First United Methodist Church Cushing, Oklahoma

09/06/2026

Welcome to the Cushing United Methodist Church 9-6-26 Service.

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09/06/2026

09/04/2026

Friday Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this beautiful Friday morning. Thank you for bringing us through another week and being with us in every moment, even when we didn't notice. As we look back, we see that life has both joyful times and tough challenges. Some days brought happiness, others tested our patience, and sometimes we wondered how we'd get through. But we're here, starting a new day, and that shows your faithfulness. Thank you for the strength you've given us, for the people in our lives, and for all the blessings, big and small, that helped us this week. Lord, as we think about the past week, help us let go of anything we don't need to carry. Maybe someone hurt us, and we keep thinking about it. Maybe thingsdidn'tt go as we hoped, and we've been worrying. Maybe we made mistakes and find it hard to forgive ourselves, or we're still upset with someone. We don't want yesterday's burdens to take away today's joy. Help us give you our anger, regrets, disappointments, and worries. Give us strength to forgive, humility to say sorry, and grace to accept what we can't change. Help us learn from the past, but not get stuck there.

Father, we pray for those who end this week feeling worn out. Some have worked long hours and are tired. Others feel emotionally or spiritually drained from carrying hidden burdens. Some have spent the week caring for others and haven't had time to rest. Parents are doing their best, caregivers are supporting loved ones, and many are just trying to get through the day. For everyone who feels weary, please bring rest, peace, and new strength. Remind us we're not meant to carry everything alone. Help us know when to slow down, ask for help, and be still, remembering that You are God. Lord, we pray for those who are hurting today. You know who woke up with a sorrowful heart. You know those who are grieving and wish they could talk to someone they love again. You know those facing illness, waiting for test results, recovering from surgery, or caring for someone who is sick. You see those struggling with money and worrying about bills or providing for their families. You know the fears of those facing uncertainty and the loneliness of those who feel misunderstood. Father, please be close to each of them today. Bring comfort where there is sadness, healing where there is sickness, help where there is need, and hope where there is discouragement. Remind every hurting person that they are seen, known, and deeply loved by You.

As we go through this Friday, Lord, help us notice the people around us. It's easy to focus on our own plans, especially with the weekend coming, but someone we meet today might really need to know they're not alone. Help us see those chances to help. Let us offer kindness and encouragement freely. Help us be patient with those who frustrate us, compassionate to those who are struggling, and ready to help when needed. We may never know how much a smile, a kind word, or a few minutes of our time can mean to someone. Remind us that you often use ordinary people and moments to do amazing things.

Lord Jesus, as this week ends, help us pause to reflect on how we've lived. Did our words encourage others, or did they hurt? Did we look for ways to serve, or were we too focused on ourselves? Did we trust you with our worries, or try to handle everything alone? We know we're not perfect, and we're grateful for your grace when we fall short. Please forgive us for the times we didn't love as you asked, for missed chances, and for words we wish we could take back. Thank you for your kindness and for giving us another chance to start again. We give you this Friday, Lord. Please guide our steps, protect our hearts, and help us show your love in all we do. May we end this day knowing we did our best to love others, serve well, and walk with you. Thank you for your kindness, mercy, and always being with us. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Scripture for today: "Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." — Psalm 143:8 NRSV

As you go through this Friday, take a moment to let go of the burdens from this week that you were never meant to carry alone. Learn from what's happened, be thankful for your blessings, and trust God with whatever is ahead. No matter what today brings, remember that God is already there.

Pastor Charles Durant

09/02/2026

Wednesday Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this new morning and for watching over us through the night. We are grateful to wake up to another day full of possibilities and reminders of your grace. As we reach the middle of the week, some of us already feel tired. The demands of work, family, school, and daily life can feel heavy. We look ahead at all that still needs to be done and wonder how we will find the time and strength. Before we dive into today's tasks, help us pause and remember that we are not alone. You are with us now; you have gone ahead of us, and you will stay with us through every moment.

