Dear Great and Giving God, you are our strong tower and our refuge. We run to you in our dark days for you are light. We cling to your promises, for they are trustworthy and true. I thank you in the name of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “And he said…
Oh, gracious God, may we recognize that you give us life, abundant life. May we use it to the fullest for the greater good and for your glory. I ask in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The thief comes only to steal and kill…
Oh, our Almighty God, we so need the encouragement from your Scripture as we move into uncharted waters of the future. The illness of loved ones who write their destiny from hour-to-hour, the trials before us and judgement to come, transition back into our community after a long absence and our brokenness for those who…
Omnipotent Father, Creator of all we know, and that which is unseen, prepare us for celebrating Jesus’ birth. Make smooth the way for those who don’t know him to answer your call. Anoint our conversations with your Spirit. Give power to the words we say and sing. Let us truly understand the lyrics, “Long lay…
Oh, dear God in heaven, this body you’ve given me, far from perfect, failing in stature, aging with every day, cries out for your help. Every day I see more and more evidence of the fall from grace reflected back from my mirror. I see family and friends struggling all around me, and along with…
Oh, precious Jesus, may we experience your joy fully, no matter what circumstance we face. Let not grief, nor illness, nor trial of any sort keep us from knowing the joy of your salvation. I ask in your name and authority and according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “If you keep my commandments,…
Gracious and loving God, you are the great de-briefer. You are the de-stresser of my soul. I can come to you with all my moaning and groaning, my crying and wailing, my laughter and praise. There is no one like you, who listens to all my prayers and guides me with your righteous wisdom. Thank…
Heavenly Father, there is no one like you. In this season of joyfully celebrating your Son, the Christ, many will be traveling. Some go to visit family and friends. Some sojourn to other lands and communities. Some make the final journey to be with you, Father. Whatever the case, make each journey a perfect one….
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