Behold, Father, please look at your servant. Do not turn your head away, but allow me to come close; close enough to know your love for me; close enough to sense the warmth of your arm across my shoulders as I rest in you. Restore the strength of the one you love, and rebuild my … Read more
I am made in your image, Father God. To know that you are clothes with splendor and majesty, and that is the image from which I spring, sends my imagination spinning. I exhale the burdens of the day and inhale this vision of being your child, created in your likeness, clothed in royalty through the … Read more
Our Victorious Lord Jesus, may we find all our yeses in you. May we know your direction for our feet. May we never stray to the right nor to the left, but always walk in the righteous path you desire. I ask these things in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect … Read more
Father, show us how to follow the example of Paul. Grant us greater faith in trials, sincere forgiveness in our walk with others, increased boldness to defend the gospel, and courageous hope as you do a good work in us. May we look forward to the completion of that good work with unspeakable joy. I … Read more
Lord, whom have I in heaven but you? Who fights for me? Who holds me in His righteous right hand? Who covers me as a refuge? Who calls me to be His? None, but you, dear Lord, none but you. There is no one like you, my kinsman redeemer. I praise your mighty works in … Read more
I long to rest between the shoulders of the Almighty. In the arms of my loving God I find peace and joy. May I simply abide with Jesus for all that implies, and for all that imparts: solace, renewal, companionship, hope and bearing much fruit. I ask these things in the precious and powerful name … Read more
Oh, gracious God, our future is uncertain, yet you are not surprised as we walk out our days. Remind us of your faithfulness in our transitions. Give us respite as we need it. Encourage us as we need it. Lift us as we need it. You go with us. You never leave us. I praise … Read more
Holy Spirit, teach me. Keep me faithfully sharing the Word of God in a way that pleases the Father. Help me make the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel boldly and effectively. Grow the seed of Truth into another believer to the glory of the Lord. I ask in the name and authority … Read more
As you promised, Lord, your Holy Spirit came to dwell within believers. May we radiate your grace and truth as we go about the normal rhythms of our day. May others see your love shining forth from our eyes. May nonbelievers see your influence in our work habits and word habits. We are your temple. … Read more
Lord Jesus, may we recognize you as true Friend, true Lord and true King. May all our relationships be based on you. I ask in your precious name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master … Read more