Sunday, January 10th Readings

Baptism of the Lord

Opening Prayer

Lord

We cry out to YOU,

seeking grace and mercy;

But we stumble and fall

on the rugged path.

Like a Shepherd, you scoop us up

in your arms and care for us;

YOU give us what we long for…

Fill us Lord, make us whole!

Journal/Reflection Questions

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

What are some of the things God would be pleased about in the world today? Be specific.
How is God pleased with you?

Acts 10:34-38

Why does God give us salvation?
God is so generous with His gifts; what can you do to be more giving of love, mercy and understanding?

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

When have your or did you last see someone whom you knew had Jesus within them? How do/did you know? What did you feel? What did you see?
Do you live your life as though you were baptized with the FIRE of the Holy Spirit? What does that look like?

General Questions for Journaling

Where do you see God’s love?
When did you last experience Baptism? What can you do to keep that experience real and close to you all the time?
How has God built you up? What gift (s) do you have which others do not have?
How have you been delivered from darkness?
Is there anyone you know who lives in darkness? What can you or have you done to share God’s light with them?
When do you feel strongest in spirit?
What does the power of God feel like?
What does the power of the devil feel like?
How do you connect people to God? In what ways do you do this?
Who are the people who have pointed to God in your life? How did their example form you?
What are you doing to pass on the faith to others?
Where do you go and what do you do to keep strong in the faith?
How do you stay close to Jesus?
How do you stay connected to your baptism?

Closing Prayer