Moreover it is required in the stewards that one be found faithful.
For many of us Lord as You well know are facing various kinds of trials. Your Holy Spirit brings to remembrance the testing of our faith produces perseverance. So by Your power may we maintain a persisting trust so faith may finish its work in us to be mature, complete and lacking nothing. Many cry out to You Lord our times are in Your hands deliver us. Lord Your desire is for us in our affliction to earnestly seek You and You alone. We are to be good stewards over our finances, fitness, families and friendships and we must be found faithful in all. As I recall promises made to myself I know in many ways I have not been faithful, diligent or committed. As I read Your holy word this morning Your servant Paul advises, "Its is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago, but now you also must complete the doing of it." Father I pray to have a dug in tenacity that is relentless so I may overcome the obstacles before me standing in the way of my health being restored. I pray Father You will continue to spur Your children on in the trails they face, whether lose of job or loved one. Father steady those who have been shaking by crumbling marriages, set backs in studies or an undesired medical reports. Lord I pray our eye be fixed on the finished work of the cross resting in the knowing all glory and honor is Yours. You who have started a good work in us will see it to completion. Jesus You persevered through the greatest trail and testing that deemed You victorious over life! You Jesus have rose from the dead, overcoming sickness, disease, abandonment, shame, abuse, false accusations and so much more. I pray all will seek You, I know without a doubt they will find You there in the midst of their darkest troubles. For You Lord are our ever present help in times of need. Thank You Lord for never leaving nor forsaking me, always and forever true to Your word. I love You Lord, Amen.
James 1:2-4, Psalm 31:15, Hosea 5:15, 2 Corinthians 8:10-11, Revelation 7:12, Philippians 1:6 and Psalm 46:1
Monday, March 28, 2016
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Mark 1:40
Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down before Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean."
Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth. All those Lord Jesus who have been touch by Your compassion, rejoice because Your are the God who sees. Your willingness to heal and cleanse those who are sick with sin, and are outside of Your loving embrace is divine. Ah, Your children know full well the mercy and grace bestowed upon them by Your caress of kindness. Jesus simple put, You do nice things! You not only healed the leper but You touch Him. No one else would have, but You did. All of us Lord in some way could be demeaned untouchable by a Holy God, Your incredible love Jesus made a way. Bridge the gap making it possible to come into an intimate relationship with the Father. May all the world turn to You seeking Your willingness to touch them. Jesus be glorified throughout the land near and far. Forgive us Lord for the times we see someones in need yet remain unmoved or un-involved. Your word speaks it over and over admonishing us to care for others. You have instructed us Lord saying, "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love". Today may Your children, Your people who have been blessed by Your tender mercies be moved by compassion and willingness to touch a life that has been cast aside or cast out, may it be the demonstration of Your love. Whether the separation was caused by choice or circumstance does not matter, let us be Your beautiful hands extended in a kind embrace. May our mouths proclaim the good news of the Gospel and our prayers be one of thanksgiving for Your tenderness that has healed us body, mind and spirit. Amen.
Luke 2:14, Genesis 16:13, John 15:9 and Luke 7:13
Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth. All those Lord Jesus who have been touch by Your compassion, rejoice because Your are the God who sees. Your willingness to heal and cleanse those who are sick with sin, and are outside of Your loving embrace is divine. Ah, Your children know full well the mercy and grace bestowed upon them by Your caress of kindness. Jesus simple put, You do nice things! You not only healed the leper but You touch Him. No one else would have, but You did. All of us Lord in some way could be demeaned untouchable by a Holy God, Your incredible love Jesus made a way. Bridge the gap making it possible to come into an intimate relationship with the Father. May all the world turn to You seeking Your willingness to touch them. Jesus be glorified throughout the land near and far. Forgive us Lord for the times we see someones in need yet remain unmoved or un-involved. Your word speaks it over and over admonishing us to care for others. You have instructed us Lord saying, "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love". Today may Your children, Your people who have been blessed by Your tender mercies be moved by compassion and willingness to touch a life that has been cast aside or cast out, may it be the demonstration of Your love. Whether the separation was caused by choice or circumstance does not matter, let us be Your beautiful hands extended in a kind embrace. May our mouths proclaim the good news of the Gospel and our prayers be one of thanksgiving for Your tenderness that has healed us body, mind and spirit. Amen.
