Becoming Obedient

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

Praise be to You O Glorious and Majestic King, for no one speaks with the power and conviction that You do.  You said “come forth” and the dead were given new life … You said “rise up and walk” and the lame stood up and walked … You said “go wash” and the unclean were … Read more

My Precious Lord, I need Your help in getting a bearing on who I am and why I am here.  Show me the road map that I am to use to find joy, contentment and fulfillment for my life.  I may never know where my road will end, but I need a sign that I … Read more

My Understanding Lord, I feel like a traveler who has a long way to go to get home.  I seem to be a slave … laboring each day to live, owing debts that never go away, surrounded by those who use me and do not care about me.  I am a number, a place holder, … Read more

“Do you not know?  Have you not heard?”  The Lord I serve is the everlasting creator of all things.  For He not only possesses the power to create, but the provisions to sustain me and a willing heart to help me in my times of need.  He does not grow tired and weary and His … Read more

O God of Wisdom, in Your Word You instructed me to obey those who rule over me because they have responsibility to watch over and care for me.  While I strive to do this, my heart belongs to You and I want to do the things You ask of me.  You have told me that … Read more

Come forth, O Light of the World, and allow Your glory to shine upon Your people.  Wherever darkness lurks, You wait for the opportunity to shine Your light into the lives of those who perish without it.  Help me become a lamp shining Your light into a world drawing people to Your love and tender … Read more

Heavenly King and Ruler, as Your child, I do not want to be conformed to the ways of the world or the lusts of my flesh, but to be holy as You are holy.  Therefore, I must focus on obeying Your will, becoming more self-disciplined and basing my hopes on Your grace which has seen … Read more

Dear Precious Lord, I love You with all of my heart.  You have been the source of everything that is good in my life.  In all of my comings and goings, You have stood with me.  You’ve shined Your light into my darkness so I could see the path that You had planned for me.  … Read more