Father God, it is so good to study your Word today. I’m just now looking at the word ‘snatch.’ Jude encourages us to keep ourselves in your love, showing mercy to unbelievers, saving some in pointing them to Jesus, thereby snatching them from the fire to stand in redemption. Wow, Father. The true assurance for … Read more
Holy God, I’ve been thinking about the last days, wondering just how close we are to the return of Jesus. We cannot know the day or hour, but we have been in the last days since the Resurrection. Every day brings us one day closer to his return. I see the earth groaning. I see … Read more
Father God, in all the turbulence of this viral attack, lead me to do the right thing. Open my eyes to the need. Provide the resources that I may use them according to your desire. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Is … Read more
Lord, grant me your solid footing. Take my eyes off the waves, off the world, off current events and what they may bring. Focus my attention only on you. For your words are trustworthy and true. You are the way, the truth and the life. I look to you in your name above all names, … Read more
Today is fledgling day for the bluebirds in my back yard. Lord, I just want to say thank you for the glories of your creation that reflect your beauty. You made evident what can be known about you. Thank you for reminding me of your holiness and righteousness in your name above all names, according … Read more
Father God, push me past just ‘getting along’ today. Move me toward walking fully in Christ. I ask in his precious and powerful name, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ.” (Ephesians 1:9 ESV)
Holy Spirit, order my days according to the Father’s will. Prompt me to place priority on that which is of greatest importance to Him. Remind me to count the cost of misusing my time and efforts. I ask these things in the name and authority of Jesus, who deemed it worthy to die on a … Read more
Lord Jesus, strengthen our resolve to stand firm in our faith and face our future, knowing every day brings us one day closer to your return and whatever events may occur leading up to it. May we look to the examples of Stephen and the apostles. May we seek the steadfastness of the prophets. May … Read more
Father God, thank you for creating mothers. Thank you for the nest of bluebird chicks peeping outside my window, almost ready to transition to fledglings. Thank you for my own fledglings, now grown and successful adults. Thank you for my mother, who raised two sets of twins. Thank you that she planted the seed of … Read more
Holy God, you are Yahweh Shalom. You are the God of peace. You are our strength and refuge. Those who know and trust you run to you for shelter. May those who do not know Jesus find their yes in your new covenant promises. May unbelievers turn and flock to Jesus as the time for … Read more