O God, I am still a work in progress, I long for You to sanctify me—to make me holy. . . . But, as long as I live in this world, I live in the not yet of brokenness—in me and all around me. There is an emptiness in me I often feel as I long for both […]
I am Yours! Make me more like You…in all things! Read More »
LORD Jesus, I know James tells me to be joyful in trials, but it is not an easy task. Please, help me be steadfast and patient in suffering. . . When painful circumstances weigh me down, help me to rejoice and exult in hope: to leap joyously upward. I want to do this better, in Jesus’
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O, LORD, it’s been a year since the conflict in Israel began on such a horrific. report. I pray today for grieving families who lost loved ones that day and for those who remain Hamas’ hostages and their families today. I don’t know any other way to pray except…Thy Will Be Done and in Your
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“Marriage is not about finding a life you can live with, but creating one you cannot live without,” an old saying goes. Yet, so many couples settle for simply ‘getting by.’ Have you resigned yourselves to routines, believing that deep, fulfilling connection is a rarity reserved for a select few. But here’s the truth: it
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Father, God, my LORD and Savior, please keep me focused that Your compassions never fail. Remind me again today, they are new every morning. So as I begin my day expectantly, make me ready to receive fresh compassions. Don’t let me wallow in yesterday’s failures. When I fail, help me learn from my mistakes and confess
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LORD Jesus, please help me to walk in the way of wisdom—trusting You no matter what happens in my life. I know I pray this a lot, but I keep being bombarded by things which are unwise. I know that steadfast trust in You is essential for finding and following the right path, so I ask
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O, God, I know I inhabit a fallen, disjointed world, where things are constantly unraveling around the edges. Only my vibrant relationship with You can keep you from coming unraveled too. Please keep me close all day today. I need it, in Jesus’ name. Amen Verse for Today: “Whatever you do, work at it with
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Oh, my Father, knowing you will honor your promises to Israel, even as their commitment to Your full revelation is truncated, I pray for the evident power of Your presence to be made manifest in their actions and the events unfolding in thei region. May Your will be done in obvious and magnificent strength, I
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Father, God, give me a heartful of prayer at all times. I want to keep on talking to You every moment of the day. Your presence will give me strength, and You will bless me with Peace regardless of my circumstances. Thank You for Your constant reminders. Keep me close to YOU, now and forever. Amen. Verse
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Nobody gets married expecting the fires of romance to peter out, but sometimes this is the reality for many unsuspecting newlyweds. Maybe you’ve recently found yourself in a dry or distant season with your spouse, and you’re not sure how to move forward. If that’s you, I’d like to encourage you to discover and start
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