Daily Devotion for October 20, 2009
Prayers
Scripture
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Prayer for the Morning
Oh God the King eternal, who divides the day from the darkness, and has turned the shadow of death into the light of morning; I pray that this day you will incline my heart to keep your commandments, driving temptation from my mind. Guide my feet into the way of peace; that having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, I may, when the night comes, rejoice in giving you thanks for a day lived in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer of Repentance
O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am deeply sorry that I have ever offended you, and I sincerely repent; with true sorrow I humbly pray to you, O Lord: that in your unfathomable mercy, you will forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to change my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous, offering praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Community of Prayer
The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon us, and give us peace, this day and evermore.
Think of the day ahead in terms of God with you, and visualize health, strength, guidance, purity, calm confidence, and victory as the gifts of His presence.
Psalm 116
Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death
Because He has turned His ear to me, I will call upon Him as long as I live.
The ropes of death ensnared me, and the terrors of death came upon me;
I found distress and sorrow.
Then I called upon the name of the Lord: "O Lord, I beseech you, save my life!"
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
He preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me.
Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt graciously with you.
You have rescued my soul from death,
My eyes from tears,
My feet from stumbling.
I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
It was You who I turned to, when I cried out, "I am greatly afflicted."
And in the time of my crisis, cried out "All men are liars."
What can I give to repay all His benefits toward me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.
I will honor my vows to the Lord; and may it be in the presence of all His people.
The death of His godly ones is momentous in the sight of the Lord.
For surely, oh Lord, I am Your servant,
I am Your servant, the child of Your handmaid,
You have untied my bonds.
I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to You,
And I will call upon the name of the Lord.
I will honor my vows to the Lord; and may it be in the presence of all His people,
In the courtyard of the Lord's house,
In the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!
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- Daily Devotion Comments • The Fuller Brush man
Mason, sometimes it seems the prayers posted in DP were written just for me, and today was no exception, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Jenny, it's funny, I do remember the Fuller Brush man, as well as the Tupperware and Avon ladies. I was just a young boy at the time, but it was always exciting to see these folks come in with all their new products. And my mother would occasionally buy a few things, but not often (money was tight back then!). Thanks for the memories and the awesome inspirational story. This morning's shower will feel different, we still use the same Dove brand bar soap in our house that my Mom always used when we were kids!
Prayers for Pete to get a good report from today's Dr. visit!!
Much love,
KimS
Prescott, AZ - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Prayer
So glad the surgery went well Pete and will continue to pray for God’s gentle healing to defend you from all perils and bring you to full health! Thank you so much for letting us know how you’re doing. Blessings to you and your family…
Stephanie, Venice Fl - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Prayer
Pete,
Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for a good outcome. I’m so glad to hear the surgery went well but I’m sorry the recovery is a bit troublesome. Just rest and let your body heal. Thinking of you on Thursday.
May God bless you and keep you,
Cheryl N.
Illinois - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Prayer
So many of you to thank, so I picked the last post for my response. My delay was because I had a setback. The surgery went very well but recovery was the issue. I am resting at home now but have a critical follow up on Thursday. If that goes well, i will be just fine. So, if you dont mind, please pray for that to go well.
I thank you prayer warriors as your prayers were answered. My appointment in the morning Thursday so will let you all know how it goes.
Again, thanks so very, very much.
Pete
8/18 - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Next:
Thank you! God Bless,
Tom - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Problems in Exodus story
I agree Carol, I know I keep finding in my self the same pridefulness, over and over. I am grateful to God every time pride shows up, that He forgives. Also that His Spirit guides me to see my sin. - Sherry in Washington
- Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Next:
Definitely Yes, but . . . "down the line" is the operative phrase. I'm called to study 1 Corinthians as soon as possible, and we are going to need to intersperse some non-Pauline epistles, and Matthew is still in the first chapters. So it will be a while.Can we cover Romans next? It was one of the (many) books we studied in college (many weeks, er, years ago) and I've always loved it. Not necessarily next in line, but perhaps down the line.
I love Romans, too! But we only have so many days per year for New Testament study. - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: Problems in Exodus story
I was thinking of the fact God gave us free choice and Adam and Eve made the evil choice. We humans continue to make the evil choice in our thoughts, words and deeds, even when we don't want to slip that way. Thank you Jesus for forgiveness and the strength to start again.
Carol - Daily Devotion Comments • Next:
I have a request, Mason...
Can we cover Romans next? It was one of the (many) books we studied in college (many weeks, er, years ago) and I've always loved it. Not necessarily next in line, but perhaps down the line.
That's all!
Tom - Daily Devotion Comments • Re: He Knows Your Name
You are exactly right! Amen!
- Daily Devotion Comments • Re: He Knows Your Name
Amen!
Jenny, you are such a talented writer.
Cheryl N - Daily Devotion Comments • He Knows Your Name
Dear Jenny, you are an ADORAble gem who illuminates the Daily Prayer Church with your continual explanation of the Lord's eternal truth. What a wonderful gift you are to this website and appreciated by us! Do I hear an "Amen"?
RJWaxa