August 7, 2026

Christopher Everson • Sr. Pastor
August 7, 2026

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Friday, August 7

Morning: Pss. 84; 148
Evening: Pss. 25; 40
Judg. 9:1–16, 19–21
Acts 4:13–31
John 2:1–12

Our prayer for today is a prayer based on Acts 4: 13-31

God of strength and giver of courage. We pray that you allow that courage to fill us so that we cannot help speaking about what Jesus has done for and in us. At times, we will be told to be quiet, but through your Holy Spirit, guide us to speak words of blessing and truth, so that in and through all, the love of Jesus Christ will be proclaimed. We lift this prayer in the power of the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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