Lord, we admit it is easy to feel overwhelmed by things we cannot control. We worry about tomorrow before today even starts. We replay old conversations and wonder if we should have acted differently. We carry concerns about our families, money, health, work, and future. Sometimes these worries are so heavy that we miss the blessings right in front of us. This morning, help us let go of these burdens and trust you with them. Remind us that worrying does not change tomorrow, but trusting you brings peace today. Give us wisdom to handle what we can, courage to take the steps you show us, and faith to leave the rest with you.

Father, today we pray for those starting this Wednesday with heavy hearts. Some are grieving the loss of loved ones, and each day reminds them of that empty space. Others are facing illness, waiting for test results, recovering from surgery, or caring for someone who is sick. Some families are struggling to pay bills, some are looking for work, and some are making big decisions about their future. People are hurting in ways no one else can see. They may smile in public but struggle with fear, loneliness, or uncertainty in private. Lord, you know every need. You see every tear, hear every quiet prayer, and understand every silent burden. Please bring comfort to those who grieve, healing to the sick, help to those in need, and hope to those who are losing heart.

Lord, as we pray for those who are hurting, remind us that you often answer prayers through the kindness of others. Help us notice the needs around us and be willing to respond. Keep us from getting so busy that we miss someone who needs encouragement. Maybe someone we meet today needs a kind word, a smile, or someone to listen. Maybe they need practical help, forgiveness, or to know they are not alone. Show us these opportunities and give us the courage to act. Remind us that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference.

Father, we pray for our families and loved ones. Watch over them wherever they go today. Protect those who are traveling, working, going to school, or facing challenges we do not know about. Strengthen our relationships and help us be more patient, loving, and understanding. Life gets busy, and sometimes we take those closest to us for granted. We might assume they know we love them without saying it, or let small frustrations turn into bigger problems. Lord, soften our hearts and remind us that our loved ones are a gift. Give us the humility to say sorry when we are wrong, the grace to forgive when we are hurt, and the wisdom to choose love even when we disagree.

As we go through this Wednesday, Lord, help us be faithful in the small, everyday moments. Sometimes we think we need to do something big to serve you, but you can use us wherever we are—at home, at work, at school, at church, or in our community. Remind us that small things matter. A kind word can lift someone's spirits. A little patience can stop an argument. A helping hand can show someone they are not alone. A simple invitation can bring someone closer to you. Teach us to use the opportunities you give us today and trust that you can use our actions for good, even if we do not see the results.

Lord, we do not know what this Wednesday will bring, but we trust that nothing will surprise you. We give this day to you. Please guide our steps, help us make good decisions, and help us trust you even when we cannot see what is ahead. Give us the strength we need for today—not for every problem tomorrow might bring, but for what we face right now. May we end this day knowing we walked with you, helped others when we could, and trusted you with what we could not control.

We give this Wednesday to you, Lord. Let your peace fill our hearts, your wisdom guide our choices, and your love show in how we live. Wherever we go today, remind us that we are never alone. You are with us in every moment—happy, hard, and everything in between.

We ask all of these things in the precious and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Lord. Amen.

Scripture for Today:

"Let all that you do be done in love."- 1 Corinthians 16:14 NRSV

As you go through this Wednesday, remember you do not have to do something big to make a difference. Sometimes the best way to serve is to show God's love through your words, actions, and how you treat the people you meet. May you be a blessing to someone today.

Pastor Charles Durant

09/01/2026

Daily Music Devotional: "King of Kings" by Hillsong Worship

The song "King of Kings" tells the story of God's love, from Jesus' humble birth to His victory over the grave. When we felt lost and without hope, Jesus left heaven to carry our burdens, face the cross, and overcome death. Because He rose again, we can live with new hope, restored and free through His sacrifice. This truth gives us strength, reminding us that whatever we face, Jesus has already won. Today, let's come together to thank and praise the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Take a moment to pause, watch, and worship with us.

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09/01/2026

Tuesday Morning Prayer

Good morning, everyone! Today is Tuesday, and it's a beautiful day to pause, take a deep breath, and spend some time with God. Let's pray together.

