First Steps – September 24, 2018

As you beginning of each day this week, I offer you this prayer:

Almighty and everlasting God, you have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us with your mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, ordered by your hand, may reflect your righteousness. Remind us that we live with you, now and forever, Amen. (Adapted from The Book of Common Prayer).

At the end of each day this week, I offer you this prayer:

O Lord, my God, I thank thee that you have brought this day to a close. I thank you that you give rest to the body and the soul. Your hand has been over me, guarding me, and preserving me, all this day. Forgive my feeble faith and all the wrong I have done this day and help me to forgive all who have wronged me.

Grant that I may sleep in peace under the care of your hand. Help me to rest though darkness is around me. Into your hands, I commend my body and soul, my loved ones, and my household. Thank you for what you have given me.  (Adapted from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Letters and Papers from Prison).

 

This week’s reading:

  • Monday – Romans 12
  • Tuesday – Romans 13
  • Wednesday – Romans 14
  • Thursday – Romans 15
  • ​Friday – Romans 16

 

Please Pray for:

  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • Our families, homes, workplace, church, and community.
  • Our new year in Christian studies and activities.
  • Those that are suffering and grieving.
  • Ongoing Building Renovations, Modifications, and Phase 3: Construction of New Youth Building and rear parking.
  • The United Methodist Church.