The Bible in Time...

https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/people-praying-church.html T he prayers of the people  Let us pray for the Church and the world. God of every time and place, your Son Jesus told his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Pour your peace, which passes all understanding, upon your servants as we strive to walk in your ways. Do not let our hearts be troubled, nor let us be afraid. We pray for your peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our land. God of Love: make us instruments of your peace. Dios de Amor: haznos instrumentos de tu paz.  During these days of discord and turmoil, teach us to love our enemies, embolden us to stand against hatred and oppression, empower us to diligently work for justice, and make us ambassadors of your love to this broken and hurting world. God of Love: where there is hatred, let us sow love. Dios de Amor: donde haya odio, sembremos amor.  Jesus forgave those who nailed him to the cross and offered forgiveness to t...

istock photo by Getty Images https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/kneeling-in-prayer?mediatype=photography&phrase=kneeling%20in%20prayer&sort=mostpopular   O God Eternal - You are everywhere and next to even me! Your name and ministry are known throughout the universe! Your loving action is everywhere! Your desire and wishes are done here and into all creation! Give us everything we need! Forgive us as we need to forgive everyone you love! Please do not test our faith! Deliver us from everything that is evil! As infinite as You are, may we praise you eternally! AMEN Dave Eitland 20 October 2020 a.d.

https://www.pinterest.com/flagg0086/a-relationship-with-god/ Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Thursday, 17 September 2020 Proper 19 - Year Two Psalm 70 & 71 Job 28:1-28 Acts 16:25-40 John 12:27-36a (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 71 An old person rejoices in the life long presence of God in their life. (the Psalter) Job 21 Job explains to his “friends” that wisdom only comes from God. Acts 16 Paul & Silas are imprisoned, an earthquake comes and opens the jail but they do not escape - the jailer gets to know Jesus; they are release but Paul notes that as Roman citizens they have been falsely imprisoned and they are released to friends.  John 12 Jesus speaks about his death and God chimes in... Thoughts: A relationship with God always liberates and teaches the way to live life. How are you telling this to others? Sources: BCP - pp. 936 - 1001 - © 1986)  Using God’s Word tran...

https://mvbernard.com/2011/02/22/god-hears-your-prayers/   Prayer Sites Pray | Mission St Clare | Click here Listen and Pray | Daily Offices throughout the day | David P Kendrick | Click here - may require free registration. Listen and pray | The Episcopal Parish of Garrett County, Commonwealth of Maryland | Click here Listen and pray | Pray the Daily Office | Click here Watch and pray | Fr. Daniel Paul Richards | Daily around 8:30 am MT | Facebook |  Click here Pray and Participate | DailyOffice.org | Click here Check out video conference prayer at this site at 900 am ET-USA and 600 pm ET-USA. Link with others to pray. Pray | Forward Movement | Click here St. Bede's Breviary | Click here Daily Office Lectionary | Purchase App |  Click here Why pray the Daily Office?  Click here Updated - 23 October 2020 a.d. +++ When the Siren Sounds : A Prayer for Protection of First Responders By Dave Eitland O Lord the Great Healer, Be with those responding with the siren I hea...

Michael Behl http://www.godisreal.today/pictures-of-jesus/ What’s Next? The answer to this question is from the Apostle Paul. This gives an ideal summary of the faith and action of the Christian that is even a good checklist for our era of faith ... Romans 12:9-21   Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.  Do not lag in zeal,  be ardent in spirit,  serve the Lord.  Rejoice in hope,  be patient in suffering,  persevere in prayer.  Contribute to the needs of the saints;  extend hospitality to strangers.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.  Rejoice with those who rejoice,  weep with those who weep.  Live in harmony with one another;  do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly;  do not claim to be wiser than you are.  Do not repay anyone evil for evil,  but take though...

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Peter-the-Apostle/Tradition-of-Peter-in-Rom The Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Tuesday, 25 August 2020 Proper 16 - Year Two Psalm 5 Job 6:1-4, 8-15, 21 Acts 9:32-43 John 6:60-71 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 5 A Morning Prayer. Rely on God in time of need. Live humbly in God’s presence. (the Psalter) Job 6 & 8 Job complains to God that Job is being Tested beyond his strength. God - please answer my prayer. Acts 9 Peter heals one and facilitates the resurrection of a devout woman. John 4 Jesus teaches but some who have followed him can’t believe what he is saying. He asks the 12 disciples and Peter says no for Jesus has the words of eternal life. Jesus predicts the betrayal of Judas. Thoughts: Do you believe in Jesus or are his words to hard for you to understand? Will your faith endure the trials of life? Can you take it to the Lord in prayer...

https://heroism.fandom.com/wiki/Transformation The Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Thursday, 13 Aust 2020 Proper 13 - Year Two Psalm 105:1-22 Judges 14:1-19 Acts 6:15 - 7:16 John 4:27-42 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 105 God is faithful to Israel regardless of their lack of faith. Judges 14 Samson arranges his marriage and Tells a riddle and gets mad. Acts 6 & 7 Stephen is arrested and begins his testimony about Jesus by first telling of the history of Israel - their salvation story. John 4 Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman, changes her life, and she testifies to the town she lives in. The people come out to hear Jesus. We have heard for ourselves and "we know that Jesus is the savior of the world." Thoughts: Listening to the Word of God transforms lives and creates faith/relationship with God directly. Someone has to bring the Word to people so that their lives are transformed. Sourc...