Taking Up My Cross (Lenten Theme)

My Suffering Savior, I am both honored and a little frightened by Your call for me to take up my cross, deny myself and follow You.  In responding to my call, I must be willing to follow in Your footsteps … going wherever You send me … and, doing whatever You ask me to do.  … Read more

O Exalted One (Lenten Theme)

My Glorious King and Son in the line of David, You came to Earth as my Redeemer and You have made a way for me to spend eternity with You.  You endured the pain and agony of Your passion and sacrificed Yourself on my behalf … and, for that I will always be grateful.  You … Read more

My Triumphant King (Lenten Theme)

Most Precious Lamb of God, how happy I am to celebrate Your triumph over sin, death and hell when You rose from the dead on Easter morning.  With great joy, I gladly share in Your victory on that holy day.  Now I can boldly proclaim … “O death, where is your sting?”  Once and for … Read more

My Sacrifice, My Hope (Lenten Theme)

Save me, O Lord, because my ways and my follies cannot escape Your watchful eyes.  My enemies surround me on all sides causing confusion and distress.  My every step is treacherous because there are pot holes in the path I travel and swirling waters beneath me threaten to swallow me.  In my times of trouble, … Read more

My Glorious Savior (Lenten Theme)

All blessings and honor to You, O Sovereign King, Holy One of Israel, incorruptible, mighty and just.  It has always been the desire of Your heart that everyone be saved and come into the marvelous light of Your truth.  You have given Yourself as a ransom for my sins.  No longer must I hunger and … Read more