I. Opening Prayer
In praise and thanks we come before you, blind and sinful though are we. Open our eyes to the beauty of your blessings and illumine our paths for this time in our lives. In the name of our Savior, amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 30

III. Daily Bible Readings:
June 28, Monday Jeremiah 20:7-13 June 29, Tuesday 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
June 30, Wednesday 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
July 1, Thursday Isaiah 40:12-14
July 2, Friday Philippians 4:8-9
July 3, Saturday 1 Corinthians 12:1-13
July 4, Sunday 2 Kings 5:1-4
6th Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 6L1-6) 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: This Is the Spirit’s Entry Now (UMH 608)

VII. Closing Prayer
In the knowledge that you are our Living God we praise and give thanks. In the knowledge that your presence is with us we are in humble gratitude, on our knees in worship truly blessed. May your wisdom be with us always in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
In the light of a new day we praise you, God. In the beginning of a new life we come and thank you. Humbly we ask that we come into your presence, and allow us moments of intimacy with you. In Christ’s name we ask, amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

III. Daily Bible Readings:
June 21, Monday 2 Samuel 12:1-13a
June 22, Tuesday Luke 18:18-30
June 23, Wednesday Mark 4:26-29 June 24, Thursday Luke 7:36-50
June 25, Friday Romans 5:6-11
June 26, Saturday Galatians 5:16-26
June 27, Sunday 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
5th Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (UMH 430)

VII. Closing Prayer
We praise you as we grow, we are in gratitude as we produce branches in the vineyard through the power of your Spirit, we give thanks to you as we mature in the knowledge of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
Almighty God, in praise we humbly approach you and in joy we thank you. We covet your presence, we ask for your inspiration, as we prepare ourselves for the new day in devotion. Join us, we pray, in Jesus name. Amen

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 42

III. Daily Bible Readings:
June 14, Monday Luke 6:43-45
June 15, Tuesday Luke 10:21-24
June 16, Wednesday Luke 11:27-28
June 17, Thursday Luke 15:1-10
June 18, Friday John 9:24-33
June 19, Saturday John 12:1-3
June 20, Sunday 1 Kings 19:1-5a
4th Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed? (UMH 359)

VII. Closing Prayer
In praise and gratitude we approach you. Thank you dear Lord for the new life you have allowed us to enjoy in your presence. We thank you for the moments spent at your feet. May we, in response, give our lives to you in the service of our fellow human beings. In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ we pray. Amen

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I. Opening Prayer
Merciful God, we praise you. Thank you for your goodness and love. You have always been faithful to us. Allow us to be faithful and true to you through the empowerment of your Spirit. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 5:1-8

III. Daily Bible Readings:
June 7, Monday 1 John 3:19-24
June 8, Tuesday James 5:13-16
June 9, Wednesday (John Wesley’s b’day) Psalm 139
June 10, Thursday 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
June 11, Friday Psalm 125
June 12, Saturday Galatians 2:15-21
June 13, Sunday 1 Kings 21:1-21a
3rd Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 2:15-21
Luke 7:36-8:3

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (UMH 361)

VII. Closing Prayer
Lord God, We end our devotion in praise and thanksgiving; remembering your bountiful grace and endless generosity in allowing us a life which though often marked by difficulties, also leads to the path towards eternity; an eternity in your presence that which we will always covet. In the name of Christ. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
Our God and Protector, we come to you in humble praise and joyful thanksgiving. We ask that your strong and mighty arm afford us defense, guidance and empowerment. Bless us with your presence. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 146

III. Daily Bible Readings:
May 31, Monday Psalm 62:5-12
June 1, Tuesday John 10:7-21
June 2, Wednesday Psalm 91
June 3, Thursday Luke 12:22-31
June 4, Friday Psalm 121
June 5, Saturday Hosea 2:14-23
June 6, Sunday 1 Kings 17:8-24
2nd Sunday after Pentecost Galatians 1:11-24
Luke 7:11-17

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Seek Ye First (UMH 405)

VII. Closing Prayer
The blessings, joy, and peace from our loving and caring God we now claim to keep us into His fold, to serve Him – who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and even His Church and our fellow human beings. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
Lord God, you have revealed yourself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Reveal your will to us as well, so that we may have purpose in our being. In Jesus name we pray. Amen

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 8

III. Daily Bible Readings:
May 24, Monday Proverbs 8:22-31
May 25, Tuesday Psalm 148
May 26, Wednesday John 17:1-5
May 27, Thursday Psalm 149
May 28, Friday John 5:19-29
May 29, Saturday Psalm 150
May 30, Sunday Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
1st Sunday after Pentecost Romans 5:1-5
Trinity Sunday John 16:12-15

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (UMH 64)

VII. Closing Prayer
May the indwelling of the Triune God in our lives – in our minds and hearts – be ours not only now, but for always. In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
Almighty God, allow us your Holy Spirit so that we may perfectly love and follow you, especially in these moments of devotion and prayer. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen .

