Daily Dose For September 5

Memory Verse In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 14-16, Psalms 62.

“Jesus came to bring the good news to the poor, not to those who serve the poor! I think we can only truly experience the presence of God, meet -Jesus, receive the good news, in and through our own poverty, because the kingdom of God belongs to the poor, the poor in spirit, the poor who are crying out for love.” Jean Vanier

Lord, even the seraphim and cherubim hide their faces in your presence as they declare your praise. Help us mere mortals to humbly dethrone ourselves and bow before you, that in our weakness we might know your good news and forever sing your glory. Amen. (commonprayer.net)

Daily Dose For September 4

Memory Verse In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 13, Psalms 61.

When institutional conditions create more combat than community when the life of the mind alienates more than it connects, the heart goes out of things and there is little left to sustain us.  Parker Palmer

Gracious Heavenly Father, 

As this world grows darker, may Your children shine brighter. Your song in our hearts is greater than any threat to us. We would live with ever-deepening devotion to You in love and faithfulness, for You can make us stand in the evil day. In the Name of Christ, we pray, looking unto His return. Amen. (Adah Hutchcraft)

Daily Dose For September 3

Memory Verse  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 10-12, Psalms 60.

 Who owns too much, remains unhappy.  Tupuri Proverb

Merciful God, you must grieve over our broken earth as King David mourned the death of his disobedient son, Absalom. Break our own hearts with the things that break yours. Make us voices in the wilderness that cry out for your kingdom to come on earth. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

Daily Dose For September 2

Memory Verse   In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 9, Psalms 59.

Let us leave a little room for reflection in our lives, room too for silence. Let us look within ourselves and see whether there is some delightful hidden place inside where we can be free of noise and argument. Let us hear the Word of God in stillness and perhaps we will then come to understand it.  Augustine of Hippo

Teach us to listen, Lord. Quiet the noise of our lives so we can hear your voice. Amen.(Commonprayer.net)

Daily Dose For September 1

Memory Verse In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 8, Psalms 58.

One clear advantage of progress is that we have learned that life can be improved. (A Minute of Margin Richard A. Swenson Reflection 6)

Jesus, Our prayer this day is to remain focused on the most important thing....NOTHING is beyond GOD.  The LOVE that flows through our being is not based on the actions of ourselves and others, whether big or small.  You placed it there for a great purpose. To share!  Hardships, distractions and division are placed to remind us that in all things, no matter what, You have control.  May we rest assured this day of Your control and just go out and spread You and Your Love to all we cross paths with. Amen (Prayerscross https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php story_fbid=734729923740918&id=100016117507811)

Daily Dose For August 31

Memory Verse  O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! Psalms 8:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 7, Psalms 57.

Stretch yourself, with my blessing.  Dream large. Break records.  Accomplish new goals.  Perfect your discipline.  But for love.  Hear me.  You do not wish to come to the finish line and discover you were in the wrong race.  (A Minute of Margin Richard A. Swenson Reflection 3)

Grant us, Lord, to understand the value of soul friendship, to celebrate Your goodness seen in all creation, and to cherish every human being as made in Your own image. Help us to love peace, to prize love, and to seek after harmony in every part of our life. Amen. (https://www.northumbriacommunity.org/saints/pelagius-350-418-august-28th/?fbclid=IwAR2IBTnp-Lzhn_GJCxWatr7PfeNhoVitUZUfdgvRYt0bYnZYnNbRxwaKiAE)

Daily Dose For August 30

Memory Verse  O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the earth, Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens! Psalms 8:1 NASB

2 Chronicles 5:2 6:42, Psalms 56.

Without Margin, both rest and contemplation are but theoretical concepts, unaffordable and unrealistic.  (A Minute of Margin Richard A. Swenson introduction)

Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence.  Help me in these few minutes to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow Your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen.  (Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day Peter Scazzero Week 1 Day 1 Midday)