courage

Most Generous God, from the moment I awake each day I have the expectation that You will do something wondrous for me.  Experience has taught me that You place opportunities before me that will lead to a better life.  I can ignore them or I can choose to work with You in making them realities.  … Read more

O Majestic King, You are the one who made heaven and earth.  You rule with benevolence and Your power sustains all things.  Because of my deep affection for You, I rest in the sanctuary of Your loving arms.  When a calamity invades my life, if I stand in Your presence and yield to Your will, … Read more

Most Loving Lord, because I live in an imperfect world filled with sin, sickness, and death, I need You to help me manage the process of living.  To succeed, I must not forget Your words which assure me that in the world I will have tribulations …  but if I cling to You I will … Read more

O God Most High, I am comforted to know that the temptations I face are not unique to me and are faced by all men.  I am reassured to know that You stand guard over me so that the tests I face do not overwhelm me.  To confound every temptation that the Devil puts in … Read more

Most Loving God, You’ve promised that You’d go before me wherever my life might lead.  You’ve also assured me that You’d never leave me nor forsake me.  Because of Your promises, I will not become frightened or discouraged.  Whenever problems, issues or circumstances try to steal my hope and joy … I will continue to … Read more

Gracious Lord, since the Garden of Eden, the Devil has been working diligently to thwart Your message of salvation and deliverance from his power.  Satan’s focus has been, and continues to be, the ensnarement of humanity in his web of deceptions.  He has modified his message for the times and cultures he works in, but … Read more

My Majestic Lord, You’ve stated that Your intention is for me to become a Conqueror as I learn from You the ways of a warrior.  These are comforting words in light of the many battles I must fight throughout my life.  I’ve faced hardships in many forms … temptation, sickness, stress, worry, etc.  In these … Read more

Most Understanding Lord, many temptations, which start out as minor and are often neglected, run their roots down deep into my heart and become embedded sin.  The Devil is not dumb and has had thousands of years to perfect his deceits.  He will always give sin an allure that makes it more palatable to my … Read more

O King of Kings and Lord of Lords, how majestic is Your name and how glorious are Your benefits.  I rejoice because You are with me wherever I go and in whatever circumstances I find myself.  You encourage me to be strong and courageous … not terrified … and, not discouraged … when troubles abound … Read more