Thursday, November 27, 2025

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

Merciful Father, although you have promised me everlasting joy, I am often lazy, apathetic, and hard-hearted. Deliver me, O God, from a slothful mind, from all lukewarmness, and from all dejection of spirit. I know these cannot but deaden my love to you; mercifully free my heart from them, and give me a lively, zealous, active, and cheerful spirit; that I may vigorously perform whatever you command, thankfully suffer whatever you choose for me, and be ardent to obey your holy love in all things. Amen.

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

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 12

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: Ephesians 1:15-23

Prayer of Adoration

Father of Glory: I worship you for the hope to which you have called me; for the riches of your glorious inheritance; and for the surpassing greatness of your power toward us who believe. Your greatness is immeasurable and your blessings to me in Christ are incomparable. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 100

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this psalm invites me to “serve the Lord with gladness!” And that’s what I want to do, today and every day. I don’t want to serve you half-heartedly, or dutifully, or begrudgingly - but with a full and joyful heart that delights to bring you glory. So today, let me serve you with gladness. Give me eyes to see my work as service to you, working heartily, as unto the Lord. Help me see every interaction with people as a chance to serve to you, honoring them as your image-bearers. And help me serve you even in the hardships, annoyances, and challenges that come my way today, responding to them in ways that please you. Fill my heart with gladness and my life with praise to you today. 

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.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Opening Prayer

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead 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

Eternal God, my fear and unbelief run deep. While I may outwardly confess your salvation, inwardly I deny the power of your Gospel. I work to keep up appearances, but I neglect the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy and faithfulness. Yet according to your steadfast love, you have forgiven me through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Direct my path, Lord, that I may walk in repentance and humility before you and others. Amen.

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

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 12

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: Luke 23:33-43

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus Christ, Lamb of God: I adore you for the beauty and power of your sacrifice. In humility you received our judgment, our sin, and our scorn. Remembering your great mercy, I worship you as my Lord, my God, and my King. And I say with the thief: remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 95

Prayer of Consecration

O Lord, this Psalm puts before me both an invitation and a warning. It shows me two scenes from my spiritual family history: first, Israel united in joyful worship, fully alive to the goodness of God; and then, the generation who hardened their hearts in the wilderness. These remembrances lay out two possible paths for my soul. So help me respond with wisdom and teachability. I want to hear your voice today, and not harden my heart. I want to come into your presence with thanksgiving and with joyful praise. So in my heart right now, I bow down; I kneel before the Lord, my Maker. I affirm that I’m yours, a sheep of your pasture, dependent on your direction to keep me safe and secure. Keep me from going astray in my heart; align my inner being according to your ways. 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.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Opening Prayer

Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Gracious and merciful God: I confess to you today my lack of faith. You have saved me by grace, yet still I try to earn your favor by my works. You have met my deepest need in Christ, yet still I doubt your fatherly care. You have given me your Spirit, yet still I walk according to the flesh. Forgive my lack of faith, and strengthen me by your grace, that I may walk with you in freedom, joy, and worship. Amen. 

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

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40

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: Mark 13:1-8

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I worship you because your words are true. Though the world around me is filled with upheaval and chaos, these are but the beginning of birth pains. You are the true Temple where the fullness of God dwells; therefore I know I have a refuge in you. I adore you, for in the midst of unrest, you will protect your people.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 92

Prayer of Consecration

O God: Make me like one of the righteous in this psalm, planted and flourishing in your house. I love the picture of a life rooted in you, always green and alive, always bearing fruit. The psalm lays out a pattern for me as I seek deeper knowledge of you: I will declare your love in the morning, and meditate on your faithfulness at night. Help me live with this rhythm, with my inner person continually oriented toward you. Draw my mind toward you in the morning and in the evening. I want to reject distraction and anxious meditation; I want instead to fill my mind with your word. I want to still bear fruit in old age, ever full of sap and green, declaring that the Lord is upright. Make me like a thriving tree planted in your courtyard, because it’s good for me to be near you. 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.

Monday, November 24, 2025

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

Father, I come before you this day with a humble and contrite heart, which you will not despise. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight. Wash me, that I may be whiter than snow. Create in me a clean heart, and renew in me a right spirit. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and give me a willing spirit to sustain me. Amen.

