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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opening Prayer

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

O God: forgive my doubting, questioning heart. Like those who witnessed Jesus' miracles of healing yet spurned belief, I too have seen wonders, yet have hardened my heart. I confess the way my pessimism has caused others to doubt themselves and your Spirit; the times my criticism has wounded others; the times my dejection has dampened the enthusiasm of those inspired by your Word and work. O God, forgive me, and in your mercy, renew me, that with an open heart I may believe and never pose an obstacle to the faith of others. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 19

The Lord’s Prayer

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

New Testament Reading: John 1:35-51

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, following you is a journey into deeper wonder and worship. Who has seen your limits? Who can know the depth of your wisdom? I treasure you as my teacher who guides me in the way of eternal life.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 36

Prayer of Consecration

Thank you, Lord, for your steadfast love. This poem shows the frailty of the evil person, contrasted with the immensity of your goodness. I want to be instructed by both images - taught to turn away from the troubling picture of evil and drawn by what the psalm calls the river of your delights. Show me how to take refuge in the shadow of your wings. I feel my own scarcity; lavish me with your abundance. Give me an ever-widening aperture to take in your light. Continue your steadfast love to me. Remind me of your faithfulness that reaches the clouds, and your judgements that extend to the deep. Let these realities strengthen and satisfy me as I approach the work of this day, for Jesus’ sake.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/12/26 Fruitful 1/12/26

Monday, January 12, 2026

Opening Prayer

Lord God Almighty: open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law. Open my ears, that I may tremble at your Word. Open my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. For you I wait all the day long.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Heavenly Father, you made me for your glory, redeemed me by your Son, and sealed me with your Spirit. Grounded in this new identity, I make my confession before you. I grieve today the many expressions of my self-centeredness. I am self-loving; self-serving; self-protecting; self-righteous; and self-interested. The habits of my heart revolve around SELF; and so your glory does not shine brightly from my life. By your grace, forgive my sin and conquer my selfishness. Establish your Son as the king of my heart and the center of my life. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: John 1:19-34

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus Christ: I behold you - and adore you - as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! You are the Eternal Son of God, who baptizes your people with the Holy Spirit. Glory to you, O Christ; glory to you.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 2

Prayer of Consecration

Oh Lord, the nations rage today just as they did long ago when this psalm was written. Rulers and kings plot destruction and violence, just as they have always done. Your people are no strangers to difficult and dangerous times. And yet we rest secure in your promise that you have set your king on Zion, your holy hill, and have given the nations as his possession. The gates of hell will not prevail against your church, and the kingdoms of this world are no match for the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Strengthen me - and all your faithful people around the world - with the certainty that you’ve established your kingdom forever. We long for the day when you will judge the world in righteousness. Until that day, let us “serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling,” bowing before king Jesus and offering him our lives in joyful surrender.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/10/26 Fruitful 1/10/26

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Opening Prayer

O Lord, you have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn me away in anger. Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: in Jesus Christ you love me, but I have not loved you. You have given me all things, yet I have squandered your gifts. I have grieved you and caused hurt to others, and I am not worthy to be called your child. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am ashamed and sorry for all I have done to displease you. Cleanse me from my sin and receive me again into your household, that I might never stray from your love, but always remain within the sound of your voice. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Acts 10:34-48a

Prayer of Adoration

O God, I worship you because your gospel is for all tribes, tongues, peoples, and nations. By your Spirit I am united to everyone who has believed in your Son, across the world and throughout time. Thank you that you show no partiality, but welcome all who fear you and worship your Son.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 110