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

III. Daily Bible Readings:
May 17, Monday Genesis 11:1-9
May 18, Tuesday Acts 2:14-21
May 19, Wednesday Acts 2:43-47
May 20, Thursday Psalm 134
May 21, Friday Romans 8:1-17
May 22, Saturday John 15:26-27
May 23, Sunday Acts 2:1-21
Pentecost Sunday Romans 8:14-17
John 14:6-17 (25-27)

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Spirit of the Living God (UMH 393)

VII. Closing Prayer
Eternal and Infinite God, Spirit Most Holy, you are the source of our being which you continue to sustain. We recall your act mightily done at the feast of Pentecost, which your Church equally needs for its sustenance and empowerment against the dangers which today’s world has been confronting it with. Do not leave us, O Lord God. And may we feel…your indwelling for the strengthening of our faith to continue the work you have set for us to do. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
God of Time and Eternity, we approach you in thoughts of praise and thanksgiving. Though Christ ascended to claim his rightful place, we know he is with us through the Holy Spirit. Allow your children to feel, relish, and appreciate this presence. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 97

III. Daily Bible Readings:
May 10, Monday Psalm 1
May 11, Tuesday 1 Peter 1:3-12
May 12, Wednesday John 17:11-19 May 13, Thursday Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23
(Ascension Day) Luke 24:44-53; Psalm 47
May 14, Friday John 17:20 26
May 15, Saturday Ephesians 4:17-32
May 16, Sunday Acts 16:16-34
7th Sunday of Easter Revelations 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Ascension Sunday John 17:20-26

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns (UMH 327)

VII. Closing Prayer
O Triune God, praise and thanksgiving we bring you. In triumph Christ resurrected and in exaltation Christ now ascends to heaven. We keep this in our hearts to cherish and celebrate for all our days. Grant us your peace. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
God of all, we praise you. We thank you for you have made us prosperous in everything. Fill us with your Spirit and allow us to be in your presence in the sweet moments we will spend in prayer with you. Amen.

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 67

III. Daily Bible Readings:
May 3, Monday Acts 11:19-30
May 4, Tuesday 1 John 5:6-12
May 5, Wednesday Hebrews 1:4-14
May 6, Thursday Hebrews 12:12-29
May 7, Friday Hebrews 13:1-19
May 8, Saturday Hebrews 11:1-3
May 9, Sunday Acts 16:9-15
6th Sunday of Easter Revelations 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14:23-29

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: There’s Within My Heart a Melody (UMH 380)

VII. Closing Prayer
O God, our Father, we are before you, in praise and gratitude for your love. Allow us now your eternal presence to afford us faith in the promise of eternity. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
O God in heaven, we approach you with praise on our lips and thanksgiving in our hearts. We thank you that in unconditional love you have accepted us all as your children though not one of us deserves to be called as such. Indwell us with your Spirit that we may serve you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

II. Passage of Praise 148

III. Daily Bible Readings:
April 26, Monday Psalm 17:1-7
April 27, Tuesday Galatians 5:13-15
April 28, Wednesday (Nurses’ Day) John 13:1-9
April 29, Thursday Romans 3:21-31
April 30, Friday Romans 5:1-11
May 1, Saturday Ephesians 5:21-32
May 2, Sunday Acts 11:1-18
5th Sunday of Easter Revelations 21:1-6
John 13:31-35

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Only Trust Him (UMH 337)

VII. Closing Prayer
Dear God we come to you in praise. We come near to you in thanksgiving for goodness and mercy manifested in your Son, Jesus. We thank you for your love manifested in all that you do. Fill us with your Spirit so that we can be with you always. In the name of Christ. Amen

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I. Opening Prayer
O God, our Father, who provides all that we need for our bodies, minds, and spirits, allow your children the bounty and grace of your holy presence; that in this hour of devotion you may infuse in us with inspiration and motivation to do our best and be as shepherds to your people. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 23

