“Come Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let these gifts to us be blessed.”  Martin Luther, 16th Century. 

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”  Psalm 118:1 

We begin our prayer time in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. + Amen.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:6-7 

“You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.”  1 Corinthians 10:21  

“Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.  And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 4:10-11 

“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”  James 1:17 

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”  1 Peter 2:9 

“All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.”  Luke 2:18