The Daily Dose Of God October 9

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

Philippians 1:1-26, 89

We will not raise arms against any other nation, we will not practice the art of war, because through -Jesus Christ we have become the children of peace.  Origen of Alexandria

God of peace, dawn reminds us that your mercies are new every morning. You have been merciful to us despite our sin. Teach us such mercy. Open our eyes to see the violence we condone with our silences and with our consumption. We give thanks that repentance is the beginning of true conversion. Amen.(Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose Of God October 8

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

Catch Up Day Psalms 88

When you avoid conflict on the outside, you create a conflict on the inside. Jayson Gaddis

O Lord, you are the light in the darkness,

Creator of all of the elements,

Forgiver of our sins;

O Lord, may your great mercy be on us

as we seek you with our whole heart.

We hear of your majesty, O Lord, in the morning. 

Blot out our sins,

for nothing is hidden from you,

who lives and reigns,

one God, now and forever.

Amen.  (Antiphonary of Bangor, ninth century)

The Daily Dose Of God October 7

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

Ephesians 6:10-24 Psalms 87

Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Loving God, even in the midst of the world’s pain and sorrow, we can encounter your joy. Show us that such joy comes when we are caught up in works of mercy and find ourselves unable to distinguish between our blessings and those of our brothers and sisters. Amen.  (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose Of God October 6

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

Ephesians 4:17-6:9 Psalms 86

Thankfully, joy is an all-season response to life. Even in the dark times, sorrow enlarges the capacity of the heart for joy. Like a diamond against black velvet, true spiritual joy shines brightest against the darkness of trials, tragedies and testing.  Richard Mayhue 1&2 Thessalonians Pg. 54

O Lord of Grace,

The world is before me this day,

and I am weak and fearful,

but I look to you for strength;

If I venture out alone I stumble and fall,

but on the Beloved’s arms I am firm as the eternal hills.

Be my arm to support,

my strength to stand,

my light to see,

my feet to run,

my shield to protect,

my sword to repel,

my sun to warm.

Amen.  (A Puritan Prayer)

The Daily Dose Of God October 5

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

Ephesians 3-4:16 Psalms 85

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

Lord, grant that our actions hold a mirror to our prayers. Amen. (Commonprayer.net)

The Daily Dose Of God October 4

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

Ephesians 2 Psalms 84

October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles. Sarah Guillory, "Reclaimed"

Father in Heaven, may my life evidence the Spirit of Christ by placing You above myself and others in my heart and preferring others before myself for Your honor. Amen! (Adah Hutchcraft)

The Daily Dose Of God October 3

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

Ephesians 1 Psalms 83

Boredom is a tremendous indicator. Your energy goes; it caves in on you; you can’t do anything. That’s very frightening but you must listen because you are being told that whatever it is you are doing is not quite right. It may only need a small adjustment or it may need more drastic treatment.  The Eye’s Mind: Bridget Riley, Collected Writings, 1965–2009

Lord, I do not have the strength to obey you.  Grant me the desire and ability to obey.  In Jesus name, Amen (PurityTalk)