Psalm 27:13

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Heavenly Father I wait upon You with good courage for You have strengthened my heart. With a confident expectation You will answer my prayers at the appointed time, thank You. Now my head is lifted up above the various adversities around me to sing praises to You my God and King. Thank You for hiding me in Your pavilion, in the secret place of Your tabernacle. For the one thing I have desired Lord and that I will seek that I may dwell in Your house all the days of my life and to be with You for eternity. You Lord are my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? no one or no things. For in this I am confident, You have set me on the rock that is higher. I thank You for Your promise to never leave or forsake me. I thank You for the salvation, provision, protection and blessings You so generously bestow on my loved ones. Jesus, I love You. Amen.

Psalm 27

Mark 16:9

Now when He arose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalane, out of whom He cast seven demons. 

Therefore, I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven. Truly marvelous Lord Jesus! We like Peter may ask "How many times must we forgive Lord?" Shall it be seven times? No, You have said up to seventy times seven. As I think back over my days and my deliverance I see the miraculous outpouring of love, grace and mercy in Your pardoning of my transgressions. It had to be way more than 490 times. My sins they are many, but Your mercy is more. I rejoice like Mary; It have been touched by You Jesus the risen Lord! To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed, to turn, turn will be our delight, till by turning, turning we come round right. So, by forgiving others we will be in the valley of love and delight. You have expanded my heart through Your forgiveness of my sins so now I too may love others much. Tis a simple gift. I love You Lord Jesus now and always. Amen.

Luke 7:47, Matthew 18:21-22, "Simple Gifts" by Joseph Brackett 1848

Exodus 14:6

So he made ready his chariot and took his people with him.

Father You are Almighty God, awesome in power! Great and greatly to be praised. May the whole world know You are the Lord. Sadly, Lord Jesus, many today hold You in contempt, but You are not surprised by those with hearts of stone because You use them for Your glory. We bring before You today our loved ones asking Your blessings of discernment upon them, so they do not follow those with hardened hearts. May they not serve the wicked task master who keeps them in bondage. May our children go out with boldness and confidence knowing You go before them and are with them. You are their ever-present help in times of need. There is a river whose stream make glad, the holy place where You the Most High dwells and the place where we long to be. For whom the Son sets free is free indeed. May we not be afraid, just stand still and we shall see the salvation of You our LORD in the lives of those we so dearly love. We thank You Lord for not lashing out at us when we complain how things are progressing but send Your words to encourage us. You are faithful Lord and will accomplish what You have promised, and You are well please to provide it. We are so thankful that You fight for us and we shall hold our peace. As for us and our houses we will serve You, always in all ways. May all glory be Yours Jesus, Amen. 

Psalm 46:1, John 8:34, Exodus 14:13-14 and Joshua 24:15

Psalm 50:15

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me. 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for at times we fall into trouble by our own foolish desires, plans and schemes. You are God and we are not. Your love chastens us when we have offered sacrifices that are not acceptable to You, Almighty. Help us to keep Your perspective in our offerings not desiring recognition for ourselves and depriving You of the glory. Lord, You know every bird and beast as they all belong to You. We do You know favor to bring You offerings that already are Yours. So may the words of our mouths and meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight oh Lord our strength and redeemer. Lord You do not hunger for food but for the righteousness of Your people. May we read and study the Word daily as all scripture is given by Your inspiration. It is profitable for doctrine, and we need to heed Your teachings as there are some doozies being taught out there. May we receive reproof with thanksgiving to prosper our souls. Not despising correction but being set straight in the way we should go. By Your Holy Spirit transform our lives to magnify You Lord Jesus. May we be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Thank You for loving us so much You are not satisfied to leave us the way You have found us. Thank You Lord for Your mercy and grace. May we arise as Your spotless bride that brings honor to You. In Jesus precious name, Amen. 

Psalm 19:14 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Exodus 5:1

Afterwards Moses and Aaron went in and told Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel: 'Let My people go, that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.'"

