When you did these things and I kept silent,    you [thought the ‘I AM’ was] exactly like you. (Psalm 50:21, NIV - [alternate reading, also ESV])O LORD, my God,May I never create You in my own likeness, for any God I would create would be as finite as my being and limited by my imagination. May I never treat You as though You are exactly like me, for then I could do as I please and live an inwardl...  Read More

Make us one, Lord.As I read about the sibling rivalry between Aaron and Miriam with Moses (Numbers 12) it reminds me of a sibling rivalry that sometimes takes place in the Family of God, the Church. There is a wonderful humility that reminds me that we all stand at the foot of the cross on level ground...in need of grace. This translates into the ministry of service, for it is by Your grace alone ...  Read More

Father God,Thank You for the wilderness! In Israel's wilderness wandering we see so much of human nature...so much of ourselves. More importantly, we see Your nature revealed. Holy and just, merciful and gracious, loving and faithful...present. Thank You! When we enter Your presence in worship, we encounter and meditate on Your unfailing love (Psalm 48:9). In these moments, and in all of life, it ...  Read More

O LORD, our Lord,How mighty and majestic You are, ruling over nations, administering the universe, calling out the stars by name. Who can fathom Your greatness?O LORD, our Lord,How close and consistent You are, receiving our sacrifice of praise and reminding us that You have no favorites, well, unless we recognize that everyone is favored greatly by You.O LORD, our Lord,How present and personal Yo...  Read More

Today, instead of our prayer reaching upward, hear God's conversation reaching down to us.Hear and meditate on God's desire to bless:“The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26, NIV)Respond to God's invitation to experience His presence:"The LORD Almighty is with us (Psalm 46:7a,...  Read More

Thank You, Father, that You have given us all a place of service in Your Kingdom! Indeed, everyone has a place to serve and everyone's service matters. Thank You that our service is an extension of Your love and mercy and grace. It is a call to salvation, a journeying together in discipleship, a leading in triumphal procession to the throne of grace in worship and intercession. Thank You that this...  Read More