Prayer of Consecration

Lord, fill my imagination so I can fully grasp this imagery. This psalm, attributed to David, describes the reign of an extraordinary king.This king leads his people with strength, subdues their enemies, and rules with justice. Yet he also acts as a priest. This king-priest makes peace between God and the people. Because of his mediation, God can dwell with them. It’s clear that the psalm points to a King greater than any human king. Though David was a man after your own heart, he, too, needed mediation for his sins. There’s only one who could rightly fill the offices of both king and priest. Lord Jesus Christ, You are the new and better David, ruling with might and purifying with love. So today, awaken my allegiance to your kingship. Extend your rule and reign into the corners of my heart that are still dark with sin. Purify me with your holy love, cleansing me from all impurity and selfishness. Deepen my gratitude for your mediation, for you meet the deepest needs of my soul.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/9/26 Fruitful 1/9/26

Friday, January 9, 2026

Opening Prayer

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Heavenly Father, with my eyes fixed on Jesus, I ask you to forgive my sins. Forgive me for hurting people I love by my impatience, by my irritation, and by my unkept promises. Forgive me for caring more about what others think about me than what think about me. Forgive me for being too busy to behold your beauty in Your Word, meditate on your mercies in Christ, and hear you call to me in the gospel. Have mercy on me, Father, in the name of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Acts 8:14-25

Prayer of Adoration

Blessed Holy Spirit: I adore you for the power that you give, which no amount of money can buy and no worldly power can counterfeit. May my life be full today of your gracious influence.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 72

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this Psalm asks you to give the king your justice. And so it reminds me that you care about rulers, about authorities, about governments. The fact is that the world is full of violence and injustice, and often its rulers are complicit in these unjust ways. I have little power to make things better; but I join my prayers with the prayers of your people throughout history. By your grace, raise up righteous rulers who care about the good. And let unrighteous rulers cause us to long more deeply for the return of King Jesus, whom this Psalm anticipates. HE will have dominion from sea to sea. HE will defend the poor, and give deliverance to the needy. While I wait for HIS glorious return, I offer myself in the service of His kingdom. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done” today, in my work and in my relationships. Whether I interact today with people of great influence, or whether I am called to small, invisible acts of service, help me do all things for the sake of Your name. Give me grace to work faithfully as I wait for the day when the whole earth is filled with your glory.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/8/26 Fruitful 1/8/26

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Opening Prayer

O Lord, God of my salvation, every day I call upon you, in the morning my prayer comes before you. Incline your ear to my cry! For my soul is full of troubles, and my strength fails. Renew me each morning with your steadfast love, that I may rejoice and be glad all my days.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Word of God Incarnate: you came to this world to accomplish salvation. By your grace, you call me to repent, to be crucified with you, and to be raised as a new creation. But I confess that often I do not live as a renewed person! I “go with the flow” instead of stemming the tide of sin. I allow the fruit of the Spirit to be choked out by the weeds of evil. Forgive me, for Jesus’ sake. And help me show evidence every day of your kingdom’s reign in my heart.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 27

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Mark 1:4-11

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I worship you as the one who inaugurates a new age, a new kingdom, and a new reality. You have ushered in the era of the Spirit, fulfilling all the requirements of the law, and pouring out the Holy Spirit on your people.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 61

Prayer of Consecration

Lord, sometimes my life feels like a bare rock face and I feel like a weary climber, barely hanging on. Your word sustains me from one moment to the next, providing handholds and supports just when I need them. This psalm with its mountain imagery is one such support. The phrase, lead me to the rock that is higher than I, rings in my soul when I feel fatigued and helpless. Lead me, Lord. Lead me back to yourself, the rock, the refuge, the high tower. With the psalmist I call out, let me dwell in your tent forever. Be my resting place. Take me under your wings today. Appoint your steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over me. As I do my work today, let me sing praises to your name, strengthened by your Spirit’s presence and encouraged by the hope of life eternal.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/7/26 Fruitful 1/7/26

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God, by whom all things were created and for whom all things exist: I bow before you in humility. I have more than sufficient reasons to overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving. Yet I confess how easily I default to complaining, whining, and grumbling. I acknowledge and grieve the entitlement and selfishness in my soul. Have mercy on me, O Lord. Free me for joyful gratitude and humble thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ my Savior: Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 18

