December 9, 2025

Today's Verse

Matthew 6:24
[24] “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Today's Memory Verse

Romans 12: 1-2 - I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Today's Westminster Catechism Q/A

43 - What is the preface to the ten commandments?
The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

Today's Church Staff

Matt Knipfer - Deacon

Today's Country

North Korea

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Today's Request

Local Government:
Lord, we lift up our local leaders and institutions to You. We pray for the local media—that they would report truthfully, fairly, and with integrity. For City Managers, Mayors, and Council Members, give them wisdom and a heart to serve their communities with justice and compassion. We pray for our law enforcement—for Police, Sheriffs, and Deputies—grant them courage, protection, and integrity in every decision. For the local courts throughout the tri-state cities, towns, and villages, may justice be upheld with impartiality and discernment. We lift up the County Governments of Hamilton, Clermont, Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Dearborn, and Ohio counties—guide them in truth, humility, and wise stewardship. As Daniel 2:20–22 declares: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him."

Me:
Lord, help me to be consistent in meaningful daily prayer. Teach me to love You more deeply, to love my wife in a way that reflects the truth and grace of Your Word, and to love the others You’ve placed in my life. Give me a heart that is willing and ready to share the Gospel with others in a way that is genuine, attractive, and rooted in Your love. Keep me from being too easily satisfied with things that do not last. Help me to value You above all else. Let me dwell on Your sovereign control over every part of my life.

Neighbors:
I pray for the opera interns in Andrew's; Ryan and his wife; James and roommate(s); Vanoy and family; Michael Ross and Austina; Brandon and his girlfriend; Joel and Bri Schneider's tenants; Kevin downstairs on the other end; Michelle (pilot of ocean liners); inhabiting Steve and Leslie's; Kara and boyfriend; Ashley and boyfriend; Alisha and two roommates; for me to develop meaningful relationships with my neighbors; and for the HOA board to promote unity among the residents.

Skills:
Lord, help me to seek You and Your kingdom first, not my own. Give me the right motivation to develop skills—life skills, biblical understanding, and professional abilities—for the sake of Your kingdom and Your glory. Grant me the ability and discipline to acquire these skills, and guide me to study in balance, aligned with Your will. As Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."


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Today's Psalm

Psalm 41: To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. [1] Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; [2] the LORD protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the will of his enemies. [3] The LORD sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health. [4] As for me, I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!” [5] My enemies say of me in malice, “When will he die, and his name perish?” [6] And when one comes to see me, he utters empty words, while his heart gathers iniquity; when he goes out, he tells it abroad. [7] All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me. [8] They say, “A deadly thing is poured out on him; he will not rise again from where he lies.” [9] Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. [10] But you, O LORD, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them! [11] By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me. [12] But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever. [13] Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.