Week of October 30, 2005, Psalm 46

One of the Scriptures for Sunday is Psalm 46 – a psalm reminding us that God is our refuge and strength, and He is always with us.
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8 Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.
10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
11 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Dear Lord, I give You great praise, for You are my refuge and strength – always my help in trouble and turmoil. So then I will not be afraid, even though the earth give away and the mountains fall into the center of the seas, though my very foundation is crumbling around me and everything seems to be closing in on me, I will not fear.

For there is a river whose streams make glad the very city of God, the holy place where You, my Lord, the Most High dwells. You speak, and the earth melts. You are all-powerful.

And You are with me, Lord Jesus. You are at work within me. And You have worked in me and been my foundation since I was born. I may not always be aware or even concerned for You, but You bring me back – through the wars of temptations and trouble, You work.

And You remind me to be still, to be quiet, to seek Your presence, to know that You are God, that You seek and save the lost, that You are always exalted among the nations, in the heavens, on this earth. For You are my God, the Lord and King of creation, the God of Jacob, and You are my Fortress and Refuge, and You are always with me.

Thanks for Your presence, Jesus, Your strength, Your comfort and the peace that You give. Amen.

May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself;
May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service;
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls;
May the fire of the Holy Spirit bring comfort, guidance and fervency;
And may the blessing of the almighty and most merciful God - Creator, Word and eternal Holy Spirit - be upon us and remain with us always.
In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Week of October 23, 2005, Psalm 1

One of the Scriptures for Sunday is Psalm 1 –
The great psalm that contrasts the life of faith and trust in God, and the life of the world:

1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Dear Lord, I give You praise and thanks today. Help me to delight in Your law, Your Word, and help me to always keep it in my heart day and night.

When I reflect on Your Word, Jesus, it nourishes me and like a tree by streams of water, it keeps me close to You. As I keep Your Word near me, I am more aware of Your presence with me.

And because of that, Lord, may I bear fruit – the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness and kindness, goodness and faithfulness, and self-control.

Thanks for Your presence with me always. Watch over me and guard and guide me. Jesus, use me as You will, but keep me close to You – always. Amen.


May the Lord shower you with His mercy; may the light of His presence be ever your guide; may He guard you and uphold you; may His Spirit be ever by your side. May He bless Your comings in and your goings out. When you sleep, may His angels watch over you; when you wake, may He fill you with His grace. May you love Him and serve Him all your days, and then in heaven to see His face forevermore.
In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May our great God, who watches over the righteous, be with you now and always.

Week of October 16, 2005, Psalm 96:1-9

Welcome:
One of the Scriptures for Sunday is from Psalm 96, the first nine verses – a psalm of praise:
1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
4 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
8 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.
9 Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

Dear Lord, Your word reminds me to give You great praise, to sing new songs to You – not to rely on the old, but no matter what I do, to sing You songs of praise. Father, may I look to new ways to praise and worship You, to add variety to praise, and not to allow myself or my private devotions to become stale or dry. Help me, Lord, to find ways that fit me, that suit my personality to seek Your presence and worship and praise and give You thanks.
For You are a great God, most worthy of praise, for You made the earth and the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before You; strength and glory are in Your sanctuary.

Help me, Lord, to worship You in the splendor of Your holiness, to tremble before You always – never forgetting Your marvelous deeds and actions with me, and among Your people.

Thanks for Your mercy, Your love, Your presence in my life. Amen.

May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself;
May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service;
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls;
And may the blessing of the almighty and most merciful God - Creator, Word and eternal Holy Spirit - be upon us and remain with us always.

You may leave a message or prayer request by e-mailing me at peacewm@tds.net. Or check Resources and then Prayer Ministry to get to my e-mail address.

May our God of glory and majesty – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be with you now and always. Amen.

Week of October 9, 2005, Philippians 4:4-9

Hi, This is a Moment of Peace from Peace Lutheran Church Prayer Ministries.

One of the Scriptures for Sunday is from Philippians, chapter 4:4-9 – Paul’s letter about joy in all situations that leads to peace.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Dear Lord, with every breath I take, may it be praise to You – praising You in all I say and do, rejoicing in the knowledge that You are always with me. Help me, Lord, always to be gentle and kind, not anxious about anything. And in all things, with prayers of thanks and petition, I present my needs to You, O God.

Teach me of Your peace, Lord – that peace that transcends my understanding, that peace that guards my heart and mind in You, Jesus. For Your peace is active and powerful, guarding my heart which is stayed on You, and guarding my mind and thoughts from anxiety and fear.

And Lord, help me to keep those things before me – in my heart and mind, those things that are noble and right, pure and lovely, admirable and excellent and things worthy of praise.

Help me, Jesus, to put into practice the things that You are teaching me, reminding me, encouraging me to do. Thanks for Your love, joy, peace, Your presence with
me – always. Amen.


The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His strength and His great peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May our God of Peace – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you now and always.