Lord, let me be cognizant of opportunities to tell others how good You have been to me. I don’t want to miss a chance to speak up. Please, put people in my circle of influence who need to see You at work, then open my mouth to say what You want them to know. Soften … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus switched from ‘don’t tell’ to ‘go tell,’ “As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. And he did not permit him but said to him, ‘Go home to your friends and tell them … Read more
Allow truth to shine in the darkness of cover-up. Keep asking pertinent questions. From the book: “Shaming One must never criticize their church. If you do, you are looked at as disloyal, a troublemaker. How could you raise issue with the ones under whose teaching you sit? You must show absolute, unquestioning loyalty. Justin Humphrey … Read more
Lord, You are worthy of all honor and glory. Fill me with your abiding love so that I can be a conduit to others around me. I want my actions to show my commitment to your ways. I want my words to echo in agreement. Please, don’t let me say one thing and do another … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus called out the Pharisees for neglecting the crux of the law while outwardly putting on the facade of holiness , “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and … Read more
Lord, have mercy upon us. Give us clarity in the fog of war, in the choking smoke and mirrors of government and wildfires. We stand to pray for peace and that your will be done. Only You know the future. Only You are in control. Help us to see through the distraction and deception. Point … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus showed mercy on the sick, blind and possessed, “And as they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed him. And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, ‘Lord, have mercy on us, … Read more
Silencing is a pressure tactic to keep questioners from speaking out. Have you experienced this? From the text: “Once you stand up against the wrongdoing, the pressure to back down and self-censor increases. Ask the whistleblowers, the ones named in the legal documents, the ones who lost jobs. Threats of lawsuits, legal protective orders, church … Read more
Father in heaven, I am a sinner called by name to come out of the darkness and into the marvelous light within your household. I am one who was in need of repentance, redemption and healing. I was saved by your mercy and grace. Fill me with your steadfast love that can overflow onto those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus quoted Hosea 6:6 to spiritual leaders, “And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard it, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are … Read more
