Come to Me, all you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in Your word. Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live. Your word is pure, therefore Your servant loves it. I arise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help. I hope in Your word. Great are Your tender mercies. Revive me, O Lord according to Your loving kindness. Lord when You called for all those who are heavy laden, at that time You where speaking to those who where suffering under heavy loads of religious responsibilities, but Lord I pray the same may be true today for me as I suffer under physical ills that rob me of joy. Weighed down with thought of how to care and love myself in the midst of this disease. I wonder how I can go on and fill the greatest commandment to love You, and my neighbor as myself. I know I love You Lord, You are all I have. The struggle comes in when I try to care for my current health condition and the frustration rises and I think it is much easier to love others than to love myself because I would just rather leave this body behind. Father I must confess I really hate this sickness, it deplete me of energy, it's relentless gnawing keeps me from serving You in the way my heart desires to do so. Father I pray for all those today that are suffering for chronic illness, that leave them feeling battered by the storms that rage within there physical bodies. Rain down healing by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Touch those who are sore, achy and have constant pain. Father do miracles today just because You can. Jesus be magnified, glorified through hospitals, nursing home and rehab facilities. You Lord Jesus are and always will be the great I am. Your mercies endure forever. Blessed be Your name Jesus in whom I put my hope and trust. I love You Lord with all my heart, even though my body groans. Lord may I climb into Your loving arms and rest. In the powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior who sits on the throne, Amen.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Matthew 10:39
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.
Dear Heavenly Father,
How precious and beautiful Your Son is. Perfection in all ways. The greatest gift ever given when the hour came that the Son of Man would be glorified. Illustration of this love in the words of John 12:24
and most assuredly You have said it, " Unless a grain of wheat falls in to the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." Oh Lord Jesus, You are like that grain of wheat, producing much fruit. You turn the hearts to the Father. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things become new. Lord when I think about a seed and the shedding of the outer shell, so life may spring forth, I'm in awe. My own shell has restricted me. That cumbersome, hard outer shell of self protection, pride, and fear that has kept me from growing and living has now been removed by Your mercy and grace. You have brought forth fruit in me by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I pray will feed many. Many fear the laying down of their lives clinging to things of this world, but Lord truly I have found there is no better way than to live for You and Your glory. You are the vine Lord and I really am just a twig. You Lord are my souls source of nourishment. Lord as You prune away the dead areas of my life I pray that much fruit would come forth. Lord I pray to always abide in You for I can do nothing without You. I come before You with a basket in my arms empty and willing to receive the fruits of Your Spirit in the shapes and forms of love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. A double portion of self control please. May these be plentiful so they spill out in to the world around me for others to taste and see You are good. In Jesus precious name, Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father,
How precious and beautiful Your Son is. Perfection in all ways. The greatest gift ever given when the hour came that the Son of Man would be glorified. Illustration of this love in the words of John 12:24
and most assuredly You have said it, " Unless a grain of wheat falls in to the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." Oh Lord Jesus, You are like that grain of wheat, producing much fruit. You turn the hearts to the Father. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things become new. Lord when I think about a seed and the shedding of the outer shell, so life may spring forth, I'm in awe. My own shell has restricted me. That cumbersome, hard outer shell of self protection, pride, and fear that has kept me from growing and living has now been removed by Your mercy and grace. You have brought forth fruit in me by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I pray will feed many. Many fear the laying down of their lives clinging to things of this world, but Lord truly I have found there is no better way than to live for You and Your glory. You are the vine Lord and I really am just a twig. You Lord are my souls source of nourishment. Lord as You prune away the dead areas of my life I pray that much fruit would come forth. Lord I pray to always abide in You for I can do nothing without You. I come before You with a basket in my arms empty and willing to receive the fruits of Your Spirit in the shapes and forms of love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. A double portion of self control please. May these be plentiful so they spill out in to the world around me for others to taste and see You are good. In Jesus precious name, Amen.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Mark 8:16
And they reasoned among themselves, saying "It is because we have no bread."
