And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Dear Holy Father,
I was once a rebellious youth, thinking my way was better. Always trying to figure things out on my own. I was deciding what I thought was right or wrong by my own standards. I was living in darkness, wanting to be rewarded for the things I did, being honored and exalted by the people and the world around me. Desiring to be a success in my own eyes. I confess that I had a harsh standard to judge others on, all the while not seeing my own sin. Oh, but then that glorious day came when my heart was softened by Your Spirit, my eyes where open to see the truth, and I met Your beautiful Son, Jesus. The Lover of my soul, Jesus, You are my Redeemer, Deliver, Savior who plucked me from the darkness of selfish pride. As I look back on where I came from, I shudder to think where I would be now if You hadn't come into my life. Jesus thank You for giving me a great life! Thank You for making a way so I may walk in the cool of the day in fellowship with our Father who created me. Jesus, Your sacrifice made the way to a life full of joy, love and peace my cup runneth over. Your grace helps me face trails and challenges of this fallen world. I pray Lord that if there are any areas of my life still hiding in the darkness You would reveal them to me so I may repent and turn from them. I pray Lord that I would walk in the beauty of Holiness as You are Holy. Lord Jesus, You are the Light of the world and in You is no darkness at all. Lord I pray You would send Your Holy Spirit to expose what is concealed in the hearts of those who live in rebellion against You, O' God. I pray Lord that people would see the truth of how wonderful and good You are. That a life led by You is one of mercy and grace and brings peace. Thank You Lord for setting me free from the chains of this world that says You must have personal success, achieve higher goals and strive for the best of everything. Lord, I have the best of everything Your name is Jesus the crowning glory of our Father in heaven. My one true desire is to be with You. I love You. Amen
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
John 18:12
Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your beautiful and precious Son has set us free by given the greatest gift no human could give, salvation. But yet as believers we detach ourselves from the Your body and follow false leaders who desire to bind up the One who has set us free. Forgive us for wanting to return to the law, rituals, and religious practices that exalt us and rob the glory from You the most awesome One. Jesus You are Lord of all, there is none like You. No one greater. Lord I pray that we would be a people who worship You in Spirit and Truth. Rejoicing that You have set the captives free, there are no shackles on our feet and we can dance. Father thank You that once forgiveness through Your Son is sought, You are merciful and gracious and sin is no more. As far as east is from the west, never to meet again. Father, I think upon the wonder of east in one direction and west in the other I imagine Jesus out stretched arms on the cross one pointing the east and the other to the west and the thought of amazing grace washes over me. He's action saying I love you this much. Father thank You for another day to share Your love with others. To bring glory and honor to the One who made me, the One who saved me and the One who fills me. Jesus Savior of the world be glorified today in all I do and say. I love You with all that is in this little human heart. Jesus bless my church family today, help them in what ever area of life they need Your hands to touch. Hear their prayers and answer them in the way only You can and know is best. Lift them up Lord and give them strength, comfort and wisdom in all the challenges and trials they face. I thank You for each and everyone of them. You have blessed me beyond measure. Thank You. In the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen
Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your beautiful and precious Son has set us free by given the greatest gift no human could give, salvation. But yet as believers we detach ourselves from the Your body and follow false leaders who desire to bind up the One who has set us free. Forgive us for wanting to return to the law, rituals, and religious practices that exalt us and rob the glory from You the most awesome One. Jesus You are Lord of all, there is none like You. No one greater. Lord I pray that we would be a people who worship You in Spirit and Truth. Rejoicing that You have set the captives free, there are no shackles on our feet and we can dance. Father thank You that once forgiveness through Your Son is sought, You are merciful and gracious and sin is no more. As far as east is from the west, never to meet again. Father, I think upon the wonder of east in one direction and west in the other I imagine Jesus out stretched arms on the cross one pointing the east and the other to the west and the thought of amazing grace washes over me. He's action saying I love you this much. Father thank You for another day to share Your love with others. To bring glory and honor to the One who made me, the One who saved me and the One who fills me. Jesus Savior of the world be glorified today in all I do and say. I love You with all that is in this little human heart. Jesus bless my church family today, help them in what ever area of life they need Your hands to touch. Hear their prayers and answer them in the way only You can and know is best. Lift them up Lord and give them strength, comfort and wisdom in all the challenges and trials they face. I thank You for each and everyone of them. You have blessed me beyond measure. Thank You. In the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen
Sunday, April 28, 2013
John 9:1
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth.
