Well, Lord, I am definitely challenged as I see what is going on around me within my country and in other nations. It makes me grateful for the solid foundation only hope in your promises builds. Faith through difficulty leads to endurance, and as Paul explains, endurance builds character and character produces hope. Hope doesn’t … Read more
Jehovah, God of all, you are above everything. There is no one like you. I extol your great deeds and kindness in this place. I seek to be close to you in all I do. Without you, there is darkness and hopelessness. But you, above all, bring eternal blessing and hope. You brighten my days. … Read more
Heavenly Father, as you work to put together your ministries, and teams gear up for a new year of work, fill them with your truth, your hope, your joy and your peace. Set their feet on the path of your choosing for the year. Let them tell of your power and greatness in their daily … Read more
Remove the scales, Lord. Clear up our vision. Let us see you clearly. Take away anything getting in the way of our calling to higher ground and knowing you more. Remove our unbelief and replace it with your truth. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, … Read more
Almighty God,what a wonderful mystery that you sent the Holy Spirit to take residence within us. Unlike Old Testament times, you allow personal, living contact with you. I pray each born again believer fully experiences the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Forgive our disbelief. Heighten our understanding. Ephesians 1 tells us that the same working … Read more
Gracious and loving Father, you are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. You see to our every physical and spiritual need. We praise you for taking care of us, Father. The Holy Spirit prays your will over us unceasingly. Jesus sits at your right hand, interceding for our souls and our physical needs. We come … Read more
Gracious God, you go before us to make a way where there seems to be none. Your Holy Spirit gives us the words to boldly speak your gospel. Paul proves that out, and even he asks for prayer for boldness to speak truth in the face of opposition. Increase my boldness to put on the … Read more
Father, you are the one who used your powerful right hand to stretch out the universe, set the planets and ignite the stars. Yet, you are the life changer, the heart toucher, the soul healer. You desire a relationship with us so close and intimate that you know our thoughts before the synapses in our … Read more
Can You Hear Him? In the whisper of the leaves Can you hear Him sigh your name? In the laughter of the trees Can you hear Him celebrate? Can you see Him? In the sparkle of a friend’s eye Can you see His Spirit play? In the wonder of a new life Can you see … Read more
Father, the vision of your throne, like Ezekiel’s as he sat with other exiles along the Chebar canal and the heaven’s opened, looms foremost in my thoughts this morning. It’s a fearsome picture, fearsome, as in deep reverence for who you are. I know I am covered in the righteous garments of Christ and wear … Read more