teachable

O Merciful Lord, You have spoken through Your Word saying “take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.” A challenge I face is how to relate to people and events that do not meet my expectations. … Read more

My Heavenly King, You have said in Your Word that my thoughts are not Your thoughts nor Your ways my ways. And, if Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts, how will I ever be able to understand You and Your ways? I think I found Your answer in another scripture that tells me if … Read more

Most Holy One, how inspired I am to share with others how much You have done for me and urge them to check out what You can do to improve their lives. You have done great things for Your people and put joy into their hearts. While there are many things that could be said … Read more

O God of Glory, You are perfect and Your words are flawless. You are my Protector and Refuge to whom I can run. You formed the earth and uphold it with Your power. There is no one holy like You and perfect in all Your ways. You are my strength and reason for living. You … Read more

O Wise Master, You have given me warnings to use in defending myself against the enemies of my soul. In Ephesians, You give me counsel through Paul who stated, “For your struggles are not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil … Read more

Most Glorious Savior, You have washed me in the blood flowing from the wounds that saved me. You were the sacrifice offered in my place. You are the stone rejected by the builders who has become the cornerstone of the church and my life. You have been my strong support and provided the strength to … Read more

My Diligent Shepherd, You provide all of the knowledge, wisdom and guidance I need to live according to Your Word and will. To be successful, I must trust You and listen to every word You speak throughout my life. You know what has gone on in the past, what is going on now and what … Read more

Most Gracious Lord, I cling to You with unwavering faith so that I can receive what I long for … the assurance of eternal life. Recounting Your passion, death, and resurrection bolsters my faith in You and Your love. My desire is for my service to You to be emblematic of Your selfless service to … Read more

Most Beloved Lord, in the Garden, Satan came disguised as a crafty serpent to tempt Eve. Because of his success there, which led to the fall of mankind, his goal has become to try and tempt everyone away from You through disobedience of Your commands. My confidence is that he will not become the victor … Read more

O God of Love and Mercy, I am sad to admit that I have sinned and disappointed You.  You have said in Your Word that there are none righteous … who are innocent … who can stand before You own their own merit.  I am burdened with a “fallen nature” that strives to keep me … Read more