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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Almighty God, you are able. There is nothing too hard for you. You are Jehovah Jireh, the great provider. You are our strength and sustenance. You give the weary your power to continue. You give the sinner your grace to salvation. You give your servant all that is necessary to complete your assigned tasks. Increase … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
Creator of all, you created time and the cycles of life. In you we have our all-in-all. Nothing we achieve in this life goes with us to the heavenly city except what we accomplish for your kingdom. Even our families cycle in and out of our days. The seasons we see repeat year upon year … Read more
Oh, Lord God in Heaven, prepare the hearts of the nations for your advent. You came, you saw, you redeemed us from our iniquity. You loved, you died, you overcame the grave to reign forever. Your return to claim your new heaven and new earth approaches quickly. Are we ready to face the Refiner’s fire? … Read more
Holy God, when Jesus returns, will he find us faithful? Will he see that we persist through trials? Will he notice that we continue in prayer in the darkest hours? Will he hear our thanksgiving even though we struggle? Father, give us persistence and power to pray. Remind us to give thanks in all circumstances. … Read more