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Devotional

This is a Test

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A Community of Love    Matthew 4:1-11

Prayer for the Day:
Challenge us, Great Teacher, to test ourselves daily. Not as the devil tests Jesus but make space to think and clear the cobwebs of our everyday routine. We need to take this time, not to prove anything, but to learn about ourselves through moments with you. Amen.

Question for reflection:
What is a daily test or “check-in” that you can do with yourself and God? When could you find time each day to do this? Would you do it?

~ Rachel Witkovsky, Coordinator of 2012 Workcamp Ministry

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Lent devotional written by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford. (Available from Brethren Press) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, Cheryl’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

Devotional

Thief in the Night

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Prayer for the Day

God of Surprises, who enters into our lives in unexpected ways and at unexpected times, help us to keep watch, not with fear and suspicion, but with hope and anticipation that something new is about to happen. Open us to the idea of expecting the unexpected from you. Keep us ever watchful for you in our lives and the world. Thank you, God, for coming to us. Amen

Question

When have you encountered Emmanuel-God with us-in unexpected places?
How has God entered your life in surprising ways?

–Kim Ebersole, Director, Family Life and Older Adult Ministries

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent devotional written by David W. Miller. (Available from Brethren Press) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, David’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

 

When have you encountered Emmanuel-God with us-in unexpected places?

How has God entered your life in surprising ways?

Devotional

Wait a Moment

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Prayer for the Day

O Lord, hear this the prayer of your humble servant. For sometimes I take you for granted, and forgot how truly awesome you are O God. Help me to remember to take time to listen for your still small voice, as you call me this day. Thank you for the blessings that you have provided for me in my life. Amen

Question

Take some time and just sit, forget about the things that you need to do, and leave time for God to talk to you.

–Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator and Assistant Christian Citizenship Seminar Coordinator

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent devotional written by David W. Miller. (Available from Brethren Press) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, David’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.

Devotional

Burning Love

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Prayer for the Day

God, who loves us more than we love ourselves, help us to look inside ourselves and become clean, from the inside out, as we prepare for the coming of a savior. Help us to become new, so that we can continue to celebrate this advent. Amen.

Question

What aspects of your life need to be examined and made new, as you prepare for this Christmas?

–Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator and Assistant Christian Citizenship Seminar Coordinator

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent devotional written by David W. Miller. (Available from Brethren Press) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, David’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.