When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." v. 2
He said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, take your mat and go home." Then the man got up and went home. v. 6b-7
The Pharisees asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." v. 11-13
She said to herself, "If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed." Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." v. 21-22a
He said, "Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep." But they laughed at him. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. v. 24-25
And when the demon was driven out, the man who had been mute spoke. The crowd was amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." v. 33
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." v. 36-38
Friday, December 21, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Matthew 8
"Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean."
"I am willing, Be clean!" v. 2-3a
"Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly."
"Shall I come and heal him?"
"Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof."
"Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith...Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would." v. 6-13
He touched her hand and the fever left her...v. 15a
"You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and waves, and it was completely calm. v. 26
"What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him?" v. 27
"I am willing, Be clean!" v. 2-3a
"Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly."
"Shall I come and heal him?"
"Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof."
"Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith...Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would." v. 6-13
He touched her hand and the fever left her...v. 15a
"You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and waves, and it was completely calm. v. 26
"What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him?" v. 27
Friday, December 7, 2018
Matthew 7
"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." v. 2
"If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." v. 11, 12
"For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." v. 13b-14
"Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit....Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." v. 17, 20
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." v. 21
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." v. 24
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, v. 28
"If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." v. 11, 12
"For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." v. 13b-14
"Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit....Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." v. 17, 20
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." v. 21
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." v. 24
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, v. 28
Friday, November 30, 2018
Matthew 6
"so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." v. 4
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." v. 6
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." v. 9-13
"But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." v. 15
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven....For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." v. 19-21
"do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear." v. 25a
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." v. 33
"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." v. 6
"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." v. 9-13
"But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." v. 15
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth...But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven....For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." v. 19-21
"do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear." v. 25a
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." v. 33
Friday, November 16, 2018
Matthew 5
He began to teach them.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted...
You are salt, you are light...
Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment -- settle matters quickly with your adversary...
Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart....
If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. Hand over your coat. Go the extra mile. Give to the one who asks you...
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...
Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted...
You are salt, you are light...
Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment -- settle matters quickly with your adversary...
Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart....
If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. Hand over your coat. Go the extra mile. Give to the one who asks you...
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...
Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Matthew 4
"It is written,"
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
"Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people."
people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, and he healed them.
Large crowds...followed him.
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
"Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people."
people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, and he healed them.
Large crowds...followed him.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Matthew 3
John the Baptist: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
"Produce fruit in keeping with repentance."
"after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry."
"I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
A voice from heaven:
"This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
"Produce fruit in keeping with repentance."
"after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry."
"I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
A voice from heaven:
"This is my son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Matthew 2
But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.
Out of Egypt I called my son.
he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.
Lord Jesus, I love you and need you.
Out of Egypt I called my son.
he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.
Lord Jesus, I love you and need you.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Matthew 1
The genealogy of Jesus, the Messiah, Son of David, Son of Abraham....
I don't know all those names, but I recognize many of them in the Lord's genealogy: Boaz, Ruth, Rahab, Jesse, David, Uriah's wife, Joseph/Mary, and I see that God uses all types of people, both the likely and unlikely. He uses the rich and royal as well as the lowly. He works through holiness, as well as in the midst of the ugliest of sin.
And then Joseph, attentive to the call of the Spirit, takes the impregnated Mary as his wife and loves her child as his own.
Lord, help me remember that you work through all types of people, and you work all things for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purpose. Use me. Forgive me. Give me your heart. Let me be as attentive to your Word and the Spirit's call as Joseph was. Amen.
I don't know all those names, but I recognize many of them in the Lord's genealogy: Boaz, Ruth, Rahab, Jesse, David, Uriah's wife, Joseph/Mary, and I see that God uses all types of people, both the likely and unlikely. He uses the rich and royal as well as the lowly. He works through holiness, as well as in the midst of the ugliest of sin.
And then Joseph, attentive to the call of the Spirit, takes the impregnated Mary as his wife and loves her child as his own.
Lord, help me remember that you work through all types of people, and you work all things for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purpose. Use me. Forgive me. Give me your heart. Let me be as attentive to your Word and the Spirit's call as Joseph was. Amen.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Proverbs 31
v. 8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.
v. 29 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.
Lord God, give me a heart to protect the vulnerable. Give me a heart to speak up for the marginalized. Take my eyes off of me. Help me Jesus.
Thank you for my wife. She is a woman of noble character, and I take the blessing she is to me and our family for granted. She is an incredible gift to us and to the world. Thank you Father for her. Amen.
v. 29 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.
