Roman 4:20-21

He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

May all the saints be joyful in glory. Let us sing aloud as we recline at the feast table rejoicing because You Lord have redeemed us. We do not recline in laziness but because we enjoy all the work You have done in our lives. I thank You Lord God for Your Holy Spirit that dwells within us strengthening our faith and the resolve that what You have promised You are able to perform. We thank You for Your loyal love and pray our lives demonstrate Your characteristics as we serve. We do not bow to idols made by man's hand and have no mouths to speak, eyes that do not see our need and ears that cannot hear our cries. They have hands but cannot handle, and feet but do not walk. Thank You Jesus for coming down from heaven fully God and fully man walking and talking to us and teaching us the way to go as we follow You. You have been mindful of us and bless us both great and small. Thank You Lord for given us increase, and even more to our children. We rejoice for with You God nothing is impossible even though circumstances may be difficult. Again, we proclaim "Nothing is impossible with God."  Today we declare our faith in You as our deepest desire is to please You. We pray for those who don't know You yet to come and believe that You are the great I AM and a rewarder of those who diligently seek You. May all the days of our life bring glory to You. Amen. 

Psalm 149:5, Psalm 115:3-15, Luke 1:37 and Hebrews 11:6

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 

Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gospel that saved me for I am neither Jew nor Greek, but one who was lost and now am found. It was Your righteousness that was revealed to me, and I thank You for the courage to receive it by faith. Oh, how I long for all those I love and for those I have yet to meet to know the truth that will set them free. I thank You for the gift of faith from the first day I met You and faith that continues to propel me to live a righteous life. I pray for my brothers and sisters to remain strong in their faith even when they are faced with various trials. I thank You for the patience to endure as we are being refined into Your image and likeness. I cry out for Your mercy and for You to restrain Your wrath that will be revealed from heaven against the ungodly and unrighteous people who suppress truth. Fill us with the power of the Holy Spirit to continue to do the work of evangelist as we gather many more into the ark of Your love. It is Your loving kindness that brought me and so many others to repentance, please Lord answer our prayers for more souls to be freed by Your kindness, tender mercies and grace. Jesus You are the Light of the world, shine forth this day as the only beacon of hope and deliverer from the powers of darkness. May the joy of You Jesus be our strength today and forever more. I love You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Romans 1:17-18, John 8:31-32, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Timothy 4:5, Exodus 25:21, John 8:12 and Colossians 1:13-27

John 21:1

After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias and in this way, He showed Himself:

Dear Heavenly Father, Peter declared even if all are made to stumble, he would not. Yet he denied Your Son three times, but Your mercy and grace poured out from the cross restored him. This is a sobering reminder to me to be on guard as pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. I thank You that You love those with a broken and contrite heart not despising us. May my lowly state be a sacrifice acceptable to You. May I be alert to the overconfidence that is deadly especially when it comes to my health. Pride was satan's downfall and it can be mine as well. Let me not be hasty in my declaration that I can do it, I can overcome when truth is I can do nothing apart from You Almighty. You have graciously casted away my infirmity and met me on the shore restoring hope and peace. You have showed Yourself to me as the great Physician, healer and redeemer. I pray Lord for those who are awaiting a touch from You may they receive it today. May we cast our nets to the other side because we have exhausted ourselves in our own strength. I pray Lord for those who are struggling and need provisions to be blessed with a net full of abundance. I pray for those who have no hope to take refuge in You the One who is the way, the truth and the giver of life. I thank You Lord for calming the seas of the anxious and fearful. I thank You Lord Jesus for all the testimonies of Your children and the declarations of You our God is great, mighty and worthy of all our praise. Amen. 

Mark 14:29, Proverbs 16:18, Psalm 51:17, John 15:5, John 14:6, Psalm 46:1 and Mark 4:35-41

John 20:28

And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!"

