Wake Up, Lord, We’re in Trouble The Past 44 1–2 God, we’ve heard about all the glorious miracles you’ve done for our ancestors in days gone by. They told us about the ancient times, how by your power you drove out the ungodly nations from this land, crushing all their strongholds and giving the land toContinue Reading
God of Joy, Thank you that you have made a way for us to live in your Spirit-infused joy, by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. Thank you that the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, will cleanse our consciences from actsContinue Reading
Spirit of the Living God, Thank you for connecting your people with each other and for being the Power within our lives. Thank you for the many saints and witnesses in the faith who have gone before us and taught us how to live the abundant life you call usContinue Reading
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous be shaken. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay;the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. (Psalm 55:22-23 NIV) “The LastContinue Reading
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” (Psalm 5:11 NIV) Joseph, son of Jacob, the Deceiver, who was himself deceived… Joseph, who lost years of his lifeContinue Reading
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10 NIV) One summer I started reading daily devotions from a book of Martin Luther’s writings, “Faith Alone,” edited by James C. Galvin. I wanted to better understand the Lutheran theology that’s so influenced ourContinue Reading
“ Jesus had his disciples and the crowd gather around him. And he said to them: “If you truly want to follow me, you should at once completely disown your own life. And you must be willing to share my cross and experience it as your own, as you continually surrenderContinue Reading
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chron. 7:14 NIV) (I originally published this Sept. 29,Continue Reading
Ruach Adonai, Spirit of God, Today as your children gather together for worship, pour out your Spirit upon your Church. Revive, renew, and prune her for greater Kingdom fruitfulness. May your salvation spring up and your righteousness flourish within each believer and each local church. As churches meet togetherContinue Reading
Sometimes the Word of the Lord is all we need for prayer. Lord, You have always been our refuge. Our ancestors made You their home long ago. Before mountains were born, before You fashioned the earth and filled it with life, from ages past to distant futures, You are truly God.Continue Reading