Lord God, today may we be aware of those around us and aware of our influence and impact upon them. To the unbeliever, let us be prepared to give a reason for our hope in Christ when they note that our lives are different. To the young believer, keep us sensitive to our influence for their growth in grace so that we do not cause them to stumble but enable them to thrive. To those who have been on ...  Read More

Thank You Lord that we belong to You! You have bought us at the ultimate cost to Yourself, the death of Your Son, Jesus Christ. So now, we are not our own, but Yours. In fact, You have chosen to indwell us by Your Holy Spirit. As such, You have made us the temple of the Holy Spirit Who lives in us. Shine out through us, Lord God, that the world may know You. May our lives match our words and may t...  Read More

Lord, as we continue in prayer for our leaders, we pray specifically for those You have called to lead the church. It seems that we live in a day of spiritual attack. Not that this is new to You, for You have surrounded, protected and kept the church through the most challenging opposition. Guide our leaders by Your Spirit. Help them lead with wisdom, integrity and conviction. We pray for unity, f...  Read More

Lord God, it seems very fitting in this moment to lift up our government and all who govern us in any way...all You have placed in authority over us (Romans 13:1-5). Too often we find it easy to complain about and criticize our authorities when Your Word calls us to pray for them (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Indeed, we are to pray for Your manifest presence. Our desire should be for peace and right living.....  Read More

Today there is so much for which to be thankful, but let us focus on this: those who having been saved by grace through faith, could not remain silent. Indeed, they had to tell their story, the story of their divine encounter with Jesus, Savior and Lord. They bore witness by their lives. They cared deeply for our lives. Because they persisted, we have come to know this great salvation, full and fr...  Read More

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul for He has given me a hope that will never disappoint me. He has saved me by grace alone through faith alone because of the One Man Who reversed the curse of Adam. He has raised me from death to life and given me victory over death and sin...the wretched person I was, I am no more. Yes, for in Him t...  Read More