Monthly Archives: May 2017

Prayer: Speak to me, O God, through your Word, in Christ. Amen. Visit of Mary to Elizabeth 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. When we want to memorialize something, we build a statue or a … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, let your Word and your Holy Spirit show us your face and your love in the world around us. In Christ’s name. Amen. A sacred place 17 Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God. … Continue reading →

Prayer: Lord God, let me learn from the wisdom in your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Finding your voice 27 And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” Sometimes we get caught up … Continue reading →

Prayer: Gracious and merciful God, teach me your ways through your Word, in Christ. Amen. Seventh Sunday of Easter 4 I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. Our devotion writer writes today about … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, let your Spirit fill my life through your Word, in Christ. Amen. Sacred suffering 13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory … Continue reading →

Friday Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35 Prayer: Merciful God, thank you for your grace and mercy. Teach me through your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. The procession of life 1 Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered; When the Israelites … Continue reading →

Prayer: Almighty God, your Word is our guide, lead us today, in Christ. Amen. Ascension Day 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures. Our devotion writer writes just what I was thinking as I read today’s text; “…when … Continue reading →

Prayer: Lord God, let your Word move my heart to serve you more, in Christ. Amen. Lord of heaven and earth 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out … Continue reading →

Prayer: Praise to you, O God, for the truths in your Word, in Christ’s name. Amen. Life within the city of God 8 God is king over the nations; God sits on his holy throne. Ancient cities were built around a … Continue reading →

Prayer: Gracious God, let your Spirit inspire me with the truth in your Word, in Christ. Amen. The gift of oneself 9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am … Continue reading →