Weekly Devotional Helps, August 3-9

“What is my limit?” This is a question that I am sure you have asked yourself many times in life. We are always trying to push ourselves, but there is a point where we can do no better. I could only run so fast or throw a ball so far. We know there are limits for every person. We might take that knowledge and assume that those limits apply to God as well. When we do such a thing, we dismiss the fact that He is all-powerful (omnipotent). Our Savior bid Peter to walk on the water with Him, and Peter began to walk on the water. Peter looked down and did not believe that his Master could keep him above the waves. We are not called to walk on water, but we are called to believe and do what He commands. As we look to His Word and Sacraments, may we believe and trust in Him alone.

Readings-

Monday- 1 Samuel 17:48-18:9; Acts 27:9-26

Tuesday- 1 Samuel 18:10-30; Acts 27:27-44

Wednesday- 1 Samuel 19:1-24; Acts 28:1-15

Thursday- 1 Samuel 20:1-23; Acts 28:16-31

Friday- 1 Samuel 20:24-42; 1 Corinthians 1:1-25

Saturday- 1 Samuel 24:1-22; 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:16

Sunday- Job 38:4-18; Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33

Collect for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost–

Almighty and most merciful God, preserve us from all harm and danger that we, being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish what You want done; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Small Catechism- (If you want, try and memorize this by next Sunday.)

From The Daily Prayers- Evening Prayer- I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. (Kindergarten +)

Weekly Hymn of Emphasis- LSB 625 Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread

Helpful prayers from the Lutheran Prayer Companion this week- 29,36,178, 427, 428