John 15:2 Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit. PRAYER Lord God, Almighty Father, you are the divine gardener … Read more
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. PRAYER Lord God, I want my scars to tell a greater story than my pain. … Read more
Lamentations 3:10 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD PRAYER Lord God, thank you for your great sacrifice. Help me to lay the shame that continues to wrap itself around my soul at your feet and receive the great gift of grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Have … Read more
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
Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. PRAYER Lord God, being vulnerable is so difficult for me but I know this is how you designed us. Give me courage to confront my fears and wisdom to know who I can trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen. … 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