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

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-24

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: Matthew 25:31-46

Prayer of Adoration

O God: I worship you for the piercing conviction of these words. You are the Judge of all the earth. My love for you is reflected in my love for the poor, the weak, the lowly, and the lost. I adore you that by grace, you transform selfish people into those who care for the least of these. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 5

Prayer of Consecration

O Lord: “through the abundance of your steadfast love, I will enter your house.” Thank you that I have access to you and peace with you because of your steadfast love expressed in Jesus. Teach me to savor your steadfast love as I go through this day. In my inner world, I’ve lived as an orphan for a long time. I’ve taken care of myself by controlling others, using my power in unhealthy ways, or endlessly distracting myself. So drive a vision of your majestic temple and your steadfast love deep into my imagination. In Jesus, I’m completely covered by your favor. Please help me take hold of your love in my inner person, and let it overflow from me into the world around me, 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.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

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.

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: Hosea 5:15-6:6

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: Hebrews 7:11-28

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus: what a great High Priest you are! Through your intercession and by your sacrifice, I am able to draw near to God. You are better than Melchizedek and better than the Levites; you have given me a better hope, better promises, and a better covenant. I rejoice in you today as my great high priest.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 126

Prayer of Consecration

O God: you are the restorer of fortunes. As the singers of this psalm reflect on their history with you, they remember the overwhelming joy of coming home from exile. Their captivity was great; and great was their deliverance! I, too, know the experience of captivity. So let me remember the prisons from which I’ve been set free. At my initial conversion, what a release from bondage I experienced! And since then, I’ve been emancipated from many troubles; from discouragement of spirit; from miserable backsliding; and from grievous doubt. These deliverances have come sometimes quickly and sometimes gradually; but in every case, I remember the joy which followed each emancipation. The Lord has done great things for me, and I am glad! So as I go about my work today, keep your great deliverance alive in my heart, and let my mouth be filled with laughter.

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.

Friday, November 21, 2025

Opening Prayer

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Lord Jesus, if I say I have no sin, I deceive myself and the truth is not in me; so I humbly confess my sins today. The idols of my heart are many. I have bowed down to false gods, and looked to them to provide what only you can provide. Forgive me. Free me. Deepen my sorrow for the wrong I have done and the good I have left undone. My comfort is found in knowing that you are full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in grace. I trust boldly in Christ my redeemer. Amen.   

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

Old Testament Reading: Hosea 2:14-23

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: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Prayer of Adoration

Lord: thank you for the warnings you give in the Scriptures. Thank you that in addition to promising us your faithfulness, you admonish and instruct your people so that we do not take your grace for granted. Let me not grow weary in doing good, but refresh my spirit with your grace.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 78:56-72

Prayer of Consecration

O God: let this his portion of your word hold up a mirror to me. Show me my idols, which provoke your jealousy, and my treachery which arouses your anger. Even as you removed yourself from your people of old and allowed them to suffer just consequences, you repeatedly refer to them as your people, your heritage. You move decisively to rescue and restore them. Thank you, Lord, that you did that same thing for me in Jesus, the son of David. I know that I’m like your people in this psalm: prone to honor you with my lips while my heart is far from you. Your word reminds me not to take you lightly or assume I can fool you. Humble me today and help me live with integrity before you. Move me to acknowledge my sin and to renew my obedience, through the gracious influence of your Holy Spirit.

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.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

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

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: Jeremiah 31:7-14

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: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Prayer of Adoration

I worship you, O God, that death is not the end for your people. For those who are united to your Son Jesus, not even death can separate us from your love. The dead in Christ WILL rise, and so we will always be with you. Grant me greater and fuller hope in the promise of your return.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 78:32-55

Prayer of Consecration

O God: this passage continues the story of Your people in the aftermath of the exodus. They can be made to wonder, but not to believe. This passage shows how sin and unbelief go together. If they had believed, they would not have sinned; and if they had not have been blinded by sin, they would have believed. Dear Lord, use this passage to search me. Give me insight and awareness, to see areas of my life where I hold out in unbelief. Help me not flatter you with my mouth, while being unfaithful to you in my heart. I invite and welcome your conviction. Give me wisdom to reckon with the warning in this story; and by your Spirit, make my heart soft and teachable toward you.

