Father, I have tasted and seen that You are good. Your love is everlasting. There is no one like You who goes out for the benefit of your beloved. You have set your Cornerstone, Jesus, chosen and precious that whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame. Rejected by men, we are deemed … Read more
Lord Jesus, You made a way for me where there seemed to be none. You loved. You saved. You provided. You opened heaven’s gates that I may spend eternity with You. I am forever grateful. I bring my praise in your name above all names and authority higher than any other, according to the good … Read more
Father, as the prophets of old knew and professed, the love of God is steadfast. As John wrote, “God is love.” The manifestation of your love comes through Christ, who showed compassion even to the cross with the purpose of paying the cost of my sin. Your mercy affected my salvation through Jesus, Father. Your … Read more
Father, thank You for using James to highlight the differences between wisdom from You opposed to the lack of wisdom that comes from jealousy and selfishness. I have to remind myself with this verse, because I can fall into the trap of listening to other people or relying on circumstance instead of looking above for … Read more
Lord, I ask for mercy, pressed down and overflowing to those around me. Please, let me be a conduit for your loving care. I am blessed by what touches me as it flows through. I grow in my relationship with You as I watch You at work in the lives within my circle of influence. … Read more
Lord Jesus, thank You that I have direct access to your mercy seat on which I place my petitions. Only because of You is the veil to the Holy of Holies lifted that I may approach boldly, but reverently in my prayers. Let me linger awhile longer this time to soak up your presence and … Read more
Father, thank You for the eternal gift of not remembering my sins. (Sins, plural.) Jesus paid the price for all that mess. I am set free of the burden by His taking my place on the cross. I am eternally grateful in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. … Read more
There is no one like You, Lord Jesus, who goes out for His beloved. There is no leader more just. There is none more holy. There is no other who stands up to the enemy like You. He must flee at the mention of your name. Oh, the power of that. I approach your throne … Read more
Creator, Savior, Firstborn of the Dead, Faithful Witness, Wonderful Counselor, Merciful High Priest, Prince of Peace, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, I come humbly before You in reverence for your position and in thankfulness for your availability through prayer. You know every aspect of my circumstance. You understand the alternatives for my choices. … Read more
Lord, thank You for this passage that succinctly describes the beauty of salvation and the goodness of God to pour out His mercy upon us. It washes over me with regeneration and renewal and encourages me to continue walking this path of His forgiveness and salvation that ends with the glorious hope of eternal life … Read more