Monday, March 8, 2010
(Meditation: Galatians 3:26-29)
God, You taught us to pray "Our Father," not "My Father." Thank You for our sense of community as we begin this day's work. "Our Father" means You are the Father of us all: custodian to president, trainee to CEO. God, we can know You as Our Father only if we are brothers and sisters. Help us to bridge the gaps ­ the ethnic gaps, the experience gaps, the hierarchy gaps ­ so that we might be a group whose work together declares, "Our Father." In Jesus' name. Amen.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
(Meditation: Proverbs 3:5-6)
"Give us this day our daily bread." Lord, You taught us to pray for daily bread. But instead, I take daily bread for granted. You taught us to pray for the essentials -- one day at a time, but I still pray for the non-essentials. God, teach me, again, about the simplicity of the life of faith. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
(Meditation: Matthew 6:12)
"Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." God, we need Your help to get through this part of the Lord's Prayer. Forgive us our sins: for allowing suspicion to come between us, for blaming others, and for wanting all the praise. Forgive us our sins: for not making our instructions clear, for driving others with guilt, for giving someone responsibility without authority. Forgive us our sins: for shading the truth, for spreading gossip, for rarely saying "Thank you," and "Good job!" Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us, and as You forgive us. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Thursday, March 11, 2010
(Meditation: I Corinthians 13:4-7)
God, for our children, we claim your covenant promises. For ourselves as parents, we pray for strength to be good examples. For our home, we ask your blessings. And, for our family, we seek your benediction. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Friday, March 12, 2010
(Meditation: Matthew 26:26-28)
God, before your Son faced the mob's rage, He broke bread and said to His disciples, "This is my body which is broken for you . . . This do in remembrance of me." He poured wine and said, "This is the new covenant in my blood . . . Drink you, all, of it." God, when I eat my daily bread today, and dine with friends, may I do it in gratitude and remembrance of You. Amen.