August 2-8: Psalm 51:1-11 "Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin." As we enjoy the relaxation of summer, remind us, Lord Jesus, that we are always in need of repentance. There is never a "season" of life when we do not need Your saving grace. Hear our prayers of very personal repentance...and create within us a clean heart...
August 9-15: Psalm 130 "Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice." As we cry out to You, our God, our minds know that You hear us. Help our hearts to receive that truth, and continue forever in prayer. Hear us as we cry out for the lost, the broken-hearted, the discouraged. Hear us as we cry out for our churches...weak, divided, disillusioned, unfaithful. Help us to remember that with You there is forgiveness...and our hope is in Your word.
August 16-22: Psalm 111 "Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." (v. 2) Lord God, You are worthy of our praise now and forever. Receive our prayers of praise as we lift them in private, and in public worship. May your Holy Spirit fill us with delight as we ponder what You have done in the past, and what You are doing even now in Your church and in our lives. The works of Your hands have been and continue to be faithful and just. We praise Your Name!
August 23-29: Ephesians 6:10-20 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." Jesus, our Teacher, we lift up to Your care, guidance, and protection our own children and the children of our churches who are preparing to return to school in the coming days. In particular, we lift up those who will be going away to colleges and universities, often far from family and local congregation. We pray the full armor of God over each one, and we pray they will be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
August 30-31: Mark 7:1-8 "You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human tradition." (V. 8) Merciful Christ, forgive us for making decisions in our churches and in our personal lives that are guided more by "human tradition" – what is easy and comfortable in the world around us – than by what is obedient to Your commands. Forgive our hypocrisy on every level of church and personal life...and may we receive the grace to honor You with our lips and with our hearts.
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