Omnipotent Father, Creator of all we know, and that which is unseen, prepare us for celebrating Jesus’ birth. Make smooth the way for those who don’t know him to answer your call. Anoint our conversations with your Spirit. Give power to the words we say and sing. Let us truly understand the lyrics, “Long lay … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because our blood is precious in the eyes of the King of kings, “May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth! May desert tribes bow down before him, and his enemies lick the dust! May the kings of Tarshish and … Read more
Oh, dear God in heaven, this body you’ve given me, far from perfect, failing in stature, aging with every day, cries out for your help. Every day I see more and more evidence of the fall from grace reflected back from my mirror. I see family and friends struggling all around me, and along with … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because of the types and shadows in the Old Testament that point us to the Savior, “Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice! Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, … Read more
Almighty God, you are able. There is nothing too hard for you. You are Jehovah Jireh, the great provider. You are our strength and sustenance. You give the weary your power to continue. You give the sinner your grace to salvation. You give your servant all that is necessary to complete your assigned tasks. Increase … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jeremiah foretold of the coming Messiah in the same fashion as Isaiah, though there were 100 years between prophecies, “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and … Read more
Oh, precious Jesus, may we experience your joy fully, no matter what circumstance we face. Let not grief, nor illness, nor trial of any sort keep us from knowing the joy of your salvation. I ask in your name and authority and according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “If you keep my commandments, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the whole earth shall see the salvation of our God, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’ The voice of your watchmen—they lift … Read more
Gracious and loving God, you are the great de-briefer. You are the de-stresser of my soul. I can come to you with all my moaning and groaning, my crying and wailing, my laughter and praise. There is no one like you, who listens to all my prayers and guides me with your righteous wisdom. Thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And … Read more