Words, Truth, and the God of the Living. January 13, 2026
Daily Prayer and Fasting for Orthodox Christians
Release Date: 01/14/2026
Words, Truth, and the God of the Living. January 13, 2026
Daily Prayer and Fasting for Orthodox Christians
In today’s time of prayer, we begin by listening to the Troparion of the Feast, Tone IV, a hymn that proclaims the truth revealed by God and prepares our hearts to receive His Word. We then turn to James 3:1–10, where we are reminded of the great power of our words. James warns us that the tongue, though small, can guide or destroy, bless or wound. He calls us to humility, restraint, and sincerity, especially when we speak about God and to one another. Next, we hear Mark 12:18–27, where our Lord Jesus Christ responds to those who deny the resurrection. Christ reveals that God is not the...
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Daily Prayer and Fasting for Orthodox Christians
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Daily Prayer and Fasting for Orthodox Christians
Beloved, today is the 28th week after Pentecost. Nativity Fast (St. Philip's Fast): Food with Oil. Consume only bread, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and/or shellfish. Olive oil and wine are permitted. Avoid meat, dairy, poultry, and fish with backbone. Todays Prayer: The Lord's Prayer- Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us...
info_outlineIn today’s time of prayer, we begin by listening to the Troparion of the Feast, Tone IV, a hymn that proclaims the truth revealed by God and prepares our hearts to receive His Word.
We then turn to James 3:1–10, where we are reminded of the great power of our words. James warns us that the tongue, though small, can guide or destroy, bless or wound. He calls us to humility, restraint, and sincerity, especially when we speak about God and to one another.
Next, we hear Mark 12:18–27, where our Lord Jesus Christ responds to those who deny the resurrection. Christ reveals that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living, and that eternal life is not bound by the limitations of this world. He teaches us to trust not only the Scriptures, but also the power of God.
We close in stillness and repentance with the Jesus Prayer, placing ourselves in God’s mercy and remembering that true faith is lived, spoken, and trusted, not argued.
Scripture Readings:
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James 3:1–10 (NKJV)
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Mark 12:18–27 (NKJV)
Prayer:
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The Jesus Prayer
May this time of prayer help us speak with humility, listen with faith, and trust in the God of the living.