Today is a beautiful day, because Elijah demonstrated God’s power over life and death, “And he cried to the Lord, ‘O Lord my God, have you brought calamity even upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by killing her son?’ Then he stretched himself upon the child three times and cried to the Lord, ‘O … Read more
Jehovah-tsidkenu, you are the LORD of our righteousness. You are holy. You are worthy. You are the Lord of the dance of our days. You are sovereign over all. Let us see joy. Let us laugh. Let us know the value of friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. May they renew our thinking and refresh … Read more
Jesus, Jesus, yours is the name above all others. King of kings, Lord of lords, I worship you. I stand on the solid foundation, the rock, the high place, of the one who never changes. I praise the name, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Jesus Christ is the same … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Solomon asked for understanding, “And God said to him, ‘Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. … Read more
O, Father, you are holy and righteous. There is none like you, who is worthy of all we are. We have nothing that you have not given. You are good. Let us consider the cost of following Jesus. We give up all that we don’t own to gain all you own, heaven, even your Son, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For God so loved he world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” … Read more
Holy God, the Almighty, you are the lifter of our heads. So many live with paralyzed dreams, hopeless days and sleepless nights. Reach out to them through your Holy Spirit, through your beloved. You hear their cries. You see their plight. You understand their suffering. You came to bind up the wounds and administer your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God spared David even though Saul was out to kill him, “For he took his life in his hands and he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. Why then, will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?” (1 … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the prayers of a mother availeth much as evidenced by Samuel’s story, “And she vowed a vow and said, ‘O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a … Read more
Dear Lord, thank you for grief. I realized in my prayers last night that it serves to honor those I love and who are now missing in my life. We only mourn because we loved. It serves most of all to remind me of the one perfect hope through your death and resurrection. With all … Read more