The Daily Dose of God July 10

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 24, Proverbs 30

I read in a book that a man called Christ went about doing good. It is very disconcerting to me that I am so easily satisfied with just going about.  Toyohiko Kagawa

Lord God, thank you that we are unable to save ourselves and that each time we try, we fail. Have mercy on us. Be the strength in our weakness. Clear our heads of the foolishness of believing we can be our own gods. Steer our hearts to utter dependence on you. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose of God July 9

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 23, Proverbs 29

" . . . Sabbath is an expression of faith. Faith that there is a Creator and he’s good. We are his creation. This is his world. We live under his roof, drink his water, eat his food, breathe his oxygen. So on the Sabbath, we don’t just take a day off from work; we take a day off from toil. We give him all our fear and anxiety and stress and worry. We let go. We stop ruling and subduing, and we just be. We 'remember' our place in the universe. So that we never forget . . . There is a God, and I’m not him."  Jon Mark Comer

Between the light and dark,

the earth becomes a thin place.

where sunsets and sunrises 

break time open

into the eternal present,

if just for a moment,

Our perception is altered

Like an eternal reset

of the heart. (@CelticChristianTradition)

The Daily Dose of God July 8

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 22, Proverbs 28

In affliction, then, we do not know what it is right to pray for. Because affliction is difficult, troublesome and against the grain for us, weak as we are, we do what every human would do. We pray that it may be taken away from us. However, if he does not take it away, we must not imagine that he has forgotten us. In this way, power shines forth more perfectly in weakness.  Augustine of Hippo

Lord, throughout history you have used the seemingly weak to nurture justice, to fight poverty, and to walk bravely toward human thrones of power proclaiming another way. Help us find comfort and hope in our afflictions, knowing that you are able to use all things for good. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose of God July 7

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 19:45-21, Proverbs 27

He who speaks the truth, will have his head broken. He who fears death, loses the joy of life. Truth conquers all things. He conquers who dies, for no adversity will harm him—if he is not dominated by iniquity. Jan Has

Lord, we are bound to you by grace, grafted into your kingdom by love. Since the beginning of time you have found ways to be present with us, your children. Teach us to embody your loving presence in all that we do this day. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose of God July 6

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 18:31-19:44, Proverbs 26

However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts. John Calvin

Lord God, grant us grace to be faithful witnesses to those we encounter today. May we share your love in a way that sparks others to catch your fire. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose of God July 5

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 17:11-18:30, Proverbs 25

Nothing is ever enough until Christ is our Enough.  Dr. Derwin L. Gray

God, thank You for allowing me to experience freedom from guilt and shame. Thank You for allowing me to experience eternal life in Your presence! I know that this came at a great cost, so please help me not to abuse this gift. Instead, allow me to use the freedom I have in You to humbly serve others with love and grace.  In Jesus name, Amen (New Dawn)

The Daily Dose of God July 4

Memory Verse; There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. Pr 21:30

Luke 16-17:10, Proverbs 24:23-34

I am very doubtful whether history shows us one example of a man who, having stepped outside traditional morality and attained power, has used that power benevolently.

C. S. Lewis

Lord, we pray for strength and trust in times of trouble. Equip us to be your hands and feet in the world. May we bring good news to all we meet this day, with our words and with our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (commonprayer.net)