Online Ministry for the Week 0122 - 0128 2018

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Almighty and most merciful God, we give thanks that you know us and love us. Help us, through the power of your Holy Spirit, grow deeper, wider, and fuller in our knowledge and understanding of your ways. Help us, through the bestowal of your divine Wisdom, bring others closer to you and to your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.

 

Psalm 111

111:1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
111:2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
111:3 Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
111:4 He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the LORD is gracious and merciful.
111:5 He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.
111:6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
111:7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
111:8 They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
111:9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name.
111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

 

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, January 22, 2018: Psalm 46; Genesis 12:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
• Tuesday, January 23, 2018: Psalm 46; Genesis 45:25-46:7; Acts 5:33-42
• Wednesday, January 24, 2018: Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-21; Mark 3:13-19a
• Thursday, January 25, 2018: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 3:23-29; Romans 9:6-18
• Friday, January 26, 2018: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 12:28-32; Revelation 2:12-17
• Saturday, January 27, 2018: Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 8:28-9:1
• Sunday, January 28, 2018: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Mind Cycle
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 (NIV)

The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act. If you want to change any behavior, you must start by challenging unhealthy perspectives. A key tool is to train your brain to replace negative thoughts (rather than resisting them) with positive ones. It takes practice, and it takes truth.

—The Daniel Plan Team

 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

O God, whose Word endures forever, your voice causes astounding things to happen. We can only revere you when we experience your benevolent power. Thank you for raising up faithful messengers and sending your Son Jesus to draw us close to you. Give us the ability to listen and obey you. Direct our efforts to fulfill your will in our lives and as part of this congregation. Amen.