Almighty God, El Shaddai, You are the God of the patriarchs of the faith. You are I AM. You are the God of covenant and steadfast love. You use the weak to confound the strong. Without You we can do nothing. Just look at the faith Abraham and Isaac exhibited. Father, increase my faith that … Read more
Father, You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Mighty Creator, the Almighty. Who is like You. Who hung the stars and ignited the sun if not You? Who set the planets spinning and holds the universe together if not You? I am awed and honored that such a great and mighty God desires to … Read more
Father, as Paul discusses the distinctions between believers and non-believers, he quotes your words from the OLD Testament writers. He tells us to separate ourselves from evil. In doing that, we are to separate ourselves toward God, to come out of worldly and to sanctify God’s temple within us. Draw me closer, Father. Remove any … Read more
Lord, lead me in the way of righteousness. Stop me from getting ahead of You. Remind me to release all offenses to You, because You are faithful and just. You see past, present and future and are all-knowing. You are the judge and I am not. You are the Lord, and I am not. Keep … Read more
Lord, what kind of a house am I building for You? It’s a profound question, as I look at the temple that is me. Help me maintain this dwelling place for You in a way that glorifies You and honors your precepts. Keep my feet on the solid ground of your Scripture. Don’t let me … Read more
Jesus, I don’t find words to pray. The impact of this verse goes soul-deep as it makes me face just why You gave up your life to pay for me. I bring my most ardent thanksgiving for your love so deep and pure that You gave on the cross. I’m just sitting with the intensity. … Read more
Lord! Right there, near the end of the Old Testament, sits this verse that is so applicable to today. I didn’t go searching for something to fit, your timing in the word study I’m posting brought it to light today. I am awed by your simplicity in the complexity of life. I am struck by … Read more
Father, Malachi wrote of the Lord’s coming about 430 years before Mary gave birth to the Messiah. That is a long time to wait to see if what he wrote took place, but it did. Just as You said, a messenger came preaching to make straight the paths for the Messiah. Isaiah prophesied of John’s … Read more
Jesus, there is no other name by which souls are saved other than yours. There is no other way to secure eternity with the trinity than by the power of your blood. You have called me by my name to come out of the darkness of sin and shame and into your marvelous light and … Read more
Father, people from all nations and various walks of life travel to see your Holy City, walk the old passageways and shop in the bustling shops. Believers and non-believers want to learn more of You. The Old Testament temple was stone, but today’s temple resides in the hearts of all believers as the dwelling place … Read more