Dear Lord thank You for the peace only You can give. Always greeting us with Shalom in the midst of our worries and concerns. How loving and patient an act to graciously let Thomas touch Your pierced hands and side that reminds all of us to be believing not unbelieving in the midst of various circumstances. You truly did many signs in the presence of Your disciples, and many more were not even written in the Bible, but I am thankful for Your Holy Word that is true. You had them recorded so many people would believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God. In doing so we may have life in Your name Jesus, thank You. The disciples who walked with You were blessed in so many ways but how much more I am blessed because I just believe You are my Lord and Savior. I pray today for my lost loved ones who have yet to have their eyes unveiled to behold Your beauty and for those whom I love to have their ears circumcised to hear the resounding truth. I pray today would be the day of their salvation. Lord how I desire to be used as a vessel of peace in a world of tribulations and deception. May Your Holy Spirit have His way in and through me to bring light into the dark and gloomy souls stumbling around grasping for hope. May songs of deliverance be on my lips to set captives free, and I have the joy of hearing shackles fall to the ground as You receive all the glory and honor due Your great name, Amen.  

John 20

John 19:8

Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he was the more afraid.

Forgive us Lord for the times we are more afraid of people in this world than being in awe of You. You Lord are with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me, nothing. You have instructed us to speak in the light what You have told us in the dark and what we hear to preach on the housetops. We shall not fear those who kill the body because they cannot kill the soul. I thank You that You have taught me fear of You so I may have wisdom. I thank You that You cared so deeply for me that You went to the cross and paid my ransom. Two sparrows may be sold for a copper coin and not one of them fall to the ground apart from Your will Father. I thank You that You know me so intimately, even knowing the number of hairs on my head, I shall not be afraid for You have thought me more valuable than the sparrows. I pray Lord to have boldness in my speech to confess to the world around me You Jesus are Lord and Savior, Redeemer and Friend. I thank You that You will graciously confess me to our Heavenly Father. I thank You for enduring the mocking, scourging and suffering on my behalf, one of the ones unworthy to even untie Your sandal strap. I find myself desiring to break open the alabaster jar of my heart and anoint Your feet with tears of gratitude, love and devotion all my ordained days. Jesus be magnified in and through my life. Amen.

Psalm 118:6, Matthew 10:27-33, John 19, John 1:27 and Mark 14:3

John 18:4

Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, "Whom are you seeking?" 

You Lord have commanded us to be strong and courageous, to not be afraid nor discouraged for You are with us wherever we go. You have also promised us Your peace that only You can give not like the world gives. Father, I pray for us Your children to not let our hearts be troubled in the times we are living, for Your precious and beautiful Son overcame it all for us. May our hearts rejoice and be glad as we go forth in our daily rounds, with praise continually on our lips. May we be reminded of Jesus courage as He boldly faced those who would arrest Him, torcher and beat Him, that we too can face those who have malice in their hearts because You go before us. I confess it isn't always easy to submit ourselves voluntarily to Your will and what You have preordained for us to walk through, but I know You will never leave nor forsake me and all whom love You and call You Abba. May we always put on the full armor even when we are relaxing in the garden because we never know when the enemy will present himself as he is a roaring lion seeking whom to devour. I thank You Lord that no weapon formed against us will prosper. Lord may we be keenly aware of those in our midst that would quickly turn and betray us. I thank You that You are my light and salvation, and I fear not. I thank You Lord that You are the strength of my life and I need not be afraid. In this I will be confident when wickedness comes against me, my enemies and foes will stumble and fall. The one thing I desire and that I will seek Lord is to dwell in Your house all the days of my life. To behold Your beauty as You hide me in Your pavilion, in the secret place. I love You Lord Jesus, Amen. 

