May13

"May we learn to remember, our loving Father, that you have not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us as we deserve. As forgiven children may we forgive as we have been forgiven, and ever be plenteous in mercy. In Christ's name. Amen."

May 12

"O you who are our loving Father, teach us, we pray you, to give our best joyfully to you. May we seek first our kingdom, and give you first place in our lives. May each day have our first and best moments for you, that we may glorify you more and more. For Christ's sake. Amen."

May 11

"Almighty God our King and Host, we ask you to forgive us that so frequently we fail to heed the invitation to share with Christ your loving gifts and honors. May we appreciate the house and table of our King and Lord, and appraise aright the relative values of life and eternity. Amen."

May 10

"We thank you, O God, that the Light of the world is Jesues Christ, that every darkened life may have that Light, that those who live in windowless houses may walk out into that Light, and that sunshine is the free gift of God. May the Light shine in to our hearts and out of our lives today. Amen."

May 9

"O You who hears and answers prayer, we thank you that no suffering, longing heart cries to you in vain. We thank you for your sympathy and patience with us. We thank you for giving to us the joy and blessing of human gratitude, which we bring in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."

May 8

"We thank you, O God, that you have opened the door of your home so wide, that you have called us your children, and that you are our Father. May we enter the door daily, that we may learn and serve, and then go out to direct and lead others to you. In Christ's name. Amen."

May 7

"Help us, Almighty God, to live with the assurance of your victory. May we never undervalue the royal kingdom of your Son. Help us to live with that great day in view - a day when all nations and people shall honor him, and call his name blessed. Enlarge our faith, we pray you. Amen."