Lord God, give me a heart to protect the vulnerable. Give me a heart to speak up for the marginalized. Take my eyes off of me. Help me Jesus.
Thank you for my wife. She is a woman of noble character, and I take the blessing she is to me and our family for granted. She is an incredible gift to us and to the world. Thank you Father for her. Amen.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Proverbs 30
v. 8-9 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, "Who is the Lord?" Or I may become poor and steal and so dishonor the name of my God.
Father, that's a pretty good prayer right there. Not much I want to add to that other than to say thank you for being a good God who provides so abundantly. Give me a heart of gratitude. Amen.
Father, that's a pretty good prayer right there. Not much I want to add to that other than to say thank you for being a good God who provides so abundantly. Give me a heart of gratitude. Amen.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Proverbs 29
v.7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
Lord Jesus, give me a heart for all your people. Give me a heart that is generous and concerned for those who have less. Help me to see outside of myself in all I do, to care for the downtrodden and broken. Amen.
Lord Jesus, give me a heart for all your people. Give me a heart that is generous and concerned for those who have less. Help me to see outside of myself in all I do, to care for the downtrodden and broken. Amen.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Proverbs 28
v. 1, 18 The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
Father, I love you. I need you to focus me on you, on righteousness and on holiness. Keep my walk blameless. Thank you Jesus for being blameless for me. I can't do it -- I so desperately need you. Let me feel the warmth of your love. Make me bold as a lion because of your great love and care for me. Amen.
The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.
Father, I love you. I need you to focus me on you, on righteousness and on holiness. Keep my walk blameless. Thank you Jesus for being blameless for me. I can't do it -- I so desperately need you. Let me feel the warmth of your love. Make me bold as a lion because of your great love and care for me. Amen.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Proverbs 27
v. 19 As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart.
Lord Jesus, my life reflects my heart. My life is not perfect, it's not even close. My heart is ugly. Cleanse me, make me new. Help me recapture the joy of being yours. I am capable, I am competent. I am rarely joyful. Fill my heart with your joy, and let my joy flow over to others. Amen.
Lord Jesus, my life reflects my heart. My life is not perfect, it's not even close. My heart is ugly. Cleanse me, make me new. Help me recapture the joy of being yours. I am capable, I am competent. I am rarely joyful. Fill my heart with your joy, and let my joy flow over to others. Amen.
Friday, August 24, 2018
Proverbs 26
v. 14 As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed.
Father, let me be a man who faithfully obeys, who avoids laziness and does the things you want me to do. I can be lazy. I don't want to be, I want to get things done to build your Kingdom and bring you glory. I love you and need you Jesus. Come Holy Spirit. Amen.
Father, let me be a man who faithfully obeys, who avoids laziness and does the things you want me to do. I can be lazy. I don't want to be, I want to get things done to build your Kingdom and bring you glory. I love you and need you Jesus. Come Holy Spirit. Amen.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Proverbs 25
v. 19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
Father, let me be a reliable friend to those in need. Thank you for the many reliable people you have blessed my life with. You are the ultimate reliable God and Father. I love you. I need you. Let me never give up pursuing and desiring you, Lord my God. Amen.
Father, let me be a reliable friend to those in need. Thank you for the many reliable people you have blessed my life with. You are the ultimate reliable God and Father. I love you. I need you. Let me never give up pursuing and desiring you, Lord my God. Amen.
Friday, August 10, 2018
Proverbs 24
v. 16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.
Jesus, I fall. I fall far too often. But falling ever is too much. You want holiness. You want my best. You want to train me to be like you. But I fall. When I fall, please pull me up. Bring me close to you. Help me to keep getting back up. Help me to persevere. I need you. I want to get back up. Amen.
Jesus, I fall. I fall far too often. But falling ever is too much. You want holiness. You want my best. You want to train me to be like you. But I fall. When I fall, please pull me up. Bring me close to you. Help me to keep getting back up. Help me to persevere. I need you. I want to get back up. Amen.
Friday, August 3, 2018
Proverbs 23
v. 15-16 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Lord God, let me be a child of yours whose heart is wise and whose lips speak what is right. Let my own children make my heart glad with their wisdom and righteousness. Hold my children close to you. Give them hearts to know you and become more like you. Amen.
