Becoming Obedient

Praise and honor is Yours, O Loving God, for when I trust You with all of my heart and do not walk in the ways of the world … my life is filled with Your goodness.   If I rely on Your help and guidance, I know that my ways will prosper.  The key to walking … Read more

I give thanks to You, My Awesome King, for You have freely shared the secrets of Your Kingdom with me so I could comprehend real truth.  As I have accepted Your truths, I’ve been released from the shackles of worldly thinking and the deceptions of my enemies.  As a part of Your flock, I listen … Read more

My Gracious Leader, I am thankful for Your encouragement that stirs me to move ahead when adversity comes into my life to stifle it.  I need someone who believes in me and is confident that I can accomplish the task set before me.  I am encouraged and strengthened by knowing You will stand with me … Read more

Most Gracious and Merciful Lord, how blessed I am to know that You are my partner in life … wanting to be involved in my successes and helping me resolve my problems.  As a result, I’m turning over my sorrows and suffering to Your compassion to help me overcome them both.  I’m turning over my … Read more

I praise You, O King of Creation, for within You resides all-power, all-wisdom and all-goodness.  Your love of Your creation abounds in all that You do.  Because You are God, the course of my life will be determined by You and I can either come along willingly or stumble in futility resisting Your plan for … Read more

Most Loving God, You take great pride in me when I put You first in my life and I strive to build up the lives of the faithful.  In Your Word, You share with me other principles that You know will add value to my life and bring You honor.  Some of these principles include … Read more

I give thanks to You, My Precious Savior, for Your love holds back the temptations I cannot resist.  You have made sin powerless in my life through Your death and my surrender to Your will.  Because of Your aid and assistance, I am able to walk uprightly … separating myself from unrighteousness.  Through my repentance, … Read more

My Precious Savior, You made Your will very clear to me when You said … “Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind” … and, then You said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”  All of Your laws and precepts are inter-connected to these two important … Read more

My Majestic King, You tell me in Your Word that if I want to be a true believer, I must deny myself and take up my cross and follow You.  As a human, this isn’t an easy thing to do.  To deny myself goes contra to the desires of my flesh.  To deny means I … Read more

O Fountain of Knowledge, help me realize that I do not have to be perfect in order to hear from You.  Even when I feel like a failure, I can still try to be a good example.  I find myself continually imploring You for guidance and wisdom in making my choices.  When I act impulsively … Read more