O Lord, our Lord, how we long for the day that all nations shall come and bow before You, proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, testifying to Your great and awesome deeds, acknowledging Your holiness and love. How we long for the promise of shalom shalom, perfect peace. How we anticipate the joy of Your presence and the privilege of ceaseless praise. Yes, we long for the day! So, today, let us live li...  Read More

Now I lay me down to sleepwith joy in my heartfor Your love that runs deep.Through the day, every part,You have managed to keepan awareness of the artof creation's broad sweep...diversely, unitedly it all does impartwith a singular praise that does leapin chorus: "How great Thou art!"  Read More

By Your Spirit poured out in me, may I live rightly related (uprightly) to You, that I may glory in Your presence, not just some day in eternity, but today. Amen!The righteous will rejoice in the LORD    and take refuge in him;    all the upright in heart will glory in him! (Psalm 64:10, NIV)...  Read More

We are perplexed by these words from Jeremiah: "They have turned their backs to me and not their faces..." (32:33). Father, we live in a nation that increasingly is turning its back to You and chasing the wind, worse yet, pursuing gross idols. Can we, Your people, see that reversed? Help us to live 2 Chronicles 7:14, humbly confessing...forgive our sins, personally and nationally; earnestly seekin...  Read More

How beautiful is the balance between Your awesome power and Your unfailing love (Psalm 62:11-12). In fact, Your power flows out of Your holy love, therefore it is perfectly displayed. Help us to know You better today, for to grasp this perfect display of Your presence is to be more in awe of Who You are. You are worthy of our worship, praise, and adoration! Amen and amen!...  Read More

**Help us, LORD, to bloom where we are planted and make the most of our present walk, realizing where we are You are there also. Remind us when we cannot see You, feel You, perceive You, You are there. And, where You are, there You are working out Your plan for good, for shalom. Help us to seek You with all our hearts for then You will open up our eyes to see the extent of Your presence and Your p...  Read More