As we gather in worship this Lord's Day, may our attitude be that of the Psalmist who chose to enter Your presence with joy in his song and humble worship in his posture (Psalm 95). May our attitude be that of Daniel who confessed his sin and the sin of his people while interceding for Your restoring presence with confident faith (Daniel 9). This day, please make Your presence and power known and ...  Read More

O Lord, give us ears to hear what You hear, eyes to see what You see, a teachable spirit to learn from Your wisdom and knowledge, and a humble heart to receive Your discipline. Remind us that we are but Your creation, You are our Creator; that You are sovereign, we are servants; that You rule and overrule, and we are secure in Your mighty arms and can rest in Your love as we trust in Your promise....  Read More

O LORD, You do rule! Sovereign, Supreme, that is what You are. There is no ruler, no despot who can thwart Your plans or overrule Your purpose. You are LORD! LORD, rule in our hearts! May we be like Daniel of whom it was repeatedly said, 'the spirit of the holy gods' was in him (Daniel 4:8,9,18; 5:11,14). We know that what was being witnessed was this: the Holy Spirit of God was in him and it was ...  Read More

O Lord, You are our Rock (Psalm 92:15; Daniel 2:35,44)! You are our Firm Foundation, our Great Defense, our Hiding Place, our Stronghold, our Salvation. Jesus, You are our Rock! Today we rest in Your presence. We trust in You. You will see us through the wilderness and be with us in the fire and carry us into the safety of Your rocky fold. Thank You for being our Rock! Amen!...  Read More

"Yahweh Shammah" (Ezekiel 48:35), The LORD (I AM) is there (with us, present). You must want us to be aware of this truth, this reality that is beyond our comprehension, for You keep reinforcing it. "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I say of the LORD, 'He alone is my refuge, my place of safety'" (Psalm 91:1-2, NLT). From Your shelter...  Read More

Lord, You have been our dwelling place through every generation (Psalm 90:1). You are our dwelling place, our sanctuary, our tabernacle now. You are at the core of our being and its circumference, within us and surrounding us. Yes! From everlasting to everlasting, You and You only are God! Forgive us when, way too often, we take Your presence for granted. Worse yet, forgive us when we simply forge...  Read More