Let me hear in the morning of your merciful love, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalms 143:8 LORD, as we journey through the dark nights of our sufferings we have the fullness of faith that the morning will […]
…And Came Trembling Out Of Their Strongholds
…And Came Trembling Out Of Their Strongholds “As soon as they heard of me they obeyed me; foreigners came cringing to me. Foreigners lost heart, and came trembling out of their strongholds.” Psalms 18:44-45 Holy Father, your presence alone causes evil to flee. Your are above all; your power unquenchable. Blessed be your name! Father, […]
It Is Your Father’s Good Pleasure To Give You The Kingdom
It Is Your Father’s Good Pleasure To Give You The Kingdom “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32 Glory, LORD! The imagery, the reality, of God’s pleasure in giving us the kingdom, his glorious perfect kingdom, is overwhelming love. There is no greater gift. […]
As Were The Days Of Noah
As Were The Days Of Noah “As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man.” Matthew 24:37 No one, not even the angels, know of the timing; the coming of the Son of man will be as the Father has appointed. And just as it was in the […]
You Have Been Anointed By The Holy One
You Have Been Anointed By The Holy One “But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all know.” 1 John 2:20 We anoint with blessed oil, for healing of mind, body, and spirit, to declare sacred. A gift from God, for his purpose – holy and consecrated. Amen. All is well. Alleluia! […]
He Knows Those Who Take Refuge In Him
He Knows Those Who Take Refuge In Him “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” Nahum1:7 He knows us intimately. His goodness never ends. LORD, you love us through times of peril and uncertainty. You are indeed our stronghold in the day of […]
As For Me, I Would Seek God
As For Me, I Would Seek God “As for me, I would seek God, and to God would I commit my cause; who does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number:” Job 5:8-9 As for me. Amen. Lord, may we seek you unceasingly through the trials and joys of our journey home to you. […]
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” Mark 15:34 Jesus, beaten and physically broken, cries out to God, as we all have in confusion, pain, and […]
O Death, Where Is Your Sting?
O Death, Where Is Your Sting? “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 There is no fear of death! There is no fear of the grave! Christ has set us free through his death and resurrection. Life everlasting is our gift; death no longer has dominion over […]
Indeed All Who Desire To Live Godly In Christ Jesus
Indeed All Who Desire To Live Godly In Christ Jesus “Indeed all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 2 Timothy 3:12 To know Christ Jesus is to suffer, though we ever look to his mercy, keeping our eyes on him as he guides. Loving Christ, serving Christ, running toward Christ […]