Readings for Lent next week
Thursday, the 7th
Daily Bible Reading: Luke 15:25-32
Reflection: When have you been in need of God’s forgiveness like the older son?
Friday, the 8th
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Reflection: How does God create a way to keep us from becoming the mistakes that we make?
Saturday, the 9th
Daily Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Reflection: How free are you to join God in grace for others?
Fourth Sunday of Lent, the 10th
Daily Bible Reading: Luke 15:22-24; Psalm 32:8-11
Reflection: This is the day to take a breath. This is a day of celebration! Rejoice! Which passages from this past week were a part of today’s worship? Did you hear anything different since your readings? Pray for the youth and the advisors going on the Mystery Mission Trip.
Monday, the 11th
Daily Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
Reflection: How do you respond to this God who insists on doing new things for the sake of the people? Pray for the Dockworkers for whom the youth were with today in ministry!
Tuesday, the 12th
Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 126
Reflection: Pray this Psalm 3 times: pray all the verbs in past tense in thanksgiving; then pray all the verbs in future tense as a prayer for help; and then pray verses 1-3 in the past tense and verses 5-6 in the future. Which was the hardest to pray? Pray for the people whose house was painted by our youth today. Pray for safe travels home.
Wednesday, the 13th No Wednesday Night Supper
Daily Bible Reading: John 12:1-8
Reflection: What motivations does your following Jesus reflect?
Thursday, the 14th
Daily Bible Reading: Philippians4b-14
Reflection: What successes/achievements/accomplishments do you need to let go of in order to go forward with your relationship with God?
Friday, the 15th
Daily Bible Reading: Philippians 4b-14 again
Reflection: What are your dreams for reaching out with the love of Christ to others? How are you helping others to press on, too?