Online Ministry for the Week 0521 -- 0527 2018

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Holy, Holy, Holy, Merciful, Eternal, and Mighty, by your grace you have shown us who you are, One in Three, and Three in One.
We glorify you as Trinity, even as we worship you in your Unity.
Open our hearts to receive your word to us today, that not only in our worship but in our lives we may serve and reflect your Triune Love all our days. Amen.

Psalm 29

29:1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.
29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters.
29:4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
29:5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
29:6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox.
29:7 The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire.
29:8 The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
29:9 The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, "Glory!"
29:10 The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever.
29:11 May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, May 21, 2018: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Joel 2:18-29; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
• Tuesday, May 22, 2018: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
• Wednesday, May 23, 2018: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 20:19-23
• Thursday, May 24, 2018: Psalm 29; Isaiah 1:1-4, 16-20; Romans 8:1-8
• Friday, May 25, 2018: Psalm 29; Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 8:9-11
• Saturday, May 26, 2018: Psalm 29; Isaiah 5:15-24; John 15:18-20, 26-27
• Sunday, May 27, 2018: Trinity Sunday

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Chase Away Stress
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)

Stress hurts your brain; it can also ravage your body. Because of your brain-body connection, whenever you feel stressed, your body tries to tell you that something isn’t right. For example, high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer might develop after a particularly stressful event, such as the death of a loved one. Chronic stress weakens your body’s immune system, making you more likely to get colds, flu bugs, and other infections during emotionally difficult times. Stress has also been implicated in heart disease, hypertension, and even cancer. What one thing can you do to reduce your stress today?
—Dr. Daniel Amen

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Holy Lord, the whole earth is full of your glory! We are in awe of your majesty. In great kindness, you reveal yourself as the One who forgives us. You give us gifts and invite us to go into the world to tell your good news. Help us to respond in faith and go where you lead us each day. We dedicate our gifts so that our community will draw closer to you. Amen.