Daily Meditations — to NOW

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  January 1
  
  see... Lamentations 3:22–23
  
  
  His mercies… are new every morning.
  
  Meditation:Begin the year with mercy. God’s newness meets you right where you are.
  
  Prayer:God of new mercies, renew my mind and my path today. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 2
  
  see...Proverbs 16:9
  
  
  The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.
  
  Meditation:Make plans, then hold them open to God’s leading.
  
  Prayer:Guide my steps, Lord, and shape my plans for good. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 3
  
  see...Psalm 37:5
  
  
  Commit your way to the Lord… and he will act.
  
  Meditation:Surrender is the doorway to God’s action.
  
  Prayer:I entrust this day to you, Lord—act in and through me. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 4
  
  see... Isaiah 43:19
  
  
  I am about to do a new thing;...
  
  Meditation:Watch for the quiet sprout of newness breaking the soil of routine.
  
  Prayer:Open my eyes to your new work, O God. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 5
  
  see...Psalm 25:5
  
  
  Lead me in your truth and teach me,...
  
  Meditation:Becoming is a lesson; ask to be taught today.
  
  Prayer:Teacher God, lead me along your trustworthy path. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 6
  
  see... Matthew 2:11
  
  
  …they offered him gifts...
  
  Meditation:On Epiphany, offer what you have—worship is your best gift.
  
  Prayer:Jesus, I lay my gifts before you with joy. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 7
  
  see... 1 John 1:7
  
  
  …walk in the light as he himself is in the light.
  
  Meditation:Honesty with God brings freedom.
  
  Prayer:Light of the world, lead me into truthful living. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 8
  
  see... Philippians 4:6
  
  
  …in everything by prayer… let your requests be made known to God.
  
  Meditation:Trade worry for prayer—again and again.
  
  Prayer:I bring my concerns to you, Lord; give me your peace. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 9
  
  see... Psalm 121:2
  
  
  My help comes from the Lord,...
  
  Meditation:Help has a name; look up.
  
  Prayer:Helper God, steady and strengthen me today. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 10
  
  see... James 1:5
  
  
  If any lacks wisdom, ask God,...
  
  Meditation:Ask boldly; God gives generously.
  
  Prayer:Grant me wisdom for each decision, Lord. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 11
  
  see... Isaiah 40:31
  
  
  …those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,…
  
  Meditation:Waiting is training; hope grows muscle.
  
  Prayer:Renew my strength as I wait on you. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 12
  
  see... Romans 12:12
  
  
  Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
  
  Meditation:Three moves for tough days: joy, patience, prayer.
  
  Prayer:Anchor me in hope and endurance today. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 13
  
  see... Psalm 139:23
  
  
  Search me, O God, and know my heart;...
  
  Meditation:ALet God’s gaze heal what you hide.
  
  Prayer:Search me and shape me in love, Lord. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• January 14
  
  see... Matthew 5:9
  
  Blessed are the peacemakers,..
  
  Meditation:Peace is made, not stumbled upon.
  
  Prayer:Make me an instrument of your peace today. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 15
  
  see... Colossians 3:17
  
  
  …do everything… giving thanks to God.
  
  Meditation:Gratitude turns tasks into worship.
  
  Prayer:Let thankfulness flavor my work and words. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 16
  
  see... 2 Corinthians 12:9
  
  
  My grace is sufficient for you,…
  
  Meditation:Limits invite grace to shine.
  
  Prayer:Be strong in my weakness today, Lord. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 17
  
  see... Micah 6:8
  
  
  …do justice, love kindness, walk humbly...
  
  Meditation:Simple words; lifelong practice.
  
  Prayer:Train my steps in justice, kindness, and humility. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 18
  
  see... Psalm 46:10
  
  
  Be still, and know that I am God!...
  
  Meditation:Stillness is how the soul hears.
  
  Prayer:Quiet me to know you, O God. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 19
  
  see... John 15:5
  
  
  …apart from me you can do nothing.
  
  Meditation:Stay connected; fruit follows.
  
  Prayer:Keep me abiding in you, Jesus. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 20
  
  see... Hebrews 10:24
  
  
  …provoke one another to love and good deeds,...
  
  Meditation:Be someone’s holy nudge today.
  
  Prayer:Use me to spark love and goodness, Lord. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 21
  
  see... Psalm 1:3
  
  
  ..like a tree planted by streams of water,...
  
  Meditation:Roots first, fruit later.
  
  Prayer:Plant me deep in your word, God. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 22
  
  see... Ephesians 2:10
  
  
  ..created in Christ Jesus for good works,...
  
  Meditation:Purpose is a gift to receive and live.
  
  Prayer:Lead me into today’s good works prepared by you. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 23
  
  see... Psalm 19:14
  
  
  Let the words of my mouth… be acceptable...
  
  Meditation:Let speech become prayer
  
  Prayer:Shape my words and thoughts to honor you. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 24
  
  see... Romans 8:28
  
  
  …all things work together for good…
  
  Meditation:God weaves with dark and light threads
  
  Prayer:I trust your goodness at work in all things. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 25
  
  see... 1 Peter 5:7
  
  
  Cast all your anxiety on him,...
  
  Meditation:Offload fear; God’s hands are open.
  
  Prayer:I place my worries with you, caring God. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 26
  
  see... Galatians 6:9
  
  
  Do not grow weary in doing what is right,...
  
  Meditation:Perseverance is love with long legs.
  
  Prayer:Strengthen my endurance for good. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 27
  
  see... Psalm 34:18
  
  
  The Lord is near to the brokenhearted...
  
  Meditation:God’s nearness is balm for bruised places.
  
  Prayer:Hold the hurting—hold me—close today. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 28
  
  see... Philippians 2:3
  
  
  …in humility regard others as better than yourselves.
  
  Meditation:Humility makes room for grace.
  
  Prayer:Lower my pride; raise my love. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 29
  
  see... Matthew 6:33
  
  
  Seek first the kingdom of God...
  
  Meditation:Order your loves; peace follows.
  
  Prayer:First your kingdom, Lord—then everything else. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 30
  
  see... Psalm 27:1
  
  
  The Lord is my light and my salvation;...
  
  Meditation:Light has already won; walk in it.
  
  Prayer:Shine through my fears, O God. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  
• 
  January 31
  
  see... Jude 24
  
  
  Now to him who is able to keep you from falling,...
  
  Meditation:God’s keeping is steadier than your grip
  
  Prayer:Keep me standing in your grace, Lord. Amen.
  
  Knox United Church, Vancouver
  

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