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Matthew 3

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus Christ: I praise you because you are the beloved Son, with whom the Father is well pleased. By Your obedience you bring many sons to glory, and share your inheritance with them. Thank you for welcoming me into your family.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 29

Prayer of Consecration

O Lord, your word is filled with images of creation rejoicing in you. Remind me today that this is my Father’s world; that all of nature sings your praise and declares your glory. Cause my heart to do the same. Help me be attentive to your glory in the natural world: the beauty of a sunrise; the strength of the wind; the song of a bird outside my window. Show me all the ways that your world is filled with the praise of you, and the longing for your return. Give me capacity to be fully present, paying attention to the people and things you’ve put around me. Lord, I have many tasks and concerns before me today, so I echo the cry of Psalm 29: may the Lord give strength to his people, and bless us with peace.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/6/26 Fruitful 1/6/26

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Opening Prayer

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of my heart by the working of your Holy Spirit, that I may perfectly love you, joyfully obey you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ, our Lord: Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-8

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Luke 3:21-38

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I praise you because you are fully God and fully man - not parted or divided into two persons, but one and the same Son, God the Word, the Lord Jesus Christ; as the prophets from the beginning have declared concerning you.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 24

Prayer of Consecration

Oh Lord, who can come near you? Who can ascend your holy hill? The one with clean hands and a pure heart can approach you. But as I hear these words and test myself against them, I feel their prohibition. My hands are not clean. My heart is not pure. O Lord, if you mark iniquity, who could stand? But as I ponder carefully this psalm, I hear a hint of someone else. Someone who never lifted his soul to false things, someone who never spoke deceit, someone who lived, died, and rose again as the full expression of your salvation. Jesus, the king of glory, ascended your holy hill so the ancient gates could swing wide and admit me. The Lord, mighty in battle, conquered sin and death. He paid for the very sins that have stained my hands and my heart. Open the rusty gates in my soul, O Lord. Lift up my head, O king of glory, and come in!

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/5/26 Fruitful 1/5/26

Monday, January 5, 2026

Opening Prayer

O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know my thoughts before I think them. You know my words before I speak them. You know my past, my present, and my future. Awaken me now, to seek you while you may be found, to call upon you while you are near, and to live a life that brings glory to your name.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Merciful Father, I come before you today not in penitent fear but in repentant faith. Because you have raised me up with Christ, I now humble myself before you. I confess that I have been proud, attempting to live an autonomous life and believing the lie of self-sufficiency. I have avoided Jesus by treasuring other things more than you and your kingdom. Have mercy on me today, O Lord my God, and empower me for greater trust, submission, and obedience, through Christ my Savior: Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 66:7-24

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Revelation 22

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus: surely you are coming soon! You the bright morning star, the root and descendant of David, the beginning and the end. I worship you and look for your coming. Amen - come, Lord Jesus!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 150

Prayer of Consecration

My Lord and my God: This final Psalm summarizes the entire collection with a wholehearted burst of praise to You. In my imagination, I see every nation, tribe, and tongue using their particular instruments and language to praise You for Your exceeding goodness. I see you, Lord, in the perfect shalom of your reign, gathering your people, delighting in their diversity, not a clan missing or excluded. The new heavens and the new earth, restored and at rest. I carry this picture into my day, knowing that although the world languishes in brokenness now, I’m a citizen of the world to come. Help me to recognize myself as an ambassador of that kingdom. Give me the grace to use whatever power I have right now to join you in your work of bringing peace, holiness, and justice to this world. I want the tune of your praise always in my ear, my secret reminder that the king is coming.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/3/26 Fruitful 1/3/26

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

God of mercy, whose Son, Jesus Christ, beckons me with the wide embrace of his love: I confess that I have been a wayward child. I have disobeyed your commands; I have been deaf to your call; I have been cold to your love. In thought, word, and deed, I have hurt others and dishonored your name. In your great mercy, receive me again as your beloved child, not because I am worthy, but for the sake of Jesus, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 17

