Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Joel 3, Ps 100
Somewhere we know that without silence, words lose their meaning, that without listening, speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot heal. Henri Nouwen
Be still and know I am God
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Joel 1-2, Ps 99
I had started to better learn the gospel story, where weakness is welcome and hurt is held. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Jesus, You are always there waiting for me. Sometimes I get bogged down with the concerns of this life. Grant that I may be still more often. To know Your peace, Your calm. (Sacredspace.ie)
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Catch up day, Ps 98
God did not stay far from our pain. He did not judge it from a distance. He did not pity it from the other side of the universe. He became it. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Your death on the cross has set me free. I can live joyously and freely, without fear of death. Your mercy knows no bounds.(Sacredspace.ie)
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Catch up day, Ps 97
The gospel of escaping your circumstances is never the gospel of Jesus Christ. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Jesus, this day we continue the walk on the path You designed for us here on earth. Never to focus on our being but only on the direction, You say to go. We pray without ceasing for Your Light to shine brightly before us. Amen (PrayersCross)
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Hosea 14, Ps 96
Redemption is that great gathering up of every discarded, dismissed, and discouraged part of you into the loving arms of the God who is not afraid of your pain. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Jesus, we know we are Yours by Your Spirit that we have in us. So this day we venture out in a beautiful display of Your Love for all. Shine brightly this day LORD, shine brightly! Amen.(PrayersCross)
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Hosea 11:12-13, Ps 95
In suffering, the space between heaven and earth can become thin, paradoxically placing us closer to the King’s presence, power, and life. Your pain and problems can become a portal. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Lord, reveal to us all that makes itself an enemy to the life you want for us. Help us hunger so deeply for the freedom of all your -people that we risk walking among enemies who pervert justice. Reveal to us when we ourselves act as enemies to your kingdom of justice and peace. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)
Memory Verse; For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV
Hosea 11:1-11, Ps 94
Resurrection is first a practice of descending with Jesus to befriend the broken parts of our bodies, stories, and selves. K.J. Ramsey (https://annvoskamp.com/2021/04/dont-put-a-spiritual-bow-over-your-brokenness/?fbclid=IwAR3a0tLxbBisPPA9twnNMD0yrBkXBaYFxVTNUKzSIu-JPbnaunjwJkRCGGQ)
Gracious God,
Open my eyes. Soften my heart that I may perceive You in every moment: The evidence of your presence is all around me.
Open my ears. Am I at times deaf to Your Words while waiting for You to act or speak according to my preferred methods? Teach me to hear Your voice when You speak in unexpected ways.
Increase my understanding. At times my feelings contradict Your promises. I cannot lean upon my own understanding. You are present in ways I have yet to experience and You are working in ways I have yet to see. Let me wait in patient hope.
Increase my faith. That which my limited understanding cannot grasp, You secure.
My strength runs out, but Your might prevails. You are my Hope.
I come to the end of myself and find that You alone are a safe haven for the soul. In the Name of Christ, Amen. (Adah Hutchcraft)
