Messiah Lutheran-Memphis LCMS

10/21/2026

Heavenly Father, when I have no one to turn to, help me realize that I can turn to You. Be my defender, my refuge, my portion in Christ. Bring me out of my prison and into the company of Your Church, now on earth and in eternity. Amen.

10/21/2026

October 21, 2026

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1 NLT

Jesus was there from the very beginning. He is the Word, He is God and He is still the One we can build our lives on today. 🙏

John 1:1 NLT

10/20/2026

O Lord, we thank You that in Your Word You extend to us such great promises. Grant us full assurance of Your grace, protection, and spiritual care. Fulfill Your purpose in our lives through Jesus Christ. Amen.

10/20/2026

October 20, 2026

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

James 2:17 NLT

Real faith shows up in what we do, not just what we believe.

James 2:17 NLT

10/19/2026

As You have delivered Your people of old, dear Lord, so also deliver me for the sake of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

10/19/2026

October 19, 2026

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Colossians 3:23 NLT

Whatever you’re doing today, do it with Him in mind. Even the ordinary things can be an act of worship. 🙏

Colossians 3:23 NLT

10/18/2026

October 18, 2026

We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.

Romans 15:2 NLT

Building others up is one of the best gifts you can give.

Romans 15:2 NLT

10/17/2026

October 17, 2026

Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.

Proverbs 30:5 NLT

When everything around you feels uncertain, God’s Word is still true. 🤍

Proverbs 30:5 NLT

10/16/2026

Psalm 37 “stresses two things: the righteous are blessed of God in due season, and divine punishment will overtake the wicked. Our Lord does not abandon us, His children, to the schemes of the wicked, but on the Last Day He will fulfill our salvation and eternally deliver us from our enemies of sin, death, and the devil.”

Heavenly Father, You have begun Your good work in us. Continue, we pray, to fill us with the wisdom and knowledge of Your life-giving Word. Grant that our cross and sufferings may direct our hearts and minds to You, O Christ, our sure and blessed hope. Amen.

(Excerpt from The Lutheran Study Bible notes for Psalm 37)

10/16/2026

October 16, 2026

All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen One who never dies; He alone is God. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:17 NLT

There is no one like our God! 🙌

1 Timothy 1:17 NLT