The Spirit Of The LORD Shall Rest Upon Him “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” Isaiah 11:1 The very fortelling of Jesus, as a shoot from a burned and seemingly dead stump (Isaiah 6:12); the holy seed, Jesus lives! Praise you, […]
Wait For The LORD!
Wait For The LORD! “Wait for the LORD: be strong, and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the LORD!” Psalms 27:14 Our strength comes from God and without it we surely would faint from fear in the face of evil. Instead, our belief of God’s goodness guides us to hope and we wait […]
Be Constant In Prayer
Be Constant In Prayer “Rejoice in your hope; be patient in tribulation; be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Because we are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit (Romans 8:9), we rejoice in our hope, Christ Jesus. Patience through tribulation bears good fruit, yet it needs, as a companion, prayers without ceasing. Let us […]
Forgive All My Sins
Forgive All My Sins “Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.” Psalms 25:18 Our troubles in this world are multiplied by the evil that seeks to destroy. Lead us out of our distress and pain, O LORD. Our eyes are ever on you. Have mercy on us and forgive us our […]
But Grace Was Given Us
But Grace Was Given Us “But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Ephesians 4:7 Thank you, Lord. Your grace is sufficient for our needs as we run the good race. For by grace we are saved. “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called […]
Who Is Above All And Through All And In All
Who Is Above All And Through All And In All “One God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all.” Ephesians 4:6 God and Father, you are all we need. If the world could see with eyes for you, knowing that you overpower evil plots against us, that […]
For I Have Learned, In Whatever State I Am, To Be Content
For I Have Learned, In Whatever State I Am, To Be Content “Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11 We live in a constant state of flux between fullness and lack, yet our heart is with Jesus. We can do all things […]
Holy, Holy, Holy, Is The LORD Of Hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy, Is The LORD Of Hosts “And one called to another, and said, ‘Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Isaiah 6:3 The seraphim spoke God’s truth, as do we: Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts. Father, the whole of this world is […]
In All These Things We Are More Than Conquerors
In All These Things We Are More Than Conquerors “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? No one outside of ourselves has any power over us, for it is written: “For I am persuaded, that neither […]
I Have Laid Up Your Word In My Heart
I Have Laid Up Your Word In My Heart “I have laid up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11 We call upon your word, Father, for every need and in moments of rejoicing. Your word is tucked within our soul, as we seek you out with our […]