THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURES

Monday, Nov 10: Psalm 98; Haggai 2:10-19; 2 Peter 1:16-21;

Tuesday, Nov 11: Psalm 98; Haggai 2:20-23; 2 John 1:1-13;

Wednesday, Nov 12: Psalm 98; Zechariah 8:1-17; John 5:19-29;

Thursday, Nov 13: Isaiah 12; Isaiah 57:14-21; Romans 1:18-25;

Friday, Nov 14: Isaiah 12; Isaiah 59:1-15a; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12;

Saturday, Nov 15: Isaiah 12; Isaiah 59:15b-21; Luke 17:20-37;

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

How will it change the way we treat one another—or even ourselves—if, like the psalmist declares, we bless God’s name every day rather than cling to the negative or complain about the things that do not go as planned?

MORNING PRAYER

God of life, for this new day we give thanks. May we bear witness to the gift of life in all we say and do, from the flowers that bloom to the critters that creep, from the friends we seek out to the strangers we encounter. As the birds sing out their praises, may we, too, make a joyful noise. May our words and our actions reveal your good news. Help us to be inspired and awed by your extraordinary creation. Amen.

EVENING PRAYER

Holy God, you have indeed done marvelous things and we give thanks. Throughout this day we were challenged and found hope; we were surprised by the places and people who give witness to you. Be with us and those we love this night. Comfort those who are uneasy or afraid. Guide us through the night to the dawn of a new day filled with hope and promise. Amen.