October 17-23, 2021
We are learning to walk through a season of crisis. The challenges accumulate, but the fundamentals remain constant. There are persistent voices demanding that ungodliness be celebrated as virtuous. Public dissent is often met with criticism and hostility. Nevertheless, dissent we must.
Proverbs 14:34 (NIV®)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Micah 6:8 (NIV®)
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Our choice is to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
Isaiah 59:1 (NIV®)
1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.
The Lord is aware of what is transpiring. He is able and willing to bring His salvation.
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, You are the author of life and the sustainer of all things. Your light illumines our path and dispels the darkness before us. Awaken Your people in this generation. Confirm Your Word in our midst with great demonstrations of Your power. May our hearts be turned to You in humility and great reverence. Open doors of opportunity before us and grant us the wisdom, boldness, and courage to move through them. Comfort Your people. Strengthen the weary, deliver the oppressed, and lead us forward. May the name of Jesus be exalted through the whole Earth. Amen.
Mid-day Prayer
Prayer
Heavenly Father, create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Forgive me as I forgive others. I repent of my selfish choices. I turn away from indulgent attitudes, choosing instead to overcome every expression of my carnal self. Holy Spirit, help me to see the path to purity of heart, and grant me the humility to choose to walk with You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Evening Prayer
Psalm 23:1-6 (NIV®)
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.