I Am The Light Of The World “Again Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the ancients as he speaks to us today: “I am the light of […]
By This You Know The Spirit Of God
By This You Know The Spirit Of God “By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit which does not confess Jesus is not of God. This is the spirit of antichrist, of which you heard that it […]
The Beginning Of Wisdom Is This: Get Wisdom
The Beginning Of Wisdom Is This: Get Wisdom “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” Proverbs 4:7 We move in faith that our hearts retain your words, O Lord, that we keep your commandments and live. “Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words […]
Why Does Your Teacher Eat With Tax Collectors And Sinners?
Why Does Your Teacher Eat With Tax Collectors And Sinners? “And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard heard it, he said, ‘They who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew […]
He Who Keeps His Mouth And Tongue
He Who Keeps His Tongue And Mouth “He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Proverbs 21:23 Father, you know our weaknesses, you know where we fail you daily. Speak into our ears, give us strength to listen, so that we may plainly hear before we open our mouths in […]
That Whoever Believes In Him May Have Eternal Life
That Whoever Believes “That whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:15 Our God, our holy Father, loves the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son. As we experience the intensity of love for one another, this sacrifice is a mystery, in that our knowledge and wisdom is plainly not […]
And All That Is Within Me, Bless His Holy Name
And All That Is Within Me, Bless His Holy Name “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Psalms 103:1 “…and all that is within me.” Yes, Lord, this is our deepest desire that we bless you, that we bless your holy name, with everything within in […]
Becoming Like Him In His Death
Becoming Like Him In His Death “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death;” Philippians 3:10 We suffer because we claim Christ. We suffer that we may win Christ, that we be aligned with Christ, that we suffer in joy, knowing […]
Righteous Are You, O LORD
Righteous Are You, O LORD “Then in my grief I wept, and I prayed in anguish, saying, ‘Righteous are you, O LORD; all your deeds are just and all your ways are mercy and truth, and you render true and righteous judgement for ever.” Tobit 3:1-2 Father, we affirm your righteousness, mercy, and grace. Wherever […]
Better Is A Little With Righteousness
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” Proverbs 16:8 Father, may your righteousness be the lamp to our feet, directing us to the path you have chosen. When we fail to do so, we pray for your holy correction and forgiveness. By your mercy and truth, our sinfulness is purged. We stand […]