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 […]
One God And Father Of All, Who Is Above All, And Through All, And In You All
One God And Father Of All, Who Is Above All, And Through All, And In You All “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Ephesians 4:6 God and Father, you are all we need. If the world could see with eyes for you, knowing that you […]
Not That I Speak In Respect Of Want
Not That I Speak In Respect Of Want “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith 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 through Christ […]
The Whole Earth Is Full Of His Glory
The Whole Earth Is Full Of His Glory “And one cried unto 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 filled with […]