Lord God You are holy, enthroned in praises of Your people. Our fathers trusted You: they trusted, and You delivered them. They cried to You and were delivered. They trusted in You and were not ashamed. So too Heavenly Father I trust in You. My praises shall be to You in the great assembly, let my heart live forever. I will serve You Lord in the dry places because You have never left me but are leading me to the land of milk and honey. You hardened Pharoah's heart for Your purpose of being glorified. When Moses spoke to Pharoah it was not just to let Your people go and bring them right into the promised land, it was for purification. No idols are allowed in Goshen. How I desire Lord to take the easy road to paradise but that only make me weak and feeble, but when I'm in the wilderness lifting up holy hands, dancing, singing praises and serving You Almighty then I become strong with vim, vigor and vitality. Jesus leads me by example as He often went into the wilderness to be alone and intimate with You Father, so I desire to live the same. I desire to choose solitude as Jesus did to prepare for task ahead, recharge after hard work, work through grief and times of distress, certainly before making important decisions and most importantly to pray. When I was young it was hard to understand the growth that comes from adversity and the blessing it becomes to others along the way. Father, I pray my heart is always soft and malleable so when Your glory comes, I am ready. I love You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Psalm 22:3-5, Exodus 3, Genesis 45:10, Luke 4:1-2, Mark 6:30-32, Matthew 14:1-13, Luke 6:12-13, Luke 22:39-44 and Luke 5:16

Galatians 2:14

But when I saw that they were not straight-forward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, if you, being a Jew, live in the manner of the Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews? 

By grace alone (sola gratia), through faith alone (sola fide), in Christ alone (solus Christus) according to scripture alone (sola scriptura) for God's glory alone (soli deo gloria). Heavenly Father, may we not live hypocritical lives, demanding others live in a way of works while we ourselves receive Your grace. May our speech be in a straightforward manner, so the truth of the gospel goes forth and be clearly understood. May we not be hard hearted when a mentor, friend or teacher corrects us, refraining ourselves from the natural instinct of self-preservation. For You have said the ear that hears the rebuke of life will abide among the wise. May we live compassionately towards fellow servants as we strive together in faith for the glory of You Almighty God. I pray Lord by the same grace and forgiveness You have given, may we to be loving and forgiving. May we rejoice that as far as the east is from the west, so far have You removed our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children so You Lord have pities us, thank You. Father, we do not desire to lay heavy burdens on others but to see them dance in the light of Your grace. For whom the Son has set free is free indeed, and may we live in that liberty honoring You in all we do. Not falling prey to idolatry and rituals as we once did but leaving the old man behind and walking with You into the golden land. In Jesus name Amen.

Proverbs 15:31-32, Psalm 103:12-13 and I'll Walk Beside You by Alan Murray 1936

Mark 10:29-30

And Jesus answered and said "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brother or sister or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time--"

Dear Holy Father the heavens declare Your glory, and the firmament shows Your handiwork. I celebrate Your greatness today. I celebrate the purity of Your Word that gives life. All creation reveals Your glory especially those who have forsaken all else to follow You Lord. You are perfect, pure, sure, right, clean and true who wouldn't want to know You more? The value of who You are cannot compare with any other desirable thing even gold. Jesus, You provide the key to wisdom, joy and most importantly, eternal life. All that said it still can be so challenging to leave our houses, family and lands for Your sake and the Gospel. I admire Your devoted children, the missionaries around the world who are fearless and oh so bold in faith. Their passionate desire to tell all people even in the darkest remote places "Jesus is alive!"  Father, I ask that You bless each one as they need and also extra blessings for their faithfulness. Father, keep safe those who are enduring heavy persecution, hide them in the secret place. May they know You are in their midst and quieting them with Your love as they hear You sing over them in the night. Send Your Holy Spirit to guide, strength and comfort them now and always. Bless them with a double portion of courage to speak truth to set the captives free. May all glory and honor be Yours Jesus forever and ever, Amen.

Psalm19, Philippians 4;8-9 and Zephaniah 3:17

Mark 9:49

For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. 