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 2:10-18

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus: I worship you for the wonder of your Incarnation. You partook of flesh and blood, becoming like us in every respect, in order to destroy the devil and deliver us from the fear of death. Thank you for your great condescension.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 115

Prayer of Consecration

Meditating on your glory is the right medicine for my soul, O Lord. The world offers me many idols to worship: power, control, money, security, entertainment, pleasure, and comfort. But as this psalm says, those gods can’t do anything for me. Worshiping them diminishes me, robbing me of my humanity. I’m made for the deepest, most intimate friendship with you, and the longer I try to find my security in other things, the more I suffer. Rather than give my heart to them, I will trust in the Lord today. Incline my heart away from idols and toward your glory, Lord. Let me live not for my name, but for yours.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/2/26 Fruitful 1/2/26

Friday, January 2, 2026

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Heavenly Father, I enter this day full of thanksgiving, because you have redeemed my life by your mercy and grace. I worship you for such a great salvation even as I come to you in repentance. Hear my confession, Father. Forgive me for under-believing your gospel and over-believing my worries. Forgive me for being slow to listen and quick to judgement. Forgive me for failing to love you and your church. Have mercy on me, Lord, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 16

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7

Prayer of Adoration

O God my Father: by your Son and Spirit I am no longer a slave but your adopted child. Thank you for bringing me into your family!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 97

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this Psalm reminds me of the good news that you reign. Your power and beauty are revealed in nature, from smokey, volcanic mountains to gentle morning light. As I do my work today, remind me of your great power and righteous judgments. Awaken my heart to the holy interests of your coming kingdom. Give me greater and greater capacity to love you and to hate all evil. This psalm includes a prayer for the preservation of life, and I add my prayer to it: please preserve me and those I love. Keep us in your care, O Lord, and teach us to worship you with whole hearts.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 1/1/26 Fruitful 1/1/26

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Opening Prayer

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Lord God, in Christ you have adopted me as your beloved child. But I confess that deep inside my soul I doubt your love for me. Instead of being satisfied in your acceptance, I look for acceptance elsewhere. Instead of resting in your love, I am restless with fear, control, and worry. Forgive my lack of trust in your promises. Forgive my doubt of your great love. Let your perfect love cast out all fear, and free me to glorify and enjoy you fully. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 15

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: 1 John 1:1-4

Prayer of Adoration

O God: I adore you for the fellowship I have with you, and with your son Jesus Christ. Thank you for those who saw the Lord Jesus with their eyes and touched him with their hands; and thank you that they have passed on to us the word of life.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 88

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this is the only psalm in the Bible that doesn’t resolve on a note of hopeful worship. It’s an unbroken expression of sorrow. It’s also a special gift to those in a season of deep suffering. Thank you, Lord, that your word doesn’t rush us or push us to get on with it when we’re confronting emotional pain. Through the incarnation of your son, you entered into our reality to the fullest degree, and you know what it means to sink to the darkness. We know that we have your companionship in our sufferings, and that in some mysterious way, we share in your sufferings. Comfort the afflicted today, Lord, with your peace that passes understanding.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 12/31/25 Fruitful 12/31/25

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Holy Spirit: because of my union with Christ, you dwell within me. Yet I confess that I still live according to the flesh. I do not live in conscious dependence upon you. I do not walk in vital communion with you. I am self-reliant and self-trusting, more defined by this age than by the age to come. Forgive me, Gracious Father, for neglecting the gift of your Spirit. Today, fill me afresh with the Spirit’s presence. Revive my soul. Renew my zeal. Release your power in me, for the glory of Your name.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:1-8

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: John 1:1-18

Prayer of Adoration

Word of God, full of grace and truth: I worship you because out of your fullness I have received grace upon grace. In you, the glory of God is made known; in you, the true light has come into the world.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 87

