Walking Uprightly

I give thanks to You, My Lord, for Your eyes are upon me at all times and You are attentive to my needs.  You’ve put up a hedge to protect me from the attacks of my enemies and You’ve delivered me from all of my troubles.  When I am afflicted, it is You who rescues … Read more

True Humility

I praise You, O Gracious Lord, for as I humble myself before You, You will shower me with Your mercy and grace.  Pride makes me stiff and unyielding which is the reason You must soften me in the warm waters of trials and adversity.  In my desire to remain true to You, I do not … Read more

True Contrition

My Forgiving Lord, the recognition that my thoughts/actions are wrong is an acknowledgement, from within the depths of my inner being, that what I have done is a grievous offense against You, my fellow man or myself.  Both my willful acts of commission and my thoughtless acts omission, require Your forgiveness.  I must concede that … Read more

The Body and Blood of Christ

My Beloved Savior, Your most inviting words are captured in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.  In the words captured through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, I am told … He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it saying “Take and eat; this is my body.”  And in a similar manner … … Read more

Send Me Your Spirit

O Benevolent and Caring God, Your desire has always been for me to prosper and live in the fullness of Your promises.  You knew I could not accomplish that task alone and that’s why you sent me the Holy Spirit.  You declared His importance in my life when You said “I will ask the Father … Read more

Sanctified, Preserved and Called

Most Loving God, as Your child, I’ve been sanctified, preserved and called.  In sanctification, I’ve been separated from the world and my fleshly yearnings and dedicated in service to You.  As I immerse my life in Yours and devote time to the study of Your Word, I am becoming aware of what a blessing it … Read more

Ransomed for a Reason

O Christ My Redeemer, before You came into my life I was lost, without hope and had real purpose.  I was born under the yoke of sin and eternal death.  I needed someone to pay the price required to set me free.  My need was desperate because I was powerless to do it myself.  You … Read more