Luke 2:14, Genesis 16:13, John 15:9 and Luke 7:13
Friday, March 18, 2016
Jeremiah 13:10
This evil people, who refuse to hear My words, who follow the dictates of their hearts, and walk after other gods to serve them and worship them, shall be just like this sash which is profitable for nothing.
Dear Holy Father,
Our pride reduces us to ruin. Our love for idols, is a pride that self-exalts causing our ears to become dull to Your instruction. May we turn from following the dictates of our hearts, as not to be cast into a land we do not know. You told Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, or they would surely die. But Your gracious goodness said of all the other trees we may freely feast. Its puzzling Lord "the "why". Why we desire the things that lead us to our own demise, pain and heartache. The way we indulge on food that lacks nutrition, intimacy with another person's spouse, a drug to forget the pain, the fashion trend that covers insecurity, or the prestigious positions that strokes the small ego. This all leads to destruction, failing health, broken marriages, hangovers, emptiness, and isolation, truly not Your loving desire for us. Father, I pray for those who today have awoke to find themselves in a foreign land, desolate and far from You, may they cry out to You and You hear them. Cleansing us with Your precious blood. Smash the idols, and free the captives as only You can do. Holy Spirit draw those who are bound by religion. The preforming of daily rituals, but all the while never personally knowing You. May they hear Your words, repent and believe in the risen One, Jesus Christ the Messiah, Emanuel God with us, the Only Son of God. Jesus be glorified in and through our lives today. Exposing to each of us the hidden idols that are keeping us from hearing Your loving voice, Your words of instruction guiding us the way we should go. May we daily walk with You Jesus. Thank You for taking us by the hand. Amen.
Jeremiah 16:12 and Genesis 2:16-18
Dear Holy Father,
Our pride reduces us to ruin. Our love for idols, is a pride that self-exalts causing our ears to become dull to Your instruction. May we turn from following the dictates of our hearts, as not to be cast into a land we do not know. You told Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, or they would surely die. But Your gracious goodness said of all the other trees we may freely feast. Its puzzling Lord "the "why". Why we desire the things that lead us to our own demise, pain and heartache. The way we indulge on food that lacks nutrition, intimacy with another person's spouse, a drug to forget the pain, the fashion trend that covers insecurity, or the prestigious positions that strokes the small ego. This all leads to destruction, failing health, broken marriages, hangovers, emptiness, and isolation, truly not Your loving desire for us. Father, I pray for those who today have awoke to find themselves in a foreign land, desolate and far from You, may they cry out to You and You hear them. Cleansing us with Your precious blood. Smash the idols, and free the captives as only You can do. Holy Spirit draw those who are bound by religion. The preforming of daily rituals, but all the while never personally knowing You. May they hear Your words, repent and believe in the risen One, Jesus Christ the Messiah, Emanuel God with us, the Only Son of God. Jesus be glorified in and through our lives today. Exposing to each of us the hidden idols that are keeping us from hearing Your loving voice, Your words of instruction guiding us the way we should go. May we daily walk with You Jesus. Thank You for taking us by the hand. Amen.
Jeremiah 16:12 and Genesis 2:16-18
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You dwell in the high and holy place. You are the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity and Your name is Holy. You revive the spirit of the humble and the heart of the contrite. Who Lord may stand in Your Holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol. But there is none righteous, no not one. Jesus we need You, sinners need a Savior, and You are He. Oh that we should be kind to one another, forgiving each other just as You God have forgiven us through Your atoning sacrifice. Jesus I am always awestruck when I read how You humbled Yourself to wash the feet of the disciples. The only begotten Son of the Father, the Prince of peace, took a towel and girded Yourself. Got down on Your knees on that dusty floor, removed the sandals from the feet of the men You spent time teaching and washed them. What an incredibly unselfish act. Lord, I pray we have the courage to do the same, in all humility and kindness, loving each other the way You so love us. Your love suffers long, and are kind, You never envy, You don't parade Yourself and are not puffed up or behave rudely. Never seeking Your own but always doing the will of Your Father. You are never provoked, think no evil and never rejoice in iniquity. But rejoicing in truth, while bearing all things, You are hope that endures. Your love Jesus never fails, Your love Jesus is the greatest! My words of thanksgiving seem so small in respect to Your generosity, so please Lord fill me today with a refreshing of Your Holy Spirit to love as You have so graciously loved me. Amen.
Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 24:3-4, Romans 3:10, Ephesians 4:32 and John 13:1-17
Dear Heavenly Father,
You dwell in the high and holy place. You are the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity and Your name is Holy. You revive the spirit of the humble and the heart of the contrite. Who Lord may stand in Your Holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol. But there is none righteous, no not one. Jesus we need You, sinners need a Savior, and You are He. Oh that we should be kind to one another, forgiving each other just as You God have forgiven us through Your atoning sacrifice. Jesus I am always awestruck when I read how You humbled Yourself to wash the feet of the disciples. The only begotten Son of the Father, the Prince of peace, took a towel and girded Yourself. Got down on Your knees on that dusty floor, removed the sandals from the feet of the men You spent time teaching and washed them. What an incredibly unselfish act. Lord, I pray we have the courage to do the same, in all humility and kindness, loving each other the way You so love us. Your love suffers long, and are kind, You never envy, You don't parade Yourself and are not puffed up or behave rudely. Never seeking Your own but always doing the will of Your Father. You are never provoked, think no evil and never rejoice in iniquity. But rejoicing in truth, while bearing all things, You are hope that endures. Your love Jesus never fails, Your love Jesus is the greatest! My words of thanksgiving seem so small in respect to Your generosity, so please Lord fill me today with a refreshing of Your Holy Spirit to love as You have so graciously loved me. Amen.
Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 24:3-4, Romans 3:10, Ephesians 4:32 and John 13:1-17
Friday, March 11, 2016
Proverbs 28:7
Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Heavenly Father,
I pray You would satisfy me in the morning, so I may rejoice and be glad all the day! Your love Lord quiets my soul. For in anxiousness we can become gluttonous. Feasting on things of this world, like a people whose belly has no bottom instead of delighting and filling ourselves with You. Help me to understand that the dangers of indulging in sin includes the sin of indulgence. For many Lord have small waist lines but You measure the intent of the heart. One may be physically fit but have a flabby soul, which is evident when the lack of self control leads to gossip, strife, lust, covetousness and anger. Empower us Lord to control our appetites rather than them controlling us. Our craving for the excess of anything, never gratifies but just leaves us empty and void of really living. Father I pray to discern my thoughts and actions, for it is not good nature, nor good nurture that can prove one is wise but by living in obedience to You our God. You have instructed us, bad company corrupts good morals so we should not be deceived. Reveal to us those around us who appear to be upright but are filled with darkness, may we have not fellowship with the workers of iniquities. Father, I pray to only bring You glory and honor. Thank You for sending Your beautiful Son Jesus to cloth me in righteousness. May my robe not be stained by insatiable desire of things of this world. Jesus, lead me and guide me through this day and may my ear be attentive to Your instruction. May I bless Your holy name, Amen.
Psalm 90:14, 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Ephesians 5:11
Heavenly Father,
I pray You would satisfy me in the morning, so I may rejoice and be glad all the day! Your love Lord quiets my soul. For in anxiousness we can become gluttonous. Feasting on things of this world, like a people whose belly has no bottom instead of delighting and filling ourselves with You. Help me to understand that the dangers of indulging in sin includes the sin of indulgence. For many Lord have small waist lines but You measure the intent of the heart. One may be physically fit but have a flabby soul, which is evident when the lack of self control leads to gossip, strife, lust, covetousness and anger. Empower us Lord to control our appetites rather than them controlling us. Our craving for the excess of anything, never gratifies but just leaves us empty and void of really living. Father I pray to discern my thoughts and actions, for it is not good nature, nor good nurture that can prove one is wise but by living in obedience to You our God. You have instructed us, bad company corrupts good morals so we should not be deceived. Reveal to us those around us who appear to be upright but are filled with darkness, may we have not fellowship with the workers of iniquities. Father, I pray to only bring You glory and honor. Thank You for sending Your beautiful Son Jesus to cloth me in righteousness. May my robe not be stained by insatiable desire of things of this world. Jesus, lead me and guide me through this day and may my ear be attentive to Your instruction. May I bless Your holy name, Amen.