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this day will bring its share of concerns and distractions. Help me set them aside for a moment to meditate on the beauty of your holy mountain. This psalm describes Zion, towering above the nations. You have built up her gates, and she is a glorious place of welcome for the people. The psalm speaks of your plan to extend your love beyond your chosen people, Israel, outward to include the surrounding nations. Thank you for extending your invitation to me, because I too was an outsider before you brought me in. Your kingdom is beautiful, expansive, and welcoming. Help me live for the city of God today, even as I dwell among the city of man. And give me a warm hospitality to those who are not yet your people, that I may invite them to enter the gates of Zion through faith in Jesus.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 12/30/25 Fruitful 12/30/25

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: you have commanded me to love my neighbor as myself. But today, as I contemplate my lack of love, I am humbled to the dust. Too often, I avoid others when they bother me. I ignore others when they don’t interest me. I use others when they benefit me. I reject others when they sin against me. My love is shallow and self-serving. Forgive me, O God. Thank you that in Christ, you have loved me with a love incomprehensible. May your love fill me, and transform me, for the glory of your name. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:1-12

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 1:1-13

Prayer of Adoration

O God: I adore you that in these last days, you have spoken to us by your Son. Lord Jesus: I was created by you; I am sustained in you; I have been redeemed for you. I adore you for your majesty, excellency, and glory.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 148

Prayer of Consecration

O God: the Psalmist unapologetically calls all of creation to join in praising You! And so I confess the shallowness of my worship; how slow I am to rejoice in free, enthusiastic praise. I invite you to overcome my reserved demeanor and my slothful soul. Bring freedom to the places in me that are suspicious of emotion in worship. Let me see that the world is full of praise - sports fans praising their teams, readers their favorite books, patriots their country. All of this praise should be yours, for you are the one who made it all. So rather than being tepid and timid in my worship, let me joyfully and loudly proclaim your praise. Give me courage today to invite those around me to praise the true and living God. And fill my heart with joy because of your glory and beauty.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

Fruitful 12/29/25 Fruitful 12/29/25

Monday, December 29, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: I cannot keep silent about my sin; when I do, my bones waste away and your hand is heavy upon me. So I will acknowledge my sin to you, and I will not cover my iniquity. Today, I acknowledge the sin of ENTITLEMENT. I live with a demanding spirit that grabs, clutches, and expects, rather than with a generous spirit that thanks you and blesses others. Forgive me, O Lord, by the mercy of Jesus, who did not regard equality with you as something to be grasped, but emptied himself that I might be filled. Fill me up today with the freedom and joy of grace, for Your name’s sake: Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 14

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Revelation 12

Prayer of Adoration

O God my Savior: I adore you for the victory you’ve won over sin and death and hell. By the blood of the Lamb and by her faithfulness, your church will conquer her enemies. I long for your kingdom to come; and I wait in eager expectation for the day of your return.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 147

Prayer of Consecration

As I pray this psalm, O Lord, I remember that you are both transcendent and immanent. You are the mighty sovereign who commands nature - who sends out ice and snow, who commands the stars, who covers the heavens with clouds. Your grandeur and glory brings me to my knees in awe and reverence. Yet you are also the loving father who gathers the outcasts, who heals your people gently, who binds our wounds and builds us up. You count the stars and give each one a name; you also lift up the humble and cast down the proud. Despite all the beauty of the natural world - all the ways it displays your glory - this Psalm reminds me that you take the highest pleasure in those who fear you. Thank you for delighting in your people. Let me sense and feel your delight today; and may it move me to admiration and obedience.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Holy God: Dust I am, and to dust I shall return. I am like a flower of the field, that appears for a little while and then vanishes. But I confess my tendency to live days, weeks, even months at a time with little thought for my mortality, and little consideration for eternity. Forgive my presumption and self-reliance. Humble me to the dust, that I might be ever-mindful of my frailty, and freshly awed by your eternal, infinite beauty. Through Christ, our Lord: Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 13

