Bless His Holy Name “(A Psalm of David.) 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 us. Bless the LORD, […]
That I May Know Him And The Power of The Resurrection
That I May Know Him And The Power of The Resurrection “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Philippians 3:10 We suffer because we claim Christ. We suffer that we may win Christ, that we be aligned with Christ, […]
Better Is A Little With Righteousness Than Great Revenues Without Right
Better Is A Little With Righteousness Than Great Revenues Without Right “Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.” 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. […]
It Shall Not Return Unto Me Void
It Shall Not Return Unto Me Void “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 What is to be, concerning God’s word, is the […]
Wash Me Throughly From Mine Iniquity
Wash Me Throughly From Mine Iniquity “Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Psalms 51:2 Father, we acknowledge our ever-present sin, our transgressions are before us. We have sinned against you, against your holy will. Forgive us, O LORD. Your lovingkindness is also ever-present and we thank you for your […]
So The Last Shall Be First, And The First Last
So The Last Shall Be First, And The First Last “So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.” Matthew 20:16 Generosity of spirit; generosity of care; generosity of concern – Father, allow us to see with your eyes, with your heart, with your Spirit, alone. Many […]
Wait On The Lord: Be Of Good Courage
Wait On The Lord: Be Of Good Courage “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on 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 […]
Rejoicing In Hope; Patient In Tribulation; Continuing Instant In Prayer
Rejoicing In Hope; Patient In Tribulation; Continuing Instant In Prayer “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant 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 […]
Look Upon Mine Affliction And My Pain; And Forgive All My Sins
Look Upon Mine Affliction And My Pain; And Forgive All My Sins “Look upon mine affliction and my pain; 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 […]
But Unto Every One Of Us Is Given Grace According To The Measure Of The Gift Of Christ
But Unto Every One Of Us Is Given Grace According To The Measure Of The Gift Of Christ “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Ephesians 4:7 Thank you, Lord. Your grace is sufficient for our needs as we run the good race. For […]