Father, I have read how You worked to expand your circle of believers even through the worst of circumstances. Your Scriptures tell of the growth of the gospel as your apostles went out to fulfill the great commission, making disciples of all nations. Father, renew the great work of your revival. Make it known in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Habakkuk saw the vision of God’s wrath and prayed for revival and mercy, though the wrath was sure to come, “O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of … Read more
Father, thank You for your mercy in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’ Return to the Lord your God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and … Read more
Father, thank You for the beautiful description of relationship You presented to Hosea. You captivate me by stating it as not only a betrothal, but also one that is timeless. You assure me that You set this permanent relationship in righteousness and justice, steadfast love and mercy based on your attributes, not my own. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God speaks to Hosea of a pure relationship between God and man, “And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know … Read more
Holy Spirit, thank You for giving me insight and understanding as I study God’s Word. Father, the Scriptures hold wisdom and mystery as You will to reveal. I don’t understand it all, but You continue to open my heart and mind to each new nugget of Truth. I stand on your promises. You are the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Gabriel appeared to answer Daniel’s prayer. He revealed the 70-weeks to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place, “O Daniel, I have now come … Read more
Father, I pray for the ailing church. May the congregations that call upon your name take the path that leads to your Truth and your transparency. Many seek great numbers and greater tithes. Turn them to seek You first. Put your shepherds in charge of the flock instead of corporate-type leadership. Show them how to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Daniel focused prayer on God’s attributes, “O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. … Read more