[After a full weekend away visiting out-of-state family, I have returned home, but do not have a new post ready to publish. I pray this one speaks to you as it continues to speak to me.] “Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His giftContinue Reading
“The power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.” (Psalm 37:17 NIV) “Oh, yes! Tell us about Aslan!” said several voices at once; for once again that strange feeling—like the first signs of spring, like good news, had come over them. “Who is Aslan?” asked Susan.“ Aslan?” saidContinue Reading
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9 NIV) God of Mercy, You are the Lord. We acknowledge that, from the rising to the settingContinue Reading
Then the Lord will appear over them; his arrow will flash like lightning. The Sovereign Lord will sound the trumpet; he will march in the storms of the south, and the Lord Almighty will shield them. (Zechariah 9:14-15 NIV) A Decree Concerning Hurricane Milton: Lord, we come before you and make an appeal for mercy on Florida! We come inContinue Reading
Pray and seek for Jerusalem’s peace, for all who love her will prosper!O Jerusalem, may there be peace for those who dwell inside your walls and prosperity in your every palace.I intercede for the sake of my family and friends who dwell there, that they may all live in peace.ForContinue Reading
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. (1 Peter 3:14 NIV) God, Our Fortress,As the candidates for political office travel, I pray your protection around them. Guard their vehicles, their travel, their health. Give wisdomContinue Reading
Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. (Psalm 120:2 NIV) It seems that our society is less and less interested in knowing what the truth may be. I’ve noticed recently that political advertisements, especially, don’t care whether what they are saying is true or false. But God cares. And he noticesContinue Reading
With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people. (Ephesians 6:18 AMP) I have been sensing a call to pray more intently for our nation and world. As you know,Continue Reading
But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error]. (1 John 2:20 AMP) It’s interesting how the BibleContinue Reading
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thrive (Merriam-Webster onlineContinue Reading