My Lord, and my God, how You responded with questions that rebuke and correct. With questions such as; "Why do you reason because you have no bread?, Do you not yet perceive nor understand is your heart still hardened?, Having eyes, do you not see?, And ears, do you not hear? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up? Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up? How is it that you do not understand?" Lord You have warned us to be careful of the leaven, which is hypocrisy. Even a little leaven leavens the whole lump. Let me sweep all leaven from my life today. May the powerful influence to sin pass over the doorway of my heart. Jesus, You are the Passover lamb that has taken away my sin and the sins of the world. I pray my relationship with You Lord would not be contaminated with any form of darkness or pretense of having virtue, but be nourished by the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Let me shun profane and idle babbling, for they will bring more ungodliness. Father I pray that my conduct would be with fear, knowing that I was not redeemed with corruptible things, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without spot or blemish. Father, all miracles point to Your power the same power that raise Your beautiful Son Jesus from the dead. May my words and actions today be in commemoration of the day of my deliverance from slavery of sin to new life in Christ. Let me remember Jesus You are sinless and perfect. Male. Young when You where slain. Lived a meticulously examined life. Died publicly, and despised. Not one of Your bones broken. Your blood was the sign of Your death. You Lord Jesus are the fulfillment of the scriptures. Father give them ears to hear and eyes to see the glory of the Resurrection, may every knee bow and tongue confess, Jesus is Lord. In His name I pray. Amen
My Lord, and my God, how You responded with questions that rebuke and correct. With questions such as; "Why do you reason because you have no bread?, Do you not yet perceive nor understand is your heart still hardened?, Having eyes, do you not see?, And ears, do you not hear? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments did you take up? Also, when I broke the seven for the four thousand, how many large baskets full of fragments did you take up? How is it that you do not understand?" Lord You have warned us to be careful of the leaven, which is hypocrisy. Even a little leaven leavens the whole lump. Let me sweep all leaven from my life today. May the powerful influence to sin pass over the doorway of my heart. Jesus, You are the Passover lamb that has taken away my sin and the sins of the world. I pray my relationship with You Lord would not be contaminated with any form of darkness or pretense of having virtue, but be nourished by the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Let me shun profane and idle babbling, for they will bring more ungodliness. Father I pray that my conduct would be with fear, knowing that I was not redeemed with corruptible things, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without spot or blemish. Father, all miracles point to Your power the same power that raise Your beautiful Son Jesus from the dead. May my words and actions today be in commemoration of the day of my deliverance from slavery of sin to new life in Christ. Let me remember Jesus You are sinless and perfect. Male. Young when You where slain. Lived a meticulously examined life. Died publicly, and despised. Not one of Your bones broken. Your blood was the sign of Your death. You Lord Jesus are the fulfillment of the scriptures. Father give them ears to hear and eyes to see the glory of the Resurrection, may every knee bow and tongue confess, Jesus is Lord. In His name I pray. Amen
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Mark 1:45
However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.
How truly wonderful and amazing You are Lord Jesus. As I've come kneeling before You, looking to You for healing, cleansing and restoration, praying for Your willingness. You are always moved with compassion. Your willingness to wash me, heal me and make me whole is remarkable. Lord sometime the healing I need isn't in the physical but from emotional scars that have left me to feel as a leper or outcast. Social awkwardness, passed rejection, and shyness have often left me isolated and alone. Reflecting on the time You cleansed the leper, I'm awestruck. He was the outcast, but You traded places with Him, You could no longer openly enter the city so went out side the it's boarder into the lonely places where the leper once dwelt. Your compassion Jesus has no limits for the despised, helpless, hopeless and rejected. Bless You Lord for being the perfect example of loving kindness in the form of unselfish love. Lord You are my best friend, confidant, adviser and comforter. I pray Lord that I would be obedient to Your voice, listening intently to hear when and to whom You desire for me to proclaim the good news. I'm sorry for the times my excitement and enthusiasm has gone on ahead before You where ready to reveal Yourself. Father I have such a strong desire to share Your word with others, see their faith as they receive Your forgiveness, and the miracles that follow in lives that are transformed by Your mercy and grace. May I rise and follow after You. Lead me Lord to those who are outcasts, social lepers and alone, let me be Your outstretched arms to comfort and hold. Make me an ambassador of Your love. May my scars be a soothing balm of hope for another soul. Not wasted by being hid away under self protection but exposed for Your glory. In blessed name of Jesus, Amen
