Heavenly Father, I take time today to celebrate the year gone by and look forward to a new one in which to walk side-by-side with you. You made a way where there seemed to be none. You stood by in the shadows to see your word fulfilled. You held my heart when I thought it…

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“I thirst.” These two words, some of the last you spoke from the cross, Lord, voice the need we all have to taste of your living water. Your invitation is clear and pierces to the quick. Let it ring in all hearts. Let those who hear turn. Let those who thirst come. Let the dying…

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Jesus, my Lord, some days I just want your second coming more than anything. My heart goes to the next-to-last prayer in Scripture, “even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Like Simeon, I want to see your coming while I still live. Forgive my selfishness, Lord. The last prayer in your Word far overpowers any selfish desire…

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Long ago and far away in a distant land, you spoke to your people through prophets, Father. But, then you sent Jesus, with whom the apostles spoke directly. Now, you speak to us through Jesus and the writings of the prophets and apostles in your Word. This Jesus, who was sent by you and titled…

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Almighty God, you are far more than we can think or know. Your thoughts are not ours, and we comprehend only a fraction of them. Your plan of salvation and reversing the curse included sending the Messiah, the Holy One, the Redeemer, the Miracle-working Savior. We asked for signs. Jesus came and performed more miracles…

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