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Luke 2:22-40

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus: like your servant Simeon, I exalt you as creation’s long-awaited salvation. You are the light of God revealed; you are the glory of your people Israel. Having seen you and experienced your salvation, I thank you that I now have peace with you.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 102

Prayer of Consecration

Of old, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth. Long before you made us, you planned your entrance into our world, to restore and return us to yourself. You knew us and called us to be your own. This time of year is loaded with contradictions, for we celebrate your birth with joy, even as our lives are marked by the emergence of old difficulties and disappointments. This psalm gives voice to our feelings of isolation and sorrow, with its images of birds on lonely rooftops and hearts withered like dry grass. Even as you help us express our darker feelings, you’re reaching for us with gentle compassion. You’re enthroned forever, and you arise to have pity on Zion. You promise that your beloved ones will rest secure… so I rest in that promise today, and I look for good things from your hand.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Friday, December 26, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Merciful Father, I come into your presence with deep gratitude, for I am no longer under the law but under grace. Resting in that truth, I freely confess my brokenness and my weakness before you. Instead of worshiping you, I have put myself at the center of my life. Instead of honoring others, I have withheld words of blessing and spoken words of harm. Have mercy on me, for Jesus' sake. By your Holy Spirit, awaken in me today passionate worship, joyful obedience, and wholehearted love for others. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 32:1-8

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Luke 2:15-21

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I worship you, for you truly satisfy my deepest longings. As a child you were placed in a feeding trough; later, your body was broken for the life of the world; and even now I come to you hungry and find satisfaction. Thank you for the miracle of your Incarnation.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 96

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this Psalm is a wholehearted cry of celebration, and I pray that you would stir this same response in my heart today. Whatever pressure I feel, whatever anxious weight pulls my soul downward, whatever circumstance brings me to the end of myself, whatever failure haunts me, I will suspend those concerns and answer the invitation of this psalm. With believing people through the centuries, I affirm that glory is due to your name. I celebrate your strength, majesty, and beauty, and I eagerly look for the day of your return to set the world to rights. When I feel hindered in worship, I recall that praising you is my good. Awaken in me a new song today, for Jesus’ sake.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Thursday, December 25, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

O Lord, you promise to work all things for my good. Yet I confess that instead of delighting in your grace, I find reasons to be unhappy. I have filled my life with busyness and scheduled myself into exhaustion. I have been quick to judge others and slow to forgive them. Open my eyes to Your glory which is all around me, and to Your love which is smiling through all things. Renew in me a sense of wonder in You and your good creation. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Luke 2:1-15

Prayer of Adoration

O God, I rejoice in this good news of great joy: my Savior, Christ the Lord, is born this day! You have visited your people, bringing light and life to all. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace toward men!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 8

Prayer of Consecration

O God, this psalm is especially beautiful when I hear it on THIS day. Stars and angels, sheep and oxen... all the imagery of nature comes alive with special meaning when I imagine it in light of your birth. In the coming of a baby, you established strength over your enemies. You demonstrated that even in your cosmic grandeur, you are mindful of your people, loving us so much that you condescended to come in humility to be our Immanuel. Without your grace, we would still be the people sitting in darkness. Instead, we have seen your light. Your name is majestic, Lord, and we celebrate your coming in all the earth.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Glorious God: I come to you now in need of grace. Throughout this week, a war has been raging in my heart. I find myself looking to people, situations, and experiences to give me security, identity, and hope. I have sought from others what can only be found in you. Forgive me, and awaken me to the only glory that really satisfies: the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, my Savior and Redeemer. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Numbers 24:2-9, 17a

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 10

Prayer of Adoration

Christ Jesus: thank you for opening a new and living way for us to the presence of God. Thank you that because of your work, we can draw near in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean and our bodies washed with pure water. I worship you as the Mediator of the new covenant, who by a single sacrifice has taken away our sin.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 89:1-18

