Save us, O God, from imposters, posers, and frauds. They have become very shrewd in their approach to deceiving Your own, but they cannot succeed when we live in Your presence through the powerful ministry of the Holy Spirit. So we acknowledge that You alone are the LORD God Almighty and that we are Yours, our allegiance is to You alone. Thank You that in Christ we are overcomers and in the Spirit...  Read More

Father, while we read of judgment, the consequence of habitual, defiant sin and total disregard for Your holiness, and that causes us to fear for the world in which we live, thank You that we are reminded of grace. Yes, You judge and discipline, yet You also revive, restore and rebuild as You return Your people to their Home in You. Grace upon grace! Thank You, Father! May our hearts always be tur...  Read More

"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens." (Psalm 68:19, NIV)You have invited us to cast all our cares, our burdens, our anxieties on You, for You care deeply and intimately for us (1 Peter 5:7). Why, then, after we have bowed at an altar of surrender and left our burdens 'palms down' in Your strong hands and mighty arms, in Your gracious and loving care, do we pick t...  Read More

Baruch Hashem (literally, "Bless the NAME")! Bless the LORD, O my soul, Who has blessed us with every blessing and crowned our lives with His goodness and salvation. He cares for us and provides for us. He walks with us through our dark moments and joins us in our moments of glory. He is ever-present and keeps His promises. And, He has blessed us not only for ourselves, but that we may be a blessi...  Read More

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