Cascading grace
[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
Break the power
“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
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