Joshua 1:9, John 14:27, i Peter 5:8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:15 and Psalm 27

John 16:33

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulations; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

Heavenly Father I come to you in Jesus' name with thanksgiving for the peace He has given. With understanding that tribulations are literally "pressure" and figuratively meaning "affliction or distress" of which many in Your body are enduring. I pray they and myself included would be of good cheer as we fully recognize and acknowledge Your Son has overcome the world for us and has blessed us with the gift of the Holy Spirit to comfort us. I thank You that in You we can be confident and courageous because we place our trust in You. So may our conduct be worthy of the Gospel as we stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together and in no way be terrified of our adversaries. I thank You for our salvation. For unto us a Child was born, Your Son was given, the government is upon His shoulders. Jesus You are our Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, we shall fear not nor be afraid for You are with us wherever we go. I thank You that we have been justified by faith and have peace with You and that we stand and rejoice in the hope of Your glory. I thank You that nothing can separate us from Your love. Not tribulations, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril or sword. I thank You that we are more than conquerors through You who loves us so much You laid down Your life to call us friend. I am totally persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities not powers, not things present nor things to come, nor height not depth, not any created thing, shall be able to separate us from Your love. I pray today we go forth rejoicing in this day You have made and graciously given. May You receive all the glory and honor forever more. Amen.

Philippians 1:27-29, Isaiah 9:6, Joshua 1:9, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:31-39 and John 15:9-17

Ruth 1:21

I went out full, and the LORD has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the LORD has testified against me, and Almighty has afflicted me. 

Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your promises that are yes and Amen. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but You Lord deliver us from them all. You redeem the soul of Your servants and none of us who trust in You Almighty will be condemned. So, Father, we will bless You at all times, even more in the trials. Praise to You will continually be in our mouths. May our souls make boast in You so the humble will hear of it and be glad, even in the midst of their own afflictions. We pray Your church would come together in unity of the Your Spirit and magnify You and exalt Your name together. As we seek You, we trust You will hear us and deliver us from all our fears. As we look upon You, we are radiant, and our faces are not ashamed. Let not a bitterroot spring up among us as not to defile or trouble others. May we conscientiously look after each other so none of us fail to receive Your grace. I thank You Lord that love covers of multitude of sin and is a herbicide that eradicates all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking. May You use us Lord to bring comfort to those who are suffering, enduring tribulations and troubled. We thank You Lord for strengthening and helping us, upholding us with Your righteous right hand as we seek You. Oh, that we would taste and see You are good. Bless all of us who trust in You Lord, for our good and Your glory, Amen.

2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 34, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Peter 4:8. Ephesians 4:31-32, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and Isaiah 41:10 

John 12:3

Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.

Dear Heavenly Father I come before You today rejoicing in answered prayers! Thank You so very much, Your loving kindness is vast as the ocean. It is amazing how one action of love can fill the atmosphere with a sweet aroma. Your beautiful Son Jesus selfless, obedient act of laying down His life for the sins of the world is beyond belief for some but for me it is the greatest gift I've ever received. Thank You Lord. Many have been motivated by "What's in it for me" when they strategize the outcome of a deed, work or doing a favor, but Jesus You have said those with a pure heart (motivation) will see You. I pray this day to serve You and be glad in it. Your word says, if anyone serves You, they should follow You and where You are there we will also be. Let me live by Mary's example of devotion, give all that I have to You. The custom of her time was to anoint the head of a guest as an act of honor, but anointing Your feet was a display of devotion. I pray my actions, deed and words are also a display of devotion to You Lord Jesus and leave a fragrant aroma of love wherever we go together. Jesus be magnified in my life so those who have not yet met You will today. May You now and forever receive all the glory do Your great name. Amen. 

John 12

Ruth 1:18

When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her. 

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come Your will be done. It is not always easy or comfortable Father to surrender to Your good and perfect will, even when we believe you do us no harm. I am reminded of Jesus words when He went again a second time to pray, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." Father, I pray for those who are facing various conflicts with loved ones. It is so difficult to change the minds of ones who are determined to do something, especially when we do not know the outcome. Was Naomi just relinquishing giving in to the notion her words held no value. Forgive us for thinking we know best in someone else's life before seeking You in prayer and trusting You with the outcome. We fight so hard for what we think is best for others, that accepting the feelings we have lost the fight is at times even harder. And again, I'm reminded of Jesus withdrawing to kneel and pray, saying "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me, nevertheless not My will, but Yours be done." Father, I believe You will send Your Holy Spirit to strengthen Your children who are being pressed, stretched and tested. Calmness and confidence will make us strong; may we wait for Your help, wisdom and courage. You have instructed us even though quiet can be a struggle it is a good virtue to have. For there is a time to keep silent and a time to speak. For even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues. May we remember when they won't be persuaded, we cease speaking and rest in the knowledge the will of You Lord be done. You have declared our thoughts are not Your thoughts neither are our ways Your ways. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are Yours Father. Thank You for loving us through all our trials and tribulations. Forever grateful, Amen. 

Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:42, Luke 22:42-43, Isaiah 30:15, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Proverbs 17:27-28, Acts 21:14 and Isaiah 55:8-9

Ruth 1:16

But Ruth said: "Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 

Jesus, You have instructed Your followers to let them alone, those who our heavenly Father has not planted for they will be uprooted. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch. Yet my heart cries out to You to be merciful and gracious to call with Your loving kindness those who are being deceived by false leaders. Grant us keen discernment to know those who truly worship You the one true living God. There are many false Christ and anti-Christs in our midst even in Your house of worship. Protect those who are sincere and seeking truth, testing the spirit to see if there is a twisting of scripture. Guard our hearts. Lord, I pray for those caught up in false religions, pagan practices and idol worship to understand their instructors are causing them to err and sin against You Almighty. May they receive revelation that being led by such will lead to their destruction. You Jesus have come to give life and life more abundantly. Open the blind eyes to see the ones they are following after who think they are superior and consider themselves guides, lights, instructors and teachers are the exact ones You will judge for their deceptive actions and motives. Call to our lost loved ones beckoning them to come follow You Jesus. May You hear from heaven multitudes respond, 'Where You go, I will go, where You lodge, I will lodge, Your people will be my people and You are my God forever more." Amen.

Matthew 15:13-14, Isaiah 9:16, Proverbs 4:23, John 10:10 and Romans 2:17-22

Ruth 1:14

Then they lifted up their voices and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. 

Heavenly Father as I ponder the word in Proverbs "A Friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." I ask myself do I laud faithfulness to You and to others? There is a fickleness that runs through our society that deeply contrast those who are true friends. Ones who are constant are to be cherished. And how much greater to have a brother or sister who helps in times of stress. I desire to be just that but know in many ways and far too often fall short. I am reminded through my short comings there is One who sticks closer than a brother, my Lord and Savior and who is Your precious Son Jesus. So is it simply to have a friend one must themselves be friendly? I think not, for Christ example is to die to ourselves, for there is no greater love that one could give than to lay down their life for their friends. I praise and thank You Jesus for doing just that. As we go forth serving others, watching and learning from Your example You call us companions. It is so humbling a thought that the King of the universe would speak such kindness to our wretched souls. Oh, that we should desire to be as Ruth and cling to You always and forever. I pray we go forth this day loving one another and in doing we bring honor and glory to You, Amen.

Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24 and John 15:9-17

Psalm 30:5

For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. 

I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me, O LORD my God I cried out to You, and You healed me, thank You. O LORD You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. On this day I shall sing praises to You with the saints. With Your children I give thanks at the remembrance of Your Holy name Jesus. Your lovingkindness and tender mercies override Your anger that is for a moment. I thank You for giving me life and life more abundant and freer. My weeping has been many nights but certainly joy does come in the morning, great is Your faithfulness, Lord unto me. Father, I pray for those who are grieving, carrying heavy sorrows to experience Your goodness and peace as You turn their mourning to dancing, as I testify You have done it for me. I pray as the people of this world turn and put their trust in You, they will be greeted with deliverance. I thank You that you bow down Your ear to those who cry out to You the great I Am for healing, hope and wholeness Your amazing grace will resound in their lives bringing much needed hope and restoration. Lord, You hate useless idols so I pray for conviction in idolators heart and a swift, complete removal of such offenses. Redeem us O Lord God of truth. This is the day You have made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen. 

Proverbs 14:7

Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. 