Dear Lord,
You, have opened my spiritual eyes, giving me insight to those around me and the condition of the world. I am very grateful to be Yours, and also share in the Your burden of seeing those who are spiritually blinded. So many Father are blinded by the sin they are in and do not even know it. Father open their eyes to the things that offend You such as; bitterness, anger, evil speaking, sexual immortality, both in and out of the marriage covenant, filthiness, foolish talking, coarse jesting, covetousness, and idolatry. Father, Your Son said as He was hanging on the cross bearing all our sins, "Father forgive them they know not what they do". Lord I pray that You would draw the sinner unto Yourself. I pray Lord open the eyes of the blind to see Your love and mercy. My desire of my heart is the same as Yours, that none should be lost and parish but would be born again in Spirit as they call out to You the Savior of the world. Father please send Your Holy Spirit to do the most miraculous work of salvation in the lives of the lost, and broken. Father anoint Your children today to walk in love sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, may the words we speak be a sweet smelling aroma to You as we offer up our our time and talents to bring glory and honor to the name above all names. Father bless Your people with strength, courage, boldness to do Your will through out this day. Father I pray that You would fill us today to lead and guide us in all we do. I love You Lord Jesus with all my mind, heart, soul and strength. In Your Precious name. Amen
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth.
Dear Lord,
You, have opened my spiritual eyes, giving me insight to those around me and the condition of the world. I am very grateful to be Yours, and also share in the Your burden of seeing those who are spiritually blinded. So many Father are blinded by the sin they are in and do not even know it. Father open their eyes to the things that offend You such as; bitterness, anger, evil speaking, sexual immortality, both in and out of the marriage covenant, filthiness, foolish talking, coarse jesting, covetousness, and idolatry. Father, Your Son said as He was hanging on the cross bearing all our sins, "Father forgive them they know not what they do". Lord I pray that You would draw the sinner unto Yourself. I pray Lord open the eyes of the blind to see Your love and mercy. My desire of my heart is the same as Yours, that none should be lost and parish but would be born again in Spirit as they call out to You the Savior of the world. Father please send Your Holy Spirit to do the most miraculous work of salvation in the lives of the lost, and broken. Father anoint Your children today to walk in love sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, may the words we speak be a sweet smelling aroma to You as we offer up our our time and talents to bring glory and honor to the name above all names. Father bless Your people with strength, courage, boldness to do Your will through out this day. Father I pray that You would fill us today to lead and guide us in all we do. I love You Lord Jesus with all my mind, heart, soul and strength. In Your Precious name. Amen
Saturday, April 27, 2013
John 15:15
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I call you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made know to you.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I'm so blessed that Jesus has called me friend. As His friend, I desire to love others as He has loved. Father I pray by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in me my character would grow to be more loving, joyful, patienter, kinder, gentler and more peaceful. I pray Lord by surrendering my will into Your loving hands Your Spirit would shine through in goodness, faithfulness and Id have greater self control to not wander off to do things my way. Lord Jesus, You have said to go and bear much fruit and that fruit should remain. Lord may all I do and say be done in Your name and for Your glory. May the people in my life know that I loved them, may they know I love them because You first loved me and are showing me the way to love them. Jesus thank You for teaching me the way that is higher and better and leads to life and life more abundantly. Not in possessions but in the peaceful, joyful and loving way that You walked this earth touching and caring for others more than Yourself. There is no greater joy the giving of self to another. You never demanded honor but are the only one worthy of all the praise. Lord I pray that my praises to You are a sweet sweet sound in Your ear. Father I pray that others would know the gift of Your beautiful and precious Son, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all including this little soul that was once lost, but now has the greatest friend ever!!! I love You Lord. Be with me today, and may we have great adventures together. Where You go I will follow. In the name of the Most High, Jesus, Amen.
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I call you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made know to you.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I'm so blessed that Jesus has called me friend. As His friend, I desire to love others as He has loved. Father I pray by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in me my character would grow to be more loving, joyful, patienter, kinder, gentler and more peaceful. I pray Lord by surrendering my will into Your loving hands Your Spirit would shine through in goodness, faithfulness and Id have greater self control to not wander off to do things my way. Lord Jesus, You have said to go and bear much fruit and that fruit should remain. Lord may all I do and say be done in Your name and for Your glory. May the people in my life know that I loved them, may they know I love them because You first loved me and are showing me the way to love them. Jesus thank You for teaching me the way that is higher and better and leads to life and life more abundantly. Not in possessions but in the peaceful, joyful and loving way that You walked this earth touching and caring for others more than Yourself. There is no greater joy the giving of self to another. You never demanded honor but are the only one worthy of all the praise. Lord I pray that my praises to You are a sweet sweet sound in Your ear. Father I pray that others would know the gift of Your beautiful and precious Son, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all including this little soul that was once lost, but now has the greatest friend ever!!! I love You Lord. Be with me today, and may we have great adventures together. Where You go I will follow. In the name of the Most High, Jesus, Amen.
