The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. But where there’s hope there’s life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again. Anne Frank Dear God, Please, give me hope when I feel most hopeless. When the seems bleak and dark, show me that little ray of hope, that I may go on.Continue reading “Psalm 34:18”
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I John 3:17
How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods but refuses to share? Is poverty against the laws of God? Dear God, Keep me from turning a blind eye to poverty and injustice. Help me not to be overwhelmed by what I but to know that every little thing I can do,Continue reading “I John 3:17”
Matthew 18:10
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am among them. When we share our work and our responsibility we can help many. Dear God, I cannot do this alone, even though I am tempted to try. Help me to be willing to work in community to make things happen. Amen
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous— for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go You must never be fearful about doing what is right. Dear God, You promise You are with me. I cling to that. Help me to be courageous and do what is right. Amen
John 1:14
Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. —don’t simply learn, study, or use scripture, assimilate it. Dear God, Help me to make the scripture a part of my life. The very basis of all that I am. Help me to see the world through your eyes. Amen
Philippians 4:8-9
—if there is any excellence, anything worthy of praise; think on these things. Life is more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. Dear God, Help to pay more attention to what is true and good and perfect in Your world; rather than what is tainted and ugly. Amen
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony. Be vigilant to build community. Dear God, Help me to be vigilant to build community. Help me to befriend the friendless and give hope to those who need You most. Always remind me that we are all Your children. Amen
Luke 11:35-36
Consider whether the light in you is not darkness. Be filled with light, be a lamp. Dear God, Please let me be a light. Let me be reflection of Your light and Your love, joy, and peace to each person I meet. Amen
I John 4:16
God is love Open yourself to the frustrations and failures of loving. Dear God, Help me to abide in Your love. Help me to love others even when it is frustrating and risky. Thank you that You are love; a never ending love. Amen
Psalm 13: 5-6
But I trusted in Your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. Have enough courage to trust love. Dear God, Help me to be a person who can give and receive love. Help me to share Your mercies and Your love. Amen