Morning Prayer
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Inspiration
When looking back, we see God's hand at work! He has performed countless miracles and granted numerous blessings; He's been present in all the good times and bad. He sees us at our best and worst; He knows the depths of our hearts. God is faithful, and His unconditional loves bring us peace and happiness. Let us boast of His love and unfailing presence in our lives. We do not deserve His steadfast love; we remain humbled as we lift praises to His name.
Prayer
Dear God, We are thankful for Your continuous presence in our lives. We treasure Your love and will continue to strengthen our relationship with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Devotion
All are welcome
Frances Taylor
But are they? One of the gifts of the Feast of the Epiphany is the realization that Jesus came for ALL people. When we see representations of the Magi coming to worship the new King, we notice that they are of mixed races. We are aware that they are not Jews, but they seem to know that the star they noticed "at its rising" is a sign that the promised one has been born. At this moment in time, seem to be having difficulty seeing that we are all images of the one God, brothers and sisters regardless of race, nationality or religion. We have some choices to make in this New Year. We can follow the example of Jesus who welcomes all, or we can follow the example of Herod who wishes to destroy. The road to peace is a bumpy one and requires effort. It is a road of acceptance, compassion, forgiveness and taking responsibility for our actions. We can choose to fuel the fires of division and hatred, or we can choose love. As we count down the last few days ...
Morning Prayer
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Inspiration
It is only God who can keep us from stumbling and making mistakes. His guidance ensures that we always come out right – and never disadvantaged. We begin to encounter errors when we try to do things in our own power.
Prayer
Dear God, I simply ask that I do not wander away from the path that you have set for my life. May I always pay attention to your instructions, and may I carry them out well. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Night Prayer
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Inspiration
Have you noticed that predators hunt by surprising their pray? The alert animal might get a head start, bounding away from the threat, while the distracted animal becomes the hunter’s next meal. Satan, too, does his most destructive work when we are distracted by worldly cares or our own selfish desires. We must be alert in the Spirit at all times, ready to flee and defend against Satan’s threats.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your untiring faithfulness. Please help me to free my mind from distractions, and open my eyes to your truth, so that I may see with all wisdom. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may remain vigilant in prayer, and watchful in my walk, so that the enemy may not surprise me in a moment of distraction. In Jesus’ name, amen.