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.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Opening Prayer

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead 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, 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 65:17-25

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: Luke 21:5-28

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, thank you that your redemption is drawing near! You are creating new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered. I worship you as I wait patiently for your glorious return, and for the fulfillment of all that you have promised. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 78:17-31

Prayer of Consecration

O God: This psalm shows a dark moment in Israel’s history, when after their exodus from Egypt, the people revert to complaining, rebellion, and doubt. Am I like Israel, harboring bitterness, entitlement, or complaint? Am I overlooking your goodness to me, and giving in to a rebellious, demanding attitude? I invite you to show me the true state of my soul. Recall to my mind the many ways you’ve faithfully preserved me. As you gave food and drink to your people in the wilderness, through Christ you provide the food and drink my soul requires. My hungry, rebellious heart is met with abundance and mercy because Jesus was laid low. Thank you for the beauty of the gospel which is displayed and foreshadowed in this psalm.

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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Opening Prayer

Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law.

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.  Amen. 

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

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 10

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: Mark 10:46-52

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus Christ, Son of David, I adore you for your mercy, and for the gift of sight. Through faith in you, my spiritual vision is restored. By faith, I receive all the blessings of salvation. I adore you for your kindness and your eternal faithfulness. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 78:1-16

Prayer of Consecration

Lord, this psalm reminds me that you are longsuffering and patient with your people. This is true in your relationship with me, and it stretches thousands of years back to your relationship with Israel. You tended them and provided for them, and they responded with doubt and disobedience again and again. When they were slaves, you heard their cry and defeated their enemies in a show of extraordinary power. They saw it all first-hand, and they still forgot your faithfulness. I know this is the inclination of my heart as well - to forget your goodness and live in unbelief. Yet you’ve demonstrated your faithfulness more times than I can count. So today, whatever I face and whatever comes my way, give me strength and confidence in you. Remind me of your faithfulness, and help me tell of your glorious deeds and the wonders you have done.

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.

Monday, November 17, 2025

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, by whom all things were created and for whom all things exist, I bow before you in humility. Truly I have more than sufficient reasons to overflow with gratitude and thanksgiving. Yet 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: Joshua 24:1-25

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: Matthew 25:1-13

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus: I praise you because your return is imminent. You are coming again to judge the world and bring your kingdom of righteousness and holiness. As I anticipate your return, help me to wait with joy, anticipation, and wisdom. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 34

Prayer of Consecration

O Lord, this psalm prompts me to ask myself: is my inner disposition like David’s? Do I bless the Lord at all times, with his praise always in my mouth? Oh Lord, work in me so deeply that selfish obsessions give way to instinctual, continuous worship. I’ve tasted and seen your goodness often in my life. I know very well that I have the tendency to forget your faithfulness and go through the day with fear or self-sufficiency. Free me from these things. I long for the kind of life described in this psalm - one that sees many good days - so keep me from evil and help me pursue peace. Redeem the broken places in my life according to your word, Lord, and teach me to find my refuge in you.

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.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

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.

Confession of Sin & Prayer for Grace

Almighty God: to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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: Haggai 2:1-9

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: Hebrews 5:1-10

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I draw near to you as my representative, my priest, and my savior. You understand my weakness because you assumed my weakness. In your humanity, you learned obedience through suffering, attaining eternal salvation for all who obey you. I thank you that, even now, you are interceding for me. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 132

Prayer of Consecration

God, I praise you today that you have chosen Zion. During the days of David’s reign, you chose Jerusalem as the city of your dwelling. When the Son of David came, he entered Jerusalem and was crucified and buried there. And in his resurrection, he becomes the new Zion! He is the one in whom your glory dwells. And he has sent the Holy Spirit to inhabit every one of your people. No longer does your presence dwell in one place; Zion has spread throughout the whole earth! So today, let me live as a citizen of Zion. Let the values of your heavenly kingdom define my life. Help me live in joyful obedience to King Jesus. And let my life, in some small way, anticipate and foreshadow the New Jerusalem which is to come - your heavenly city where sin will be no more, and justice and righteousness will flourish forever. 

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.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Opening Prayer

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear 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: Micah 3:5-12

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: 2 Thessalonians 2

Prayer of Adoration

Before I loved you, O God my Father, you loved me, and by grace you have given me comfort and hope. I adore you that my hope is not subject to change, but is securely anchored in your eternal word. What a firm foundation I have in Christ! Thank you for calling me to salvation through the gospel.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-43

Prayer of Consecration

Father: this Psalm is thick with images of reversal. You are the God who turns rivers into deserts, and parched lands into springs of water. The evil who seem to prosper, you bring low in judgment; while the needy and afflicted, you raise up and establish. Today, I take great hope in this! There are places in my life where I need reversal. In the dry and thirsty corners of my soul, I need you to bring life. In the places where I’ve stopped praying and trusting you because it seems fruitless, I need you to bring fresh hope. In the world around me where evil people seem to prosper, I long for you to bring them low and shut the mouth of wickedness. Help me remember that rivers don’t dry up in a moment, and new vineyards don’t become fruitful overnight. Let me attend to these things and be wise; let me consider your steadfast love and rest my hope in you.