Psalm 90:14, 1 Corinthians 15:33 and Ephesians 5:11
Thursday, March 10, 2016
John 19:29
Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.
May we give unto You Lord Jesus the glory due Your name, worshiping You in the beauty of holiness. I pray Lord all will acknowledge along with the angelic hosts the full wonder of You. Bending our knees and bowing our hearts to You Jesus our Messiah. You are so greatly to be praise. Your voice is full or power and of majesty. Your refusal of wine mixed with myrrh used to dull the pain of crucifixion is another testimony of Your strength and deity. How often Lord we use various vices to dull the pain of the trials of this world. We Lord numb ourselves with drug that are legal or illegal, alcohol, food, shopping, or video games, forgive us for not seeking comfort in You. Again, You proclaimed You are God, You sipped the sour wine to wet Your mouth that was dry to speak the most powerful words clearly for all to hear, "It is finished." The declaration that You had taken all the sins of this world upon Yourself, and yielded up Your life as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable with out spot or blemish to satisfy the wrath of Your Father in heaven. Jesus You are the Savior of the world, the Risen King, great are You our God. You took no shortcuts Lord, so I pray by the power of Your Spirit we would not take any alternative ways, but walk with You through every challenge of this life. Thank You Jesus for the victory. May we continue to testify on Your behalf, bring all glory and honor to You. Lord Jesus, I love You and thank You for loving me so much You died and rose again to pay my ransom and blessing me even more with the gift of eternal life, just because it was Your good pleasure to do so. Amen.
Psalm 29:2
May we give unto You Lord Jesus the glory due Your name, worshiping You in the beauty of holiness. I pray Lord all will acknowledge along with the angelic hosts the full wonder of You. Bending our knees and bowing our hearts to You Jesus our Messiah. You are so greatly to be praise. Your voice is full or power and of majesty. Your refusal of wine mixed with myrrh used to dull the pain of crucifixion is another testimony of Your strength and deity. How often Lord we use various vices to dull the pain of the trials of this world. We Lord numb ourselves with drug that are legal or illegal, alcohol, food, shopping, or video games, forgive us for not seeking comfort in You. Again, You proclaimed You are God, You sipped the sour wine to wet Your mouth that was dry to speak the most powerful words clearly for all to hear, "It is finished." The declaration that You had taken all the sins of this world upon Yourself, and yielded up Your life as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable with out spot or blemish to satisfy the wrath of Your Father in heaven. Jesus You are the Savior of the world, the Risen King, great are You our God. You took no shortcuts Lord, so I pray by the power of Your Spirit we would not take any alternative ways, but walk with You through every challenge of this life. Thank You Jesus for the victory. May we continue to testify on Your behalf, bring all glory and honor to You. Lord Jesus, I love You and thank You for loving me so much You died and rose again to pay my ransom and blessing me even more with the gift of eternal life, just because it was Your good pleasure to do so. Amen.
Psalm 29:2
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Proverbs 19:1
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Heavenly Father,
I pray many will receive the revelation, perverse lips are of a fool. The foolishness of man twists his ways, and although wealth makes many friends, are they faithful confidantes? Open our eyes to see the integrity of those running for the highest office of this nation. Has a man gained his riches by cheating and deception or was it truly by honor and virtue? Father we need You to lead and guide us in the way that is right. Hone the ears of Your children to hear the lies and may we have the ability to discern the truth by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Father, I pray to examine my own heart, so my vote won't be out of greed, fear or the following of the crowd, but for the preservation of what this land was founded on Your word. There are many plans in a man's heart but it is Your counsel Lord that will stand. Father expose the intents of the hearts of those who are leaders or desire to be leaders in the country. We have fallen far Lord, we have offended You in many ways. Forgive us Lord, turn us back to You and the ways that are good and right in Your sight. Help us Lord to clean up the mess we have made, the feasting and gorging on the delicacies of the world must come to an end. Strength us to protect the innocent, to be courageous to right the wrongs and stand strong in our faith not wavering or compromising. May we learn from our past mistakes and reset our course that is pleasing and honoring to You. Lord, You have given us a homeland that flows with milk and honey, may we continually praise and give thanks for the bounty You have provide. May we not neglect to continue to share with those around the world who are less fortunate. Jesus we need You! We cry out to You come Lord Jesus come! Rule and reign in the hearts of every man, women and child, young and old, rich or poor. We are despite for You. Silence the voices of those who are being used by the evil one, may they not be heard. May the sound that is heard around the world be that of Your name being lifted high and exalted. Lead us Lord Jesus, lead us. Amen.
