What a question! "Has God forgotten to be merciful?" (Psalm 77:9) Though it may feel that way at times, this we know: because of His great love we are not consumed, His mercies never fail (Lamentations 3:22). Indeed, He Who can never forget us has engraved our names on the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:16). How amazing! May we never take this great love for granted, nor Your abundant mercies, O Lord...  Read More

Wherever we go, O Lord, You are a sanctuary for us. Whatever the reason for our going, even Your discipline, You are a safe and holy place for our retreat and refreshment (Ezekiel 11:16). Teach us, O Lord, to dwell in the sanctuary that is You. Give us that undivided heart You promised by Your Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19-20). Remove any stony remains, any hardness of heart toward the things You love and...  Read More

The world in which we live is in for a devastating shock, O Lord, for the standard they use against everyone else, while excusing themselves, is the measure by which they shall be judged. That will be their eternal end. Help us, O Lord, not to be smug. For, though we have been declared not guilty in Your judgment through the blood of Christ applied, this is only by grace. Instead, may our hearts b...  Read More

In Your Word for today, we witness the truth that You do what You say. What Ezekiel prophesies, the psalm of Asaph records as a lament...it has happened. The greatest loss according to the song writer is not the city, but the sense of the presence of God: where are You? We miss You! Remind us today that while You keep Your promises to Your children, You also keep Your Word and bring judgment to th...  Read More

Father, by Your Spirit, help me live in Your presence today. May I be Your sanctuary and enter Your sanctuary presence to see Your glory and bring You glory. I love You and serve You gladly. In the Name of Jesus I ask this. Amen!...  Read More

Lord God, even when it seems that You have shut out our prayers (Lamentations 3:8), may we remember Your great faithfulness and daily 'new' mercies (3:22-23), and may we hold on to the hope (3:21) that will never disappoint us (Romans 5:5), for Your loyal love, Your steadfast love (3:22) pursues us to the end (Psalm 23:6)! What an awesome God we serve!...  Read More