Friday, April 26, 2013
John 10:28
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
Good Morning Lord,
As I sit here at Your beautiful feet, reading Your words. I am touch deep inside as my eyes fall on the promises You have given. Father You are God, Creator, infinite in power, mighty and not a man that You would lie. You are the keeper of every word breathe by Your Spirit. I believe You sent Your Son to overcome this world, sin and darkness. I believe in the promise of eternal life with You. Thank You that my life is in the palm of Your hand, and nothing can take me from Your grip. Not sickness, sadness or sorrow, nothing from this fallen society. I am safe, and protected. Father I pray for all Your people, who love You and are grieving today, they ache from the loss of loved one, comfort them, may Your peace be upon them, bring to them recall that not even death can snatch those who love You from Your loving hands. Father You have promised we would see them again in a place where there are no more tears a place Jesus has prepared for us. But Father right now they need to be held, soothed and comforted, use us, Your sons and daughter to be Your loving arms to embrace. Give us the words that they long to hear in the hour of their need. Lord I pray for those who need a healing touch today, may they find comfort in Your word. Jesus by the power of Your Holy Spirit heal them from the sickness of sorrows, depression, hopelessness and despair. May they know Lord You will never leave nor forsake them even in a great trial. Lord please speak into their heart so they are assured they are not alone. Jesus thank You for comforting me through my own grief over the loss of my precious mom. I know I will see her again. Thanks for laying down Your life and overcoming the grave. Jesus You are Lord. In Your name I pray, Amen.
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
Good Morning Lord,
As I sit here at Your beautiful feet, reading Your words. I am touch deep inside as my eyes fall on the promises You have given. Father You are God, Creator, infinite in power, mighty and not a man that You would lie. You are the keeper of every word breathe by Your Spirit. I believe You sent Your Son to overcome this world, sin and darkness. I believe in the promise of eternal life with You. Thank You that my life is in the palm of Your hand, and nothing can take me from Your grip. Not sickness, sadness or sorrow, nothing from this fallen society. I am safe, and protected. Father I pray for all Your people, who love You and are grieving today, they ache from the loss of loved one, comfort them, may Your peace be upon them, bring to them recall that not even death can snatch those who love You from Your loving hands. Father You have promised we would see them again in a place where there are no more tears a place Jesus has prepared for us. But Father right now they need to be held, soothed and comforted, use us, Your sons and daughter to be Your loving arms to embrace. Give us the words that they long to hear in the hour of their need. Lord I pray for those who need a healing touch today, may they find comfort in Your word. Jesus by the power of Your Holy Spirit heal them from the sickness of sorrows, depression, hopelessness and despair. May they know Lord You will never leave nor forsake them even in a great trial. Lord please speak into their heart so they are assured they are not alone. Jesus thank You for comforting me through my own grief over the loss of my precious mom. I know I will see her again. Thanks for laying down Your life and overcoming the grave. Jesus You are Lord. In Your name I pray, Amen.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You this morning with a heart full of gratitude for opening my eye to see You, to fellowship with You, the One who created me, formed me and breathed life into me. Father I'm so blessed to have been reborn by Your Spirit. Not that I was physically born again but that my soul came alive and full when, Jesus became my Lord and Savior. I thank You for the transformation of my heart. I was lost but now found, blind but now see, was dead but now alive. Father I pray for all who have longing in their hearts, that empty space that cause us to seek something more, for it to be satisfie, it's that special place deep inside that is reserved for only You. I pray today Lord many will have the revelation that You gave Your One and only Son, that who ever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. Wow, Lord what a promise, everlasting meaning for eternity! Jesus come in to the lives of those calling out in the darkness, searching for meaning, hope, and truth. Jesus, You are the way, there is no other. It is only by Your Spirit that we may be loved and love others, live in peace and be filled with joy. Holy Spirit have Your way through out the earth. Father may today be a day of rebirth in the lives of people around the world, may today be the day they become Your children, to call You, Abba Father, and say "Daddy this sinner is coming home". May they know that there is rejoicing in heaven because they have turned from the things of this world and leaped into Your loving arms. Victory in Jesus, the enemy is defeated! Thank You, Lord for hearing my prayers and the prayers of Your daughters and sons as we cry out Holy Holy is He, worthy is the Lamb, come hear what the Lord has done for us! He has set us free! Jesus I love You. In Your Precious name I pray, Amen.