How truly wonderful and amazing You are Lord Jesus. As I've come kneeling before You, looking to You for healing, cleansing and restoration, praying for Your willingness. You are always moved with compassion. Your willingness to wash me, heal me and make me whole is remarkable. Lord sometime the healing I need isn't in the physical but from emotional scars that have left me to feel as a leper or outcast. Social awkwardness, passed rejection, and shyness have often left me isolated and alone. Reflecting on the time You cleansed the leper, I'm awestruck. He was the outcast, but You traded places with Him, You could no longer openly enter the city so went out side the it's boarder into the lonely places where the leper once dwelt. Your compassion Jesus has no limits for the despised, helpless, hopeless and rejected. Bless You Lord for being the perfect example of loving kindness in the form of unselfish love. Lord You are my best friend, confidant, adviser and comforter. I pray Lord that I would be obedient to Your voice, listening intently to hear when and to whom You desire for me to proclaim the good news. I'm sorry for the times my excitement and enthusiasm has gone on ahead before You where ready to reveal Yourself. Father I have such a strong desire to share Your word with others, see their faith as they receive Your forgiveness, and the miracles that follow in lives that are transformed by Your mercy and grace. May I rise and follow after You. Lead me Lord to those who are outcasts, social lepers and alone, let me be Your outstretched arms to comfort and hold. Make me an ambassador of Your love. May my scars be a soothing balm of hope for another soul. Not wasted by being hid away under self protection but exposed for Your glory. In blessed name of Jesus, Amen
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. You are not the God of the dead but of the living. The One I pray to as David did when he left You his first love. Psalm 51. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, I have sinned, and done this evil in Your sight. That You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge. Behold, I brought forth iniquity, and in my sin my mother conceived me. Behold You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear joy and gladness, that my bones You have broken will rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out my my iniquities. Create in my a clean heart, O God. And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence. And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation. And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation. And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it. You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, and broken and contrite heart. These, O God You will not despise. Lord, thank You for Your forgiveness and a new day to love You my Lord my God with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind and with all my strength. You Jesus are my first love, above all else. In You beautiful name I pray, Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. You are not the God of the dead but of the living. The One I pray to as David did when he left You his first love. Psalm 51. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to the multitude of Your tender mercies. Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, I have sinned, and done this evil in Your sight. That You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge. Behold, I brought forth iniquity, and in my sin my mother conceived me. Behold You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear joy and gladness, that my bones You have broken will rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins, and blot out my my iniquities. Create in my a clean heart, O God. And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence. And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation. And uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation. And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it. You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, and broken and contrite heart. These, O God You will not despise. Lord, thank You for Your forgiveness and a new day to love You my Lord my God with all my heart, with all my soul, with all my mind and with all my strength. You Jesus are my first love, above all else. In You beautiful name I pray, Amen.
Friday, July 26, 2013
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised those who love Him.
Dear Lord I will seek You. And to You God I will commit my cause. You are the one who does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number. You give rain to the earth, and send water on the fields. Behold, I am happy when you correct me, I do not despise the chastening of You Almighty God. I am more afraid Lord to come out from under Your covering. Jesus You are the Alpha and Omega who is coming and Your reward is with You to give to everyone according to their work. Knowing one day I will receive a crown is a powerful incentive to be obedient here and now because I will have something to lay at Your feet, for all glory and honor is Yours forever and ever. I pray when the time comes to stand before Your judgement seat it will be a time of supreme joy, not one of regret for all the times I didn't rise to serve You. I pray Lord to endure temptations of this world and overcoming them by intimate fellowship with You, my strength and shield. My aim Lord is to be well pleasing to You, not looking to the right or left, not seeking approval from others, but eyes and heart fix on Your victory. I thank You Lord that in Christ I am a new creation; old things have passed away and I behold all things have become new. I pray all will be reconciled to You Jesus Christ. You died for me so I may live and no longer live for myself but for You who died and rose again. May other be blessed with the same. I pray Lord for an increase in endurance to hold fast to my confession, I have been washed with pure water. Father I pray for Your children who are tempted to draw back, which will led them to destruction. Increase our faith that is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Let us not return to the law losing our eternal reward at Your judgement seat. Jesus You are the Messiah, the One true King, Lord of all. Reign in me. Fill me with Your Spirit to say no to every temptation. Jesus be glorified. Amen.
