I am small, God of all. I’m a tiny voice in the noisy crowd. I’m the short kid standing behind the parade watchers. Some days the opposition surrounds me, and I feel like the Dr. Suess Who, shouting your words to the forest canopy. “He’s here, he’s here, God is here!” Forgive my discouragement, Father. … Read more
Father, if I randomly asked people why we celebrate Christmas, how many would actually know and understand? Tell us the story again. Let us glorify God with all we hear and see. Let us tell others of what is told to us through your Word, how Jesus became flesh and walked on earth, how those … Read more
So much to think about this time of year, Father…prayers of a young mother marveling her fate, ancient stories told by shepherds and travel blogs of wise men trying to elude a king in visiting the King of kings. The glitz and trappings get in my way, and the noise of credit cards sliding through … Read more
Father, every day closer to another celebration of Jesus’ birth is another day to sing your praises. Let me join in the song of the heavenly host, declaring your goodness. What a joyful noise we make together to welcome your Son. What a picture of worship that invokes. What a marvelous chorus gathered, singing along … Read more
Yahweh Shalom, the LORD of peace, you are the author of the Good News. Let us not be afraid, but reverence you. I pray we rejoice in the Good News. It brings great joy. We are blessed again by the angel’s message, “Glory to God on earth; and peace among those with which he is … Read more
Father, there is a place that needs to exist in me, as special place only for your Spirit. Make more room in my heart for you, Lord, less of me and more of you, less of my will and all of yours. Captivate my heart with your love and grace. Draw me closer into relationship … Read more
Mighty God, you are the keeper of my soul. You are gracious and good to me. My spirit rejoices in you. I am blessed, because you do great things for me. You show me mercy and grant me strength from your powerful arm. You brought me out of myself into a humble state of reverence. … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the God who tells us, “Do not fear.” We are not to fear, but we are to reverence you. Let us feel your favor. Let us hear you speak to our hearts and not fear for anything. Let us learn to trust you, to trust your story of salvation and redemption … Read more
Lord, Messiah, you are King of kings and Lord of lords. There is one and only one Jesus, of whom the Gospel speaks. Let us not turn to the right, nor turn to the left, but see this message full on. Make yourself known to those who listen to a distorted message or a false … Read more
Yahweh, God over all, your righteousness reaches to the skies, you do mighty things. There is no one like you. We are the work of your hands. You call us to be your children. You make us of your household, if we but call on you for rescue. You restore life. You increase honor and … Read more