Draw Near to Me

Most Cherished Lord, I know that because of Your deep and abiding love that You have for Your people You want them to maintain a close relationship with you. Because of Your love You walked in the Garden with Adam and Eve and forgave them when they disobeyed … You chose the Jewish people to … Read more

Children of God

Most Beloved Son of God, I am overjoyed that You have called people of every nation, lineage, and language to join You at Your banqueting table in Heaven. They will wear white robes (washed in Your blood) and they will present You with love offerings. In unison, they will all cry out “Salvation belongs to … Read more

Run With Perseverance

My Devoted Lord, I know that in submitting myself to You, I have received both a calling and a mission. Paul referred to the process as “running my race.” You have assured me I would never be asked to “run a race” that had never been run before and my predecessor’s success should be a … Read more

Bringing Back Shame

My Compassionate Lord, people used to have a sense of shame that influenced their behavior. Hearing a vile word or deed struck a blow to our inner being. Betraying our faith (the approval of abortion), family (being a cheating spouse) or principles (lying on our Federal Income Tax Return) were once considered shameful acts but … Read more

Learning to Overcome Anger

O Merciful Lord, You have spoken through Your Word saying “take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.” A challenge I face is how to relate to people and events that do not meet my expectations. … Read more

Learning From You

My Heavenly King, You have said in Your Word that my thoughts are not Your thoughts nor Your ways my ways. And, if Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts, how will I ever be able to understand You and Your ways? I think I found Your answer in another scripture that tells me if … Read more

Know Your Enemy

O Wise Master, You have given me warnings to use in defending myself against the enemies of my soul. In Ephesians, You give me counsel through Paul who stated, “For your struggles are not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil … Read more