Why, Lord, do you seem to stand far off? Why do you seem hide yourself when the wicked seem to be prevailing? The arrogant and wicked hunt down the weak, who are caught in the schemes the wicked devise. The wicked boast about the cravings of their hearts and blessContinue Reading
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. The LordContinue Reading
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Creator and Creating God, we thank you for the beauty and glory in Creation. Thank you for the marvelous, intricate, and amazing creatures and worlds you have made. Thank youContinue Reading
Lord my God, we take refuge in you; save and deliver your people from all who pursue your Church, Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of your enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice. Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over themContinue Reading
Lord, do not rebuke us in your anger or discipline us in your wrath. Have mercy on us, Lord, for we are faint; heal us, Lord, for our bones are in agony. Our souls are in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? God, with repentant hearts we come acknowledging our sin.Continue Reading
Earlier this week I was struggling with an unsettled feeling. I think I was starting to get overwhelmed by the enormity and seriousness of the spiritual war we are in. Who am I to pray in that war? I’m not a prayer warrior, only someone who (at least recently) callsContinue Reading
Psalm 4 NIV “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant forContinue Reading
Strong God, You and only You are the Creator and Ruler of this world. No matter what earthly leader may conspire against you, may your Church rise up and pray that you would break the chains and throw off the shackles of evil. May the evil ones know your rebuke,Continue Reading
Righteous God, Your Word says that we are blessed if we avoid the ways of the wicked, the sinners, and the mockers. Give us hunger and hearts to be righteous, to be that spiritual tree, planted in Your streams of Living Water. Watch over your children so we do notContinue Reading
Christmas is an interesting season. Spiritually, Christians approach Advent and Christmas remembering the first coming of Christ and looking forward to the second coming. We remember the hope, joy, love, and peace he brings into a dark and weary world. And during Christmas that same world is inContinue Reading