Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Repent for Your Sins

Jesus said, Luke 13:3 (NIV) But unless you repent, you too will all perish. A bit of context: the folks around Jesus were pointing their fingers at someone else’s sin. Lesson learned: Pointing out the sins of others will never … Continue reading

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Lent – A Season of Repentance

“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading

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Reflect Our Lord and Savior

1 Corinthians 13:12 (ERV) … Now we see God as if we are looking at a reflection in a mirror. But then, in the future, we will see him right before our eyes. Now I know only a part, but … Continue reading

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Reflect on God’s Power and Grace

  God is so great, and I am so small.     Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that … Continue reading

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Reflect on Your Ways

Haggai 1:5 (EXB) This is what the Lord All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; of hosts] says: “Think about what you have done [Consider your ways].” These Old Testament words came as God’s people were planning to rebuild the temple. But it’s good advice for … Continue reading

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Lent – A Season of Reflection

“Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me save that thou art. Thou my best thought by day and by night; Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.” An Old Irish Hymn, translated … Continue reading

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In Remembrance

  I so easily forget. I need reminders. Lent helps me remember Christ’s sacrifice on my behalf. As does the communion service.   Luke 22:19 (NIV) And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, … Continue reading

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Time to Fast

  Jesus said when, not if. Matthew 6:16 (NIV) When you fast …   Is this your time to fast?   Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I give up something for Lent, sometimes I opt to do something extra. My goal … Continue reading

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It’s Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins

  Lent caught me by surprise this year.   Lent is the 40-day period of time between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday (the day before Good Friday, right before Easter Sunday). The 40 days don’t include Sundays — so technically, … Continue reading

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A Big Fat Thank-You

It’s Fat Tuesday, a time set aside for over-indulgence. If I have the time, money and opportunity to over-indulge, I owe God a big fat thank-you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances … “All circumstances” covers Fat … Continue reading

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