Learning From The Master

My heart rejoices in You, O Lord, for You have guided me out of the storms in my life and brought me into the safe harbor of Your love.  My boast is in You, for You are my sure and steady foundation.  There is no one holy like You who I can trust.  There is … Read more

Most Worthy Lord, key words like … trust, lean, acknowledge and make straight … appear in Proverbs 3:5-6 as guides to achieving favor from You.  Leaning implies putting ones whole weight on something or someone to gain relief or support.  I have no reservation in admitting that I lean on You more times than not.  … Read more

I give praise to You, My Lord, for in the trials of life which I have encountered, You are teaching me to wait and be patient.  As I strive to develop patience, You stand ready and willing to help me.  I know that You will never force me to be more patient … but Your … Read more

Most Loving Lord, I long to dwell with You forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your arms.  You are my Protector and Strong Defense when I am fearful or vulnerable.  When my faith is strong, I have no problem believing You will carry me through whatever difficulty I might face.  To be able … Read more

Most Wonderful God, I am comforted by Your words which tell me that, if I listen carefully to what You say and do it, You will be an enemy of my enemies and oppose those who oppose me.  I know that as I learn to obey You, we will become closer, You will become more … Read more

Gracious Lord, having been my example of humility, You ask me not to act in a prideful or conceited way … instead, in humility consider others more important than myself.  As a fallen human, I have much to be humble about.  If I am to mature and grow as a Christian, I must give credit … Read more

All Knowing God, I marvel at the things You’ve done for me in the past and continue to do until this day.  Since the beginning of time, You have desired a relationship and open communication with Your created ones.  I often wonder why it is so hard to hear You speaking to me.  I’ve come … Read more

All-Knowing Lord, I am committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of who You are.  You have asked that I be diligent in becoming a worker in Your vineyard and walking in conformity with Your Word.  As I meditate on the scriptures and work on applying them in my life, I am convinced that … Read more

O God of Endless Wisdom, as I’ve grown older, I have come to realize that whether I put my money in a $300 wallet or a $30 wallet, the money inside is the same … and, if I live in a 1000 square foot house or a 3000 square foot house, the life inside is … Read more

The foundation and beginning of true wisdom can only be found in You, My Lord.  It is not the mere study and accumulation of Your words in my mind that makes me wise, but it’s the “fear of the Lord” that produces the roots from which to grow a healthy spiritual life.  Without a deep … Read more