obedient

My Wondrous Shepherd, through Isaiah the prophet You said of your people … “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid upon Him (Christ) the iniquity of us all.” My straying from You can also be compared to a wandering sheep. A … Read more

O King of Creation, help me develop a new and better way of listening, hearing, and obeying every word You speak to me. In thinking about this, I recall Abraham who You tested … not to trip him up or see him fall … but to deepen his capacity to obey You. Just as fire … Read more

O Lamb of God, how I long to hear You speak to me. Like the Prophet Samuel, I try to stay close to You but have difficulty distinguishing Your voice when You speak. So much clutter comes into my mid from the world. When You speak it gets lost in all the noise of what … Read more

My Benevolent Leader, in departing from the earth, You gave Your followers a command to “Go into the world and preach the Good News to all creation.” You wanted us to explain that You had paid the penalty for sin and those who would believe in You would be forgiven and receive eternal life. I … Read more

Most Beloved Son of God, despite the miracles You did while on earth and the testimony You shared with those who would listen, there are still those who reject You. As a result, their hearts have become hardened, their eyes have been blinded to the truth, and darkness has engulfed them. What they miss out … Read more

Most Glorious King, as I contemplate the greatness of Your birth, I am reminded of how indebted I am to You for the sacrifice that You made for the sake of my soul.  It is hard to imagine the manger in which You were born as a fitting place for a King to come into … Read more

O Gracious Lord, speak to me because I am listening for Your call and I will respond to whatever good work You want me to do.  I know that You have promised to pour out Your love and make Your thoughts known to me if I will respond to it.  I agree that at one … Read more

Precious Lord, I face many problems that seem to defy solution, yet I must face them and find a way to solve them.  I need Your Wisdom to shine brightly into my life so I can determine the way I am to go.  Each day provides me with opportunities to put You where You belong … Read more

Praise and honor is Yours, O Loving God, for when I trust You with all of my heart and do not walk in the ways of the world … my life is filled with Your goodness.   If I rely on Your help and guidance, I know that my ways will prosper.  The key to walking … Read more

I give thanks to You, My Awesome King, for You have freely shared the secrets of Your Kingdom with me so I could comprehend real truth.  As I have accepted Your truths, I’ve been released from the shackles of worldly thinking and the deceptions of my enemies.  As a part of Your flock, I listen … Read more