Prayer of Consecration

Father: during this Advent season, I remember and rejoice in your covenant. You have bound yourself to your people with an oath; you have promised us your faithfulness. I look back to the covenant you made with David: you promised to establish his offspring forever and build up his throne to all generations. The New Testament writers speak of Jesus as the fulfillment of this promise - the one who comes to inherit David’s legacy and build up his throne eternally. So let me bow the knee today to King Jesus, and let me also rejoice in how he fulfills all the hopes and longings of your people throughout history. When I read about David, let me see Jesus. When I read about Solomon, let me see Jesus. When I read about all the flaws and failures of the kings in Israel’s history, let me see Jesus as the truer and better king. And let me remember that all your covenant promises find their “Yes” in him. May I rest in his goodness and rejoice in his power, today and always.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Father, for your steadfast love, I bless you. For your abundant grace, I praise you. For your daily mercies, I trust you. I ask your forgiveness today for my willful lack of love. I have ignored those less capable than me; I have resented those who have wounded me; I have withdrawn from those who are inconvenient and difficult. By Your Spirit, overcome my sin and weakness, and fill me with overflowing love, through the mercy of Jesus Christ my Savior. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 49:1-2, 8-12

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 4

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I adore you as the merciful and gracious high priest. Nothing is hidden from you, and before you I am completely exposed. Yet you sympathize with my weaknesses, and you welcome me to draw near. With confident humility, I kneel before the throne of grace.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 66

Prayer of Consecration

This psalm reminds me that the day is coming when all the earth will worship you, Lord. Your enemies will be defeated, and your people will boast in your beauty and goodness. Before your power and might, humility is the only proper disposition. Like you did with Israel, you’ve kept my soul among the living, you’ve stopped my foot from falling, you’ve brought me through fire and water to a place of abundance. When I lose heart, I’ll remind myself of all you’ve done for my soul. Thank you for your generosity to me. Give me strength to live for the day when all of creation will lie captive at the feet of Christ in glorious liberty. Amen.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Opening Prayer

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Lord Jesus, all authority in heaven and earth has been given to you. I confess that I have neglected your command to make disciples. I have been content to keep the light of your gospel hidden. I have valued my comfort over your kingdom, my security over your power, and my reputation over your glory. Forgive me Lord, for my unbelief in the power of your Gospel and for my lack of faith in your promises. Jesus, ignite my desire for your coming kingdom, that my faith would be renewed and my hope strengthened. Let your light shine in me that others may see my good works and glorify you. Amen.

Pause to confess specifically any sins the Holy Spirit may be convicting you about.

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:1-15

The Lord’s Prayer

New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4

Prayer of Adoration

I worship you, Lord Jesus, because your return is imminent. You will descend from heaven; every eye will see you; and your people will enjoy eternal fellowship with you. Thank you for the comforting truth that death is not the end; the dead in Christ WILL rise again!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 45

Prayer of Consecration

Give me the grace, Lord, to set aside my distractions and join the psalmist in meditating on your perfection. I invite you to work in my imagination, so that I can see and admire you. I invite you to work on my ability to focus, so I can sustain attention on you. I invite you to work in my soul, so that I can tolerate the stillness it takes to pray deeply. Give me eyes to see and ears to hear you. Give me a refreshed heart, one that overflows with a song of love to you. This psalm reminds me that you are everything desirable. Powerful, compassionate, and just, with military might and courtly splendor. Your beauty has the power to change your people. As I gaze at you, I am re-made into your likeness. All generations remember you and all nations are drawn to your presence. Draw me to yourself today. Amen.

Take time now specifically to intercede for yourself, your neighbors, your church, your city, and the world, bringing your needs and the needs of others before the Lord.

BENEDICTION

And now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and always, until the day of Christ's return.