We Are His People, The Sheep Of His Pasture Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the lands! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD is God! It is he that made us, and we are his; […]
Lord, How Often Shall My Brother Sin Against Me, And I Forgive Him?
Lord, How Often Shall My Brother Sin Against Me, And I Forgive Him? “Then came Peter came up and said to him, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times […]
Let Your Mercy, O LORD, Be Upon Us
Let Your Mercy, O LORD, Be Upon Us “Let your mercy, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalms 33:22 Our soul waits for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Father, we pray your […]
Whoever Does Not Receive The Kingdom Of God Like A Child Shall Not Enter It
Whoever Does Not Receive The Kingdom Of God Like A Child Shall Not Enter It “Truly, I say unto you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10:15 Receive and enter. Receive in the fullness of wonder. Receive in unexplained joy. Receive in the knowing that […]
For What Does It Profit A Man?
For What Does It Profit A Man? “For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” Mark 8:36 Is there anything, one thing, that we would exchange for our soul? Not one thing. The world’s riches and abundance are nothing compared to what we gain from eternal life. […]
In The Image Of God He Created Him
In The Image Of God He Created Him “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 The absolute wonder of our creation, in the image of the Great I Am, is joyfully overwhelming in mercy and grace. How can […]
Glory In His Holy Name; Seek The LORD And His Strength, Seek His Face Continually
Glory In His Holy Name; Seek The LORD And His Strength, Seek His Face Continually “Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.” 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 When we lack mortal strength, let us remember the marvelous works that […]
The Righteousness Of God Is Revealed Through Faith For Faith
The Righteousness Of God Is Revealed Through Faith For Faith “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, ‘He who through faith is righteous shall live.’” Romans1:17 We live by faith brought to fruition by God’s word. We are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: […]
Do Not Fail Those Who Weep
Do Not Fail Those Who Weep “Stretch forth your hand to the poor, so that your blessing may be complete. Give graciously to all the living, and withhold not kindness from the dead. Do not fail those who weep, but mourn with those who mourn. Do not shrink from visiting a sick man, because for […]
The Lord Is Keeping Watch On Evil And Good
“The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” Father, we lay our sins upon your throne. We know you behold what we have done and what we have failed to do. We are sorrowful and repentant. We claim your love and are filled with thanksgiving as […]