I Need Courage

Most Blessed Savior, as Christians we battle against powerful forces of evil whose objective it is to defeat us or take us as captives.  In planning a defense, I should learn from the lessons of the lion.  Lions look to attack sick, weak, young and struggling victims.  They also attack those who are alone and … Read more

O Majestic Prince, I am reminded by Your warning that there will be a perpetual war between the Devil and mankind … but, I am encouraged by Your promise that I will prevail.  Through the ages, attack after attack has been recorded … starting with Adam and Eve and their encounter with The Serpent in … Read more

I give thanks to You, My God who is mighty in battle, for Your name is near to my heart.  It is You who brings down the evil man and exalts the good one.  In Your hands are honor and blessing for those who call upon Your name.  Your awesome beauty shines forth a light … Read more

Most Generous God, from the moment I awake each day I have the expectation that You will do something wondrous for me.  Experience has taught me that You place opportunities before me that will lead to a better life.  I can ignore them or I can choose to work with You in making them realities.  … Read more

O Majestic King, You are the one who made heaven and earth.  You rule with benevolence and Your power sustains all things.  Because of my deep affection for You, I rest in the sanctuary of Your loving arms.  When a calamity invades my life, if I stand in Your presence and yield to Your will, … Read more

Most Loving Lord, because I live in an imperfect world filled with sin, sickness, and death, I need You to help me manage the process of living.  To succeed, I must not forget Your words which assure me that in the world I will have tribulations …  but if I cling to You I will … Read more

O God Most High, I am comforted to know that the temptations I face are not unique to me and are faced by all men.  I am reassured to know that You stand guard over me so that the tests I face do not overwhelm me.  To confound every temptation that the Devil puts in … Read more

Most Loving God, You’ve promised that You’d go before me wherever my life might lead.  You’ve also assured me that You’d never leave me nor forsake me.  Because of Your promises, I will not become frightened or discouraged.  Whenever problems, issues or circumstances try to steal my hope and joy … I will continue to … Read more

Gracious Lord, since the Garden of Eden, the Devil has been working diligently to thwart Your message of salvation and deliverance from his power.  Satan’s focus has been, and continues to be, the ensnarement of humanity in his web of deceptions.  He has modified his message for the times and cultures he works in, but … Read more

My Majestic Lord, You’ve stated that Your intention is for me to become a Conqueror as I learn from You the ways of a warrior.  These are comforting words in light of the many battles I must fight throughout my life.  I’ve faced hardships in many forms … temptation, sickness, stress, worry, etc.  In these … Read more