Devotional Life

Devotional Life Contact

webmaster — Sat, 7 Jul 2007 19:11:32 -0400

Shirley Sadler is Secretary of Devotional Life. She can be reached at (336) 723-9984 or .

Reflection on Prayer

webmaster — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:54:22 -0400

A Call to Pray

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." James 4:8

We are called to pray. Our prayer life enables us to communicate as well as develop a spiritual relationship with God. In his message "A Call to Prayer," Rev. Brian Harbour states that there is power in prayer. The ultimate outcome of prayer is not to get something from God, but to grow us into the kind of Christians God can use. The only way we can develop a faith strong enough to enable us to persevere in our service for God is through the habit of daily prayer.

Easter Meditation

webmaster — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:19:46 -0400

Alleluia, the Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed!

In reflection of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Easter season, my memory goes back to teaching the young children in Sunday school about the Resurrection. The butterfly, which has long been a symbol of resurrection, was readily accepted and understood by the young minds. The fact that it disappears into a cocoon and later emerges far more beautiful and powerful made so much sense to the children.

Lenten Reflection 2008

webmaster — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:39:04 -0500

The Lenten season is a time for meaningful prayer, reflection, self-examination, personal adjustment and renewal. When we check our life's spiritual direction, we may ask ourselves these questions, "Where do I stand at the beginning of another Lent? Have I grown spiritually since last year? How am I living faithfully?"

Prayer for the Start of Day

ltowle — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:07:46 -0400

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

A Prayer for Hurricane Season

ltowle — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:42:12 -0400

As decided at the 2006 Annual Meeting, the Epiphany Gift for 2007 ($2,000) went to Camp Coast Care, a mission point of Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi. Camp Coast Care, currently, primarily funded by Episcopal Relief and Development, continues to provide volunteer support for the rehabilitation of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the area in 2005.