8/23/2021 The Lord Bless you and keep you...

8/23/2021 - offered by John Ipjian

The Lord Bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His Face toward you and give you peace. Numbers: 6, Verses 24-26

8/16/2021 - I am there

8/16/2021 - offered by Anush Avejic

I Am There by James Dillet Freeman

Do you need Me?
I am there.
You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by.
You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice.
You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in your hands.
I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions. I am not mysteries.
Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there.
Even if you deny Me, I am there.
Even when you feel most alone, I am there.
Even in your fears, I am there.
Even in your pain, I am there.
I am there when you pray and when you do not pray.
I am in you, and you are in Me.
Only in your mind can you feel separate from Me, for only in your mind are the mists of “yours” and “mine.”
Yet only with your mind can you know Me and experience Me.
Empty your heart of empty fears.
When you get yourself out of the way, I am there.
You can of yourself do nothing, but I can do all.
And I am in all.
Though you may not see the good, good is there, for I am there.
I am there because I have to be, because I am.
Only in Me does the world have meaning; only out of Me does the world take form; only because of Me does the world go forward.
I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded.
I am the love that is the law's fulfilling. I am assurance. I am peace. I am oneness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace. I am one with you. I am.
Though you fail to find Me, I do not fail you.
Though your faith in Me is unsure, My faith in you never wavers, because I know you, because I love you.
Beloved, I am there.

8/9/2021 - Heavenly Father, thank you

8/9/2021 - offered by Annie Kanjian

Heavenly Father

Thank you for the opportunity to come together today. We thank you for the clergy including Hayr Vazken and all teachers of faith who dedicate their lives to disseminating and explaining the Word and your eternal and gracious Love.

We thank you also for all the blessings bestowed on us from the simplest of daily necessities to the miracles, both seen and unseen, in our lives.

Please guide our daily thoughts, deeds and words so that we be shining lights of love, peace and comfort to our families and all those we come into contact with.

In our times of need, please send us the comforter so that we may more readily weather the storms – at all times remembering that periods of difficulty are opportunities to bring us closer to you, strengthening our faith.

We pray that with our fastpaced lifestyles, we remember to spend time in prayer and contemplation and, in so doing, we quieten our minds and hearts enabling us to hear you when you speak with your infinite wisdom providing us with the guidance we seek for the decisions we wish to make.

And finally, during the current times of illness and environmental disasters, we pray for protection for all peoples around the world and for the humbleness, compassion and selflessness of decision makers and leaders both in the US and abroad to bring about resolution of these problems.

Amen

8/2/2021 - Commit our soul to angel of peace

8/2/2021 offered by Laura Artinian

O! Lord of hosts, we commit our souls to the angel of peace. So that he may come and keep this tranquil and undisturbed by day and by night, while awake and while asleep. But you are the creator of light and establisher of night. And now we ask you, Lord our God, grant to our friends in the US to pass through this night’s rest in peace and arrive to their morning duty and to our friends in Australia their continued duty throughout this day, to the worship and glorification of you all Holy Trinity, now and forever unto the ages of ages. Amen.


- Read and adapted from “Armenian Prayers for Daily Life" - Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (2002)

7/26/21 - Trust me

July 26, 2021 - offered by Lynn Bedrosian

Trust me and don’t be afraid. Do not be frightened by world events or news reports. These reports are biased – presented as if I do not exist. News clips show tiny bits of world events from which the most important factor has been carefully removed: My presence in the world. As journalists sift through massive amounts of information, they strain out everything about Me and what I’m accomplishing on the earth.


Whenever your world is feeling like a scary place, turn to Me and encourage yourself in My Presence. Follow the example of David, who strengthened himself in the Lord when his men were threatening to stone him. You can also find courage through remembering who I am. Ponder My awesome Glory and Power; delight in My unfailing Love. Rejoice that you are on an adventurous journey with Me and your ultimate destination is heaven. As you keep focusing on Me and enjoying the rich relationship I offer you, fear will subside and Joy will rise up within you. Trust in Me wholeheartedly, beloved, for I am your Strength and your Song.


Isaiah 12:2; Exodus 33:14; 1 Samuel 30:6 NKJV

From Jesus Always, Embracing Joy in His Presence, by Sarah Young

7/19/2021 - Powerful God and Creator

7/19/2021 - offered by Susan Movsesian

Powerful God and Creator, you are the father of all people on Earth.

Guide I pray, Armenia and Artsakh, our country America and all nations and their leaders as well as each of us individually, in the ways of justice and peace.

Protect us from the evils of injustice, prejudice, conflict and deception. Open our eyes to see that we may see where evil is planted, good may also grow. 
Help us to put away miss-trust, bitterness and hatred.

May we recognize the power and life flourishing value of Your transfiguration!

If my eyes are open to the enlightened one, then surely I too, can be witness to the transformation of my own deepest pains and hurt to my most elevated triumph and joy.
My strength of soul, you increased.
From our personal and our local level to all the world, as Your all powerful love transforms, I pray for all to see and feel.
Lead us all gathered here today, in this questions in faith Bible study forum to find justice, peace, and freedom through truth.

You are the way the truth and the life. You are the constant reminder that our sins are not what defines us! Your examples of love and compassion have shown us You are an all merciful and forgiving God.

This is not all on you, Lord! I trust, we, your church as a devoted intimate family and all who believe in you, vow to forgive, comfort, mourn, feed and pray where we see the need.

Grant, Lord that we may grow in harmony and friendship, as brothers and sisters created in your image. We believe where your love is, peace will follow...

To Your honor and praise always.
Amen

7/12/21 - Guidance & Wisdom

7/12/2021 - offered by Sousanna Pogosyan

Prayer for Guidance and Wisdom

Lord God, in this moment of distress and uncertainty, I ask for Your wisdom and guidance to shine down on me. Help me to understand what Your plan is for my life and how to make it happen. God, I ask You to give me peace as I move forward in this world. Amen.