Alluring God, Thank you for calling us to a place of rest when we are in Christ. Thank you that while we have to “work out” our salvation, we don’t have to “work for” our salvation, because the grace of Christ has already provided for that. Thank you that yourContinue Reading
Faithful God, In this time and season it seems like everything is changing very quickly. Even as things change, create new faith in us so we can do what you need us to in your Kingdom. Help us to maintain our rootedness in you and not let perceived rejection keepContinue Reading
Jesus, The example of love and giving that you taught on and exemplified is amazing – and impossible. I know myself. So, help me to know how you view good and evil so I can make discerning choices as to how to interact with other people. Purify my heart soContinue Reading
God of Miracles, We give thanks to our Lord and call upon your name. We sing praise to you for all your deeds and wonders, for all your glory, and for your strength. We seek your face continually, longing to be in your presence. We remember with gratitude your marvelousContinue Reading
Most High God, Revealer of Mysteries, Thank you for being the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thank you that you have established your laws, your covenants, and your grace to show us what is righteousness and to save us from our sin. Thank you for the deep wisdom andContinue Reading
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 (KJV) You are the GOD who does wonders; YouContinue Reading
I’ve been doing some research lately on emergency preparedness. Last week I had a conversation with someone who made the comment that in certain situations, “Worst case scenario: you’re dead.” And, strangely enough, that was actually encouraging to me; for to me being dead is not my “worst case scenario.”Continue Reading
After finally working my way through the Psalms, I started Paul’s letter to the Romans because I want to better understand my theology of salvation. Romans has been a faster and less exhausting journey than I thought it might be. Actually, last night Paul was actually downright pastoral! I’ve beenContinue Reading
This Sunday our pastor challenged us to wade in faith into the “water” of our lives – to follow Christ wherever he goes. I was realizing that sometimes (ok, a lot of the time) I have questions about things of the faith. So, the prayer for this week is about those questions and about thatContinue Reading
Yahwah Abba Father Jehovah Jireh Prince of Peace Wonderful Counselor Almighty God Dancing Trinity Divine Love, As we enter a new year, help us to have the faith and endurance of Simeon. May we be righteous and devout, patient in our waiting for things of the Kingdom, and obedient when weContinue Reading