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

In reading the prophets of old, O Lord, it becomes very clear that You have placed before all people the choice of life or death. How strange that so many choose that wide path Jesus talked about that leads to destruction when the choice seems clear. Today, Lord, we choose life! We love You! We cling to You! We walk in Your Way! For, You, O Lord, are our Hope, our Salvation, our Life!...  Read More

Gentle Shepherd, Good Shepherd, come and lead us through this day. As we walk this path of life, may we be aware of Your presence, hear Your voice, go where You lead, receive Your correction, and be still in Your presence by the refreshing waters of Life. May we trust You in the valley and climb with You to the heights. May we enjoy the feast of Your bounty even when we are facing mighty oppositio...  Read More

Thank You, our Father, for the simple reminder that to love You is to love others, to care about what matters to You is to live rightly and justly in relationship to others. In every opportunity You give us to live in relationship, may we be our best for others as we seek to be our best for You....  Read More