The following prayers were written by our 6th-8th grade students, who are memorizing Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1.
Monday, November 14. BEING MADE NEW—We celebrate the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit as we are being made new.
Tuesday, November 15. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thank you for your parts in redeeming the world.
Wednesday, November 16. BELIEVE—“Then Jesus told them, ‘Because you have seen me, you believe; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed’” (John 20:29).
Thursday, November 17. WHO WE WERE: IMPERFECT—I trust that the new life I now experience will continue after death. By Christ’s power my soul and body will be reunited and made perfect (Heidelberg Catechism A 40).
Friday, November 18. GRACE & GRATITUDE—”Jesus said to the women [who wiped Jesus’ feet with her tears], ’Your sins are forgiven’” (Luke 7:50).
Saturday, November 19. REUNITED—A challenge for you today: try a new way of connecting with Jesus, something you don’t ordinarily do.
Sunday, November 20. Thank you, Lord, for being my only comfort in life and in death.