Heavenly Father I come before You in Jesus name, thanking You for showing Yourself merciful to those who are merciful, one I struggle at times to be. With the blameless person You will show Yourself blameless, and with the pure You show Yourself pure. Father sometimes my attitude is not glorifying as I am struggling through this current trial. Please Father light my lamp to enlighten the darkness. I humble myself and ask for Your grace, the pardoning of my thoughts as they wander off into bitterness. Father, I do desire in theory to give up everything but confess I have a resistance to do just that. Salt represents purification and I confess I'm not always willing to sacrifice what I love to be made pure. Salt does not destroy but preserves, so the suffering will not destroy those who believe. The cleansing fire of God that comes through suffering and hardship is something the church today shies away from speaking about but yet it is very real and necessary to be made into the image and likeness of Your beautiful Son Jesus. To be holy as You are holy.  Yet You have said there would be troubles and tribulations, but to take heart for You have overcome the world.  I pray Father to endure till the end. I ask Lord for You to comfort those who are suffering, give wisdom to those who are passing through trials, give peace to those who are in the fire. May Your church arise as the dazzling bride she was meant to be. May the world look upon us Your sons and daughters with awe and wonder of who You are.  May we have salt in ourselves and be at peace with one another. Amen.

Psalm 18:25-28, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 14:10, 1 Peter 1:15-16, John 16:33, Matthew 24:13 and Mark 9:50

1 Timothy 2:8

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. 

Heavenly Father what a privilege it is to carry everything to You in prayer. A blessing to make prayers and intercession for all people while thanking You for Your love and kindness. You have instructed us what is good and acceptable in Your sight, that we would lead quiet and peaceable lives in godliness and reverence of You Almighty God. How marvelous it is that You desire for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Jesus thank You for being the mediator between us and the Father. Paying our ransom so we may be reconciled and lift up holy hands in praise. May our prayers be set before You as incense and make haste Lord when we cry out to You. Father, we bring before You today those who are struggling with loneliness, whether they are going through something hard and think no one understands, facing changes in life or the loss of a loved one may Your word provide the hope and strength needed as it brings comfort that You will never leave nor forsake those who call upon the name of Jesus. Tho father and mother may forsake their children You Lord will take them in. Father for those who feel alone in navigating decisions may they find rest knowing You have promised You are continually with them. May they take hold of Your right hand, and You will guide them with Your counsel. Our hearts and flesh may fail but You God are the strength of our hearts and our portion forever. We rejoice in knowing Your steadfast love Lord never ceases, and Your mercies never come to an end, therefore we will hope in You Jesus, Amen.

Psalm 141:1-2, Hebrews 10:22, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 73:23-26 and Lamentations 3:22-24

Mark 6:6

And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching.

You Lord Jesus came and preached peace to those who were afar off and to those who are nearby. Oh, that I should sing You LORD a new song! For You have done marvelous things, You have made known Your salvation. Your righteousness has been revealed to the nations. Shout joyfully to the LORD all the earth, breaking forth in song rejoicing and singing praises. I am so thankful You saved me. I confess I too marvel when I share the good news and am met with unbelief. You will not force Your miracles on a hostile, skeptical audience and why should You. Because one's hard heartedness and rejection of You prevents the Spirits healing ministry, and yet You lovingly continue to teach. The same is true when one is stiff necked preventing forgiveness of their sin. This makes me stand in even more awe and wonder of who You are and Your meekness, not demanding fidelity to Yourself. You desire that ALL would come to the knowledge of the truth and be saved but honor the freewill You gave from the beginning of time. A lesson in love that is sometimes hard to live out with my zeal for You and desire for ALL to love You too. It is painful at times, to wait for the prodigals to come home but my hope and trust remains in You and Your faithfulness. I have faith of a mustard seed and thank You in advance for moving the mountain. This is the day You have made Lord, and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Amen.

Ephesians 2:17, Psalm 98, 1 Timothy 2:4, Matthew 17:20-21 and Psalm 118:24

Galatians 2:10

They desire only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.

Our hearts rejoice in You LORD; our horn is exalted in You. May we smile at our enemies, because we rejoice in Your salvation. No one is holy life You LORD, for there is none beside You. May we not talk so very proudly and let no arrogance come from our mouths. You LORD are a God of knowledge and by You our actions are weighed. You LORD make the poor and make the rich. You raise the poor from the dust and lift the beggar from the ash heap. Thank You LORD for guarding the feet of Your saints, those who walk in peace and bring glad tidings of comfort and joy. May the poor receive the hope found only in Your Son Jesus Christ. You have instructed the righteous to care about justice for the poor, unlike the wicked who have no concern. How easy it is Father to forget about the poor in our communities and across the globe. But You have invited us to live with a deep consciousness of our brothers and sisters. May our actions whether through giving, prayer or our time be generous as You have been so generous to us. Truly You have said "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you have done for Me." May we take joy in storing up our treasures in heaven where moth and rust cannot destroy. For where our treasure is there our hearts will be also. Dear Jesus, may our heart be found in full devotion to You forever. Amen.

