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John 7:37

May 22, 2013

“The Lord says: If anyone is thirsty, come to me.”

Reflection:
For Christians, everyday is thanksgiving day.

Prayer:
Thank you God for your goodness to me.
 

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Matthew 11:29

May 21, 2013

"Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord, and learn from me."

Reflection:
Christ's yoke stretches us but never crushes us.

Prayer:
Jesus, give me the courage to reach a little farther.

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Romans 5:5

May 20, 2013

"The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit."

Reflection:
Stop.  Listen.  Feel this love poured into your heart by the Spirit of Love.

Prayer:
God, help me to give your love to my family and friends.

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Psalm 9:2

May 19, 2013

“I will tell all your marvelous works.”

Reflection:
When was the last time you told a friend God is wonderful?

Prayer:
God, I see your beauty everywhere.
 

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Matthew 5:12

May 18, 2013

“Rejoice and be glad; for your reward will be great in heaven.”

Reflection:
So Jesus says to all of us who believe Him and follow His ways.

Prayer:
Thank you, Jesus, for reminding me to rejoice.
 

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Acts of the Apostles 2:4,11

May 17, 2013

"They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke of the great things God had done."

Reflection:
The Apostles did it.  We too must tell the world that God is good.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, teach me to spread the message of God's love every day.

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Psalm 119:165

May 16, 2013

“Those who love your law have great peace.”

Reflection:
God’s law is not for God’s good; it is written for our good.

Prayer:
Jesus, show me the beauty of the way of life of your commands.
 

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Psalm 25:5

May 15, 2013

“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior.”

Reflection:
The truth, which Jesus came to proclaim, will set us free.

Prayer:
Jesus, free me from the slavery of selfishness so I can know your truth.

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2 Timothy 1:9

May 14, 2013

“He called us to a holy life.”

Reflection:
A holy life is a life lived close to God.

Prayer:
Dear God, keep me close to you today.

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2 Timothy 1:6

May 13, 2013

“Stir into flame the gift of God that you have.”

Reflection:
God wants us on fire with His love for all people.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, replace my lethargy with the fire of your love.
 

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1 Thessalonians 2:13

May 12, 2013

“Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God.”

Reflection:
If we heard God was speaking tonight, we would all arrive early. It is so easy to forget that God speaks to us each day through Scripture.

Prayer:
God, teach me to listen to your voice.
 

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Psalm 121:2

May 11, 2013

“My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

Reflection:
Quite a helper, this God of ours.

Prayer:
God help me and those I love.
 

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Psalm 30

May 10, 2013

“Let your face shine on your servant, and save me by your love.”

Reflection:
God saves by love, not punishment.

Prayer:
Jesus, I trust in your love today and everyday.

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Psalm 119

May 09, 2013

“Let your countenance shine upon your servant and teach me your statutes.”

Reflection:
Never too old to learn applies to God’s commandment. As we grow, our understanding of what it means to love God and neighbor deepens.

Prayer:
God, plant your law of love deeper in my heart.

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Matthew 18:20

May 08, 2013

“Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Reflection:
Grace before meals is a time to gather family and friends.

Prayer:
Jesus, I need your presence when my family gathers.

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Matthew 28:19-20

May 07, 2013

"Go and teach all nations, says the Lord.  I am with you always."

Reflection:
This is spoken to each of us.  The key to our success is in the second sentence.

Prayer:
Help me God, to bring your message to the parts of the world where I see so much suffering.

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2 Corinthians 5:19

May 06, 2013

“God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.”

Reflection:
God trusts us to have forgiving hearts like His.

Prayer:
Jesus, strengthen me to forgive and forget like you do.
 

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Psalm 66

May 05, 2013

“Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!”

Reflection:
Remember the time you felt God’s fire for good in your own heart.

Prayer:
God, lead me to the action in our world you want.
 

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Psalm 95

May 04, 2013

“Sing a new song to the Lord! Truth and beauty surround him.”

Reflection:
God invites each of us personally to revel in God’s own truth and beauty.

Prayer:
God, fill my being with the truth and beauty of your love.
 

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Matthew 11:29

May 03, 2013

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”

Reflection:
It is a yoke that may stretch us a little but will not wear us down.

Prayer:
Jesus, I do want to learn to be like you, to live as you lived.

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