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You this morning with a heart full of gratitude for opening my eye to see You, to fellowship with You, the One who created me, formed me and breathed life into me. Father I'm so blessed to have been reborn by Your Spirit. Not that I was physically born again but that my soul came alive and full when, Jesus became my Lord and Savior. I thank You for the transformation of my heart. I was lost but now found, blind but now see, was dead but now alive. Father I pray for all who have longing in their hearts, that empty space that cause us to seek something more, for it to be satisfie, it's that special place deep inside that is reserved for only You. I pray today Lord many will have the revelation that You gave Your One and only Son, that who ever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. Wow, Lord what a promise, everlasting meaning for eternity! Jesus come in to the lives of those calling out in the darkness, searching for meaning, hope, and truth. Jesus, You are the way, there is no other. It is only by Your Spirit that we may be loved and love others, live in peace and be filled with joy. Holy Spirit have Your way through out the earth. Father may today be a day of rebirth in the lives of people around the world, may today be the day they become Your children, to call You, Abba Father, and say "Daddy this sinner is coming home". May they know that there is rejoicing in heaven because they have turned from the things of this world and leaped into Your loving arms. Victory in Jesus, the enemy is defeated! Thank You, Lord for hearing my prayers and the prayers of Your daughters and sons as we cry out Holy Holy is He, worthy is the Lamb, come hear what the Lord has done for us! He has set us free! Jesus I love You. In Your Precious name I pray, Amen.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Acts 8:20
But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!"
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are so loving and kind. You Lord have been so patient with me through the years as Ive grown in fits and starts. At time trying to earn Your love, perhaps not with money, but with striving. I'm saddened at time lost that could have been spent in a more intimate awestruck wonder of You. I reflect on the relationship with my child and regret those time spent with busy, and not just being together. I think upon You my Heavenly Father and how You created me to be in constant fellowship with You and how You have waited patiently as I get through one more chore of the day. At times I only see glimpses of You. I know You never lose sight of me, and that's how I desire to be with You. My eyes, ears and heart fixed on You, the lover of my soul. Jesus You are all I want, need and long for. Forgive me for letting distractions of life take me away from sitting at Your feet. Forgive me for being to physically drained to just wait upon You and what You long to tell me. Reading Your word in the morning when I rise is a treasured time, but I want more of You. Lord I need more of You. By the power of Your Spirit, order my step, may my heart live in humble obedience to follow after You. May my sight be deliberate to see You in the big and little things of life. May praises to You be continually on my lips. And my ears to hear ever word of love resounding through the universe. Jesus, I pray for my friends and family, please draw them closer to You. May they walk in Your ways knowing there is no purchase necessary You've already payed for them. We have not earned Your love by any works of man so none of us may boast. But because You laid down Your life to call us friend. Jesus, walk and talk with us today. We need YOU!!!! Hugs and Kisses. In Your name Jesus, the name above all name I pray. Amen
But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!"
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are so loving and kind. You Lord have been so patient with me through the years as Ive grown in fits and starts. At time trying to earn Your love, perhaps not with money, but with striving. I'm saddened at time lost that could have been spent in a more intimate awestruck wonder of You. I reflect on the relationship with my child and regret those time spent with busy, and not just being together. I think upon You my Heavenly Father and how You created me to be in constant fellowship with You and how You have waited patiently as I get through one more chore of the day. At times I only see glimpses of You. I know You never lose sight of me, and that's how I desire to be with You. My eyes, ears and heart fixed on You, the lover of my soul. Jesus You are all I want, need and long for. Forgive me for letting distractions of life take me away from sitting at Your feet. Forgive me for being to physically drained to just wait upon You and what You long to tell me. Reading Your word in the morning when I rise is a treasured time, but I want more of You. Lord I need more of You. By the power of Your Spirit, order my step, may my heart live in humble obedience to follow after You. May my sight be deliberate to see You in the big and little things of life. May praises to You be continually on my lips. And my ears to hear ever word of love resounding through the universe. Jesus, I pray for my friends and family, please draw them closer to You. May they walk in Your ways knowing there is no purchase necessary You've already payed for them. We have not earned Your love by any works of man so none of us may boast. But because You laid down Your life to call us friend. Jesus, walk and talk with us today. We need YOU!!!! Hugs and Kisses. In Your name Jesus, the name above all name I pray. Amen
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