June 7, 2018 - GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Day 158 - (Today’s Bible readings: Leviticus 21:16-22:16; Psalm 127; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. (Psalm 127:1 ESV)

Families are crumbling all around us because they are not built on the Lord and His promises, power and peace. The hymn writer gives some excellent advice on how to build a solid and godly home. 

1. Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall,
Where Jesus Christ is all in all!
     A home that is not wholly His--
     How sad and poor and dark it is!

2. Oh, blest that house where faith is found
     And all in hope and love abound;
     They trust their God and serve Him still
     And do in all His holy will!

3. Oh, blest the parents who give heed
     Unto their children's foremost need
     And weary not of care or cost.
     May none to them and heav'n be lost!

4. Oh, blest that house; it prospers well.
     In peace and joy the parents dwell,
     And in their children's lot is shown
     How richly God can bless His own.

5. Then here will I and mine to-day
     A solemn promise make and say:
     Though all the world forsake His Word,
     I and my house will serve the Lord!
(“Oh, Blest the House,” Lutheran Service Book, #862)

Lord, please bless our families with Your presence, Your peace, and Your promises. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

Pastor David Paape

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings form the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings  
Then scroll down to 2018 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless you meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!