1 Samuel 2:1-10, Proverbs 29:7, Matthew 25:40 and Matthew 6:19-21

Acts 15:20

...but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled and from blood. 

Oh, Heavenly Father great is Your wisdom and pure is Your instruction leading us in the way we should go. Twice was it stated in the book of Acts 15 that we should "abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality" if we keep ourselves from these, we will do well. May we be as Jacob who said to his household and to all who were with him, "Put away the foreign gods that are among you, purify yourselves, and change your garments." Heavenly Father we repent of hidden idols and for being complacent with those we love who are worshiping false gods that come in many forms. Relics made of gold and silver, cosmetics and fashion, food and drink, music and entertainment or the favorite sports hero, the list goes on...many seductions that have caused us to turn away from You Lord. Forgive us Lord for allowing the spirit of Jezebel to teach and seduce our loved ones into committing sexual immorality and eating things sacrificed to idols. Forgive us Lord for not boldly speaking truth to those being tempted and lured into darkness. Forgive us Lord for denying the truth that unrighteousness will not inherit the kingdom of God. Jesus, wash us, cleanse and sanctify us. By Your precious blood we are justified as though we were never fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals, sodomites, thieves, coveters, drunkards, revilers, extortioners and more. All things are lawful for us but not all things are beneficial. Our bodies are not ours but belong to Christ. By Your Holy Spirit may we flee from these things which are not edifying or glorifying. May we honor You Lord in all we do and say with thanksgiving because You have bought us with a great price. We love You Lord Jesus. Amen.

Genesis 35:2, Revelation 2:14 -20 and 1 Corinthains 6:9-20

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder! For satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

You Lord suffered for us and left us examples so we may follow in Your footsteps. You committed no sin, nor was deceit found in Your mouth. When You were reviled, You didn't revile in return. You suffered but did not threaten but committed Yourself to Holy Father in heaven. Unlike our adversary who roams around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, he is the fallen from heaven. Lord, I pray no one deceives us with empty words, tickling our ears and luring us away from You the Light (truth) of the world. Jesus You are perfect in every way. By Your Holy Spirit may we live self-controlled and alert, resisting the devil, standing firm in the faith knowing that our brethren throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. Lord keep satan from capitalizing on our love for the truth. He masquerades as something as loving and powerful not as something dark and with horns for who would desire that, not many I suppose. Keep our minds and hearts from being easily confused by conflicting messages but therein lies the answer, confusion! Your word Lord is a lamp unto our feet and light unto our path, thank You. Exposure to Your voice helps us recognize the difference between You the real Light and counterfeit. Lord, deliver those who have been seeking truth by consulting mediums, doing yoga, preforming all sorts of rituals. all of which thrust them further into darkness. Lord, reveal the truth of who You are to this lost and dying world and be glorified as the radiant Light You are. Amen. 

1 Peter 2:21-24, 1 Peter 5:8-10, Luke 10:18, Ephesians 5:6, Psalm 119:105 and Spiritual Dangers of Yoga by Doreen Virtue testimony, YouTube

Galatians 2:4

And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage)

Heavenly Father by Your Holy Spirit strengthen us, so we do not yield in submission even for a moment, to those who have changed their appearance masquerading as apostles and prophets who will lead us back into bondage. May we carry the truth of the Gospel with us preserving it for those around us to hear and come to the truth. Expose to us Father the false converts whose intentions are to bring us back under legalism and works. There are many today as in days of old who can convincingly pass themselves off as Christians but must be exposed for the sham that they are. Lord, please grant keen vision to the shepherds as they guard the flocks You have entrusted to their care. The coy pseudo-Christians don't always announce their purpose, creeping in unnoticed with the intention to curtail our liberties. The subtle demeanor of false brethren can lure us away from pure devotion to You Lord Jesus. Father we daily need the reminder to put on the full armor, not leaving behind one piece as we go forth through the day. We pray for Your church to stand fast in the liberty by which Your beloved Son Jesus has made us free. May we never again be entangled with the yoke of bondage as we have been born of the Spirit. We no longer need to keep the law of Moses to be saved. Hallelujah! Jesus, You reign forever and ever. Amen.