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.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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

Holy Spirit of God: I confess today my neglect of you. I am not yielded to your influence as I ought to be. I walk in the flesh rather than in the Spirit, and as a result I bear the fruit of the flesh rather than the fruit of the Spirit. Gracious Holy Spirit, forgive my sin and overcome my weakness. Subdue my restless heart and overwhelm me with your presence, that I might hear your voice clearly, yield to your control eagerly, and bear your fruit consistently. Through Christ, our Lord: Amen. 

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

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:4-12

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: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Prayer of Adoration

O God: I adore you for the power of your word. Your word is still going out, still doing its work, and still bearing fruit, as it was in the days of the apostles. As people are converted and churches are planted, you are glorified. Thank you for the life-giving power of your word.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 104:24-35

Prayer of Consecration

God, today I step forth into a disenchanted world. The wonder the Psalmist has as he looks at the sea and the earth seems distant to me sometimes. I don’t naturally see the oceangoing ships or the change of seasons as evidence of your wisdom and creativity. In fact, I can sometimes look at the world without thinking of you at all! Forgive me, Lord, for missing the evidence of your glory and beauty all around me. Open my eyes to see the God-bathed world in which I live - a world full of your creatures, sustained by your providence, renewed and preserved by your Spirit. Fill my heart with a song of your glory today, and let me long for day when the wicked will be no more and your righteousness will shine like the sun. 

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.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Opening Prayer

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead 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

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. Amen. 

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

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:8-26

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: Luke 20:1-18

Prayer of Adoration

Jesus, I worship you as the cornerstone. You are the one whom the builders rejected, but upon whom the household of God is built. Remind me that your Gospel is a message of judgement as well as mercy, as I cast myself on you as my only hope. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 98

Prayer of Consecration

O God, today I rejoice and sing before you, because you are coming to judge the earth! Your judgment is good news for the whole world. No longer will there be partial justice; no longer will wickedness thrive. You will judge with perfect righteousness and equity, delighting in what is good and destroying all that is evil. Today, let my own life anticipate that final day. Help me to make war on sin. Judge the evil in me, and cast it out, replacing it with righteousness and holiness by the power of your Holy Spirit. Reform my entire being according to your truth, and let me sing to you a joyful song as I await your glorious return. 

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.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Opening Prayer

Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things in your law.

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 7

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: Mark 10:35-45

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I adore you, because you did not come to be served, but to serve. Thank you for your humility. Thank you for your condescension. Thank you for your example. You ask nothing of me that you have not modeled yourself; as you have served others, you ask me to serve others. Thank you that you gave your life as a ransom for me so that I can follow you in joyful obedience. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 43

Prayer of Consecration

O God: if MY OWN soul is not cast down and in turmoil today, then someone I know is facing this reality. Life in this world is fraught with difficulties, and sometimes hope and joy seem to vanish. So I pray today for myself, and for all who are downtrodden and discouraged. I ask you to “send forth your light and your truth.” Let the goodness and truth of your Word comfort your people in their despair, O Lord. Rather than pulling away from You, give us the power to seek You, to cry out to You, to praise You. And by your Spirit, help us to preach to ourselves rather than listening to ourselves. Give us the courage to say: “Why are you cast down, O my soul? Hope in God!” Let us not give in to discouragement today, but fight against it with the power of your Word.

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.

Monday, November 10, 2025

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

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. Amen.

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

Old Testament Reading: Joshua 3:7-17

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: Matthew 23:1-12

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus, I adore you, because in you there is no dishonesty, no inconsistency, and no hypocrisy. In my own heart I recognize a wide gulf between my words and my actions. But instead of condemnation, you offer me yourself, both as my model to teach me, and as my savior to transform me. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 17

Prayer of Consecration

O God: today I am surrounded by “men of the world whose portion is in this life.” They do not think of the world to come, or ponder the realities of your eternal kingdom. And I confess that I am prone to embrace their perspective. I find myself doubting the reality of the world to come and wondering whether righteousness and obedience really matter. Like the Psalmist, I call upon you. Give ear to my prayer. Hear my words. Keep me as the apple of your eye. Let your faithfulness to me, as promised in your word, anchor and animate my faithfulness to you. Give me vital, vibrant, active trust in you today. May I take hold of the promise that Jesus Christ has pledged himself to me, and he will not let me go.

