Jesus, give us eyes to see
Your grace made real right now
And help us live expectantly
Expecting to see people come to faith
Growing in faith
Expecting to see people freed from poverty,
Delivered of disease
Making sacrifices for the greater good
Expecting to see prayers answered
Jobs found
Bills paid
Expecting to see wars end
Corruption abandoned
Justice and opportunity abounding
Expecting to see lives unshackled from addiction
Families made whole
Neighborhoods and Nations open
and welcoming
and hope-full
Give us eyes to see
Free from sin, shame, and blame
Only grace upon grace upon grace
And lips quick to testify in thanksgiving and praise
Glory, Glory Hallelujah to our God on high!
Glory, Glory Hallelujah to our God with us!
Amen!
Based on John 10:1-21
Jesus, the Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd,
You call me by name, so I can know you
You prepare the way, so I can follow
You call others, so we will have companions
You lay down your life, so we may live
Glory to your grace
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For the next few months, I’m reading a chapter from the Gospels each day. This is part of the Summer in the Scriptures reading plan sponsored by the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Click Here for the reading plan.
As part of the Facebook group, I’ve been supplying prayers based on the day’s reading. Feel free to post your prayers and observations based on the readings here or there as well.
May the grace of the Gospels, the challenge, and the call, inspire us to great faith and great good works in Jesus’ name. – Lisa <
“I am no longer a slave to fear. I am a child of God”
~ No Longer Slaves
I AM
I AM WHO I AM
The name of God given to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14)
I AM
The name so often used by Jesus
“I AM the bread of life.” (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51)
“I AM the light of the world.” (John 8:12)
“I AM the gate.” (John 10:7,9)
“I AM the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25)
“I AM the good shepherd.” (John 10:11, 14)
“I AM the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
“I AM the true vine.” (John 15:1, 5)
I AM
The name of the Victorious Christ
I AM the Alpha and the Omega
Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty
The Beginning and the End
The First and the Last (Revelation 1:8, 21:6, 22:13)
I AM reveals who I am
Loves who I am
Empowers who I am
Reminds me who I am
I am a child of God
Finish the sentence
I am no longer…
I am a …
I AM, Your naming and claiming are stronger than anything we face during these disrupting days
Your naming and claiming are for us and for all.
Your naming and claiming are forever and for always.
Glory to your Holy Name.
We are thankful.
We are humble.
We are grateful for your great grace and your great hope.
We remember all those don’t know they’re your children.
Who don’t know they are found.
We remember those who feel unworthy of you.
Those who think they do not need you.
Those who do not know you exist.
We remember all who are overwhelmed by news and need
Break through our great need and isolation
Help us connect to one another
Help us help others connect to you.
Name those you long to come to faith…
Thank you for hearing our prayer.
You desire none should be lost.
This prayer was inspired by the song Who You Say I Am by Hillsong.
Jesus,
The world wants to tell us who we are
You tell us something different
You name us Beloved, Blessed
Son, Daughter, Heir
You name us Child of the King
Redeemed, Forgiven
One who has Received Mercy
You name us Light, Salt, Hope, Grace
A Priesthood of Believers
You name us and
Nothing the world throws at us can change what You have said
So we place our trust in You
We honor You
We glorify your Holy Name
Help us to live a life
Worthy of the name you died to give us
Help us live a life
Worthy of the prayer you have given us
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen
Jesus, The Coming Messiah: Advent Readings from Old Testament to New
December 9: The Messiah as Rejected One
Readings: Psalm 22; Isaiah 53:1-3; John 1:10-11
Psalm 22:6-8 , The Voice
But I am a worm and not a human being,
a disgrace: -and an object of scorn.
Everyone who sees me laughs at me;
they whisper to one another I’m a loser; they sneer and mock me, saying,
“He relies on the Eternal; let the Eternal rescue him
and keep him safe because He is happy with him.”
Isaiah 53:2b-3, The Voice
He didn’t look like anything or anyone of consequence— he had no physical beauty to attract our attention. So he was despised and forsaken by men, this man of suffering, grief’s patient friend. As if he was a person to avoid, we looked the other way; he was despised, forsaken, and we took no notice of him.
John 1:10-11, The Voice
He entered our world, a world He made; yet the world did not recognize Him. Even though He came to His own people, they refused to listen and receive Him.
Prayer
Hallelujah to Jesus!
Who gives dignity in response to scorn
Hallelujah to Jesus!
Who offers relationship to the face of rejection
Hallelujah to Jesus!
Who understands our pain
The pain we get
The pain we reap
The pain we sling
time of silence
Name us, Jesus
Heal us
Forgive us
Make us new
time of silence
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Thank you for setting aside times this Holy Season to seek the One we celebrate.
Jesus, The Coming Messiah is an Advent Bible Reading Plan highlighting the Old Testament prophesies and passages which Christians see fulfilled in Jesus.
As you read each passage, consider how this description of Jesus the Messiah reveals his character, motivation, and purpose. How does this description inspire you to trust Jesus and his promises? How will you apply and share what you have discovered? I look forward to your comments.
If you’re in Sarasota, please drop by Trinity United Methodist Church for one of our seasonal events or services or just to say, “Hi.” You’re always welcome and wanted.
We are thankful.
Jesus, The Coming Messiah: Advent Readings from Old Testament to New
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