Unless You, Lord, build a house, all labor is wasted. Unless You, Lord, guard the community, their is no defense. Today, Lord, go beyond the building and the guarding...be the Center and the Source; be Everything and All; and, in all things be preeminent and preeminently glorified, for You alone are worthy of all glory, honor, and praise!...  Read More

DAY 37 - Monday, May 6, 2024Matthew 9:36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.Scripture InsightsBy nature, I’m a problem solver. It’s part of my biological makeup as well as part of the work I do. I want to help. So when someone shows me or tells me about something that is broken, I naturally want to get to work an...  Read More

Thank You for the promise that those who sow in tears will reap with joy when the harvest comes (Psalm 126:5-6). For all those who today are crying out on behalf of lost and wandering family members, friends and associates, we join the cry. O Lord, in Your mercy, draw them to Yourself. May they be reminded of the Truth they have heard, have their eyes opened to the wonder of Your creation, or see ...  Read More

DAY 36 - Sunday, May 5, 2024Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Scripture InsightsPaul says we should do everything in the name of Jesus. Instead, we tend todo mission in the name of our local church, our denomination, or some other way we distinguish ourselves from other Christians. The c...  Read More

O Lord, may we be humble enough to obey Your way of gifting us shalom, may we be open-eyed enough to see Your surrounding presence, may we be trusting enough to believe for Your provision in our great need, and may we always place our confidence in You, for You are our sure and faithful foundation. Receive our prayer from grateful hearts of praise. Amen!...  Read More

DAY 35 - Saturday, May 4, 2024Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.Scripture InsightsToday’s scripture reminds us to do good and to share with others. This admonition comes immediately after encouraging the reader to continually offer to God sacrifices of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.Which is more impor...  Read More