Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. (Philippians 4:1)
Holy Spirit, please help us stand fast in Jesus.
I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. (Philippians 4:2)
Father, help us have the mind of your son throughout this diocese. Wherever there are divisions among us, help us to be reconciled to each other in Jesus.
And I urge you also, true companion, help these women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. (Philippians 4:3)
Jesus, I ask your blessing on all those men and women who have labored for you in this diocese.
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)
Holy Spirit, please help us find our joy and gladness in Jesus.
Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:5)
Jesus, please help us to be gentle with one another in this diocese — let our strength be under your control. Thank you.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; (Philippians 4:6)
Father, call many throughout this diocese to a life of prayer and intercession.
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
Jesus, please help us cast all our cares on you and let us find you mighty to save. Thank you for giving us peace in the midst of the storm in the Episcopal Church. I ask you to raise up good jobs for those who have lost their jobs in this diocese. Amen.
A word received: My people falter between many opinions. (1 Kings 18:21)
My people are double-minded: they want my praise and the praise of the world.
Pray for my people to return to me with a single heart.
Pray they will repent of their double-mindedness.
Saturday: 55; 1 Kings 18:41-19:8; Philippians 3:17-4:7; Matthew 3:13-17
Sunday: 24, 29; 1 Kings 19:8-21; Acts 5:34-42; John 11:45-47
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