Bible: Psalms 3:3~ But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
My dad would never let me walk with my head down and my shoulders slumped. "Don't forget, son, that you are a Ware. There's nothing wrong with that. Even when things are bad, you are still my son and God's child." God looks out for us and is proud to be our Father. Because he loves us, he gives us glory. We don't walk around with our heads down and... moreGood Morning to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Bible: Psalms 3:3~ But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
My dad would never let me walk with my head down and my shoulders slumped. "Don't forget, son, that you are a Ware. There's nothing wrong with that. Even when things are bad, you are still my son and God's child." God looks out for us and is proud to be our Father. Because he loves us, he gives us glory. We don't walk around with our heads down and our spirits down because he is our Father and gives us such good things. He gives us the victory in the end! Even when things look bad and it seems hard to win, God still loves us. Our Father paints the sunsets and keeps the stars in their places. He guarantees our future. How can we be sad when we think about this?
Prayer: I thank you for all the various manifestations of your handiwork that I see in nature, O God of glory, majesty, and might. I thank you for creating the laws that keep our universe under control. I thank you for Jesus's atoning work on the cross. I therefore lift my heart, hands, and head to you, O God, and thank you for your grace and glory. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Joshua 3:5~ And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.
Prepare. Get set. Go! These words from our childhood are still very important to us as adults who want to do what God wants. God wants us to be prepared. But all the personal preparation in the world won't help if we haven't dedicated and set ourselves apart to do what we do to bring glory to God. What do you have planned for the coming year? What ... moreGood Night Brothers and Sisters
Joshua 3:5~ And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.
Prepare. Get set. Go! These words from our childhood are still very important to us as adults who want to do what God wants. God wants us to be prepared. But all the personal preparation in the world won't help if we haven't dedicated and set ourselves apart to do what we do to bring glory to God. What do you have planned for the coming year? What are your plans for the next day? What do you have planned for today? Before we "Get ready" and "Go," let's get ready by giving ourselves to the Lord and his work.
Prayer: Father of Mercies, I am aware that not all of my plans and actions are the same as yours. Please support me as I commit to reading the Bible and listening for God's will. I want to dedicate my actions and myself to bringing you glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Hebrews 13:5~ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
We can live our lives in two ways. We can either live by faith or by what we see. We can rely on God's constant presence and power, or we can use what we have. But wealth can change and go away, just like health, status, and reputation. Only one Source is always there for us, and we kn... moreGood Morning to everyone Brothers and Sisters
Hebrews 13:5~ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
We can live our lives in two ways. We can either live by faith or by what we see. We can rely on God's constant presence and power, or we can use what we have. But wealth can change and go away, just like health, status, and reputation. Only one Source is always there for us, and we know we can count on him because he was there for so many people who came before us. "Never will I leave you!" is a promise that I will never forget.
Prayer: I appreciate you being there tomorrow before I get there, Holy Father, the Great I Am. Thank you for being there for me in the past when everyone else abandoned me. I appreciate your being there even though I didn't realize it until I looked back and saw the results of your grace. Give me the strength to genuinely believe you when you say you'll always be there, in particular. "Never" has become a very important word for me today thanks to your promise! I'm grateful. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
Bible verse : Joshua 1:9~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
This order and promise to Joshua are also for us as we move into the new year. We don't know what's ahead, but we do know that God will go with us if we ask him to and try to do what he wants. So, "I will go with you" is not just a promise to hold on to. It's also ... moreGood Night to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Bible verse : Joshua 1:9~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
This order and promise to Joshua are also for us as we move into the new year. We don't know what's ahead, but we do know that God will go with us if we ask him to and try to do what he wants. So, "I will go with you" is not just a promise to hold on to. It's also an order! "Have strength and courage, and don't be afraid or give up." We look forward to the coming year as a chance to serve God, not as something to be afraid of.
Prayer: Thank you for being with me as I start this new year, Holy and Almighty Father. Please give me your Spirit so I can greet it with zeal and anticipation for the opportunities that lie ahead. Please pardon me when I become fearful and unsure due to my own shortcomings and the unknown ahead of me. Give me the bravery to live bravely this year for you. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Bible verse John 16:33~ These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
This world is a hard place to live. Yes, we can get away from the fight for a while. We can find a way to ignore the problem or call it something else for a while. But in the end, we will have to fight. But even when things are hard, we can remind ourselves that we will... moreGood Night to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Bible verse John 16:33~ These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
This world is a hard place to live. Yes, we can get away from the fight for a while. We can find a way to ignore the problem or call it something else for a while. But in the end, we will have to fight. But even when things are hard, we can remind ourselves that we will win. Christ has won! We will be happy for him when he does well. In case you didn't know, the end result has already been decided, and Christians "win big" through Jesus. And this win is a win for life!
