Almighty God in heaven. You are the ruler over all. You set the planets spinning and created every living thing, yet you have the time and interest in a personal relationship with me. O, Father, Abba, Daddy, there is no one like you, who dearly loves me, holds me closely, saves me mightily, rejoices over … Read more
Lord, I’m musing this morning over the sweet, yet sour, tension between this life and eternity. Christmas brings some sad moments for all of us. I don’t know of one family table that doesn’t have an absent relative. Those you called home attend the holiday celebration in heaven. My head tells me it’s a far … Read more
Father, fill us with the richness of the full knowledge of Christ. Blind us with the light of truth. Spread it over Wonderland and every land. Let this advent season see awakening of faith over the globe. Let young and old dream dreams of Jesus himself, speaking directly of his salvation. Let unbelievers flock to … Read more
Father, you see it. So many live in darkness, deeply deceiving, debilitating and destructive darkness. I know it grieves you. Your light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Praise you, Father, for your light shines on those who live in deep darkness. Open their eyes to the light of hope. Dissipate … Read more
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