Father, I’ve been thinking about time well spent. I’ve mis-spent a lot of time, to my detriment. The majority of it on insignificant efforts, on TV shows, on quarrels, and such. My advanced years and, hopefully, some maturity, show me what a waste I’ve made of it. Recently, I’ve turned my focus on making moments … Read more
Father, I feel needy today. Some days are like that, I just feel in need. Isn’t that just the most insidious lie? I want for nothing. You have provided. I am not empty. You have filled me up with love and acceptance. I am not unfulfilled. You give me purpose and meaning and blessing. In … Read more
Father God, may we be satisfied with your goodness and be radiant in it. May we bask in your redemption as your remnant sings your praise. May we be the watered garden and languish no more in mourning. Turn our sorrow into gladness, and our mourning into joy. Set our feet to dancing for your … Read more
Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for answered prayer! Thank you for being the God who sees us. I praise you in the precious name and powerful authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in … Read more
Almighty God, You will complete your will. Who can stand against it? I come to your mercy seat to boldly, yet humbly, ask your favor upon us. For every one of our struggles, Father, make a way where there seems to be none. Do a new thing to your glory. May we hear the song … Read more
Lord, establish my peace in your presence, as I delight in your ways. Uphold my heart, my health and my faith as you order my steps. I ask in your precious name and powerful authority, Jesus, according to the Father’s perfect will. Amen. “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he … Read more
“Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men.” Father, the words to this hymn sank deeply into my heart this morning. The reality of just how merciful and loving you are in light of how almighty and powerful you are transforms how humble … Read more
Gracious and loving God, you are the giver of life. Thank you for giving us life. May we respect and value life. May we honor the gift. May we use it only to glorify you. I praise you in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “I praise … Read more
Tribute There is no greater love Of one man for another But that he sacrifice his life To save that of his brother This is what you’ve done You went to war and fought To hold on to my freedom Your death became the cost You followed the example Of one who went before you … Read more
Yahweh Sabaoth, you are the God over all the hosts of heaven and of earth. You are the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You are the God of salvation who imparts righteousness to those who seek you. You are the God of blessing and grace. Burst open the doors and swing wide the gates … Read more