Holy Lord,You call us to be like You in Your holiness. We recognize our own fallenness, our brokenness, our inability to be like You. Yet, You call us to reflect that holiness in every way. In relationship to You and others, in our compassion and our worship, in our business and in our leisure, Your Word is unyielding in this call. So we confess our need of Your great help. Thank You that You have...  Read More

“Hear my prayer, O LORD, and listen to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears;For I am Your temporary guest, A sojourner like all my fathers." (Psalm 39:12, AMP)Abba, Father.Today I was reminded of my childhood as a missionary's kid. My parents would periodically re-apply for 'permanent resident' status...better than 'temporary residents' but still not truly permanent. I was born there. I was a citi...  Read More

Our Father and our God,There are days we do battle within ourselves and days we war against the enemy openly. We know the instigator of the battle is the enemy of our souls. We also know that in our own strength and because of our fallenness, we cannot win the battle. But, thanks be to God, through our Lord, Jesus Christ, the battle has been won (Romans 7:25)! Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Sp...  Read More

Father in Heaven,Today, I trust in You with all my heart, not depending on my own sight and understanding, for You know best and are in control. Today, I delight in You, for You are my Joy, my Protector, my Glory and the One Who lifts up my head. Today, I commit my way to You without reservation, for You will direct my path, lighting each step and illuminating life's road. Today, I rest in You, fo...  Read More

How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7, NIVTo meditate on Your love, O LORD, is overwhelming!The Psalmist says that Your unfailing love, Your steadfast love, Your loyal love is so great I AM, Promise-keeping LORD, that it reaches the heavens (Psalm 35:6). Can Your unfailing love be measured? It is measureless and uncontainable. Not o...  Read More

Moses and Aaron then went into the tent of meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people; and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. (Leviticus 9:23-24, NIV) This is not only the day that You have ma...  Read More