Proverbs 19:3, 4, 5 and 21
Heavenly Father,
I pray many will receive the revelation, perverse lips are of a fool. The foolishness of man twists his ways, and although wealth makes many friends, are they faithful confidantes? Open our eyes to see the integrity of those running for the highest office of this nation. Has a man gained his riches by cheating and deception or was it truly by honor and virtue? Father we need You to lead and guide us in the way that is right. Hone the ears of Your children to hear the lies and may we have the ability to discern the truth by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Father, I pray to examine my own heart, so my vote won't be out of greed, fear or the following of the crowd, but for the preservation of what this land was founded on Your word. There are many plans in a man's heart but it is Your counsel Lord that will stand. Father expose the intents of the hearts of those who are leaders or desire to be leaders in the country. We have fallen far Lord, we have offended You in many ways. Forgive us Lord, turn us back to You and the ways that are good and right in Your sight. Help us Lord to clean up the mess we have made, the feasting and gorging on the delicacies of the world must come to an end. Strength us to protect the innocent, to be courageous to right the wrongs and stand strong in our faith not wavering or compromising. May we learn from our past mistakes and reset our course that is pleasing and honoring to You. Lord, You have given us a homeland that flows with milk and honey, may we continually praise and give thanks for the bounty You have provide. May we not neglect to continue to share with those around the world who are less fortunate. Jesus we need You! We cry out to You come Lord Jesus come! Rule and reign in the hearts of every man, women and child, young and old, rich or poor. We are despite for You. Silence the voices of those who are being used by the evil one, may they not be heard. May the sound that is heard around the world be that of Your name being lifted high and exalted. Lead us Lord Jesus, lead us. Amen.
Proverbs 19:3, 4, 5 and 21
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Habakkuk 2:20
Forgive us Father for we have forgotten You are holy, and sovereign. You look upon the nations and will hold them accountable. Woe to those who gives drink to a neighbor making him drunk! They are filled with shame instead of glory. Your cup of wrath will one day be poured out for the violence done. The idolatry that begins with deception encouraging even more deception. What profit is the image, that the maker should carve it? He is a teacher of lies. May we Lord be granted the wisdom to reflect on our terrible state. The call to silence is not an invitation to worship, but a call to stand still as a sign of respect. We are a people always boasting of our conquests and power, but our souls Lord are not right within us, we lack regard for You and Your commandments. Such a simple instruction You have given to love You Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and our neighbor as ourselves. But we don't, not really, not truly, not passionately, and not deeply. Forgive us Lord Jesus. Forgive us Lord for we set our sights on the wrong thing, instead of the "what" that You want. Your desire for us to turn from sin, to be holy as You are holy. To stop the killing of the innocent, to stop indulging in sexual immorality, to be sober, to take care of the widows and orphans, to love mercy, do justly and walk humbly with You. To be still and know You are God. To be in awe for the earth is filled with the knowledge and glory of You. Forgive us Lord, for we act as sheep without a shepherd. But a sheep knows Your voice and follows after You. Forgive us Lord for not listening and worse yet not hearing. Daily more and more wander away from Your truth or falling into a deep slumber. You have said arise oh sleeper awake from the dead, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Always may we seek what is acceptable to You Lord Jesus. Forgive us Lord and pour out a refreshing of Your Holy Spirit, leading and guiding us in all truth for Your glory. In Your mighty and powerful name Jesus, Amen.
Habakkuk 2, John 10:27 and Ephesians 5:8-14
Monday, March 7, 2016
John 3:2
This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."
