Needing to Learn Patience

Most Understanding Lord, I find it hard to remain patient with others and some of the circumstances I encounter in my life. Too many times I feel like I’m blowing a fuse throughout my day. You are so patient and persevering in Your relationship with me that I know You can teach me how to … Read more

Being A Cheerful Giver

Most Generous Lord, You encourage me to be generous with my time, talents and resources. Your hope is that as I give freely others will likely follow. I acknowledge that everything that I have comes from You. As a committed Christian, I must develop a willingness to give trusting You will supply all my needs. … 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

I Want to be More Like You

Most Glorious Savior, You have washed me in the blood flowing from the wounds that saved me. You were the sacrifice offered in my place. You are the stone rejected by the builders who has become the cornerstone of the church and my life. You have been my strong support and provided the strength to … Read more