Prayer: I'm grateful to God for giving me the victory through my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Because I know that every day brings me closer to you and the glorious future you have in store for all of your children, I look forward to the future with excitement. I pray that I never lose sight of that victory while waiting for that day to come. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Bible Verse: John 14: 1=3~ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
He'll be back! As much as the world likes to think about Jesus's first coming during Christmas, we need to remi... moreGood Morning to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Bible Verse: John 14: 1=3~ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
He'll be back! As much as the world likes to think about Jesus's first coming during Christmas, we need to remind them that his second coming will be even better. We want to be ready for his coming, with lives devoted to his glory and hearts full of hope.
Prayer: I love God, and I believe that Jesus will return. May he find me trustworthy and eagerly anticipating his return. I'm grateful that you sent him to live in my world and atone for my sin the first time. I'm even more grateful for his second coming, which will bring me into your world and allow me to take part in your triumph over sin. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Matthew 11:28~ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
It's nice to be invited to rest in Jesus at the end of the year. So, before we start a new year, let's stop and put our hopes, our future, our dreams, and especially our burdens at his feet and let him give us rest.
Prayer: Teach me, God, to learn to worry less and more to rest in your grace and providence. I want to give Jesus my burdens so that he can ... moreGood Night to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Matthew 11:28~ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
It's nice to be invited to rest in Jesus at the end of the year. So, before we start a new year, let's stop and put our hopes, our future, our dreams, and especially our burdens at his feet and let him give us rest.
Prayer: Teach me, God, to learn to worry less and more to rest in your grace and providence. I want to give Jesus my burdens so that he can show me his way and provide me with rest. Please, dear Father, let me find rest in Jesus because there are times when I feel so worn out and exhausted that I don't think I can go on. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Bible verse: Luke 2:28-32~ Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
God's gift to Simeon was very special and made him feel very moved. Still, Simeon is a symbol for all people from every country, race, an... moreGOOD NIGHT TO ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Bible verse: Luke 2:28-32~ Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
God's gift to Simeon was very special and made him feel very moved. Still, Simeon is a symbol for all people from every country, race, and culture who want God to save them. Luke likes to keep telling us that God's salvation is for everyone. Also, God's light has come on. Let's welcome the sunrise and share it with others.
Prayer: Lord God of all peoples, I pray for world peace as well as the spread of the gospel throughout all countries in the upcoming year. Please help me to be more aware of those around me who could use your kindness. Give me the stamina and the words to use to persuade them to accept your salvation. Encourage me to be kind to those who are sharing your message with the world. Bind the devil's work. Stop the evil one from keeping entire countries in the dark. Allow grace to bring your salvation to their darkness by using me to help prepare the way. Make your Kingdom successful by allowing your grace to succeed everywhere in the world. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Bible verse: Isaiah 9:6~ For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah said that even though Jesus is God's Son and Mary's son, he is also ours. Jesus is the child that God gave to the world so that you and I can become his children, too. What could be a better gift than Jesus and God as o... moreGood Morning Brothers and Sisters
Bible verse: Isaiah 9:6~ For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah said that even though Jesus is God's Son and Mary's son, he is also ours. Jesus is the child that God gave to the world so that you and I can become his children, too. What could be a better gift than Jesus and God as our Father through Jesus?
Prayer: All I can think to say, O loving Father, on this glorious day when the world pauses to thank you for sending Jesus, is "Thank you!" Then I am once more reminded that everything I possess is a result of him because it is done in Jesus Christ's name. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Bible verse Luke 2:16-20~ And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had... moreGood Night to all Brothers and Sisters
Bible verse Luke 2:16-20~ And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
The way the shepherds felt when they saw the baby Jesus is exactly how we will feel when Jesus comes back: we will praise and honor God for all the things we see and hear and find that they are just as God said they would be. Since God kept his promise when Jesus first came, we can be sure that he will do the same when Jesus comes again.
Prayer: Lord, you are faithful and all-powerful, and I am grateful for that. During this hectic yet wonderful time of year, please help me to be faithful to you in everything I say, do, and think. May I never lose hope in the coming of Jesus, and may my belief in him always influence how I live so that I do what pleases you more. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Luke 2: 11-14~ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
A baby in a feed trough was the sign for the shepherds. Isn't that a pretty... moreGood Morning to all of you Brothers and Sisters
Luke 2: 11-14~ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
A baby in a feed trough was the sign for the shepherds. Isn't that a pretty strong sign? The All-Powerful One who made everything is sleeping where the sheep and goats ate their grain and hay. That God would love us so much that he would start out in such a bad way shows us why the angels praise him so much. He is glorious, but instead of hiding or guarding that glory, he shared it with us so we could find it too.
Prayer: I join the angels in praising your glorious and holy name, O God of the manger and Ruler of the constellations. I'm in awe of your profound sacrifice. You could have shown Jesus to the shepherds with any sign, but you chose the manger. I appreciate you making yourself known in such a public location so I could find your sign and return to you. In Jesus's precious name I pray. Amen.
CAA JOHN EDWARD SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
