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Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18 With my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generation.  (v. 1) O God, make us bold to proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.  In Christ's name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those who share their faith stories My prayer concern:   Using the web to sharing our faith ..

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My trip to the dentist :)

The Lord . . . gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed.  (v. 17) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Thank you, God, for strengthening us to fully proclaim your message.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who mourn My prayer:  The Sober family

Jeremiah 28:5-9 Whom to believe? Thank you, God, for sending Jesus, your word made flesh.  Help us to always believe in him.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those nearing retirement My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind. GOD BLESS & go Donald Trump!

Luke 1:57-67 (68-80) You will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.  (v. 76) When I am serving others, O God, help me always to point to Jesus.  In his name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Volunteers in your community My prayer concern:  Watch the video and reply in kind

Galatians 5:2-6 The only thing that counts is faith working through love.  (v. 6) O God, help me to put my faith into action through loving words and deeds.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those immobilized by indecision My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

Matthew 10:24-39 Whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me.  (v. 38) Thank you, Jesus, for calling us to follow you and giving us strength to do so.  Amen Prayer concern:  Seminary interns and first-call pastors My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

My thoughts for this week.

An Interview with our #2 son

Romans 6: 1b-11 So you also must consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.  (v. 11) O God, through Jesus we are freed from sin and alive in you.  Help us to live as free people, in Jesus'  name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those reluctant to live the good news My prayer concern ..   Watch the video and reply in kind. GOD BLESS

Psalm 69:7-10, (11-15), 16-18 Your steadfast love is good, O Lord.  Thank you for hearing our prayers.  In Christ's name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Individuals on your church's prayer list My prayer concern:  My battery died in the middle of this video :)  and of course the old farm church.

Jeremiah 20:7-13 There is something like a burning fire shut up in my bones.  (v. 9) Gracious God, the light of your love burns within me.  Help me share it with others, through Christ.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Those hiding their lights "under a bushel" My prayer:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

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Jeremiah 18: 18-23 Prayer concern:  Those being persecuted for their faith My prayer concern:  Watch the video and reply in kind.

But they say, "It is no use!  We will follow our own plans."  (v. 12) Jeremiah 18:  12-17 Prayer concern:  Those whose faith is wavering My prayer:  Watch the video

Matthew 9:35 ---- 10:8  (9-21) The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.  (v. 37) Lord of the harvest,  use me to share the gospel in word and deed.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Evangelists My prayer:  Be a better witness ..   wherever that will lead me.

Can you name them?

My advice for this week.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  (v. 1) May all the nations praise and thank you, O God, for your creative love.  In Jesus' name.  Amen. Prayer Worshiping communities My prayer ..  watch the video (if you dare) :)

Exodus 19:2-8a You have seen . . . how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.  (v. 4) Bear us up, so we may live in your blessing and serve your purposes.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those wounded by broken promises My reply is a song ...  check it out (if you can)

Exodus 6:28---7:13 I will ... bring my people . . . out of the land of  Egypt by great acts of judgement.  (v. 4) God of justice and rescue, make us instruments of your saving work.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those longing for a new beginning My prayer is on the video.

Exodus 4:27-31 When they heard that the Lord . . . had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.  (v. 31) God, send me as a messenger of your saving love, in Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those crying out for help. My prayer concern:  Using whatever skills I may have to help those in need ..   (how about computer skills?) I am currently trying to become profitable in the market so I can be of help to others.

Matthew 10:7-16 Proclaim the good news . . . Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers.  (vv. 7-8) God, lead us to go, witness, and lead those who hurt, in the name of Jesus.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Health ministries My prayer:  Thanking the EMT/First responders  from my trauma April 20, 2017

2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Put things in order . . . agree with one another, live in peace.  (v. 11) Gracious God. keep our hearts and minds fixed on your loving and saving purpose in Christ.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Congregations in the call process My prayer:  Thanking our current pastor Jim for his ministry and prayer for the old farm church (my backyard)

My advice for this week for whatever it's worth.

Psalm 8 Yet you have made them a little lower than God.  (v. 5) God, direct us in the real work you have given us to do in your creation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Workers who are not treated fairly My prayer concern:  Our President and the injustice that has been done to me. Watch the video

Genesis 1:1---2:4a God blessed them, saying,  "Be fruitful and multiply."  (v. 22) Thank you, God, for your steadfast commitment to me and all creation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those enduring a time of crisis My prayer concern:  Watch the video

Job 38: 22-38 Can you send forth lightnings?  (v. 35) Great and good God, uphold me in suffering and lead me to new life and healing.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Victims of natural disasters My prayer concern:  of course ..  also pray for my healing too, sometimes I can relate to Job in the bible. l8r

A little dry humor here :)

2 Timothy 1:12b-14  I am sure that he is able to guard . . . what I have entrusted to him (v. 12) Keep us strong, O God, in lives of witness, faith, and service in Jesus' name.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Bible teachers My prayer concern:  Using the Internet to God's glory and sharing our FAITH with ALL.

2 Timothy 1:8-12a    Join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.  (v. 8) Lord Jesus, give me courage and endurance as I witness to you in word and deed.  Amen Prayer concern:  Congregations struggling with conflict My prayer concern:  Being a witness to prisoners if I have to go back to jail. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN PS:  KP today too

John 20:19-23  He breathed on them and said to them, " Receive the Holy Spirit."  (v. 22) Holy Spirit, give us courage, confidence, and faith every day, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Refugees, orphans My prayer concern:  proper vetting of the refugees and getting right with the city ..  on and on... I am seeking justice.

My advice for this week for what's it's worth.

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b You send forth your spirit ... you renew the face of the ground.  (v. 30) Bless you, Lord, for all of life!  Renew creation through your loving Spirit.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Conservation workers My prayer concern:  Making this daily google blog work :)  Also, my stock trading.  Also conservation workers ..  also our request to get out of our time share...  also doing what's right in the eyes of the Lord ..  also, ?? :) That's it ..

Acts  2:1-21  Help and salvation now! Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord  shall be saved. God, source of salvation, help us to call upon you with honesty and trust.  In Jesus' name.  Amen Prayer concern:  Those who feel overwhelmed by life. My prayer:  All those that visit our web.  and the fellow in the sauna last night. :