Father God, open your court to hear my petition. Evil is rampant, but you are greater. I pray for the fulfillment of your promise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom … Read more
Lord Jesus, may my life exude the sweet fragrance of your presence to those who surround me. Be glorified in me in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus … Read more
Lord, you are the light of the world. Mankind has sought after you for over 2,000 years. The more the ungodly seek to squash your message, the further it spreads and the greater is your harvest. The crowd of witnesses who know you continue to bear witness. Grant that I may be your faithful one. … Read more
Good morning, Lord. Yesterday’s heavy rain and damaging winds are gone. The sky peeks bright blue through the hickory grove canopy. Thank you for another day to know you better. I’m going to simply sit with these two verses and allow the Holy Spirit to impact my heart with their promise for my future. I … Read more
Father God, you are Yahweh Mekoddishkem, the Lord who sanctifies. There is no way I can purify myself. There is no way but through Jesus that I am worthy to come to your heavenly courts and before your throne. I am washed and cleansed by the blood of the crucified Passover Lamb, the Christ. That … Read more
Lord Jesus, my Redeemer and friend, remove any stone forming in my heart. Seek out the stench of the dark places I dare not go and flush them out with your righteousness. I desire clean hands and a pure heart. Grant me but a glimpse of your glory on this side of heaven in your … Read more
Oh, Lord, may I never not hear your calling for me to come. May I never be too busy, too overwhelmed or too hardened not to hear your still, small voice calling my name to come out of the darkness into your presence. I long to hear your voice. I long to rise quickly and … Read more
Lord, I find it curious that Martha ran to meet Jesus while Mary sat inside, perhaps motionless with grief. Martha had been the one who previously prioritized preparation over sitting at Jesus feet. Yet even now, Martha believed God would grant whatever Jesus asked. Strengthen my faith to overcome my lapses, Lord. Draw me forth … Read more
Lord, your timing is not my own for the most part; and your reasoning is beyond my comprehension on every hand. But I trust you. I put my full assurance in who you are and what you have done for me to date. You are worthy. You are faithful. You are loving. You are sovereign. … Read more
Take me beyond the Jordan, Lord. Take me to a place of full surrender and belief. Let me reclaim the joy of my salvation. Revive my zeal for you. Refresh the living waters within me, and restore my spiritual strength. The times are wearying. The pall of evil seeks to steal, kill and destroy. Take … Read more