Jeremiah 18:5-10Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!Thou art the potter, I am the clay.Mold me and make me after thy will,while I am waiting, yielded and still.Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!Hold o'er my being absolute sway.Fill with thy Spirit till all shall seeChrist only, always, living in me!"Have Thine Own Way" (Adelaide Pollard, written in 1906)...  Read More

This phrase from our Jeremiah reading today called for reflection: "we bear Your name" (Jeremiah 14:9; 15:16). It brought to mind Sunday's sermon by Pastor Deserea calling us to love Your way as 'imitators of God' (we bear Your name) who are Christians ('little Christ' - we bear Your name). Today, may we be conscious of how we bear this grace-filled Family resemblance filled with glorious hope, ca...  Read More

At the end of the day their is no greater confidence, no greater resignation, than to be able to say with the Psalmist: "As for me, I trust in You." It is true...trust that rests in Your presence is a beautiful blessing and a secure and settling shalom. Thank You, our faithful Father that our trust is never taken lightly. Thank You that You hold us gently and safely in Your strong arms!...  Read More

The promise of restoration* brings us hope! How amazing that You, Who sees all, look and see no one righteous...not one (Psalm 53:3). Yet, You promise restoration...not if, but when (Psalm 53:6). That is because You are a God Who desires to be known by humanity...known personally, known intimately (Jeremiah 9:24). For that, O God, we praise You! Won't You cleanse our hearts, transform our affectio...  Read More

Another day, a gift from Your hand. Thank You! Thank You for Your watchful care keeping us through the night, for the rest that refreshed. Thank You for this time in quiet, alone with You. Thank You for the anticipation of Your gathering church...and Your gathering Church. Bless this day with Your tangible presence, Holy Spirit. May our grateful hearts be so wide open to You that we receive all Yo...  Read More

Father, not only do You remember 'the devotion of our youth' (Jeremiah 2:2), but so do we. Those moments when we were so amazed by Your loving forgiveness, rejoicing over the removal of our sin and guilt, and the joy of Your presence as we devoured Your Word with appetites for knowledge of You and the Truth. We remember how we worshiped with abandon and freely gave of ourselves when asked to serve...  Read More