Prayer for Today, Friday, September 9

Eternal Love,

There are times in our lives when we experience a dark heaviness in our hearts. The joy and excitement of life seem to be absent and we feel numb. We see only the dark valley ahead. In these moments we pray you will come to us in a special way. May the bright glow of your grace surround us and the steadfast rock that is the Spirit of Christ sustain us. You are the God of the mountain tops and the valleys of life. May we go forward, trusting in You. This is our prayer in Jesus name. AMEN.
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CLEAN-UP Day is tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Remember, we are hosting an ecumenical “9/11 Prayer Vigil” on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please try to attend.

The scripture for today is Ephesians 6:10-20:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.
Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
Grace and peace,

John McLemore