"O LORD my God, I cried unto you, and you have made me whole." (Psalm 30:2) Early in the morning I draw near to Youto pray, to worship, to be still. Like the disciples who gathered after Your resurrectionto meet with You again in Galilee,I bow in worship for You are my Lord and my …
National Day of Prayer 2022 – service today at noon
Join us today at noon for a 30-minute prayer service in person in the Eastbrook Church worship hall to call out to God on behalf of our nation at many different levels. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lordas the waters cover the sea. (Habakkuk 2:14)If my …
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The Hidden Burden: a prayer reflection on the woman with the flow of blood
Unknown, The healing of a bleeding woman, Rome, Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter, 4th century. "And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years....When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, 'If I just touch his clothes, I …
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A Prayer of Trust in Busyness
Motion blur traffic in city "As for me, I am like a green olive treein the house of God;my trust is in the tender mercy of Godfor ever and ever." (Psalm 52:9, Coverdale) Only You do I trust, my God,to be my refuge and strength—only You.Only You do I trust, my God,to bring me comfort …
A Prayer at the Break of Day
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,for I have put my trust in you.Show me the way I should go,for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8) "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." (Psalm 126:6) I watch, LORD, as the sun rises,sending brilliance over all the …
Matthew Erickson 