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Gracious and loving Father, As we gather together at the start of this new week,
We thank you for the blessings of yesterday's service.
Our hearts are overflowing with joy and gratitude
For the ways you have moved and touched us.

As we begin our Monday morning,
We pray that the same spirit of love and worship
Will continue to guide us throughout the week.
May the lessons we learned and the words we heard
Inspire us to live each day in your truth and grace.

Help us to carry the light of your love
Into our workplaces, homes, and communities.
Guide us in our actions and decisions,
That we may be true reflections of your goodness.

We pray for those who were unable to join us yesterday,
That they may also experience your presence and goodness.
Give us opportunities to share your love and grace with them.

We lift up our hopes, dreams, and struggles to you,
Knowing that you are the source of all strength and hope.
Help us to trust in your plans for us this week,
And may your will be done in all things.

In Jesus name we pray,
Amen.

Good Afternoon. Im new to this group. Im excited to be here

Good Afternoon. Im new to this group. Im excited to be here

Hi I am new here. Just want to introduce myself. Most importantly I love you and I'm your brother in Christ.

PLEASE GIVE ME TIME TO FIGURE EVERYTHING OUT......I AM SO HAPPY TO BE HERE.....PLEASE FORGIVE THE CAPS......SINCE MY STROKES I HAVE NO VISION IN MY LEFT EYE AND VERY POOR IN THE OTHER.....I CAN ALSO NOW JUST TYPE WITH ONE FINGER.......THANKYOU ALL.

Heavenly Father, on this Thankful Thursday morning, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude and praise. We thank you for the gift of life, for each breath that we take and for the beating of our hearts. We are grateful for our health and strength that allows us to face each day with courage and determination. Thank you for being our ultimate provider, for meeting our every need and blessing us beyond measure.

As we begin this day, we ask for your guidance and protection. Give us wisdom and discernment in all that we do. Help us to have a heart of thanksgiving, to be grateful for every small blessing and to trust in your plans for us. May we use the talents and abilities you have given us to serve others and bring glory to your name.

Lord, we are truly grateful for your never-ending love and faithfulness. Your grace and mercy sustain us, and we are humbled by your goodness. As we go about our day, let us be a shining light of your love, showing kindness, compassion, and gratitude to those around us.

Thank you, Father, for all that you have done, for all that you are, and for all that you will do. We lift up and magnify and Glorify your name. In Jesus name. Amen.

The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. Genesis 1:2

Thought Of The Day...
The first journey recorded in Genesis is not a pilgrimage by our spiritual ancestors across rugged terrain in response to God's calling. That kind of journey did occur at times, but the first journey recorded in Scripture is undertaken by God. The Spirit of God hovered over a world that was "formless and empty." The Spirit of God descended into the darkness that covered "the surface of the deep." We shouldn't find this journey surprising. Throughout the Bible we discover that God often had to step into the picture to bring order out of chaos and to shine light into dark places. But we tend to forget that. Instead we think we can wrestle with the raw material of life and bring order out of anarchy. But we typically make a mess of things. We don't have the wisdom or strength to shape the raw materials of life into something wondrous and beautiful. God does, however. That's why the first journey in Scripture is about God. God's Spirit hovers over the world like a bird hovering over her nest, protecting and feeding her young (see Isaiah 31:5). And as the psalmist reminds us, God continues to send his Spirit to "renew the face of the earth" (Psalm 104:30). The Lord's creative and sustaining energy nurtures us for faithful obedience in our own lives.

Prayer...
Heavenly Father, As we reflect on your Word in Genesis 1:2, we are reminded of your loving presence and your powerful Spirit that hovers over all of creation. You spoke and brought order and beauty into the chaos. We humbly ask that you do the same in our lives.

Spread the wings of your Spirit over us, Lord. Cover us with your protection and guidance. Help us to surrender to your will and trust in your plans for our lives. Bring order to the chaos and confusion that may be causing us stress and anxiety. Give us the strength and courage to follow your ways and walk in obedience.

Just as you created light out of darkness, we pray that you would shine your light in our hearts and minds, revealing your truth and your ways. Help us to see the beauty in your creation and in each other. Give us a heart of gratitude and a spirit of unity as we live out your purposes.

Thank you for being our loving and faithful God. May we always seek your presence and listen to your voice. We trust in your goodness and your power to transform our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.