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The interests of others

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A Community of Love  Philippians 2: 1-11

Prayer for the Day:
Beautiful Savior, glory to your name and to the blessings that you bestow to me each and every day. You provided us with the ultimate examples of how we should live our lives for ourselves but more importantly for others. Bending down, taking on the role of a servant to wash or brothers and sisters feet. You humbled yourself so much to die for my sins on a cross. I can’t ask for a better gift than that. Thanks for taking my burdens onto your shoulders, carrying the weight of our world and being ever present for me, even when I think that you aren’t listening. Thank you!


Question for reflection:
How can I imitate Christ’s humility?

~ Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator

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.


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But you never have enough

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A Community of Love  Haggai 1-2

Prayer for the Day:
Ever Present Lord, You call us in so many ways to work to create your kingdom on earth today. Too often we get wrapped up in thinking about our own needs: what we will eat, drink, and wear when we should be helping out our brothers and sisters. (Take some time and pray for your neighbors that you know and don’t know). Help us not to forget the least of these brothers and sisters of the word. Amen.


Question for reflection:
Take a hard look at yourself for a few minutes. What have you done to help yourself get ahead in life? What have you done to help to build the kingdom of heaven in this world, today?

~ Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator

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.


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I am the Lord’s

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A Community of Love  Isaiah 44: 1-8

Prayer for the Day:
Almighty God, You know every hair on my head, every cell in my body, every thought in my head, and every pain of my human body. Thank you for creating me in your image, and helping me to find a place to belong within your family. Help me to not be afraid of proclaiming this to my friends, family, and the world around me for without you I would not be the person that I am today! Thanks be to God.

Question for reflection:
Take a minute and find a pen, write on your hand “God’s Property.” What does this mean to you?

~ Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator

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.


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Bring the witness

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A Community of Love   Isaiah 48: 8-13

Prayer for the Day:
Holy one, your strength is sometimes unseen to me and I take you for granted. Help me to appreciate the little things that you have done and continue to do for me each and every day. Thank you for helping the least of these brothers and sisters: the blind man seeing, the deaf man hearing, and the leper being made clean. Now that I have remembered these faithful servants, help me to also be your faithful witness to a hurting world.

Question for reflection:
What stories do I have to share with the world? When I have I been God’s witness?

~ Carol Fike, National Young Adult Conference Coordinator

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.


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They shall all know me

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A Community of Love   Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Prayer for the Day:
God of grace and God of glory, we dream of the day when everyone—everyone—will know you. You are truly our God, and we are your people. Thanks be to God!

Question for reflection:
What types of covenants are you a part of (legal, implied, spiritual, or other)? How seriously do you take them?

~ Donna Kline, Director of Deacon 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.


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Clean me God!

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A Community of Love  Psalm 51

Prayer for the Day:
Teach me wisdom in my secret heart, O God.

Question for reflection:
What would a “new and right spirit” within you feel like?
What can you imagine doing with a more “willing spirit?”

~ Donna Kline, Director of Deacon 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.


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A reflection of Christ

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A Community of Love  Heb 4:14 – 5:4

Prayer for the Day:
What a joy it is, O God, to know that your grace is boundless, even as I confess my many weaknesses. Teach me to remember those weaknesses as I minister to others, so that your grace is reflected through me.

Question for reflection:
We talk a lot about discerning our spiritual gifts; is it not just as important to claim our weaknesses, places we have been broken? How might you show grace to others who are broken in those same fragile places?

~ Donna Kline, Director of Deacon 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.


 

 

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The word of God

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A Community of Love       Hebrews 4: 1-13

Prayer for the Day:
God of grace, use your divine scalpel to carve away the hardness in my heart, creating space there for your word to find a welcoming home.

Question for reflection:
What new spiritual practice might you use to remind yourself of God’s good news? Is there a group of people—friends united by faith—who could join together in this practice?

~ Donna Kline, Director of Deacon 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.


 

 

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I will appoint Peace

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A Community of Love     Isaiah 60: 17-22

Prayer for the Day:
Lord God, your promises give us hope each day, even with the devastation and violence and destruction all around us. Help us to find ways to share that hope with those who have lost so much. We watch for your everlasting light even in the darkest skies, and give thanks.

Question for reflection:
What can you do today to help someone who is living under a very dark sky?

~ Donna Kline, Director of Deacon 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.


 

 

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Water, Water, Everywhere

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A Community of Love    Numbers 20:1-13

Prayer for the Day:
Lord, you flow within us and keep our spirits alive. So to, does water flow within us and keep our bodies alive. May we think of you in our own lives and in others lives as we drink from our cups. And when there is a drought in our life may you rain your flowing presence over us so that we may live to make this world better. Amen.

Question for reflection:
How has God flowed into your life? What dry place in your life has God rehydrated?

~ Catherine Gong, 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.