Dial-A-Prayer

Dial-A-Prayer is a daily devotional written by Pastor Janet for St. Andrew members and anyone else who would like a few minutes of reflection. The daily prayers were originally accessible only by phone, but now they can be seen here!

In Deuteronomy 26 the Israelites are taught a statement of faith with which they are to present their offerings, "A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toils and our oppression. The Lord brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders..." and so they present their offerings to God remembering all that God has done for them. Often throughout their history they are reminded to treat the stranger well for they too were once strangers in a foreign land.

Dear friend, our ancestors, too, were once strangers in a foreign land and depended upon the graciousness of God and the kindness of others for our survival. As we offer our gifts to God and for others, rehearse the saving acts of God in your own life--and give thanks.

Let us pray: Saving God, thank you for acting in our lives. Use us to act in the lives of those who feel like strangers, for Jesus' sake. AMEN.

This is Pastor Janet Grill from St. Andrew Lutheran Church at the corner of Centre and Morewood in Shadyside. We worship on Sundays at 11 am and Tuesdays at 7 pm. We invite you to join us.

You may also call 412-681-9705 to hear dial-a-prayer.