Heavenly Father this Proverb doesn't need much explaining so straight forward and yet at times can be so challenging to place into action. Such a powerful reminder to walk away from conversations that can very quickly turn for the worst. Grant me keen discerning ears to hear the lack of piety and to know the sound of corrupted speech. To keep company with this type of folly is dangerous and nothing good can be gained from it. Father, I pray Your Holy Spirit brings a strong resolve deep within me not to engage with those who bear false witness, scoff at truth, lie and have foolish talk, for there is a way that seems right to man but in the end lead to death. I thank You for Your word that is truth and blesses me to have life and life everlasting. I desire to be a wise person and build my house and refrain from foolishly tearing it down with my own hands. I pray to devise good and there I will meet with Your steadfast love and faithfulness. To draw near to You and You will draw near to me. Thank You for blessing me with a awe fear of You for it is the fountain of life. May my heart ponder how to answer the mouth of the wicked that pours out evil things. Thank You for Your promise that "The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Thank You Lord for loving me so much not being satisfied to leave me the way You found me. I love You Jesus, Amen. 

Isaiah 48:17

Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; "I am the: LORD your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you the way you should go."

Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people and has mercy on His afflicted. Heavenly Father for some who are still deep in affliction it is challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but Your grace is a daily reminder Your strength is made perfect in weakness. That we should behold Your eye is on those who fear You, on those who hope in Your mercy. You deliver our souls from death and keep us alive in famine. May our hearts rejoice in You because we trust in Your holy name Jesus. You are our help and shield. You have promised You will instruct and teach us in the way we should go, may we have keen ears to hear. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked, but we thank You for Your word that says those who trust You, mercy shall surround us, thank You Lord. We are so blessed because our transgressions are forgiven through the cross of Calvery where our sins are covered and washed in Your precious blood. You Lord are our hiding place, thank You for preserving Your children in times of trouble, for surrounding us with songs of deliverance, selah.

Isaiah 49:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 33:18-21 and Psalm 32

Isaiah 45:6-7

That there is none beside Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other; I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the LORD, do all these things.'

Heavenly and Holy Father, I come before You in Jesus name with tears. I have no words to express the sadness, no fancy petitions, nor words of wisdom just a plea for You to send Your Spirit and bring peace. Comfort Your people who are grieving, hurting and questioning, asking the "why God". I pray for Your mercy and grace as You have promised it is new every day, and we desperately need an extra measure now. Father strengthen Your children to remain steadfast and true as the world shakes with tribulations and may there be a great harvesting of soul for Your kingdom in this hour. Your exposing of lies is not always easy to see but is essential for cleansing. May Your sons and daughters be blessed keeping their gaze firm on You not looking to the left or the right as You lovingly keep the narrow road straight before us. Use us Father to bring forth hope and healing as we boldly with confidence share the love of Jesus. Forgive us Father for all the sins we have committed against You, laughing, mocking and scorning Your great name. Forgive us for allowing sexual immorality, debauchery, idolatry, materialism and pride to flood Your Holy Church. As we humble ourselves before You, we thank You that You will lift us up. "Rain down, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open and let them bring forth salvation and let the righteousness spring up together. For You are the LORD and have created it. Woe to him who strives with his Maker!" Lord Jesus have mercy on us all, Amen.

Isaiah 45

Job 36:15

But by means of their suffering, He rescues those who suffer. For He gets their attention through adversity.

Heavenly Father Your word says that I should behold You are mighty but despise no one; mighty in strength of understanding. You do not preserve the life of the wicked but give justice to the oppressed. And oh, how we need those words of comfort now, as many are enduring various adversities. I pray for Your Holy Spirit to keep Your children in resilience, granting the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties. May we find peace and rest in the truth You do not withdraw Your eyes from those who are robed in the righteousness of Christ. Daily as I ask You to search my heart desiring to face the blind spots where I have acted defiantly and not heeded Your instruction for proper self-care as my focus has been on the needs of others. While this may sound noble it has led me to suffering. I thank You that You have gotten my attention and humbly ask for Your deliverance from disease. While You Father are under no obligation to heal me I thank You for the mercy and grace You poured out from the cross. I lay down all pride and all unpure motives crying out for Your help to navigate this hour in which I live. To live a quiet life, work with my hands and mind my own business especially in the area of health and wellness. I thank You Father for Your intentions on teaching me something or many things through this affliction. May the finished work of Your precious Son be magnified in me and may He receive all the glory. Amen. 