2 Corinthians 11:12-14 and Ephesians 6-10-18 

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

Thank You Holy Father for loving us so much, You sent Your perfect precious Son to save humanity. To deliver and rescue sinners. You know my folly and my years of rebellion and yet are so gracious to me and others through the ages. You are worthy of all our praise and devotion yet many still have scales on their eyes and wickedness in their hearts as they go about persecuting Your beloved children. Father, I pray Your protection over Your church that spans the globe. Please strengthen each in the inner man by Your Holy Spirit to faithfully endure to the end. I pray the words of our testimonies and the precious blood of Jesus sets many captives free. I ask Father for Your mercy on those who bow to other gods, following rigid rituals that lead to death. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed. Father be gracious to those who are in various trials a great testing of their faith to remain standing as You are with them holding them by Your righteous right hand. May we Your children not walk in haughtiness thinking we are better because we belong to You but walk humbly. May we extend mercy and do justly in taking care of the fallen world around us so others sinning hearts may come to saving faith in You the one true living God. May idolatry be removed far from us as we have made many. Forgive us Lord for the times we have forsaken our first love. Restore us. May today be the day of new beginning, the day You have made so we may rejoice and be glad in it. In the name of Jesus Messiah, Amen.

John 8:36 and Micah 6:8

Daniel 10:19

"O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, be strong!"

We praise You Lord this day. We thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Helper who the Father has sent in Your great name Jesus. Peace, You have given to us, not as the world give, but the peace that banishes fear and dread from the heart. You Lord are in control of all circumstances. Father, we pray for us all to be strong and courageous believing You are with us wherever we go. You have said to Daniel "Do not fear for from the first day you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. We thank You Lord for hearing our words as well. The reminder the battle is Yours Lord brings great comfort to those in distress. Sometimes Lord we need more than one touch from You in our weakness. A touch to enable us to arise, a touch to speak and the third to have a conversation. Many are facing difficult conversations with loved ones, but You have said not to be anxious what we will speak for in the hour of need the Holy Spirit will speak through us. We thank You for the blessed assurance, Jesus is with us. We exalt You Lord for You are matchless in glory, able and generous, faithful and true. We believe. We surrender our cares into You loving hands and humbly ask You to have Your way as we stand in awe and wonder in what You will do. We love You Jesus our Champion. Amen.

Matthew 14:25-27, Joshua 1:9, 2 Chronicles 20:15 and Luke 12:12

Galatians 1:16

to reveal His Son to me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood,

Now may all honor and glory be Yours, the One who is King eternal, immortal, invisible. Your grace Lord is exceedingly abundant. How I desire that Your grace that is undeserved and unearned be freely given to those whom I love and cherish. Father, I beseech You to please remove the scales from their darkened souls. I ask Lord for Your words, Your power and Your goodness to go forth through me to deliver them. Your love is a well spring within me and I do not seek out flesh and blood for assistance but come to You and You alone. As for me Lord my personal prayer is to desire one thing, and I shall seek You. May I dwell in Your house all the days of my life, to behold Your beauty and worship You in holiness. I thank You for Your promise that You shall strengthen my heart as I wait upon You with good courage. I desire Lord to lead a quiet life, to mind my own business and to work with my hands so I may walk properly towards those who are outside. For when I am hidden in the secret place that is where I see Your manifest glory in the lives around me. May my tongue be tamed as not to speak when I have not been instructed by Your Holy Spirit to do so and therefore delaying Your blessings on others. The words of the reckless pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Father may the Holy Spirit be the guard and filter for my mouth, so when zeal rises up in me, I lean my ear to hear Your instruction on what to say. Forgive me Lord for going on ahead of You to proclaim the good news when You haven't yet prepared the soul to receive the message of hope and life eternal. In Your name Jesus, Amen. 

