DEVOTION:
John1:3 "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made."
PRAYER;
Almighty and Holy God, You are the creator; nothing would be made without You. You who spoke light into darkness and breathed hope into the weary, we humbly come before You, lifting up our hearts and voices in earnest prayer. Pour out upon this world, O God, the hope of Your son, Jesus Christ, whose love pierces the darkness and whose mercy renews all things. Let His compassion reign down, saturating every heart and healing every broken spirit. Father, Abba, we pray especially for those who are struggling today, Lord—those burdened by illness, those enduring cancer treatments, those facing physical and emotional pain. Father, wrap Your comforting arms around them; ease their suffering, restore their strength, and fill them with courage and peace. May they sense Your presence in every moment of weakness, feeling Your power perfected in their vulnerability. Be near to them, O God, their healer and their refuge.
We also pray, Lord, for our church community. Strengthen our bonds in unity, deepen our love in fellowship, and ignite within us a fervent passion to fulfill the vision You have set before us. Guide us clearly and boldly toward Your purposes, shaping us into faithful stewards of Your grace. Equip us, O Father, to be bearers of hope and vessels of Your unwavering love, reaching beyond our walls into a world longing for meaning, compassion, and belonging. Let the hope of Christ dwell richly in us, spilling forth into our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and throughout all nations. May our lives reflect the glory of the One who gave everything to save us. May our lives reflect the love of God and our neighbor. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our eternal hope, we pray. Amen.