Online Ministry 0113 - 0119 2020

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Steadfast God, you have enriched and enlightened us by the revelation of your eternal Christ. Comfort us in our mortality and strengthen us to walk the path of your desire, so that by word and deed we may manifest the gracious news of your faithfulness and love. Amen.
   
Psalm 40:1-11
40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.
40:2 He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.
40:4 Happy are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.
40:5 You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted.
40:6 Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
40:7 Then I said, "Here I am; in the scroll of the book it is written of me.
40:8 I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
40:9 I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; see, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O LORD.
40:10 I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation
40:11 Do not, O LORD, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever
    

DAILY READINGS

• Monday, January 13, 2020: Psalm 89:5-37; Genesis 35:1-15; Acts 10:44-48
• Tuesday, January 14, 2020: Psalm 89:5-37; Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 8:4-13
• Wednesday, January 15, 2020: Psalm 89:5-37; Isaiah 51:1-16; Matthew 12:15-21
• Thursday, January 16, 2020: Psalm 40:1-11; Isaiah 22:15-25; Galatians 1:6-12
• Friday, January 17, 2020: Psalm 40:1-11; Genesis 27:30-38; Acts 1:1-5
• Saturday, January 18, 2020: Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Kings 19:19-21; Luke 5:1-11

   

ABUNDANT HEALTH

Building Your Heart
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV)
  
Your heart is a muscle, so when you challenge it, it will adapt and become stronger. Strengthen your heart as well as become young at heart by making active games and aerobic activities a part of your weekly routine.
—Exercise Physiologist Sean Foy
   

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Generous God, you give us all that we need. Strengthen us for service, and remind us of the great joy that awaits those who answer your call.  Accept our gifts and give us new songs of praise as we celebrate the opportunity to be in ministry, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.