Lord, we are your disciples. We, who follow your teaching, study your instructions and obey your commands, go forward to fulfill your great commission. You equip those you call with your power as you did the apostles. We carry your Holy Spirit. Help us to listen to him as we minister. Speak into our efforts … Read more
Almighty God, you are holy and divine. I am not. You handle the prayers of your saints effortlessly and keep track of the smallest details. I get lost in the fray of life, Father. I’m pulled multiple directions that dim my focus and vie for my time, work responsibilities, home repairs, ministry efforts, friends and … Read more
Father, gather your servants to you today. Remind us of our joint purpose for your glory. Gel our unity and applaud our individual efforts to pull the yoke of your work. We don’t walk in ministry alone, but along side others, pulling as one force for your glory and honor. As one tires, another picks … Read more
Dear Lord, what is the way forward? Doubt and opposition overgrow the path. Go before me. Make smooth the road. Remove the obstacles or show me how to overcome them. Give me wisdom to discuss the point to be made. Equip me, Lord. Let me speak truth in love. Open doors to where you want … Read more
Oh, Jesus, I’m humming Michael W. Smith’s worship song this morning as my prayer. Give me “More love, more power, more of you in my life… I will worship you with all of my heart. I will worship you with all of my mind. I will worship you with all of my strength. You are … Read more
Father God, I lift up those who care for ailing family and aging parents. Shore them up with your righteous right hand. Transfer enough love to them that they overflow it to the ones in their care. Your love heals. Your love comforts. Your love deals with pain. Your love keeps us going back. Your … Read more
Dear Jesus, how do I love you more? How do I more fully understand the weight of your sacrifice on my behalf? Abide with me, Lord, you in me and I in you. Let my spirit commune with your Holy Spirit until I comprehend all my limited mind can hold. Show me who you are. … Read more
God of wonders who is above all, You put the tick in my clock. You put the to-do list of my days together for your purpose and glory. You are the creator of the sabbath, allowing me the blessing of rest and recuperation for the next round of work for your kingdom. Let me take … Read more
Holy Spirit, deepen our relationships today. Let those around us grow in knowledge of you through seeing how we relate to Jesus. Let them see us as a source of encouragement and joy. Give us wisdom and discernment in how we deal with those close to us. Show us how to fully live out your … Read more
Dear Lord, keep me focused on one thing only today, your forever hope. Don’t let me turn to the right nor to the let, but keep me moving without doubt or disappointment toward the goal you set before me. Remind me to look past the difficulties of today to see your eternal blessing. Let me … Read more