Lord, Jesus, you cried “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mark 14:36 ESV) Then you went to the cross for my sake. You sent the Holy Spirit as Comforter to believers. “And because you are sons, God has sent … Read more
Father in heaven, thank you for the sowers of your hopeful message. The seeds get planted, some sow, some water, but you cultivate and grow change by your Holy Spirit. Let the earth move around the seeds sown. May the good soil give up its nutrients to germinate faith in Jesus. May your Holy Spirit … Read more
Gracious Father, send me back to your Holy Word to understand exactly what I believe and why I believe it. There are times I try not to believe, but I just can’t go there, mentally or spiritually. You say you planted the word within me. My spirit testifies with your Holy Spirit. I thank you … Read more
Holy God, you are the author of wisdom. You planted the desire for eternity in our hearts. You send us out to bring your message to a dangerous world in need of Jesus. I pray for your saints away from home, spreading your eternal hope. Replace any homesickness with the sense of being home in … Read more
God of all, thank you for the rhythm of my day. It’s in the rumble of the thunder that woke me from sleep. It’s in my steps to the window to see the lightning flash. I feel it in my heartbeat that wakes to see another day. I hear it in the raindrops outside on … Read more
Holy Spirit, walk with me through Scripture today. Remove the mundane. Highlight the exceptional aspects of this Word that is living and breathing. There is no status quo with what it says. Each time I think I get it, you show me something new. Father, reach those willing to accept status quo and give them … Read more
Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, help me with my unbelief. Forgive my moments of discouragement in ministry. They are fleeting, but you are faithful to delete them from my thoughts. The doubt flees each time I see a blessing pops out of something you asked me to do. This work on your behalf gets dry once … Read more
Heavy stuff is going down, Lord. People express opinions I ponder, but can’t relate to deeply, simply because I don’t have personal experience. Here is what I do know, Father. I trust in your word and in your perfect justice. I know I am to walk in a manner worthy of your calling. I want … Read more
Gracious and loving Father, today I lift up our marriages. The imagery of marriage is all through Scripture. Jesus performed the first recorded miracle at a wedding. You are setting up the marriage supper celebration between Jesus and his bride, the church. Marriage is important to you. May we see it as you do, Father. … Read more
Almighty God, you are above all. You are the God of all flesh. Nothing is too hard for you. Lift the heads of our youth, Father. Open the flood gates of wisdom and truth; and send torrents of living water across the globe. Lift the ancient gates that the King of Glory may come in. … Read more