Last Sunday, our pastor discussed the Beatitudes, pointing out the differences between our culture's idea of blessing and the statements of blessing our Lord spoke on so many years ago. A portion of the sermon reminded me of an Advent article I wrote a few years back. While chronologically speaking, this is not the Advent … Continue reading TBT: #Blessed
This prayer was originally published on my old blog in 2012. It's no less true today. Happy Thanksgiving! Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Father, Provider,Comforter, Deliverer, I have much to thank You for today. You have … Continue reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving
A prayer for all of my family...
A prayer for those shut up under sin
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.Romans 8:31, 37 Lord of Hosts, Your might is greater than anything in the heavens above or on earth beneath. You are truly … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Conquered
...casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Oh Father, today we are so thankful that You do care! You are good, and Your ways are trustworthy. This world continually stirs up anxiety and grief in our hearts. Some days, it seems that evil has the upper hand, and other … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Burden Bearer
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Proverbs 28:13-14 Gracious Savior, we are so very thankful that You are patient and merciful; slow to anger, always just, and … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Forsaking Sin
"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 he relents over disaster. Joel 2:12-13 Oh … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Pleasing
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Abba, with all sincerity of heart we declare today that You are our hero. No fictional superhero, no movie or social media personality, and no … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Abba
Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life … Continue reading Tuesday Prayer: Save
Running the Race 