Eager To Do Your Will

I love You and bless You, O Lord, for You are my Rock and Sure Foundation.  I search for stability in the world and all I find is uncertainty.  It is You standing with me that gives me the strength to endure. My desire is to be able to stand up to the hardships I … Read more

Doing Unto Others

I thank You, My Compassionate King, for reminding me that I should do to others what I want them to do to me.  Sometimes, when things are not going well for me … like when I’m tired or upset or I’m feeling under pressure from life’s demands … obeying Your commands seem like an impossible … Read more

Doing the Work

Most Dedicated Lord, You have spoken through Your Word that it is not by works that I am saved … rather, for the works of Your Kingdom to which I’ve been called.  In conveying this truth to me, You’ve helped me understand that I cannot do enough to work my way into Heaven.  Instead, You … Read more

Doing My Part

O Wonderful Master, as I gaze around me, I see desperate people searching for someone or something to hold onto.  They face multiple problems that seemingly defy solution, yet they must deal with them and I know You can help.  I believe that Your people, with pure motives and a willing heart, can stand in … Read more

Discipline and Discipleship

All love and honor is Yours, O King of Kings and Lord of Lords, for You have shown me that discipline is not easy to undergo … yet, as I conform to it, the fruits of peace, joy and righteousness begin to flourish in my life.  Since the words discipline and disciple have so much … Read more

Christ’s Body… The Church

Most Glorious Lord, churches today come in all shapes and sizes.  While the buildings might vary, Your church is not confined to four walls.  The church is people … Your people of every race and nationality who love You and who have dedicated their life to You.  In the church, believers are showered with Your … Read more

Caring and Sharing

Most Tender Loving God, in days of old, You asked Your people to “choose for themselves this day whom you will serve.”  Today, there are many things competing for my attention … money, possessions, relationships and power.  But, I do not need to think very long about my choices because for me and my house, … Read more

Called and Set Apart

I rejoice in the fact, My Lord, that You called me to be Your child and set me apart to be holy and serve You alone.  There is an inherited beauty associated with belonging to You.  Because You drew me to Yourself, I feel prized and cherished.  You alone know what it is like to … Read more

Building Your Kingdom

Most Blessed Leader, I rejoice in the fact that You dispense many different gifts among Your people, but the Spirit administers them all … and, while there are many types of service to do for You, they are done for the glory of Your name … and, while there are many different works to be … Read more