Psalm: 66 Meditation Luke: This is one of those selections I don’t fully understand chosen for this day in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP – 1977). Simeon is one of the last prophets of the Old Testament (also allowing that John the Baptist was an Old Testament prophet) – he is what I describe …
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Daily Bible Readings – Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 5 Prayer Point. “In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Before you begin your day today, give your concerns to God, lay them at his feet and then sit in silence. Having sat quietly, now go through the day with an expectation that God can and will act. …
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Daily Bible Readings – Monday, April 28, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 2 Prayer Point. It is easy to forget about the power of God when we watch news or read the papers. Psalm 2 reminds us that Jesus, the Anointed One, is on the throne. He is in control. Pray that these words might become real to us, that we might live in our world …
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Daily Bible Readings – Sunday, April 27, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 113 Prayer Point. This psalm offers us some reasons to praise the name of the Lord. Meditate on the ones that resonate with you and offer God your own prayer of thanksgiving. John 14:1-7 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you are reading. Read. Read the passage slowly either alone or in …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, April 26, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 104 Prayer Point. Why is God worthy of our praise? He created our world; the valley, the mountains and the seas. He has given rhythm to our world with days, nights, weeks, seasons and years. He is our provider and he is our Savior. Think about the world God has made, meditate on Jesus’ …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, April 25, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 118 Prayer Point. This psalm is a song welcoming the Messiah (Savior) to the city of Jerusalem. It’s true meaning was not realized until the crowds sang as Jesus rode into Jerusalem on his way to the cross. Praise God because when we cried out for help, he sent Jesus to die for our …
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Daily Bible Readings – Thursday, April 24, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 149 Prayer Point. New songs were sung when God intervened and saved his people by defeating their enemies. God’s ultimate victory was Christ’s death and resurrection. Meditate on what that victory means for us and pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God. Matthew 28:16-20 Pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what you …
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Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 115 Prayer Point. An idol is anything we trust for our security and significance outside of God. We all have them and without God’s intervention, we will become like the lifeless gods we serve. What idols have a hold on your heart? Confess them to God today and pray for the faith to believe …
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Daily Bible Reading – Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 114 Prayer Point. We are called to both fear and love God as Israel did. Psalm 114 explains why. It is the power of God that causes the earth to tremble, but it is that same power that breaks the power of oppression and sets us free. Pray that God will fill you with …
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Daily Bible Readings – Monday, April 21, 2014
Prayer Psalm: 66 Prayer Point. Psalm 66 invites us to “shout to joy to God!” and then proceeds to tell us the reasons why. “Come and see what God has done …” and what follows is the story of God’s rescue of Israel from slavery in Egypt. How has God saved you from a difficult place …
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