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 […]
We Are More Than Conquerors Through Him That Loved Us
We Are More Than Conquerors Through Him That Loved Us “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that 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 […]
Thy Word Have I Hid In Mine Heart
Thy Word Have I Hid In Mine Heart “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” 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 whole heart. […]