Jesus, my Precious Lord and Savior, You are the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us. You are the One with the power to give life and to raise those who have died with Your words. You are the Creator who spoke everything into being. There is no power that can silence Your Word, … Read more
Lord Jesus, author and finisher of our faith, it was You who upheld and emboldened Paul so that he could encourage Timothy to remember his faith heritage, to not be ashamed of the gospel and to hold true to the gospel. He did so from his imprisonment, according to the purpose and grace given in … Read more
King Jesus, You didn’t promise that our days would be easier with less pain and less chaos once we believed. You told us through Paul that we must endure hardship as a good soldier for Your kingdom. Paul is our example of the pattern of longsuffering that believers face when we trust in Your promise … Read more
Lord, You know my heart. You know my tendency toward codependency and people pleasing. You have seen me avoid confrontation at all cost. You direct me to stand fast to Your leading and teaching. You encourage me to hold on to who You are and what You are doing to sanctify me and mold me … Read more
Lord Jesus, all glory and honor are due Your name. Thank You for tearing the veil and allowing me to come boldly before Your throne. The church, Your bride, faces threat and attack across the globe. You are not surprised. This in not new, though it has come closer to home in the US, where … Read more
Almighty God, who is like You? No one can squelch Your gospel. Persecution extends Your territory and strengthens the resolve of believers. Give us holy boldness to continue speaking the forgiveness, salvation, redemption and rebirth of the good news that Jesus died to atone for all sin, then rose to defeat death and the grave. … Read more
Holy Spirit, remind me to think carefully before I speak. Let the words that I say reflect Jesus in their content and in the way I deliver them to the one who hears. I pray in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Let your … Read more
Father, thank You for my brothers and sisters in Christ, who encourage me, teach me, and admonish me. Let me be always open to their wisdom and leading that is directed by Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for those who sing Your praises along with me, blending and harmonizing in our love for You. Thank … Read more
Abba, Father, thank You for bolstering our faith through Your Word. Our faith in Christ leads to the eternal hope of the gospel. The acknowledgement of our eternal hope leads us to share what You have done and are doing in our lives, since the day we heard and knew Your grace in salvation. Our … Read more
Father, I’m encouraged that You are not done with me, because I am far from where I want to be in my walk with Jesus. I desire to love Him in a deeper way. I seek to know Him more intimately. I pray to be more like Him, as You continue your work in me. … Read more