Father, forgive us, for we sin. We are a rebellious house. We fall short of your glory, every one of us. We need you, Jesus. We need your miraculous healing power to sweep over us. We need healing from disease and famine. We need healing from racism and political strife. We need you. Only you … Read more
Breath of God, fall on me to give me renewed thought patterns and new ways of speaking your precious Gospel. Plant the words in my mind, Holy Spirit, refresh and deepen my conversations and point them to Jesus. Small interchanges every day mean so much to the brokenhearted. A few words of loving encouragement lift … Read more
Walls, we’re all about walls, Father. Walls around our homes. Walls around our communities. Walls around our hearts. Come and break them down like you crumbled the walls around Jericho. We tramp around the inside trying to keep out anything that makes us uncomfortable, while you walk around the outside, knocking at our doors, waiting … Read more
Father, your justice will become a light to all the nations. Your righteousness draws near quickly. Your salvation is on the way, and your arm will bring justice to the nations. The world will look to you and wait in hope for your help. Look at the heavens and the earth beneath. The heavens will … Read more
Father in heaven, who is above all and Creator of all, Master and Ruler of all, thank you for this day with its twists and turns, ups and oops. I look forward every day to finding something in your word that tells me how you look at me or gives me a clue as to … Read more
Jehovah Jireh, our provider, you are the God who sees our needs. You are the God who hears our prayers and answers accordingly with your will for us. Our work for your kingdom poses difficult challenges that require your intervention. Lord, you hear our cries. Open the flood gates and pour out your resources to … Read more
Father, sometimes the goal seems so far away. Some days, I struggle to discern what the goal really is. Then I remember that you set the parameters for each day. It isn’t my job to set the goals, but to follow you to your goal. Keep me persistent in the pursuit, Lord. Keep me focused … Read more
Father in Heaven, you are the author of the race I run. You know the outcome, but I still need to put one foot in front of the other down the path of your choice to the end you desire. Keep me focused on my training. Keep me paced just right so that I don’t … Read more
Heavenly Father, show me your glory. Put me in the crevice of the rock as you pass by. Let me be ever aware of your presence and let me learn new ways to experience closeness with you as I practice spiritual obedience. You are with me as I read your Word. You are with me … Read more
Abba, Father, you know the story of our days. You began writing it before we were made. You set purpose in our hearts and direct our feet. Our history is your story that continues forever for those who are of your household. Hold us tighter, Father. Bring us to recognize and experience the joy of … Read more