1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 27:4,14, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and Proverbs 12:18

Psalm 45:1

My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Heavenly Father how I desire to be used to share the good news, proclaiming from the mountain's tops and in the valleys; great is our God and greatly to be praised. My heart does overflow with all the good and gracious things You have so lovingly done for me and mine. The depth of gratitude I feel for all the mercy You have extended even when I totally deserved consequences and punishment. How I desire for those I love to know and experience this kindness for themselves. Your throne, O God is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom and one I want to leave all else for. You have said "Forget your own people also and your father's house; So, the King will greatly desire your beauty because He is your Lord, worship Him."  The reminder whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. I desire to be worthy of You but confess it is no easy task because I love my family. How very often I have put my faith in them instead of having faith that is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Love, Your Love is patient and kind, causing me not to envy or boast, nor be proud. Your love causes me not to be self-seeking, dishonoring others or easily angered. You have kept no records of wrongs nor shall I. I desire to rejoice in truth not dwell with evil. Knowing You always protect even when it stretches my trust because I always hope as You persevere in victory. The theme on my lips is this Lord, three things remain faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is Your love Jesus and it never fails, Amen. 

Psalm 45, Matthew 10:37-39, Hebrews 11:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 13 

Psalm 71:14

But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more.

My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day. I have a confident hope and expectation that You Lord will intervene and deliver my loved one. I thank You Lord for I trust You will respond favorably to my request and preserve me from shame. May I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power Jesus to all. O my God to You I will sing! May my tongue speak of Your righteousness all day long. Your works Lord in my life and the lives of my loved ones make us a special signpost for others to see Your goodness. Praise and glory and honor be Yours Jesus forever and ever. Amen

Galatians 1:15

But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son to me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles...

Heavenly Father it is by Your great love and initiative You call, not by our works so anyone can boast. Father I'm thankful for all the men and women You have called and chosen to preach the Gospel through the ages. People who are fully devoted and seek You not following the ways of man. Those whom You have trained and are training today by the power of Your Holy Spirit to understand the scriptures and rightly divide Your word. I ask Lord for Your shed blood protection over them and their loved ones as they finish the work of an evangelist. May they keep a clear mind in every situation, endure hardships with grace fulfilling their ministry. Father, I pray for the future generation of leaders to be strong and courageous for You Lord God will be with them wherever they go. May You keep temptations far from Your servants' tents and bless the works of their hands so when they eat, they and their households will be satisfied. You have said blessed is everyone who fears You Lord, and this is the beginning of wisdom. I thank You for the wise preachers, teachers and evangelists. I thank You for their lives that are well lived and one day they shall hear well done good and faithful servant. Father thank You for revealing Your Son through their exemplary lives, so we too may be image bears. May all praise and glory and honor be Yours forever and ever Jesus, Amen.

Ephesians 2:8-10, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2, Timothy 4:5, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 128:1-2 and Matthew 25:23

Deuteronomy 4:2

You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Every word of Yours Lord is pure. You are a shield to those who put their trust in You. Heavenly Father I put my trust in You, so I ask this please do not deny me. Remove falsehood and lies far from me. I desire to live by Your word and stop justifying my disobedience or explain away Your clear commands. I tremble at the words John speaks; if anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in Revelation. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of prophecy God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Father, I pray You would grant Your beloved church a keen ear to hear and discern Your word that has been tampered with. So, we may not have fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness. Fearing You is the beginning of wisdom and keeps us safe from punishment that has eternal consequences. You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end, the first and the Last and are coming quick so by Your Holy Spirit may we keep Your word and be blessed. May we be strong and courageous, that we may observe and do according to Your instruction, not turning right or left but stay straight so we may prosper wherever we go. I pray Lord to love You with all my heart, soul and strength and may it be evident in the way I love my neighbor as myself. In Jesus name Amen.

Proverbs 30:5 and 7, Revelations 22:18-19, 7 and 13, Deuteronomy 10:20 

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, and to those who are the called according to His purposes.

