is of God;everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
Father, how boundless is your love for me!  I know you have placed your seed in my heart.  I trust in your love for me, and the power of that love.  May it flow out of me to more and more of my brothers and sisters.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble,TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Monday January 3 - 01/02/11 04:46 PM
Monday, January 3
Read 1 John 3:22-4:6
Beloved:We receive from him whatever we ask,because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.And his commandment is this:we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ,and love one another just as he commanded us.Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them,and the way we know that he remains in usis from the Spirit whom he gave us.
Holy Spirit, the world around me is filled with confusing and conflicting messages.  Please help me discern which ones I should listen to!  Then let me guided by what … (5 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Sunday January 2, 2011 - 01/01/11 04:11 PM
Sunday, January 2
Read Isaiah 60:1-6
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come,the glory of the Lord shines upon you.See, darkness covers the earth,and thick clouds cover the peoples;but upon you the LORD shines,and over you appears his glory.Nations shall walk by your light,and kings by your shining radiance.Raise your eyes and look about;they all gather and come to you:
Father, I look forward to the day when all your children will come to worship you as one.  Increase my longing for that day, and show me what I can do to hasten its coming.
Charles Gardner, … (3 comments)

daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Saturday Happy New Year - 01/01/11 05:30 AM
Saturday, January 1, 2011-New Years Day
Read Number 6:22-27
The LORD said to Moses: This is how you shall bless the Israelites.Say to them:The LORD bless you and keep you!The LORD let his face shine uponyou, and be gracious to you!The LORD look upon you kindly andgive you peace!
Jesus, open my eyes to people in need of your grace so that I can shower them with your blessings.  Thank you continuing to bless me and my family. Look upon those who are faithful to your word.
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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daily prayer: Scripture for Today-Friday New Years Eve - 12/31/10 04:26 AM
Friday, December 31 New Years Eve
Read 1 John 2:18-21
Children, it is the last hour; .....But you have the anointing that comes from the Holy One,and you all have knowledge.
Lord, I trust in you.  When I start to get fearful, help me to remember that everything was made through you, and that you will see it through to the end!  You are my solid foundation! Blessed New Year to All!
Charles Gardner, Realtor/Investor
Region Realty-Greater Houston Homes-Humble, TX
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