Winning vs Whining

"Do Everything without complaining or arguing. Then you will be innocent and without any wrong."

Philippians 2:12-14 NCV

Lord, deliver us from attending our daily gripe sessions. Forgive us for all of the time we've spent on self- pity and inviting others to our pity parties. Create in us a winning attitude instead of a whining attitude. Help us today to paint a beautiful picture on the canvas of life full of vibrant ideas to improve and move forward, the Lord being our helper.

It is with grateful hearts that we are determine to live fully today. Thank you Lord for all you have been, all you are right now and all you shall be. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Body Temple

"Don't you know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

I Corinthians 3:16

O Lord, my God thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus, the Christ. Help us to remember today that we are apart of something bigger than our individual lives - your holy living temple. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage to build up this temple as we are beautiful and precious in your sight.

We choose today, to be a living temple founded on Christ and transformed by the Holy Spirit; a place of character where God resides and a sanctuary where God is welcomed.

Strength For Today

"Every morning he wakes me. He teaches me to listen like a student. The Lord God helps me learn." Isaiah 50: 4-5- NCV

Lord, teach me to resist the temptation to go along with the crowd or do my own thing my own way ignoring your way, will and word. Teach me not to allow my desires or the desires of friends and co-workers to guide me through the day. God, be my guide! I trust you with my future!

Give me the strength to face any challenge today and the courage to face every trial. In Jesus name, Amen.

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Entheos

Let us pray together:

O God, the holy source of energy, enthusiasm and excitement, renew our faith in your eternal compassion and commitment to humanity. Life’s travails have beleaguered us beyond measure. We are over burdened by our work experiences. We are overwhelmed by our family responsibilities. We are overloaded by our religious commitments. We are most grateful that the power to overcome our dilemmas rests in you, God alone. We praise the wisdom of recreation and relaxation, moments of renewing divine purpose and intent in our lives. Help us to envision your divine mission for each of us and all of us. Allow us to divert daily to devote ourselves to your presence, to withdraw weekly to worship your providence, and to abandon annually to adore your purpose. Amen.


Dr. Daryl B. Ingram
Executive Director
Christian Education Department
"Teaching Christ Globally"

Back on Track

"You are my strength and my song; You are my Counselor and my Friend." Psalm 118

Out of my distressed Lord, I called upon You. Thank you for answering me and helping me to get back on track. The stone that the builder rejected has become the foundation for my life. I give thanks to you for the invitation to a new life!

You have been with me; You live within me helping me to face the fears that well up inside me. Now, I'm not consumed by worry and fear that I may get off track again. I acknowledge your Presence within me and Your love surrounds me so that I am no longer overwhelmed.

Today, I shall live in peace and give witness to your saving grace. You are my strength and my song; You are my Counselor and Friend.

(Based on Psalm 118, VMM)

Begin Again

O God, we begin again. We begin again a new week and a new day. Old things have passed away, behold everything has become new again. Help us to use this new beginning wisely. Help us to make the most of the time you have graciously given us.

Let your Spirit come with conviction and cleansing. Wash us with the pure water of repentance. Create in us a clean heart O God and renew a right spirit within us.

Keep us from putting our confidence in the flesh so that we are neither barren or unfruitful. Our confidence is in you, our infinite Lord and Savior. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Into God's Hands

"Hope means to keep living
amid desperation
and to keep humming
in the darkness
Hope is knowing that there is love,
it is trust in tomorrow
it is falling asleep
and waking again
when the sun rises.
In the midst of a gale at sea,
it is to discover land.
In tje eyes of another
it is to see that you are understood...
As long as there is still hope
There will also be prayer...
and you will be held
in God's hands."

Henri J. M. Nouwen
"With Open Hands"