Dear Father in heaven I come before You in Jesus name. I confess sometimes I struggle with the seen, challenged by the moments of pain and suffering in my personal life and the lives of those around me. It is arduous somedays to stay fixed on the hope for what we do not see with patience. I believe You hear the prayers of Your children and we know that all things work together for good to those who love You. The good You speak of is not referring to earthy comfort but conformity to Jesus Christ. And sometimes is just so hard to surrender and meld to Your will. To watch as loved ones, make wrong choices, suffer with illness, grieve tragic losses or can't get along. We daily need Your Spirit to help us in our weaknesses. Our human frailty that is constantly challenged like the pressing of waves on the shore. You are always doing good for us, but we groan longing for the completion of Your saving work. Help us to remember the suffering of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Father, I confess I don't always know what to pray or how best to. I ask this day You would be the lifter of our heads, comforting us. May we abide in You always and especially when the winds of change are blowing, and we know not where it may lead us. In the valley You have place a door of hope and that hope is the person of Jesus Christ. And if You are for us who can be against us? Help us Lord to remain thankful even in adversity. It is the risen Christ who sits at Your right-hand making intercession for us so nothing can separate us from Your love, not tribulations, distress, persecution, famine nakedness, peril or sword. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, not things present not things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of You God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. 

Romans 8:26-39

Galatians 1:10

For do I now persuade men or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.

Heavenly Father Your instruction in Lamentations says, "Let us search out and examine our ways and turn back to the LORD; let us lift our hearts and hands to (You) God in heaven."  Do I still seek others approval? Am I more concerned with pleasing them or glorifying You? I'd like to believe Father that I'm solely devoted to You, but I think it would be a lie, a deception. One I have grown more and more to despise in myself. The riches of Your love far surpass any that people could give. It satisfies in ways that are not easy to verbalize. As I ponder today grace and how it in essence is something that cannot be earned, but something freely given, I am convicted. Do I extend this favor to You? Am I gracious unto You?  Or at times to I catch myself mumbling and grumbling in dissatisfaction of the ways You have allowed things to play out. What would it look like for me to live in a way that is gracious to You and moment by moment blessing Your Holy name. Honoring and showing You reverence in all I do and speak. Father I'm very sorry, I truly do want to live in a way that is pleasing and reveres You in every way. Please fill me with Your precious Holy Spirit today so I may bear the seal of a bondservant of Christ. I thank You for opportunities to serve You and all Your creation. Whether it be people, plants or pets may my stewardship over the gifts and talents You have blessed me with bring to You glory and praise. Remove from me Lord my worldly prideful concerns to be loved and admired by others, because in Your doing so it is great freedom. The liberation to walk with You the great I Am is the best thing this life on earth can be. I surrender all. Thank You Lord for loving me a poor, needy sinner and for creating me anew. Amen.

Lamentations 3:40-41

Galatians 1:3-4

Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen

Praise You Lord! I will give thanks to You Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of You Lord and studied by those who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is Your work, and Your righteousness endures forever. But Lord so many around me are hurting in all kinds of ways. Help those Father who are in various trials or suffering loss to remember You truly are gracious and merciful. Lord, I pray your peace in all circumstances and situations from the struggling pregnancy to the grieving widow, or those in the waiting room for loved ones to come home spiritually or in need of healing touch. May Your peace also be upon those who have medical decisions to be made or are faced with hourly choice to refrain from a plaguing addiction. Grant Lord Your grace, the unmerited favor we need in this day. Bless those with a spirit of heaviness a garment of praise. Extend Your loving hand into the pit to lift out the fallen. Embrace those who weep as they lower their loved ones down. Grant wisdom to those who seeks resolutions and solutions.  Please Father, lean Your ear to hear the prayers, petitions and praises of Your beloved church that is moaning, groaning, singing and awaiting Your return. Bless Your sons and daughters in ways we cannot think or imagine and be glorified in all things. We love You Lord and look to You the author and finisher of our faith. We humble ourselves before You and You will lift us up. With full surrender and gratitude, we pray in Your matchless name Jesus, Amen.

Psalm 111:1-4 and James 4:10

Isaiah 53:2

For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him.