Dear Lord I will seek You. And to You God I will commit my cause. You are the one who does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number. You give rain to the earth, and send water on the fields. Behold, I am happy when you correct me, I do not despise the chastening of You Almighty God. I am more afraid Lord to come out from under Your covering. Jesus You are the Alpha and Omega who is coming and Your reward is with You to give to everyone according to their work. Knowing one day I will receive a crown is a powerful incentive to be obedient here and now because I will have something to lay at Your feet, for all glory and honor is Yours forever and ever. I pray when the time comes to stand before Your judgement seat it will be a time of supreme joy, not one of regret for all the times I didn't rise to serve You. I pray Lord to endure temptations of this world and overcoming them by intimate fellowship with You, my strength and shield. My aim Lord is to be well pleasing to You, not looking to the right or left, not seeking approval from others, but eyes and heart fix on Your victory. I thank You Lord that in Christ I am a new creation; old things have passed away and I behold all things have become new. I pray all will be reconciled to You Jesus Christ. You died for me so I may live and no longer live for myself but for You who died and rose again. May other be blessed with the same. I pray Lord for an increase in endurance to hold fast to my confession, I have been washed with pure water. Father I pray for Your children who are tempted to draw back, which will led them to destruction. Increase our faith that is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Let us not return to the law losing our eternal reward at Your judgement seat. Jesus You are the Messiah, the One true King, Lord of all. Reign in me. Fill me with Your Spirit to say no to every temptation. Jesus be glorified. Amen.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
John 6:9
"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fishes, but what are they among so many?"
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your Spirit my Lord my God is upon me. You have sent those who have preached good tidings to me when I was humbled. You have healed my broken heart given me hope. I was a captive, You liberated. You unshackled my chains that kept me bound. You opened my ears to hear the proclaiming of the acceptable day of salvation, the year I've been redeemed. You comforted me when I mourned, giving me beauty for ashes and pouring the oil of joy upon me. When I was heavy laden You gave me a garment of praise. You have lavished Your love on me. May all the glory of this life You have given me be Yours. Jesus You are my cup and portion. Forgive me Lord for I am short sighted, thinking all I have to give is five loaves and a few fish, to feed the lost, hurting, broken and bound. You have filled my plate with an abundance of truth, understanding and sacred blessings. Let me not forget all that You have done for me through the years. The spiritual wisdom, and knowledge from a lifetime of trials, challenges and heartbreak has left more than a few fragment of fish to feed others who are facings giants of their own. Lord use me. May Your love pour out through me to be substance to nourish other's souls. Let my life's basket be that in which others may feed from, growing strong in faith, peace and hope as they trust in You Jesus. Lord I pray the people will sit down at Your feet, wait upon You, as You give thanks and make intercession for them to the Father. Jesus You said "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst." Lord You are the bread that has come down from heaven and gives life to the world. I pray for all to taste and see You are good. I give thanks to You for You are my daily bread today and everyday. I love You Lord. In You bountiful name Jesus, Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your Spirit my Lord my God is upon me. You have sent those who have preached good tidings to me when I was humbled. You have healed my broken heart given me hope. I was a captive, You liberated. You unshackled my chains that kept me bound. You opened my ears to hear the proclaiming of the acceptable day of salvation, the year I've been redeemed. You comforted me when I mourned, giving me beauty for ashes and pouring the oil of joy upon me. When I was heavy laden You gave me a garment of praise. You have lavished Your love on me. May all the glory of this life You have given me be Yours. Jesus You are my cup and portion. Forgive me Lord for I am short sighted, thinking all I have to give is five loaves and a few fish, to feed the lost, hurting, broken and bound. You have filled my plate with an abundance of truth, understanding and sacred blessings. Let me not forget all that You have done for me through the years. The spiritual wisdom, and knowledge from a lifetime of trials, challenges and heartbreak has left more than a few fragment of fish to feed others who are facings giants of their own. Lord use me. May Your love pour out through me to be substance to nourish other's souls. Let my life's basket be that in which others may feed from, growing strong in faith, peace and hope as they trust in You Jesus. Lord I pray the people will sit down at Your feet, wait upon You, as You give thanks and make intercession for them to the Father. Jesus You said "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst." Lord You are the bread that has come down from heaven and gives life to the world. I pray for all to taste and see You are good. I give thanks to You for You are my daily bread today and everyday. I love You Lord. In You bountiful name Jesus, Amen.
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