DEVOTION:
15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it.
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, here we are in the middle of another Wednesday. Some of us have already had a full day, while others may still be wondering where the day has gone. Whatever this day has brought so far, we pause for a moment and turn our hearts toward You.
There is something deeply comforting in knowing that You do not ask us to have everything together before we come to You. You simply invite us into Your presence. So in the middle of appointments, responsibilities, conversations, and everything else that fills our lives, help us to slow down and listen. May we notice Your presence in the people around us, in the beauty of these August days, and even in the quiet moments we might otherwise overlook.
We pray for those we find difficult to love, those who have hurt us, and even those we might call our enemies. Bless them, Lord. Work in their hearts and in ours. Free all of us from anger, bitterness, and the things that keep us separated from one another and from You.
We lift up our church family. Be especially near to those who are grieving, recovering from illness, caring for loved ones, or quietly carrying burdens few others know about. Thank You for the love and service that so many bring to our life together. Keep us mindful of one another.
We pray for our President, our elected officials, our country, and leaders throughout the world. Where war continues, bring peace. Where innocent people suffer, bring protection and comfort. Where division has hardened hearts, open a way toward understanding.
And Lord, for whatever remains of this Wednesday, help us not simply hurry through it. Give us grateful hearts, gentle words, and eyes open to the blessings still waiting to be noticed.
Thank You for meeting us right here, in the middle of an ordinary day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
DEVOTION:
15 This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it.
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, here we are in the middle of another Wednesday. Some of us have already had a full day, while others may still be wondering where the day has gone. Whatever this day has brought so far, we pause for a moment and turn our hearts toward You.
There is something deeply comforting in knowing that You do not ask us to have everything together before we come to You. You simply invite us into Your presence. So in the middle of appointments, responsibilities, conversations, and everything else that fills our lives, help us to slow down and listen. May we notice Your presence in the people around us, in the beauty of these August days, and even in the quiet moments we might otherwise overlook.
We pray for those we find difficult to love, those who have hurt us, and even those we might call our enemies. Bless them, Lord. Work in their hearts and in ours. Free all of us from anger, bitterness, and the things that keep us separated from one another and from You.
We lift up our church family. Be especially near to those who are grieving, recovering from illness, caring for loved ones, or quietly carrying burdens few others know about. Thank You for the love and service that so many bring to our life together. Keep us mindful of one another.
We pray for our President, our elected officials, our country, and leaders throughout the world. Where war continues, bring peace. Where innocent people suffer, bring protection and comfort. Where division has hardened hearts, open a way toward understanding.
And Lord, for whatever remains of this Wednesday, help us not simply hurry through it. Give us grateful hearts, gentle words, and eyes open to the blessings still waiting to be noticed.
Thank You for meeting us right here, in the middle of an ordinary day. In Jesus' name, Amen.