Philippians 2:12b-13 …work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. PRAYER Lord God, Help me to do the prep work necessary for the journey ahead in a posture of readiness and expectation of eternity. In … Read more
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is. PRAYER Lord God, thank you for writing a beautiful script of love, hope, and ultimate forgiveness. You are the author of life—of my life, and I trust you. Give me wisdom to discern what needs some editing in my thoughts so I can embrace … Read more
Ephesians 5:13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes light. PRAYER Lord God, you know the situations and circumstances weighing heavy on my mind. You know my thoughts intimately. Help me to choose surrender. To allow you to shed light in just the right places at just the right … Read more
Psalm 105:4 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always PRAYER Lord God, give me wisdom and courage to stand in your presence and follow you, even into the dark. Your good and perfect will be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen. I don’t know if you are excited to usher in a … Read more
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PRAYER Lord, I want to connect with you. Help me this week to … Read more
Revelation 12:11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. PRAYER Lord God, thank you for your presence in my life and your power to take the messy details of my story and … Read more
Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. PRAYER Lord God, I want to develop the kind of character that pleases you. Teach me to walk consistently with you through all my days. In Jesus’ name, Amen. During a recent quiet time, I came across this man … Read more
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. PRAYER Lord God, help me to be the person you’ve called me to be … Read more
Revelation 21:4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. PRAYER Lord God, You are the great Comforter. Teach me how to extend myself to be part of the solution to this overwhelming problem … Read more
John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. PRAYER Lord God, thank you for loving me with reckless abandon. Teach me to honor your gift of forgiveness by giving up the guilt that holds me hostage. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Guilt. This is something we all have in common. … Read more