Online Ministry for Week 0604 - 061018

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

• Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Psalm 138

138:1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise;

138:2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.

138:3 On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.

138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

138:5 They shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD.

138:6 For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.

138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me.

138:8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, June 4, 2018: Psalm 99; 1 Samuel 2:11-17; Romans 9:19-29

• OR Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; Exodus 16:13-26; Romans 9:19-29

• Tuesday, June 5, 2018: Psalm 99; 1 Samuel 2:18-21; Acts 15:1-5, 22-35

• OR Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; Exodus 16:27-36; Acts 15:1-5, 22-35

• Wednesday, June 6, 2018: Psalm 99; 1 Samuel 2:22-36; John 5:1-18

• OR Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72; 1 Samuel 21:1-6; John 5:1-18

• Thursday, June 7, 2018: Psalm 138; 1 Samuel 4:1-22; 1 Peter 4:7-19

• OR Psalm 130; Isaiah 28:9-13; 1 Peter 4:7-19

• Friday, June 8, 2018: Psalm 138; 1 Samuel 5:1-12; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

• OR Psalm 130; Deuteronomy 1:34-40; 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

• Saturday, June 9, 2018: Psalm 138; 1 Samuel 6:1-18; Luke 8:4-15

• OR Psalm 130; Genesis 2:4b-14; Luke 8:4-15

• Sunday, June 10, 2018: Proper 5 (10)

 

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Mindful Eating

So eat your meals heartily, not worrying about what others say about you—you're eating to God's glory, after all, not to please them. 1 Corinthians 10:31 (The Message)

Try a new eating technique today. Chew slowly. Eating is a sacred wonderful experience that can connect you to your senses, your body, and the extraordinary flavors in real food. Slow, conscious eating will allow you to really taste your food and allow your body to register that it is actually full.

—Dr. Mark Hyman

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

God of grace and goodness, your kingdom is not limited to the earth, but extends through the cosmos. At times when we feel like we carry the world on our shoulders, remind us that you have offered to carry that weight. As we give our gift this day, help us realize that our hope and security is not found in accumulating money and power, but in recognizing your kingly reign in our lives. We pray it in the holy name of Jesus. Amen.