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
I asked this question with the last post I made for “A View from the Pews – The Inside Story of a Broken Church.” “If abuse happens in your church, would the leadership push aside the victim for the sake of the church and leadership image? OR, would your church leave the 99 and run … Read more
Holy Spirit, I love having You present in me. Wherever I go, You go with me. I can raise a prayer that is instantly heard. Even when I can’t put words together that make sense, You intercede for me with groaning to the Father. You know the deep secrets in my heart, and You know … Read more