PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Abba Father we come to you this day and this week looking toward the events about to happen to our Lord in Jerusalem.  Most times we are unable to comprehend the enormity of these events; that Jesus died on the cross for me; a lowly sinner unworthy of such a gift.  Help me to understand and accept my Lord's grace, mercy and love.  Amen

PRAYER REQUESTS

The homeless and hungry.

World Peace


DEVOTIONAL

Dancing With God
 

When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
Both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
Or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
And attentiveness from one person
And gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.

When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'U and 'I.
'God, 'U and 'I dance.'
God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
That I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
And mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
And to guide you through each season of your life.

--Author Unknown


DEVOTIONAL & PRAYER RESOURCES
Available in the St. Matthew Library

Devotionals:
     Day by Day We Magnify Thee by Martin Luther
     Of Earth and Sky by Thomas Becknell
     A Moment A Day by Mary Beckwith & Kathi Mills
     Going His Way by Rev. Fred Naumann
     Living On the Mountain by Roger C. Palms

Devotionals for families with children:
     Little Visits with God by Allan Jahsmann
     Family Time Story Devotions by Eldon Weisheit
     At Home with Jesus by Joslyn Moldstad

General books about Prayer:
     Prayer by O. Hallesby
     Power Through Prayer by E.M. Bounds 

LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES

- ELCA Prayers and Devotions

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