III. Daily Bible Readings:
April 19, Monday Psalm 80:1-7
April 20, Tuesday Isaiah 40:1-11
April 21, Wednesday Jeremiah 31:10-14
April 22, Thursday Hebrews 13:20-21
April 23, Friday 1 Peter 5:1-11
April 24, Saturday 2 Corinthians 4
April 25, Sunday Acts 9:36-43
4th Sunday of Easter Revelations 7:9-17
John 10:22-30

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: The King of Love My Shepherd Is (UMH138)

VII. Closing Prayer
O God, our Shepherd true and faithful, allow us now your blessings of strength and purpose so that we may be able to fulfill our mission in the vineyard of our Savior Jesus Christ through whom we pray. Amen.

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Theme: Walking with God
I. Opening Prayer
O Lord, your wondrous birth means nothing unless we are born again, your death and sacrifice mean nothing unless we die to sin, your resurrection means nothing if you be risen alone. Raise and exalt us, O Savior, both now to the estate of grace and hereafter to the state of glory; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, God for ever and ever. Amen.
- Eric Milner-White, England, 20th cent., alt.
II. Passage of Praise Psalm 30

III. Daily Bible Readings:
April 12, Monday Acts 4:5-12 April 13, Tuesday Acts 9:1-20
April 14, Wednesday Acts 13:44-52
April 15, Thursday Acts 11:1-18
April 16, Friday Acts 4:23-31
April 17, Saturday Romans 8:1-11
April 18, Sunday Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
3rd Sunday of Easter Revelations 5:11-14
John 21:1-19

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Open My Eyes, That I May See (UMH 454)

VII. Closing Prayer
May the indwelling of the Triune God in our lives – in our minds and hearts – be ours not only now, but for always. In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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I. Opening Prayer
God of life, through Jesus Christ you have bestowed upon the world the light of life. Sanctify this new fire, and grant that our hearts and minds may also be kindled with holy desire to shine forth with the brightness of Christ’s rising, that we may attain to the feast of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – UM Book of Worship, 2002

II. Passage of Praise Psalm 150

III. Daily Bible Readings:
April 5, Monday Matthew 28 April 6, Tuesday Mark 16:1-19
April 7, Wednesday Luke 24:13-35
April 8, Thursday Luke 24:36-53
April 9 , Friday John 20:1-18
April 10, Saturday John 21
April 11, Sunday Acts 5:27-32
(2nd Sunday of Easter) Revelations 1:4-8
John 20:19-31

IV. Moments of Reflection: Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn: Breathe on Me, Breath of God (UMH 420)

VII. Closing Prayer
We are sent forth in the power of Christ’s resurrection. Alleluia! The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.
–UM Book of Worship, 2002

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March 29-April 4, 2010

Theme:  The Passion and/of the Resurrection!

I. Opening Prayer

Praise the Lord!  Christ lives!  Father in heaven we thank you for your goodness, mercy and love.  Love that has allowed your sinful children a way out of perdition and death.  But the way to salvation was not easy.  It was full of sacrifice because of our manifold sins.  Allow Christ to live in our hearts and in our beings.  Be with us, we pray, in everything we do.  Amen.

II. Passage of Praise     Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

III. Daily Bible Readings:

March 29, Monday (Holy Monday)   Isa. 42:1-9; John 12:1-11

March 30, Tuesday (Holy Tuesday)   Isa. 49:1-7; John 12:20-36

March 31, Wednesday (Holy Wednesday)  Isa. 50:4-9a; John 13:21-32

April 1, Thursday (Holy/Maundy Thursday)  Exod. 12:1-14; John 13:1-17, 31b-35

April 2, Friday (Good Friday)  Isa. 52:13-53:12; John 18:1-19:42

April 3, Saturday (Holy Saturday)  Job 14:1-14; John 19:38-42

April 4, Sunday     Acts 10:34-43

Easter Sunday      1 Corinthians 15:19-26 John 20:1-18

IV. Moments of Reflection:  Silent and/or written

V. Sweet Hour of Prayer:  Personal and/or intercessory

VI. Hymn:  Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (UMH302)

VII. Closing Prayer

God of holiness and light, in the mystery of dying and rising with Christ you have established a new covenant of reconciliation.  Cleanse our hearts and give a new spirit to all your people, so that your saving grace may be made known to the whole world; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

- UM Book of Worship, March 2002 printing, p. 375

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