Oh, Lord, make in me a new heart for this new day. Implant stubborn joy to the depth of my soul. Let me live in the joy of your salvation, breathing the your breath of life. Let me never forget my beginnings, who I am, who you taught me to be, and to whom I … Read more
Father, you are my guide, encourager and leader. You are my sole and soul provider of all I need. Whether in difficult days or good ones, you make me lie down in shelter and peace of mind. You take my hand and walk with me to share the joy of knowing you. You rebuild and … Read more
Heavenly Father, let others see Jesus in me. Make me a good representative of your kingdom. I pray the joy in my heart touches the hearts of others and gives me a chance to explain that it comes from abiding in Jesus. My joy is full, when I abide in you. That is what Jesus … Read more
Jesus, I hear you calling. You are the Good Shepherd. You go out for the salvation of your people. They know you and follow your voice. Call again, Lord. Open the minds and ears of those who don’t know you to hear you calling their names. Whisper to them in the breeze. Shout your name … Read more
Father God, your word is sharper than a two-edged sword. It cuts right to the heart of every matter. It says that I lie if I say I have no sin. There is no way around that one. Father, forgive me, because I mess up and do and say things that break your heart. On … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the God of faithfulness and commitment. You are the God who promises never to leave us, nor forsake us. Jesus is the bridegroom and we, the church, the bride of Christ. You are true to your new covenant with that bride still today, after two millennia. I want to celebrate the … Read more
I’m a mess, Father. I don’t tell you anything you don’t already know. You want me to live holy, because you are holy. I can’t do that in my own ways. I don’t have the power or the constancy, but you do. I want to live holy, because you are holy. The only way that … Read more
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