Scripture Reading
Isaiah 43:1
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine."
Reflection
To be called by name is to be known as an individual, not as one face in a crowd. God's word here is startlingly personal: he knows your name and has claimed you as his own. The command not to fear flows directly from that knowledge — you are not anonymous to the one who holds the universe. That identity is not earned; it is given, grounded in his act of creation and redemption.
Prayer for Today
Dear Lord,
As we face our opponents tonight,
may we play our hearts out and give a
100% effort out there on the court.
May we also be good sportsmen to our opponents
before, during, and after the game.
Finally, Lord,
we ask that you watch over us during the game.
Give us the stamina to endure the game,
and empower us mentally
to overcome every challenge we will face.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.
As we face our opponents tonight,
may we play our hearts out and give a
100% effort out there on the court.
May we also be good sportsmen to our opponents
before, during, and after the game.
Finally, Lord,
we ask that you watch over us during the game.
Give us the stamina to endure the game,
and empower us mentally
to overcome every challenge we will face.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.
Amen.