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.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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.

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: Amos 5:18-24

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: Hebrews 4:12-16

Prayer of Adoration

Almighty God, I worship you today for your Word, before which I am completely exposed. Nothing is hidden from you, for you know even my secret thoughts and intentions. And despite your intimate knowledge of me, you invite me to draw near, because Jesus the Son of God is my high priest. Thank you for the mercy and grace that is mine in him!

Psalm Reading: Psalm 130 and 131

Prayer of Consecration

O God: these psalms picture a quiet soul; a trusting soul; a waiting soul. How I want that! Yet I confess that my soul is often hurried and harried and busy and scattered. Today, I want to ask for your grace to change that. I hear the language of will and decision in the psalm: “I have calmed and quieted my soul.” This takes intention. It takes purpose. It won’t “just happen.” So even now, in these quiet moments of reflection, I choose to quiet my soul. I choose to wait for the Lord. I choose to slow down - to notice my lungs breathing in and out… my ears hearing and taking in these words… my body filling the space I now occupy. Right now, I choose to let go of things too lofty for me - all the events that are beyond my power and agency. And instead, like a child with its mother, I rest my soul in the presence of the Lord. 

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.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Opening Prayer

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name.

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 confess that 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: Amos 5:1-15

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: 2 Thessalonians 1

Prayer of Adoration

Lord God: I thank you for your righteous judgment. I worship you for the promise that you will one day right every wrong and bring every deed to justice. With your church, I patiently await your return; and in the meantime, I praise you for the presence and comfort of your Spirit. 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

Prayer of Consecration

God, this Psalm urges me to “let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” And so I begin this day by saying so! I am one of your redeemed. And I worship you today, for as I look back on my life, I see that I have been a fool at times. Because of my iniquities, I have suffered affliction. But when I cried out to you in my distress, you delivered me! And now I ask that you would keep me from further foolishness. Maturing in you means growing in wisdom; and I wish to be wise today, not foolish. So grant me discernment; guard me with your grace; let your Spirit lead me in the good and right path. Cause me to grow in grace, for my good and 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.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

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

Lord Jesus, I confess to you the shallowness of my repentance. I am content to deal with surface sins, rather than exploring the dark contours of my inner being. I am content to offer words of repentance, rather than bringing forth the fruit of repentance. Humble me greatly today. Reveal to me the depth of my depravity and the strength of my idolatry, that I may drink more deeply of your mercy and delight more fully in the beauty of Jesus Christ my Savior. Amen.

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

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18

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: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Prayer of Adoration

O God: I praise you for the ministry of the apostles, who were first approved by you to be entrusted with the gospel. Thank you that by their obedience, the gospel has been passed on to us, through an unbroken chain of Christians throughout history. By your grace, may you see fit to pass this treasure to another generation through my words and witness.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 90

Prayer of Consecration

O God: I come to you today as the One who has been our dwelling place throughout all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, you are God; I am not the first to cry out to you, nor will I be the last. I ask your grace today to live with eternity in mind. If I am blessed, I have 70 or 80 years on this earth; then I disappear like a vapor. In 100 years, few people will remember who I was or what I did. So let me not give my days to meaningless triviality. Instead, let me live for what matters. Help me invest in the people around me, pointing them toward Your kingdom and Your glory. Help me make the most of my time, using every opportunity to further your purposes. Help me number my days, living with the end in mind and making a difference in my generation. Let your favor be upon me, and establish the work of my hands.

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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Opening Prayer

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead 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

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 6

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: Luke 19:1-10

Prayer of Adoration

Lord Jesus: I praise you for coming to seek and save the lost. In taking on our nature, in being the guest of sinners, you bring your salvation near, and show your kindness and mercy.

Psalm Reading: Psalm 32

Prayer of Consecration

O God, how amazing that you count no iniquity against me! In Jesus Christ, you have canceled the debt of my sin. Furthermore, you have credited to me the righteousness of Christ by faith, as though I had never sinned nor been a sinner. May I never take such forgiveness for granted! Instead, may I be moved to acknowledge my sin to you, and to confess my iniquity. Today, let me not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding. Instead, let me willingly submit to the Holy Spirit, who teaches and instructs me in the way I should go. Surround me today with your steadfast love, and let me rejoice in your salvation!

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.