Online Ministry 1029 - 1104 2018

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Help us to hear God’s call in our lives.
May we use the blessings which God has given us to benefit others.
Let us show our faithfulness in our words and actions. AMEN.
 

Psalm 24

24:1 The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;
24:2 for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.
24:3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?
24:4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.
24:5 They will receive blessing from the LORD, and vindication from the God of their salvation.
24:6 Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.
24:8 Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.
24:9 Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.
24:10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah
    

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, October 29, 2018: Psalm 28; Isaiah 59:9-19; 1 Peter 2:1-10
• OR Psalm 119:17-24; Exodus 4:1-17; 1 Peter 2:1-10
• Tuesday, October 30, 2018: Psalm 28; Ezekiel 18:1-32; Acts 9:32-35
• OR Psalm 119:17-24; 2 Kings 6:8-23; Acts 9:32-35
• Wednesday, October 31, 2018: Psalm 28; Ezekiel 14:12-23; Matthew 20:29-34
• OR Psalm 119:17-24; Jeremiah 33:1-11; Matthew 20:29-34
• Thursday, November 1, 2018: All Saints Day
• Friday, November 2, 2018: Psalm 146; Ruth 2:1-9; Romans 3:21-31
• OR Psalm 119:1-8; Leviticus 19:32-37; Romans 3:21-31
• Saturday, November 3, 2018: Psalm 146; Ruth 2:10-14; Luke 10:25-37
• OR Psalm 119:1-8; Numbers 9:9-14; Luke 10:25-37
• Sunday, November 4, 2018: Proper 26 (31)

 

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Liquid Calories
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV)
 
One thing you could do to dramatically improve your health and lose weight is this: Don’t drink liquid sugar calories. This means soda, sports drinks, flavored coffees or teas, energy drinks, juices (except fresh-made vegetable juices).
Liquid calories get deposited directly as that dreaded belly fat. They turn your liver into a fat factory, triggering more insulin resistance and starting a vicious cycle. They mess with your head, increasing your appetite, and keep you from feeling full so you eat more than you normally would in a day. Bottom line: Stick to water or unsweetened, non-caffeinated teas.
—Dr. Mark Hyman
 

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

God of love and uncountable blessings, we bring our gifts this day in the sight of our cloud of witnesses — the saints who have guided our lives and watch over our faithfulness from heaven’s balcony. As we strive to live out their hope and faith in the promise of your kingdom, may we also rededicate ourselves to live so this world better reflects your kingdom and rule. In Christ, we pray. AMEN.