Online Ministry for the Week 0416 - 0422 2018

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Jesus, our Savior, you are the way. Open our hearts and minds to the reading of the scriptures, that all here may know and feel the fullness of the salvation found in your name. Amen.

Psalm 23

23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;

23:3 he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name's sake.

23:4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff-- they comfort me.

23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long.

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, April 16, 2018: Psalm 150; Jeremiah 30:1-11a; 1 John 3:10-16
• Tuesday, April 17, 2018: Psalm 150; Hosea 5:15-6:6; 2 John 1:1-6
• Wednesday, April 18, 2018: Psalm 150; Proverbs 9:1-6; Mark 16:9-18
• Thursday, April 19, 2018: Psalm 23; Genesis 30:25-43; Acts 3:17-26
• Friday, April 20, 2018: Psalm 23; Genesis 46:28-47:6; Acts 4:1-4
• Saturday, April 21, 2018: Psalm 23; Genesis 48:8-19; Mark 6:30-34
• Sunday, April 22, 2018: Fourth Sunday of Easter

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Fatten Up

You give us … olive oil that makes our faces shine. Psalm 104:15 (NCV)

Myth: Fat is bad for you. Truth: Good fats are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. But more important, they make your food tasty and satisfying. The important thing is eating the right kind of fats that will benefit your body. Healing fats include omega 3s from fish, nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, extra virgin olive oil, and coconut butter. Swap out the bad fats for the good and watch your health improve, your mood lift, your memory improve, and your skin, hair, and nails glow.

—The Daniel Plan Team

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

O Lord, you are the good shepherd! Your son Jesus laid down his life for all who belong to you. Thank you for nurturing our life and sustaining our faith. In gratitude, we want to help others to know your love. Open our ears to listen to your voice. Open our eyes to see our brothers and sisters in need as sheep of your flock. Amen.