Prayer for God to Show Me His Ways
Psalm 25:4 & 5 “Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You…
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Knowing Him Better
Father God, I thank you that You are willing and able to give me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that I may know you better right where I walk today. I ask…
What You Do
Question: What will your hands be busy with today? Do you feel grateful for the tasks at hand? Is there joy in doing what’s on your list today?
In His Presence
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. In His presence I am supplied with all I need for today.
Who is a God Like You?
“Who is a God like you, who pardons…. and forgives…and delights to show mercy.” Micah 7:18 & 19 The book of Micah calls us to be on guard and keep bent toward God in…
Excel in the Grace of Giving
Today why not look for the places you can excel in the grace of giving.
Unchanging
Jesus is the Treasure that we have in our “jars of clay” fragile lives. He shines in us and through us when we invite Him. His power is our strength in changing days.
Lavish Love
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1
The Candle of Love
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 As a follower of Jesus you wear a distinguishing mark as well. Is it visible? You…
Anticipate This
Feast your heart and mind on all Jesus is today. Your roots will draw water from a deep place and you will be blessed.
Because He Lives
Many decisions face us as we contemplate the future and the condition of our world. Fear based decisions are not God’s way of doing things.
Impact Your World
God’s heart toward those who do not know Him is the heart of a shepherd who looks for that one lost lamb. He calls the name of those who are lost and tangled ...
How to Live Today
Heavenly Father, May my words, my actions, my attitudes … all to be worthy of representing my Lord. You are the one who fills me with Your wisdom and understanding by Your Spirit.
Unexpected Turns on Your Pathway
Father God, When life takes an unexpected turn for me I pray that You will remind me to quiet my heart and to fully trust You.
You are God’s Artwork
Yes, “God’s workmanship”! That’s you! His strength will carry you! He will walk beside you into your today with all its challenges. He will fulfill you with deeds planned for you.
Do You Know You Are Loved?
God has the heart of a loving Father toward us, His creation. Yet when our own experience of a father has been negative, hurtful, abusive or lacking in the love our child heart yearned…
Our Strong Tower
She had no idea what her friend meant. Just how does one “call on the name of the Lord”? As she faced this new challenge she knew she needed God’s help in her life.…
Making the Choice
God invites us to LET the peace of Christ RULE in our hearts - it's what we are called to. Follow God's wisdom. Choose today to LET peace RULE in your heart and be…
Tune My Heart
When you take the time to consciously “tune your heart to sing His praise” you will find encouragement begins to lift the discouragement from your soul.
Live as Children of Light
This winter, in a far North community, I experienced 24-hour darkness for the first time. A deep respect grew in my heart for the people who live there year-round and simply take it in…
Confidence
Dear Heavenly Father, The wind is blowing in my life today and I’m not sure I can stand against it. I declare that I trust in you. Even though all looks hopeless to me…