Heavenly Father,

As we start this Tuesday, we come to you with grateful hearts. Thank you for waking us up and giving us a new day. Thank you for watching over us and those we love through the night. Before the day gets busy, we pause to recognize you. You give us strength, hope, and the promise that we never face anything alone. Sometimes, Lord, our minds are already busy when we wake up. We think about all we need to do, the places we need to go, and the problems waiting for us. Some of us are still worried about yesterday, while others are anxious about things that haven't even happened yet. This morning, Father, help us slow down and remember we don't have to carry everything ourselves. You invite us to bring our burdens to you, so today we place our worries, fears, questions, and concerns in your loving hands.

Father, sometimes things happen in our lives that we don't understand. Sometimes doors close when we wish they would stay open. Sometimes our prayers seem unanswered, or we try to fix things but can't. In those times, it's hard to know what you are doing. Still, Lord, help us trust you even when we can't see the whole picture. Remind us that your faithfulness doesn't depend on us understanding your plan. Help us walk by faith and trust that you are working, even when we can't see the way ahead. Lord, give us the strength we need today. For those who are tired, bring rest and new energy. For those who are emotionally worn out, bring peace. For those who feel overwhelmed, remind them they don't have to worry about tomorrow yet. Give us what we need for now, and help us take today one step at a time, trusting that your grace will be there for us again tomorrow.

Father, today we pray for those who are hurting. We pray for anyone who woke up with a heavy heart, for those grieving a loss, facing illness, waiting for answers, or caring for loved ones and feeling tired. We pray for those struggling with money, looking for work, or facing tough choices. You know every need before we say it. We ask you to bring comfort where there is pain, hope where there is discouragement, healing where there is sickness, and help where there is need. Lord, remind us that people around us may be carrying burdens we don't see. Someone we meet today may be struggling. Someone who seems upset may be dealing with something hard at home. Someone who looks fine may be barely holding on. Give us kind hearts, Father. Help us be patient with each other. Help us speak words that lift people up. Give us the courage to offer a smile, a kind word, a helping hand, or to listen when someone needs it.

Jesus, help us show your love in everything we do today. Let the way we treat others show the grace you have given us. When we feel impatient, help us choose patience. When we feel angry, help us choose grace. When it's easier to walk away, help us see when someone needs us to stay. And when we meet people who are hard to love, remind us that your love is for everyone, not just those who are easy to love. Father, I pray for our families today. Watch over our loved ones and keep them safe wherever they go. Bless our homes and help them be places of peace, love, and encouragement. Help us not to take each other for granted. Life moves fast, and we can get so busy that we forget to tell people how much they mean to us. Give us chances today to show our love, offer forgiveness, and show appreciation for the people you have given us.

As we go through this Tuesday, Lord, help us notice the blessings around us. Sometimes we focus so much on our problems that we miss the good things already here. Help us be thankful for small things—a kind word, a warm cup of coffee, a call from a friend, laughter with someone we love, or just another chance to start again. Teach us to have grateful hearts and remember that every good gift comes from you. Most of all, Father, help us trust you with this day. We don't know what will happen between now and tonight, but you do. Nothing will surprise you today. Nothing we face is too much for you. So we give you our plans and ask you to guide us. If our plans change, give us grace to adjust. If we face problems, give us courage. If we are blessed, help us be thankful. And through it all, help us stay close to you.

Lord, help us not just get through this Tuesday, but live it with purpose. Give us chances to serve others, encourage someone who is down, and bring more kindness into the world. Use us however you want, Lord. Our words, actions, and even small acts of kindness can make a difference when we do them with love. Go with us today, Lord. Guide our decisions, protect us wherever we go, and help us become the people you want us to be. May we leave behind more kindness, share more love, and show more of Jesus wherever we are. We give you this Tuesday, Lord. May everything we do honor you. In the precious and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.

Scripture for Today:

"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV

As you go through this Tuesday, remember that you were never meant to carry every burden alone. Whatever is weighing on your heart this morning, take it to God. He sees you, He loves you, and He will walk with you through whatever this day may bring.