To You Lord Jesus I acknowledge that all glory and honor is Yours forever and ever. Yours is the kingdom and the power in whom we have redemption through Your blood the forgiveness of our sins. You deliver us from the power of darkness, the temptations of this present age. We are forever grateful. But yet even today You are despised and rejected. I pray Lord for the darkened eyes that do not behold Your beauty, a beauty that is not worldly or cosmetic but is radiant in love, grace and peace. Wake up the people Lord by Your Spirit as You first came as a tender lamb but will return as a roaring lion. I marvel Lord that despite all that You endured going to the cross You uttered not a word. A lesson I need to learn and master as I always want my feelings, thoughts and opinions heard. Forgive me for the times I demand my way instead of following You. Forgive me for the times I argue with You instead of trusting Father knows best. Forgive me for the times when I'm so concerned with my outward appearance while my inners stink like rotten fish. Help me Holy Spirit to be tender and forgiving. The reminder that forgiveness is not an emotion or a feeling but an action that You so graciously dispensed from Calvery. I'm thankful You are not fickle and moody, but constant and consistent. Oh, that You have put in my wretched heart to desire You more and see Your true beauty now and forever more. Amen.

Colossians 1:14, Galatians 1 and Isaiah 53

Galatians 1:6

I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

You Lord are my rock and my fortress and deliverer. I take refuge in You my shield and the horn of my salvation. You are worthy to be praised. Thank You for saving me from my enemies. The foe who desires to lure us away from Your grace. Shield us Lord from those who say salvation is a process and one can only know at the end. Jesus said from the cross "It is finished." Many would have Your children heavy laden with works instead of rejoicing always in the freedom You have given through Your beautiful, majestic Son. Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with You through our Lord Jesus Christ, thank You. Father, I pray for those who are caught up in various addictions to come to the knowledge of the truth there is no condemnation for those who are in Jesus. Because of Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set us free from the law of sin and death. May the liberation of their tormented souls be complete as they throw off the things that ensnare them. I pray we all spend time daily seeking You for truth, comfort and peace, the peace that comes from Your Holy Spirit and passes all understanding. I pray there is a stopping of jumping through hoop, running in loops and sit still at Your feet and You will give rest. I pray and give thanks for circumcised ear to discern and the strength and courage to walk in the way You have spoken. Father, I pray mercy on those who teach a false gospel to repent and believe on the Lord Jesus, for it is a frightening thing to be accursed. Father, I pray You would give boldness to Your body as we yield to You to speak the truth that can cleanse the perverted mind and restore the strayed soul. May we Your children have great compassion on a fallen fellow, bringing them up from the pit. Keep us Lord in Your grace as we go forth this day to bring Your Light into the world. For the praise and glory of Jesus, Amen.

2 Samuel 22, John 19:30, Romans 5:1 and Romans 8:1-3

Ezekiel 9:2

And suddenly six men came from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north, each with his battle-axe in his hand. One man among them was clothed with linen and had a writer's inkhorn at his side. They went in and stood by the bronze altar.

Dear Heavenly Father, You have written in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with You God, and is You. May the world fully understand The Word is God, not a god. Your Word became flesh and Jesus dwelled amongst us. One day every knee will bow, and tongue will confess Jesus is Lord. Jesus does not do anything on His own, as He hears, He judges, and His judgements are just because He does not seek His will but the will of You Father who sent Him. In Ezekiel's dream he had seen the wrathful, those who destroy with a sword but with them he sees the merciful One with an inkhorn at His side. There is the power of the sword, the power of office, the power of wealth and even the power of social influence, but the power for good and evil is in the inkhorn. It is the ink that leaves the indelible mark. Blessed are You Lord Jesus who carries the inkstand and marks out who belongs to You. Father, You have said Your Word goes forth and shall not return void but accomplish what You please and shall prosper in the things for which You have sent it. Today Father I ask for Your mercy and grace that is new every morning be the epistle written on the hearts of all men and women. May our lives be known and read by others as proof of the authenticity You have changed us. Not seen as tablets of stone but on the tablets of flesh that is our hearts. We are not sufficient of ourselves as our sufficiency comes from You Almighty God. You have made us adequate and competent ministers of the new covenant not of the letter but of the Spirit, for the letter kills but the Spirit gives life. You Lord are Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Thank You Father for this day and the opportunities to share the Good News for Jesus glory and in His name, Amen. 

John 1:1-5, John 5:30, Isaiah 55:11 and 2 Corinthians 3:1-18