Day 99: 1 Samuel 22-24; Psalm 99
by Jonathan Merki on April 8th, 2024
Lord God, as we move into the places you lead us through this week, may we bless You by blessing others. Open our eyes to see the opportunities You place before us and then give us the courage to step out, knowing that You have prepared the way, You are working through us, and You will take care of the investment we make in others after we have moved forward. Thank You for trusting us to work in f...  Read More
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Blessing Our Community - Day 9
by Walt Martin on April 8th, 2024
DAY 9 - Monday, April 8, 2024Proverbs 19:17Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.Scripture InsightsWhile attending seminary, I worked as a personal banker at a local community bank. Whenever someone inquired about borrowing money, the most import- ant questions to answer were whether the borrower had the credit to support the application and...  Read More
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Day 98: 1 Samuel 20-21; Psalm 98
by Jonathan Merki on April 7th, 2024
Jesus, You are Lord of the Sabbath! As we eat the bread of remembrance this first Sunday of the month in Holy Communion, thank you for the reminder that David ate the sacred bread (1 Samuel 21:6) and that became a lesson for us all (Matthew 12:3-8). You care about our hearts being right over our observing ritual. As You are Lord of the Sabbath, be Lord of our hearts. May we rest in You as we worsh...  Read More
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Blessing Our Community - Day 8
by Walt Martin on April 7th, 2024
DAY 8 - Sunday, April 7, 2024Luke 10:37bJesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”Scripture InsightsThese powerful words are a direct challenge from Jesus given at the end of a story aimed to answer questions from an expert in the law who first asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. When he and Jesus agreed that the key was loving God and loving neighbor, the expert then persisted, asking...  Read More
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Day 97: 1 Samuel 17-19; Psalm 97
by Jonathan Merki on April 6th, 2024
Yes, Lord, give us hearts for You and a faith that stands for right. Give us courage to face our Goliaths because we are trusting in You for Your deliverance and believing for Your glory. Help us run towards all that You have for us, for we know the battle is Yours and the victory is ours for the sharing. Thank You that You reign! We rejoice in Your faithfulness and rest in Your holy love. In Jesu...  Read More
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Blessing Our Community - Day 7
by Walt Martin on April 6th, 2024
DAY 7 - Saturday, April 6, 2024Matthew 11:28–29Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.Scripture InsightsHaving a hero in your life is worth celebrating. Almost all of us would be thrilled to celebrate the influence of someone who has encouraged us a...  Read More
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