Help us, Father, in a world that values the bottom line over the journey leading there, that values what works in the moment over what is foundational for a lifetime, that emphasizes how we feel over what is right, that prefers being fed information over pursuing the facts...help us truly value wisdom. That is, help us from the foundation of Your Word forge a life and life-style that reflects the ...  Read More

Help us, O Lord, to live in a deep and abiding reverence of You that we may truly gain a heart of wisdom. This we ask because You first lavished Your love on us, and because we love You, too! In the Name of Jesus. Amen....  Read More

Today, LORD, we pray with the psalmist: "Set a guard over our mouths and keep watch over the doors of our lips" (Psalm 141:3). It is way too easy for these mouths of ours to speak Your praises in our quiet times and leave to encounter those for whom our words are not close to praise. Help us build a culture of honor by speaking the truth in love. May we never speak what is hearsay, and if we know ...  Read More

Through the rhythms of life*, You are there...and not simply observing, but present and active. We face challenges in a world that does not want the shalom that comes from living Your way. We lift up our eyes in seeking trust to the One Who is above all in every way. We find You are enough and Your grace is sufficient. Even here and now we enjoy a deep sense of Your shalom, and we seek this for ou...  Read More

Thank You, Lord Jesus, that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Your existence and Your presence are not dependent on human acceptance or rejection. Though Your love compels You to be gracious, Your mission and plan is not altered by human choices, even though Your heart hurts if we spurn Your nail-pierced hands extended to us in love. It is because You are the Cornersto...  Read More

Father, God, how we thank You that we have a Great High Priest, Jesus Christ! Thank You that He identifies with us fully with the exception of our sin. He knows our weakness and temptation, He understands our joys and our sorrows. He makes constant intercession for us before the throne of grace. We are truly a people blessed in every measure, and yes, we give You thanks and praise and honor and gl...  Read More