affection

Most Cherished Lord, I rejoice in the fact that I find rest and a place of safety in You. Like a father, You have promised to protect me and provide all of my needs. In Your mercy and grace, You cover me with Your goodness and have freed me from the power of sin. You … Read more

My Tenderhearted Lord, starting off my morning with You is the key to strength and success in my day. If I make time to meet with You before I start my day, it helps me begin it with a clear mind and the assurance that You will be with me throughout my day. When I … Read more

Most Cherished Lord, You gave us a perfect example of love in Your humble service to mankind and Your bearing the weight of our human need. By not forsaking Your suffering and death on Calvary, You allowed mercy to flow freely to me. As a response, I dedicate myself to Your service and living out … Read more

My Mighty King, on Mount Sinai You revealed Yourself through the ten commandments. Your commands and guidelines were intended to direct me in my relationship with You and others. In the world today, there are many gods to serve – money, material things, power, the esteem of others, Buddha, Confucius, etc. I have come to … Read more

O Gracious and Benevolent Lord, each time I have sought You, You have been there and delivered me from all of my trials.  The moment I lift my voice up to You, You are there with a sure hand to rescue me.  In so doing, You assure me of Your love and the fact that … Read more

I give praise to You, O Lord, for You are good and Your mercy endures for all times.  Your faithfulness reassures me and enables me to endure my struggles.  I know that You created me for this time in history and bestowed me with gifts that assist me in persevering through the trials I must … Read more

My Cherished King, I consider the things of the earth worthless when compared to the bounty I’ve found in You.  The only righteousness that I possess comes directly from the faith I have in You.  My greatest desire is to know You more so I can lock into Your power and overcome sin and evil.  … Read more

My Devoted Shepherd, it is You who watches over me to insure that my needs are met, my fears are removed and my eternal life is secure.  I am confident that:  In Your care I will lack nothing; I’ll be given rest from life’s trials; and, protection from those who wish to do me harm.  … Read more

My Compassionate and Forgiving Lord, too often I’ve forgotten to acknowledge or talk with You.  It seems that there is so much business to handle, responsibilities to be fulfilled and time wasted on meaningless things that every waking moment I have is consumed.  At other times, I am so exhausted that, even if I try … Read more

Praise be to You, My Eternal King, for out of Your love flows all manner of things essential to my well-being.  I’m encouraged in knowing that You are … a fair judge … generous in all Your ways … and, with the power to care for the needs of Your people.  There is nothing in … Read more