fervor

Most Benevolent Lord, You gave the Apostles specific instructions for when you departed the earth that they should go into Jerusalem and await the gift Your Father had promised. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. And, at that time, a mighty rushing wind came down from Heaven and … Read more

Most Just God, whether I express it or not, there is a deep sense of justice that resides in me. When I see something unjust being done to another, who I believe is innocent, it is hard for me to forgive the oppressor. Something inside of me wants to see justice for everyone. The Bible … Read more

Most Merciful Lord, have compassion on me for I am a person of unclean lips and unclean hands. I am one who struggles to resist temptation. Your Spirit speaks words to heal and guide me, but they evade me at critical times. I know that, if I listen to sin and turn away from what … Read more

Beloved Son of God, I am called to be a disciple and I truly want to live my life as one.  To be a true follower, I must make You the center of my life … but what does that actually entail?  I believe it involves putting You first and everything else second.  It means … Read more

Hail to You All Powerful and Majestic King.  In You alone do I put my trust.  For it is You who blesses me … prospers me … walks with me … and, protects me from harm.  Like the palm tree planted in the desert, whose roots search the depths for water and nourishment, so do … Read more

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens and let Your countenance be seen throughout the earth.  You’ve shown me mercy in my times of weakness and You’ve sheltered me until the storm has passed.  When troubles abound, my faith remains steadfast in You.  When fear comes upon me, I will place my trust in You … Read more

Your title “Lord” is not merely a title of respect, but an acknowledgment of my relationship with You.  I belong to You like a servant belongs to his master.  You own the rights to me because You bought me with the price of Your blood which covers the cost of the redeeming my fallen estate.  … Read more

O Beloved Savior, I marvel at the fact that You chose me to receive the gift of life.  With that life I was given a purpose and race to run.  You formed me in my mother’s womb and that’s how I know I belong to You.  You gave me a unique set of gifts and … Read more

Praise be to You, My Precious Lord, for You have instructed me that in whatever I do, I should do it enthusiastically as something done for You and not for men.  Help me in my work habits to do first things first and not put off important things until the last minute.  Responding to a … Read more