Yearning and Dwelling
I am away from home, visiting out-of-state family. Tomorrow I will attend a familiar, but not our home, church. No matter where I go, though, the words of Psalm 84 resonate: I yearn for the loveliness of God’s dwelling place. Today let us pray that all those whose hearts cryContinue Reading
Righteousness and Rulers
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. (Proverbs 14:2-3, 34 NIV) Righteous and Just God, We pray for aContinue Reading
Prayer for Prodigals
“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
Trusting Eyes on God
Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever. Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever. (Psalm 125:1-2 NLT) Trustworthy God, Thank you for your faithfulness, yourContinue Reading
Milton and Helene
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
10-7 Anniversary
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
Church prayer
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—toContinue Reading
Travel mercies
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
Voting processes
Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart. (Ecclesiastes 7:7 NIV) God of Light, Today we come to you to pray and intercede for righteousness in the voting processes in every jurisdiction in this nation. We pray for those process to be completely freeContinue Reading
Lies and more lies
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