The bride and the Spirit say, “Come.” The hope of salvation beacons. The Lord of Hosts calls to those who will hear, to the thirsty who desire the free water of life. Come. Come to the saving knowledge of God Almighty. Come to the household of the LORD and learn his ways. Answer the calling. … Read more
“A sign! Give us a sign!” cry the nations. Something. Anything. O, Father, forgive our unbelief. The virgin appeared. The crier in the wilderness heralded the Lamb. The miracles spoke of his glory, the resurrection of his holiness. Open our eyes. Soften our hearts. Prepare our souls. Salvation is here. Let us look only to … Read more
Father, you are the God of preparation. You prepared the prophets to speak hard truth to your people. You prepared the workers to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem, despite the opposition’s taunting and threats. You foretold the Messiah’s coming hundreds of years prior to his birth. Prepare hearts, now as we lead up to the … Read more
Almighty God, your name is holy. Your dwelling place is holy. Your house will be a house of prayer. I come before your mercy seat to place our requests there for your favor and blessing. Vocal requests, or silent requests, neither is beyond your hearing and knowing. Strengthen the effectiveness of my prayers. Let me … Read more
Almighty God, you are strength and wisdom. Doors open and doors shut at your whim. There are no walls nor strongholds too fortified for your power to bring low. Show us your glory, Father, open doors for your word to be told. Make ways certain for the testimony of your saints. We will overcome by … Read more
We’ve all been through dry spells, through a lack of something. Maybe it was water, and you thirsted for rain. Maybe it was employment, and you thirsted for work. Maybe it was relationship, and you thirsted for love and acceptance. Maybe it was finances, and you thirsted for solutions. We all know thirst. Lord Jesus, … Read more
Lord of Hosts, you are the Holy One. The rote of the seas speaks your name. You are the way maker. There is no one like you. I lift up the teachers to place them on your mercy seat for your favor and blessing. Open the windows to freshen the air around them. Bring new … Read more
Holy God, you are the one true God. Jesus, you are my Lord. Holy Spirit, increase your working through me. “More love, more power, more of you in my life.” (Michael W. Smith) The lyrics keep ringing in my head, bouncing around in my heart and soul. Just a simple, yet powerful sentiment. Increase your … Read more
Lord, this gift you offer comes at great price to you, but free to me. This living water you hold out to a dry and thirsty multitude was made possible only by your death and resurrection. You share freely with those who come. Those who have tasted and seen that it is good now go … Read more
Dearest LORD God, sealer of my future and redeemer of my past, there is no one better to spend time with. Let me abide safely within your will today. Grant me your abundant joy by the power of your Holy Spirit, as I abide quietly with you. Teach me to follow your statutes while I … Read more