You are my Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is Your name, the Holy One of Israel, Jesus the Messiah, the Risen King, the One I give all thanks and praise. Far to many Lord refuse to believe You are the Only begotten Son of the living God, to their own demise. Nicodemus came to You in the night hours, in the darkness, timidly as not to be seen or judged by the world around him. Did he like so many of us fear the exposing of our sin? Father, I pray for my sisters and brothers who are bound up and held captive by the choices they've made. Professing to know You but walking in their own ways, never really surrendering to You. I'm concerned Lord for the developing of their faith, when pride rules them. The way they flip their noses at You by the actions they take such as walking away from the commitment made when marrying, neglecting the gift of life, their children, You generously entrusted to their care, the seeking of peace through other's religious faith practices instead of resting in You. Oh, Lord turn us from these and other wicked ways. May we all come into the Light of Your presence worshiping You in Spirit and truth. Father many like Nicodemus have flaws in their thinking, Jesus is just a teacher come from God, not understanding that You Jesus are God, not just a representative. It grieves me Lord that many say they love You, yet continually spit on You, mocking and laughing taking for granted Your mercy and grace. Father grant me the boldness to speak truth into the lives that are walking the wide road that lead to destruction. And I thank You Lord for those who continue guide me along the narrow way. I pray Lord to always worship You in spirit and truth for You have made me born again, my old self has been cleansed away and made a new creation in You. You Lord Jesus cannot be fooled because You see what really resides in our hearts. Many Lord follow You for superficial reasons, but blessed are those who seek after You with all that is in them for they shall find You and be transformed by Your amazing love. In Your name Jesus, Amen.
Isaiah 46:4, Matthew 26:67, Jeremiah 29:13 and, John 3:1-21
You are my Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is Your name, the Holy One of Israel, Jesus the Messiah, the Risen King, the One I give all thanks and praise. Far to many Lord refuse to believe You are the Only begotten Son of the living God, to their own demise. Nicodemus came to You in the night hours, in the darkness, timidly as not to be seen or judged by the world around him. Did he like so many of us fear the exposing of our sin? Father, I pray for my sisters and brothers who are bound up and held captive by the choices they've made. Professing to know You but walking in their own ways, never really surrendering to You. I'm concerned Lord for the developing of their faith, when pride rules them. The way they flip their noses at You by the actions they take such as walking away from the commitment made when marrying, neglecting the gift of life, their children, You generously entrusted to their care, the seeking of peace through other's religious faith practices instead of resting in You. Oh, Lord turn us from these and other wicked ways. May we all come into the Light of Your presence worshiping You in Spirit and truth. Father many like Nicodemus have flaws in their thinking, Jesus is just a teacher come from God, not understanding that You Jesus are God, not just a representative. It grieves me Lord that many say they love You, yet continually spit on You, mocking and laughing taking for granted Your mercy and grace. Father grant me the boldness to speak truth into the lives that are walking the wide road that lead to destruction. And I thank You Lord for those who continue guide me along the narrow way. I pray Lord to always worship You in spirit and truth for You have made me born again, my old self has been cleansed away and made a new creation in You. You Lord Jesus cannot be fooled because You see what really resides in our hearts. Many Lord follow You for superficial reasons, but blessed are those who seek after You with all that is in them for they shall find You and be transformed by Your amazing love. In Your name Jesus, Amen.
Isaiah 46:4, Matthew 26:67, Jeremiah 29:13 and, John 3:1-21
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rest in the bosom of fools.
Father, I pray to be swift to hear, slow to speak and even slower to wrath, because I know this will produce Your righteousness. I admire the wise who can restrain their lips, for their tongues are like choice silver, and when they do speak they feed many. How often I've observed in others who are quick tempered and led to act foolishly. As I examine my own thoughts and actions today, meditating on the emotion of anger and how it plays out in my life I realize it is often turned in on myself. Is this Father to keep from harming others? I've always clung to Your promise "Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; their foot shall slip in due time; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things to come hasten upon them." Yet, I seem to have some repressed anger towards those who are not empathetic towards my chronic illness, those who do not extend patience or neglect my needs. Is this the frustration that causes me to stuff my feeling? I pray Lord Jesus You would help me, guide me and reveal this hidden deception in my thoughts that could possible be hindering complete healing. Father forgive me for I do not desire for anger to be resting in my bosom. I repent Lord Jesus, please wash me clean, Please remove any bitterness all the way down to the root, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit that will cause something sweet to grow that will one day free and nourish another's angry soul. Jesus be lifted high as I praise You for loving me so much to correct my wrongs. Jesus thank You for Your long suffering for me as You mold and shape me into Your desired image. I love You Lord. With a grateful heart Amen.
