The Sabbath

Most Holy One, You spoke to Moses and told him, “You must observe the Sabbath. It will be a sign between Me and you for generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” I observe the Sabbath because I choose to set aside a day to honor … Read more

Mary As My Model

Most Insightful God, You do nothing by chance and without a plan. You have said in Your Word that You have blessed me, because of accepting Your Son as my Lord, with the benefits of that decision. This includes my salvation, becoming an adopted child, forgiveness of my sins, insights into spiritual things, the power … Read more

Joseph As My Model

My King of Glory, much has been said about the faith of Abraham and the submission of Mary to God’s purpose. As I thought about Your birth, it began to dawn on me how little recognition Joseph, Your earthly father, has received. He was betrothed to Mary but, before they came together, he found out … Read more

The Purpose of Pentecost

Most Benevolent Lord, You gave the Apostles specific instructions for when you departed the earth that they should go into Jerusalem and await the gift Your Father had promised. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And, at that time, a mighty rushing wind came down from Heaven and … Read more

Justice For All

Most Just God, whether I express it or not, there is a deep sense of justice that resides in me. When I see something unjust being done to another, who I believe is innocent, it is hard for me to forgive the oppressor. Something inside of me wants to see justice for everyone. The Bible … Read more

I Am Set Free At Last

Most Merciful Lord, have compassion on me for I am a person of unclean lips and unclean hands. I am one who struggles to resist temptation. Your Spirit speaks words to heal and guide me, but they evade me at critical times. I know that, if I listen to sin and turn away from what … Read more

You Are Everything To Me

Beloved Son of God, I am called to be a disciple and I truly want to live my life as one.  To be a true follower, I must make You the center of my life … but what does that actually entail?  I believe it involves putting You first and everything else second.  It means … Read more

Rooted and Grounded in You

Hail to You All Powerful and Majestic King.  In You alone do I put my trust.  For it is You who blesses me … prospers me … walks with me … and, protects me from harm.  Like the palm tree planted in the desert, whose roots search the depths for water and nourishment, so do … Read more

Putting Away My Idols

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens and let Your countenance be seen throughout the earth.  You’ve shown me mercy in my times of weakness and You’ve sheltered me until the storm has passed.  When troubles abound, my faith remains steadfast in You.  When fear comes upon me, I will place my trust in You … Read more

Making You Lord

Your title “Lord” is not merely a title of respect, but an acknowledgment of my relationship with You.  I belong to You like a servant belongs to his master.  You own the rights to me because You bought me with the price of Your blood which covers the cost of the redeeming my fallen estate.  … Read more