Daily Dose For October 24

Memory Verse;  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 18 Psalms 151

The more different we are from the ambient culture, the more we need to be surrounded by a group of like-minded people who will support our value structure.  Dr. Richard Swenson, A Minute of Margin reflection 103

Lord, may your will, not my will, be done in my life.  You know how easy it is to call myself a Christian but then become busy, forgetting about your will and desires.  Forgive me for this sin.  Help me to listen to you, and grant me the courage to faithfully surrender to you. In Jesus's name, Amen. (Emotionally Healthy Spiritually Day by Day Week 1 Day 2 Morning)

Daily Dose For October 23

Memory Verse; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 16-17 Psalms 110

Generous giving is the antidote to selfishness.  Dave Ramsey

Dear God, protect my grandchildren.  We are living in an uncertain world now.  Please bless their lives and keep them in your car.  Amen (Shelby Condo)

Daily Dose For October 22

Memory Verse; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 15 Psalms 109

"You can look at a slum or peasant village, but it is only by entering into the world —  by living in it —  that you begin to understand what it is like to be powerless, to be like Christ."  Penny Lernoux

Lord, you descended into the mire of this world to raise us up. Enable us to descend as you descended that we might rise with you to the beloved community of your resurrected life. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

Daily Dose For October 21

Memory Verse; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 12-14 Psalms 108

Broken relationships are a razor across the artery of the spirit.  Stemming the hemorrhage and binding the wound should be done as quickly as possible.   Yet, too often it takes months or years. And sometimes the bleeding never stops. Dr. Richard Swenson, A Minute of Margin reflection 103

Jesus, this day we are truly blessed with the Truth of our reason on this earth, You give us such a strong desire to spread Your Love and Truth to countless people. Not because of our human foundation but only because of YOUR Foundation that secures our standing, secures our living!  To You we give all our beings and only You! Amen (Prayerscross)

Daily Dose For October 20

Memory Verse; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 11 Psalms 107

A harvest of peace grows from seeds of contentment.  Indian Proverb

Lord, within your community we are strengthened to persevere, empowered to proclaim your truth, and shaped to wait on you. Teach us anew what we can learn from other faithful brothers and sisters who serve you in their particular ways of worship and proclamation. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

Daily Dose For October 19

Memory Verse;  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 9-10 Psalms 106

You can't sit around all day and expect rest for the soul at night. Eric Miller

Heavenly Father,  Create in me a thirst for your presence and strength.  So I may rest in my limitations and labor in your strength.  Amen (REM)

Daily Dose For October 18

Memory Verse; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 NASB

Job 8 Psalms 105

"The delights of this world and all its kingdoms will not profit me. I would prefer to die in -Jesus Christ than to rule over all the earth. I seek him who died for us; I desire him who rose for us. I am in the throes of being born again. Bear with me, my brothers, and sisters. Let me see the pure light; when I am there, I shall be truly a human being at last. Let me imitate the sufferings of my God.” Ignatius of Antioch

Lord God, instill in us such a fervor for you that we cannot help but preach your love and reconciliation in times of sorrow and joy. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)