The Lord is thy keeper; the Lord Jehovah is thy shade upon thy right hand. – Psalm 121:5

OBSERVATION: Each of us are created in the image of God and He takes special care for His children, the promise of protection is a reality for those who trust in Him and cry for help in any situation.

PRAYER: Father we pray for the protection of all the firefighters and policemen of the city, manifest every day of their lives your promised presence, your angels camp around them during and out of service, you will keep them from all evil, the evil one will not touch them, nor cause them any harm. They will not be fatigued day or night, you will keep their soul, you will keep their departure and entrance from now and forever in the mighty name of Jesus Christ the Lord.

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The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. – Psalm 121:5 

OBSERVATION: No matter our age or position in life, we all need protection.  Days of uncertainty make us even more aware of our need for safety and well-being.  Life for our loved ones in nursing homes has been challenging and even lonely because of the Pandemic of this year.  What great comfort for those whose home is in such a facility, to know the Lord Himself is watching over them.  This verse assures us that God is our personal guardian and we can trust Him.

PRAYER: Father, we pray especially today for those in nursing homes.  Be the strength of their lives and breathe your joy into their very souls.  Let them sense your care, comfort, and love……….be the Glory and the Lifter of their heads.  Angels, surround them all and keep them high above evil and free from harm. Let them know that your mercies are new every morning and great is your faithfulness.  Amen.

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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. – Colossians 3:15

OBSERVATION: Too many folks trust in the things and systems of the world. Jesus is the answer for the world today. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Trust in God’s Word because He will never fail.

PRAYER: Father, the peace that the world seeks is the peace that only you give, and not as the world gives. We acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, and if we seek after peace it will come from knowing Him. We pray that people will come to the knowledge of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Where can I go from Your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go to the Heavens you are there, if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. – Psalm 139:7-8

OBSERVATION: For most, Saturday is rest, recreation and relaxation. It may include chores left undone because you have been working all week. But for healthcare professionals it means a nursing shift, a full day of patient visits, surgeries, etc. It is being available for service. God is always available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, fifty two weeks a year.

PRAYER: Father, we pray today for those who are available for kingdom purposes. Strengthen them with wisdom, courage and grace. In your strong name, Amen.

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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. – Deuteronomy 6:5-9

OBSERVATION:  In a time that our world is filled with so much hate and divide, our children are looking to us to know how to respond.

PRAYER: Father, we know that little eyes are always watching to see how we treat others. We pray that you guide us in teaching our children how to love and respect all people. We ask that you guide us in teaching our children to forgive those who have treated them poorly. We ask that you guide us in teaching our children how to fight hate with love. We ask that you guide us in raising them up in a way that is pleasing to you. Amen

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Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. – Exodus 20:12

OBSERVATION: Families have always been important to the makeup of the community and the church. May we strive to make ours a priority as we navigate and “better normal.”

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I want to thank You for my family. For the good things that You have given to Each of us. Let not the circle be broken. May all our family give their life to the service of Jesus Christ. Thank You Lord! Amen!

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And God created man to his own image: to the image of God he created him: male and female he created them.  And God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it. – Genesis 1:27-28

OBSERVATION: The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring.  God wills and blesses holy marriages and families.  Invite God in!

PRAYER: O God, who in creating the human race willed that man and wife should be one, keep, we pray, in a bond of inseparable love those who are united in the covenant of Marriage, so that, as you make their love fruitful, they may become, by your grace, witnesses to charity itself. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You. – 2 Chronicles 20:12

OBSERVATION: While many believed 2020 would be a year of “focus” and “vision” no one anticipated phrases such as “social distancing” and “new normal” being part of our vocabulary. If nothing else, this year has taught us that we are NOT in control and that we must look to the One who is for answers and stability.

PRAYER: Gracious God, we acknowledge that You are ABLE to do ALL things and we boldly approach Your throne asking You to remove this pandemic from our world.  We pray for healing for those who have it and comfort for those who have lost loved ones to it. In the powerful name of Christ we pray, Amen.

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16

OBSERVATION: A lot of people are asking and wondering why is God
allowing all the evil in the world. Many are looking for solutions to fix world problems without looking to Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6). Jesus is the fixer.

PRAYER: Father, today we’re asking for your peace, the peace that you give
& not as the world gives. We pray this for everyone. We also pray for people
who are not saved so they may be saved through Jesus Christ by coming to
repentance, and accepting His death, burial and resurrection. Amen.

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I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. – Psalm 18:1-3

OBSERVATION: Praising God can mean simply speaking the truths we know
about Him. That’s how David starts his praise: “The Lord is my rock, my
fortress, and my deliverer” Praising God and thanking Him for what He has
done in our lives can help us to think about “whatever is true,” which the
apostle Paul says will help us have peace (Philippians 4:8). But, it can also
change our hearts and lives as we pay closer attention to who God is and
what God does for us on a daily basis. When we praise God, we become
more aware of His workings all around us.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You are our Rock, our fortress and our deliverer.
We come to You today to give You all the praise and honor that is due unto
You alone. Thank You Lord, for Your goodness towards us all. By praising
you today we become more aware of your presence in our lives and in our
community. God fix our eyes on you today. In Jesus’s name we pray, AMEN.

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