Face to Face With God
Focus for the Month: NEW LIFE IN CHRIST
If anyone is in
Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see,
everything has
become new!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
Date Prayer
1. Gracious One, we pray your blessings
for all our young people who have graduated or are about to graduate. We give you thanks for their accomplishments
and ask your guidance on their behalf for the future.
2. As our youngsters prepare for summer
activities, we pray, Lord Jesus, that you keep them in your care, granting them
safety and wholesome pursuits.
3. Holy Spirit, when all around me are nay-saying, shore up my faith, perseverance and steadfastness.
4. Caring Lord, we give you thanks for
our Stephen
Ministers; bless them for their ministry, their time, faithfulness and love in
this community of faith.
5. God of Mission and Ministry, we pray for
those attending the Metro Chicago Synod Assembly (June 5 & 6) asking your guidance and
wisdom for the church as it gathers around the theme: One Lord, One Faith, One
Baptism (Ephesians 4:5)
6. God of Life, move among us and touch us
as we come together for our Healing Worship Service this evening.
7.
God of Love, we thank you for all our PADS volunteers
and for this
vital ministry. We ask that you watch over our PADS guests during the summer
months.
8. Gracious God, may your love, strength
and peace be with all who suffer in mind, body and spirit, especially
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9. Thank you, Lord, that your peace does not
depend on our circumstances, our finances, other people, the weather or
politics. You invite us to come
confidently into your presence, any place, any time. Oh God, how great thou art!
10. Lord, you have given each of us a
"song to sing" to show forth your love and grace. Teach us how to sing our unique song,
reminding us that when we use it, we have the power to touch lives and bring
about change that gives you glory.
11. Holy Spirit, teach us to love and to
practice God’s discipline. "Behold, happy
is the man whom God reproves; therefore despise not the chastening of the
Almighty.” Job 5:17 (also read Hebrews
12: 4-11)
12. Lord of the Universe, guide our political
and religious leaders toward Godly decisions.
13. Jesus, who
makes all things new, make us holy.
14. As we engage in our Heritage Event, we give
thanks to
you, O God, for those who provide for the sharing of faith now and for future
generations.
15. How you loved the little children, Lord
Jesus, as you walked among them on this earth.
Protect our little ones that they may grow straight, tall and strong in
faith.
16. God of Community, we pray that many will be included in our new church photo directory. (June 29 & 30--last days for photo sittings)
17. Holy Spirit, help me to walk through this
day looking for things around every corner about which to be thankful! Open my eyes, Lord!
18. Lord Jesus, thank you for the blessing of
your Holy Spirit so that we may experience your presence, your counsel, censure
and wisdom.
19. As our older adults gather for their
Fellowship Picnic, we echo the words of the Psalmist, “O give thanks to the
LORD, for the Lord is good; for the Lord’s steadfast love endures for
ever.” (Psalm 106:1)
20.
Protective God, as
our young folks enjoy a canoe weekend, we pray for their safety and a closer
fellowship in Christ.
21. God of Celebration, as Pastor Dan Hoeger is
installed as
OSLC senior pastor, we pray your
blessing be upon him in his ministry of Word and Sacrament. We rejoice, O Lord, in your faithfulness.
22. Holy Spirit, as Vacation Bible School
commences, we pray for all children, leaders and helpers gathering to
"help children to know and trust in Jesus the Rock of their faith." (June
22-26) Grant them your
guidance, wisdom and enlightenment.
23. I pray for
those who are misjudged and misunderstood; help them find their way.
24. “Don't let anybody walk through your mind with dirty
feet.” Gandhi. “Finally, beloved,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, and if there is anything worthy
of praise, think about these things…and the God of peace will be with
you.” (Philippians 4:8,9)
25. Lord of Concord, continue to uphold and
strengthen our pastors and staff as roles and functions change and/or are
rearranged.
26. When there is disagreement among us as Children of
God, help us to truly hear one another, learn from each other and respect our
differences. Renew our minds, O God, in
your love.
27. In all my scurrying about, I miss the sound
and leading of your still small voice, Lord Jesus. Quiet my spirit and draw me close to you once again.
28. “To forgive
is to set the prisoner free, and then discover the prisoner was you...”
(Author
Unknown) O Lord, you are the
source of our ability to forgive.
29. Thank you, Gracious God, you hear my call for help
and so faithfully come to meet me in my need. “Out of my distress I
called on the LORD; the LORD answered
me and set me free.” (Psalm 118:5; see also 2 Samuel 22:7))
30. Holy God, you charge us with the care of
widows and orphans (James 1:27). Are we forgetting those in our own
families/communities? Do I need to be
aware of the orphan or the child of a single or ill parent who would enjoy a
ball game or a movie; the widow or elderly person who needs transportation or
an invitation to a concert, church/community function? Open our eyes, God of Love.