East Orrington Congregational Church

  • 38 Johnsons Mill Road
  • Orrington
  • ME
  • 04474

(207) 825-3404
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DEVOTION:

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NIV)

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

 PRAYER:

Almighty and Holy God, as this early Wednesday morning begins, we come before You in the quiet, before the day fully unfolds. We bring with us all that we are, our hopes, our concerns, our weariness, and our gratitude. Thank You for the gift of a new day. Thank You for the ways You continue to renew us, even when we feel tired or uncertain. Remind us this morning that not everything we carry is meant to weigh us down—some things are being shaped by Your hands for a greater purpose than we can yet see.

Help us to fix our eyes on You today. When distractions pull at us, steady our focus. When worries rise, anchor our hearts. When the world feels unsettled, remind us that Your truth remains firm and unchanging. Bless our families, our church family, and all those we will meet today. May our words bring peace, our actions reflect kindness, and our presence carry a quiet strength that points back to You. Give us patience in the small moments, wisdom in the decisions we face, and grace for ourselves and others along the way. We entrust this day into Your care, trusting that You are already at work in ways we may not yet understand. In Jesus’ name, Amen