SVLC DEVOTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023

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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

DEVOTION, READINGS and PRAYERS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023

 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

 NEWS: Please refer to the Shepherd of The Valley Church Newsletter that Allen Kolkman sent by email yesterday. In it, you’ll see we have the Men’s Bible study/Breakfast tomorrow morning at 9 AM in the Community building. Please plan to join us for this time of food, fellowship and the study of God’s word.

 PRAYERS: Today we remember Noah Adams in our prayers. We thank the Lord for his service to our country and for all those serving in the military. In our Summer of Prayer series, wen pray for those seeking employment or promotions, that the Lord would provide for their needs.

 READINGS: Jeremiah 51:12-23; Psalm 39; Ephesians 5:22-6:4

 DEVOTION:

Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries

“His Unfailing Word”
August 11, 2023

 

Isaiah 55:10-11 – (The Lord said) “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My Word be that goes out from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

The Lutheran Hour’s first radio broadcast of the Gospel was in 1930. Its goal then—as it is now-was to bring Christ to the nations. Today, Speaker Rev. Dr. Mike Zeigler’s weekly sermon is heard on more than 1,800 stations in North America, with 80-plus of those in Canada. The Lutheran Hour is the longest-running Christian broadcast in the world.

But that doesn’t mean our radio broadcast is the only way Lutheran Hour Ministries tells the saving story of the Savior. (You can also find it at lutheranhour.org.) We also work around the world in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. In places like these, we help people who are hurting, people who often live in very desperate circumstances.

In so many locales, people are struggling—with poverty, sickness, famine, wars, and social unrest, with a world that is increasingly turning its back on those who can’t help themselves. Lutheran Hour Ministries works with people like this around the globe. While our weekly radio broadcast carries the Good News of Jesus Christ over the airwaves, on the ground LHM staff and volunteers serve others right where they live.

In all these ministry efforts, we look to our text from Isaiah where the Lord promises when His Word goes out it is not going to fail. Yes, some of the seed may fall on hard ground, while some may sprout and then die, but some of it will grow and bring forth a beautiful harvest. That is our prayer at Lutheran Hour Ministries—that God will bless our labors and that His Word may go forth, bringing hope and light to those in need.

By the Holy Spirit’s power, God’s Word will accomplish what He intends. And it is His good and gracious Word that will continue to touch people’s lives with the power of the Savior, being a light to the nations and bringing salvation to the ends of the earth.

WE PRAY: Heavenly Father, bless and protect those who share the Good News of Jesus with others, here and around the world. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

From “Air Mail,” a devotion from Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour

Reflection Questions:

1. Besides The Lutheran Hour broadcast, what other LHM materials do you use?

2. How does God’s Word go forth and succeed in the thing for which He sent it?

3. At lhm.org you can see all the things Lutheran Hour Ministries does. What’s one resource you can see passing along to someone else?

 

Today’s Bible in a Year Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-3; 1 Corinthians 6

 

Luther’s Morning Prayer

In the morning, as soon as you get out of bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:

“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”

Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:

“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father through Jesus Christ your dear son, that you have protected me this night from all harm and danger, and I ask you that you would also protect me today from sin and all evil, so that my life and actions may please you completely. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”

After singing a hymn or whatever else may serve your devotion, you can go about your day joyfully!

Luther’s Evening Prayer

In the evening, when you go to bed, you are to make the Sign of the Cross and say:

“God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over me. Amen.”

Then, kneeling or standing, say the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. In addition recite this prayer as well:

“I give thanks to you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ your dear Son, that you have graciously protected me today, and I ask you to forgive me all my sins, where I have done wrong, and graciously to protect me tonight. For into your hands I commend myself: my body, my soul, and all that is mine. Let your holy angel be with me, so that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.”

You can now go to bed quickly and cheerfully.

 OTHER RESOURCES:

 Our church website is: https://www.svlchurch.org/

 Below is our Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/shepherdofthevalleyoceanside

 Here is the website for Lutherans for Life: https://lutheransforlife.org/

 Here is the website for Lutheran Hour Ministries: https://www.lhm.org/

 Lutheran Public Radio is listener supported and has two channels, one for sacred music and the other for talk, including news, current issues, politics and spiritual matters from a Lutheran perspective. Hosted by Pastor Todd Wilken, Issues, Etc. airs live Monday thru Friday from 1 to 3 pm Pacific, with the “Best Of” running at other hour  s: https://lutheranpublicradio.org/

KFUO is the listener supported radio station owned and operated by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Based in St. Louis, their format consists of teaching, preaching, ministry and sacred music: https://www.kfuo.org/

 A very blessed Friday to everyone! For any needs or prayer requests, please contact us

 Pastor Joel, pastor@svlcchurch.org