Be Strong and Courageous

O King of Kings and Lord of Lords, how majestic is Your name and how glorious are Your benefits.  I rejoice because You are with me wherever I go and in whatever circumstances I find myself.  You encourage me to be strong and courageous … not terrified … and, not discouraged … when troubles abound … Read more

When Sin Enters In

O God of Love and Mercy, I am sad to admit that I have sinned and disappointed You.  You have said in Your Word that there are none righteous … who are innocent … who can stand before You own their own merit.  I am burdened with a “fallen nature” that strives to keep me … Read more

This Is What I Am Learning

All Powerful God, who among men dare to look upon all the things You’ve created and not recognize that it is Your hand that has done it all.  Only fools who have allowed themselves to be blinded to Your truth and say “it’s by chance that all of this happened.”  To me it is obvious … Read more

Learning How to Forgive

Most Loving Savior, You’ve counselled me that, if I forgive others for the things they’ve said or done to me, You would also forgive me for the errors and omissions that I have made toward You.  You’ve made it clear that You want me to be liberal in my forgiveness of others because over my … Read more

I Want To Become a Doer

My Heavenly Redeemer, I want to emulate Your walk while You were here on Earth.  In a world filled with envy, greed and selfishness, it can be hard to do.  However, knowing that every good and every perfect gift comes from you, I should be willing to be a bearer of good gifts.  I no … Read more

I Want To Be Like You

Most Understanding Lord, though I’ve given myself to You, I still feel a pulling toward what is convenient and comfortable.  It isn’t easy to deny myself and take up my cross as You have requested.  I know that whatever I consider the focus of my life, nothing can be better than Your plan for me.  … Read more

Help Me Find the Way

Hear my cry, O Lord, and give me relief from my distress.  Be merciful and hear my prayer for I want to be cleansed from my unrighteousness in order to become more like You.  How long have my deeds brought You shame?  How long have my self-delusions and false steps caused You to weep?  I … Read more

Getting It Right

O Most Understanding God, I sometimes wonder if I’ll ever get it right.  I fret over bad decisions … lost opportunities … failed relationships … and, not finishing the race You’ve set before me.  I have big dreams, but I’ve also got big doubts … yet You’ve told me that anything is possible if I … Read more

Gaining Godly Wisdom

Lord and Master of my life, Your Word tells me that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” and “a good understanding has those who do His commands”.  I believe that Your wisdom abounds in my life when I am able to walk in accordance with Your Word and see it come … Read more