Job 36:5-15 and 1 Thessalonians 4:11 

Judges 21:25

In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. 

Heavenly Father Your word teaches us what has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. How true, as we see it all around us, everyone doing what they think is right in their own eyes. Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You Lord and gracious to teach me. Lord, I pray that in every trial, circumstances and issue of the day I would seek You with my whole heart! My desire is to remain teachable and heed Your instruction not wandering off in pursuit of my own thoughts or schemes. There is so much peace and rest to be found in the knowledge Your Son has been given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder. He is our counselor who is wonderful, our Prince of peace. We really need You to pour out Your Holy Spirit as wickedness is abounding more and more, You are the only One who can save us from all this destruction. Open the blind eyes, unstop the deaf ears to hear the call to repentance. Give us clean hand, give us pure hearts that we would not lift our soul to another. God let us be a generation who seeks Your face. I love You Lord and the world need You, Maranatha. 

Ecclesiastes 1:9, Psalm 119:11-12 and 2, Isaiah 9:6 and 'Give Us Clean Hands' by Chris Tomlin

Psalm 78:18

And they tested God in their heart by asking for the food of their fancy.

Yes, Father again and again we tempt You, and provoke You the Holy One. Over and over, we test You the Most High. You have commanded us to not tempt You Lord our God, yet our rebelliousness and sin comes before You. It is Your will and at Your discretion to test us to see if You will find faith on the earth. Father, I do desire to do what is right and good in Your sight as I desire for all to go well. By Your Spirit cast out all our enemies so we may dwell in the land of milk and honey.  Moreover, You desire for the brethren to be aware of those who have gone before us and persevered. Through it all they had Your protection and guidance. Thank You Lord for all who have experienced Your miraculous deliverance and for those who will one day soon. Daily You provide us with bread from heaven and living water to nourish our souls, thank You. But Father it is so grievous to see and hear that there are those in our midst who have partaken of the same spiritual food and drink and yet have craved and lusted becoming idolaters. Some people have sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play, committing sexual immorality. Lord, strengthen us from within to stand and may we take heed lest we fall. Let us give thanks to You for You are good! Your mercy endures forever. It is so much better to trust in You than to put confidence in man. As the Psalmist says " Save now, I pray O LORD; O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. God is LORD, and He given us light; Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You." Amen.

Psalm 78:41&56, Deuteronomy 6:16-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and Psalm 118:1-11&25-29

Ruth 1:2

The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion--Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah.  

Therefore, God You have highly exalted Him and have freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, and in His name Jesus I come before You today, Father. It's amazing the meaning behind names; Elimelech meaning God is King, Naomi is pleasant, my delight, lovely, sweetness and my joy what names of honor but not so with Mahlon and Chilion who were weakling, sickly and come to an end. And it must also be noted Father Your choice of names for Orpah meaning disloyal in contrast to Ruth meaning faithful. Such details to further enrich the truths found in the book of Ruth. Your precious beautiful and innocents Son Jesus' name meaning God is salvation! Thank You for revealing to me and many others He is the way, the truth and the life and no one can come to You without going through Your Son. I pray You will only hear me praising Your great name Jesus. And convict those who use Your name as a cuss word. I pray Lord today would be the day of salvation, the day You will draw many to Your loving side so many names will be written in Your book of life. To the one who is victorious, You will give some of the hidden manna, also a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. Thank You for considering the lowly state of Your servant and remembering me when You come into Your kingdom. Blessed be Your name Jesus both now and forever more. Amen. 

Philippians 2:9 Matthew 1:21, Luke 1:31, John 14:6, Revelations 21:27, Revelations 2:17 and Luke 23:42