encouragement

Most Omnipotent God, in the beginning only You existed.  But in Your love and generosity, You shared Yourself by creating the things I know … the earth, the things that lived upon it, everything in heavens and everything in the depths of the sea.  Without You, nothing could have been created.  To show us the … Read more

O Heavenly Father, I am so glad that in Your House there are many rooms with plenty of space for all of Your children and all are welcomed.  There is also a big yard with lots of space to move about and time for fun.  Over the yard shines Your light to warm Your children … Read more

Most Loving Savior, I know that it is You who sings to me in a bird’s sweet song.  It is You who whispers words of encouragement as the wind brushes through the leaves.  You are the delightful fragrance of flowers as they bask in the sun.  I know it is You guiding me and leading … Read more

O Creator of All Good Things, Your Word tells me that I am the salt of the earth … but if my saltiness loses its taste, how can I be made salty again?  For salt that loses its taste is no longer good for anything except to be cast out and trodden under foot.  My … Read more

O Glorious King, whose reign is forever, I have sought Your righteousness and justice and, as a result, I trust that I will share in Your benevolence and mercy.  As Your words penetrate my soul, pour out Your wisdom on me … cast out all darkness … and, aid me in following in Your footsteps.  … Read more

Eternal God, You have accepted me as Your child and You sustain me in all things.  You have given me the gift of life … “reborn” through the offering of Your body and blood as the price to pay to ransom me from eternal death and hell.  You have endued me with power, strength and … Read more

O Son of God, I am so glad that I am connected to You like a branch of a tree is connected to the trunk.  I am joined to You and You are joined to me in a way that defines oneness.  In the same way that the trunk provides nourishment and refreshing to the … Read more

I praise and thank You, My Lord, for You have not called me to be mediocre but exceptional.  Words such as average, second-rate or ordinary were never created to describe me as Your child.  I am a King’s kid destined for greatness, holiness, power and wisdom.  Commoner was the name I bore before coming to … Read more

O Gracious Lord, in Your infinite wisdom, You sent Your Holy Spirit with a mission to impart the Word to mankind for his instruction in Godly things.  To do that, He raised up saintly and learned men who under His inspiration crafted Your Word and shared it with those who would listen.  Through His influence … Read more

Because You Live, O King of Kings, I can face whatever tomorrow brings because fear has been driven from my life and You have shown me the way to abundance.  Because You live, I am no longer held in bondage to sin and death.  I walk among free men looking for ways to advance Your … Read more