The Daily Dose Of God October 2

Memory Verse; The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

Psalms 81-82

Let us be what we are, and let us be it well, to do honor to the Master whose work we are.  St. Francis de Sales

Dear ones, be gentle with yourselves today. Take a nap even if you haven’t accomplished the 'thing.' Let yourself off the hook for not being as fast, as on top of it, as over it, as you feel you should be. You’re loved whether you’re responsible, accomplished, or diligent. Peace.  Joy Marie Clarkson (@joynessthebrave)

The Daily Dose Of God October 1

Memory Verse; The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

Galatians 5:13-6 Psalms 80

Empathy without boundaries is self-destruction.

 You once brooded over the formless Chaos of ancient waters and spoke into being the order and flourishing of all creation. Speak, order into this confusion also, O Spirit of God. ("A liturgy for when it feels liken the world is falling apart" Every Moment Holy Vol 2 Death, Grief & Hope.)

The Daily Dose Of God September 30

Memory Verse; You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

Galatians 4:21-5:12 Psalms 80

Diamonds do not dazzle with beauty unless they are cut. When cut, the rays of the sun fall on them and make them shine with wonderful colors. So when we are cut by the cross, we shall shine as jewels in the kingdom of God. Sadhu Sundar Singh

Lord, keep us from making crosses out of the splinters of discomfort in our lives. Help us recognize the true crosses you call us to bear, those whose weight lends to the freedom and provision of others. Amen.  (commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose Of God September 29

Memory Verse; You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

Galatians 3-4:20 Psalms 79

Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph. Haile Selassie

(Haile-Selassie)

As your Earth reminds me

again and yet again in all her changes

and in the wheel of her seasons,

You live beyond

the momentary appearance of my dark life.

Earth carries Your message to me,

and it is enough,

for though I may stumble,

You will not fall. (Celtic nature prayer prayers from an ancient well.)

The Daily Dose Of God September 28

Memory Verse; You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

Galatians 1-2 Psalms 78

We have lived our lives by the assumption that what was good for us would be good for the world. We have been wrong. We must change our lives so that it will be possible to live by the contrary assumption, that what is good for the world will be good for us. And that requires that we make the effort to know the world and learn what is good for it.  Wendell Berry, The Long-Legged House

Thank you, Lord, for the abundance of blessings you shower upon us. Forgive us for the many ways we have turned your gifts into our achievements and so forgotten your generosity. Open our eyes to see that everything is a gift, and that every gift is to be shared for your glory. Amen. (CommonPrayer.net)

The Daily Dose Of God September 27th

Memory Verse; You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

Catch Up Day Psalms 77

I did not intend my creatures to make themselves servants and slaves to the world’s pleasures. They owe their first love to me. Everything else they should love and possess, as I told you, not as if they owned it but as something lent them. (Catherine of Sienna)

God, I want to—no, need to—seek You before all else. I want to follow Your will for me and see You reflected in my life. Thank You for being the one I can trust to guide me in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (New Dawn@olumideki)

The Daily Dose Of God September 26

Memory Verse; You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

2 Corinthians 12-13 Psalms 76

Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living.  (Rachel Marie Martin, The Brave Art of Motherhood: Fight Fear, Gain Confidence, and Find Yourself Again)

A Celtic Morning Prayer

Christ we rise today

Knowing that you alone

Know our hearts

You alone can change

Our sadness into joy

Forgive us our shortcomings

Teach us patience

Teach us kindness

Help us to forgive

Those who have injured us

And keep us from injuring others

Keep our way lighted

With your steadfast love

Amen.  (Beth Maxwell Boyle)