obedient

My Understanding Lord, I feel like a traveler who has a long way to go to get home.  I seem to be a slave … laboring each day to live, owing debts that never go away, surrounded by those who use me and do not care about me.  I am a number, a place holder, … Read more

“Do you not know?  Have you not heard?”  The Lord I serve is the everlasting creator of all things.  For He not only possesses the power to create, but the provisions to sustain me and a willing heart to help me in my times of need.  He does not grow tired and weary and His … Read more

O God of Wisdom, in Your Word You instructed me to obey those who rule over me because they have responsibility to watch over and care for me.  While I strive to do this, my heart belongs to You and I want to do the things You ask of me.  You have told me that … Read more

Come forth, O Light of the World, and allow Your glory to shine upon Your people.  Wherever darkness lurks, You wait for the opportunity to shine Your light into the lives of those who perish without it.  Help me become a lamp shining Your light into a world drawing people to Your love and tender … Read more

Heavenly King and Ruler, as Your child, I do not want to be conformed to the ways of the world or the lusts of my flesh, but to be holy as You are holy.  Therefore, I must focus on obeying Your will, becoming more self-disciplined and basing my hopes on Your grace which has seen … Read more

Dear Precious Lord, I love You with all of my heart.  You have been the source of everything that is good in my life.  In all of my comings and goings, You have stood with me.  You’ve shined Your light into my darkness so I could see the path that You had planned for me.  … Read more

Most Loveable Lord, You have told me in Your Word that it is not my sacrifices and burnt offerings that you desire, but my obedience and willingness to do Your will.  I was a little taken back when I read this because throughout the Old Testament You instructed Your people how to make sacrificial offering, … Read more

O Lord and King, You have said that I am the light of the world.  That is because You have set aglow within me a love and excitement that makes me optimistic about my future with You.  You’ve made me aware that the flame enkindled within me is not to be hidden but, instead, is … Read more

O Wondrous Lord, lead me out of my darkness into Your marvelous light.  Each day when I awake, I anxiously look for to Your joining me.  You add so much to my life and You are generous with Your gifts.  You are the source of my hope and healing, when I am brokenhearted.  I need … Read more

O Glorious Father … Obedient Savior … and, Wise Counselor, I bow down in humble submission to Your awesome power, abundant mercy and unconditional love.  How easy it is to give You praise for being the refuge of my life and a defense against my enemies.  You have redeemed me from eternal death and the … Read more