Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Monday, October 24, 2011

10 Days of Prayer - Day 1

As part of Rooted in Faith, Growing in Giving - CtK's campaign to reduce (eliminate?!) the mortgage, share God's blessings with others and engage in some ministry enhancing projects in the building, the campaign Leadership Team is asking every household to participate in 10 days of prayer. The request is very simple – that for each of these ten days you spend five minutes in prayer for the congregation. Take five minutes each day to read the daily scripture passage and pray. You can use these guides or pray as God leads you. If you live with others, it would be great if for the ten days this prayer time could be a part of your family devotions.

Day 1 - Monday, October 24th - Guided by the Gospel
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. - John 3:16

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. - Ephesians 2:8

Offer a prayer of thanks that God loves us, forgives us, and redeems us as a pure gift. Pray that this wonderful Gospel message will guide us in all that we do as a congregation and as individuals. Ask God to guide you so the decisions you make, the way you relate to other people, and the actions you take might reflect the good and gracious news of God's love.

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