James 1:19, Proverbs 10:19-21, 14:17 and Deuteronomy 32:35
Father, I pray to be swift to hear, slow to speak and even slower to wrath, because I know this will produce Your righteousness. I admire the wise who can restrain their lips, for their tongues are like choice silver, and when they do speak they feed many. How often I've observed in others who are quick tempered and led to act foolishly. As I examine my own thoughts and actions today, meditating on the emotion of anger and how it plays out in my life I realize it is often turned in on myself. Is this Father to keep from harming others? I've always clung to Your promise "Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; their foot shall slip in due time; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things to come hasten upon them." Yet, I seem to have some repressed anger towards those who are not empathetic towards my chronic illness, those who do not extend patience or neglect my needs. Is this the frustration that causes me to stuff my feeling? I pray Lord Jesus You would help me, guide me and reveal this hidden deception in my thoughts that could possible be hindering complete healing. Father forgive me for I do not desire for anger to be resting in my bosom. I repent Lord Jesus, please wash me clean, Please remove any bitterness all the way down to the root, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit that will cause something sweet to grow that will one day free and nourish another's angry soul. Jesus be lifted high as I praise You for loving me so much to correct my wrongs. Jesus thank You for Your long suffering for me as You mold and shape me into Your desired image. I love You Lord. With a grateful heart Amen.
James 1:19, Proverbs 10:19-21, 14:17 and Deuteronomy 32:35
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Matthew 1:21
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.
Oh Father it never grows old, the news of a sinner forgiven and set free. Its never business as usual, or underwhelming, its always a time of celebration and giving glory and thanks. Truly the sweetest moments in life, the angels in heaven rejoicing with us here on earth, splendid! You have completed what You spoke through the prophets, saying "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us". And You remain with us by Your Spirit, thank You. As a parent I know I would do anything for the well being and safety of my child, many would, including Mary. She understood who You are, she could have said "Wait, I lied", when they where going to crucify her precious child, but she had the revelation You are God! As painful and heart wrenching that day was for her she knew You would be doing something really great, for it was already hidden in her heart. I too have hidden in my heart the hope and expectation of the salvation of my loved ones and even stranger. Your name is Jesus the Messiah, the risen King! Jesus open the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, and rescue the sinner, do the greatest of miracles, the saving of souls from eternity in hell. Jesus be glorified and magnified in the lives of those who come to repentance. We Your children long for revival. Dazzle the world yet again with Your amazing mercy and grace. Jesus You rule and reign over the kingdoms, nations, cities, towns and villages and appoint the times and seasons. Reveal Your dominion to all the world. You are everlasting, eternal, and enduring Lord of everything, and one day all knees will bow and tongues confess this is true. Jesus, I praise You and give thanks for the day of my own salvation. Amen.
John 8:34-36, Luke 15:10, Matthew 1:22-23 and John 14:26
Oh Father it never grows old, the news of a sinner forgiven and set free. Its never business as usual, or underwhelming, its always a time of celebration and giving glory and thanks. Truly the sweetest moments in life, the angels in heaven rejoicing with us here on earth, splendid! You have completed what You spoke through the prophets, saying "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us". And You remain with us by Your Spirit, thank You. As a parent I know I would do anything for the well being and safety of my child, many would, including Mary. She understood who You are, she could have said "Wait, I lied", when they where going to crucify her precious child, but she had the revelation You are God! As painful and heart wrenching that day was for her she knew You would be doing something really great, for it was already hidden in her heart. I too have hidden in my heart the hope and expectation of the salvation of my loved ones and even stranger. Your name is Jesus the Messiah, the risen King! Jesus open the eyes of the blind, the ears of the deaf, and rescue the sinner, do the greatest of miracles, the saving of souls from eternity in hell. Jesus be glorified and magnified in the lives of those who come to repentance. We Your children long for revival. Dazzle the world yet again with Your amazing mercy and grace. Jesus You rule and reign over the kingdoms, nations, cities, towns and villages and appoint the times and seasons. Reveal Your dominion to all the world. You are everlasting, eternal, and enduring Lord of everything, and one day all knees will bow and tongues confess this is true. Jesus, I praise You and give thanks for the day of my own salvation. Amen.
John 8:34-36, Luke 15:10, Matthew 1:22-23 and John 14:26
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