Lord God, let me be a child of yours whose heart is wise and whose lips speak what is right. Let my own children make my heart glad with their wisdom and righteousness. Hold my children close to you. Give them hearts to know you and become more like you. Amen.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Proverbs 22
v. 6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Father, I have been called to be a parent to my sons, and an example and mentor to so many children. Give me the wisdom I need to start them off on the way they should go, and the patience and endurance I need to support them as they grow into adults. And give me the heart of a child, to love to spend time in your presence and to sit at your feet. I need you. Amen.
Father, I have been called to be a parent to my sons, and an example and mentor to so many children. Give me the wisdom I need to start them off on the way they should go, and the patience and endurance I need to support them as they grow into adults. And give me the heart of a child, to love to spend time in your presence and to sit at your feet. I need you. Amen.
Friday, July 6, 2018
Proverbs 21
v. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Lord Jesus, give me a heart that hungers for righteousness and holiness. Grant me the courage to seek you and obey you in all I do. Amen.
Lord Jesus, give me a heart that hungers for righteousness and holiness. Grant me the courage to seek you and obey you in all I do. Amen.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Proverbs 20
v. 9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin"?
Certainly I cannot say this, Lord. I am not clean on my own, but only because I am washed in your blood. Thank you for making me clean. Thank you for forgiving me. Help me walk in righteousness, to care as much about what is in my heart as I do about what is seen by others. Help me walk through the door to which you and you alone have given me the key, the door to holy living. I need your help. Amen.
Certainly I cannot say this, Lord. I am not clean on my own, but only because I am washed in your blood. Thank you for making me clean. Thank you for forgiving me. Help me walk in righteousness, to care as much about what is in my heart as I do about what is seen by others. Help me walk through the door to which you and you alone have given me the key, the door to holy living. I need your help. Amen.
Friday, June 22, 2018
Proverbs 19
v. 22 What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.
Father, give me a heart that desires truth and righteousness. Make me a man who would rather be poor than disobey you. Amen.
Father, give me a heart that desires truth and righteousness. Make me a man who would rather be poor than disobey you. Amen.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Proverbs 18
v. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
Lord Jesus, let me be slow to speak and quick to listen. Help me to know the best way to share my opinions, and to be conscious of and understanding of others. I am not my own...make me yours in every way. Let me be holy as you are holy. Amen.
Lord Jesus, let me be slow to speak and quick to listen. Help me to know the best way to share my opinions, and to be conscious of and understanding of others. I am not my own...make me yours in every way. Let me be holy as you are holy. Amen.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Proverbs 17
v. 21 To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.
Lord, help me to parent well. Draw my children close to you and keep them on the straight path that leads to life in you. Let us know the joy of following and worshiping you as individuals and as a family. Let me bring joy to my parents, and thank you for giving me such incredible parents. I give you thanks, all glory, honor and praise Jesus. Amen.
Lord, help me to parent well. Draw my children close to you and keep them on the straight path that leads to life in you. Let us know the joy of following and worshiping you as individuals and as a family. Let me bring joy to my parents, and thank you for giving me such incredible parents. I give you thanks, all glory, honor and praise Jesus. Amen.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Proverbs 16
v. 32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Lord Jesus, make me a man who is patient and kind. Teach me, train me, help me see what you see and love the way you love. Amen.
Lord Jesus, make me a man who is patient and kind. Teach me, train me, help me see what you see and love the way you love. Amen.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Proverbs 15
v. 32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Lord Jesus, you are my King. Give me a humble heart to obey you and heed correction. I want to gain understanding. I want to live well and live wisely. I need you and I love you. Amen.
Lord Jesus, you are my King. Give me a humble heart to obey you and heed correction. I want to gain understanding. I want to live well and live wisely. I need you and I love you. Amen.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Proverbs 14
v. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Lord God, cleanse us from unrighteousness. Cleanse me from unrighteousness. Heal our land. Heal my heart. We need you so desperately, and I need you so desperately. Make your home in my heart. Grab me and pull me close. Do not let me wander. Amen.
Lord God, cleanse us from unrighteousness. Cleanse me from unrighteousness. Heal our land. Heal my heart. We need you so desperately, and I need you so desperately. Make your home in my heart. Grab me and pull me close. Do not let me wander. Amen.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Proverbs 13
v. 13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
Lord Jesus, teach me to respect your commands. I am prideful and sinful. I need your help. Give me a heart to follow and obey you.
Amen.
Lord Jesus, teach me to respect your commands. I am prideful and sinful. I need your help. Give me a heart to follow and obey you.
Amen.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Proverbs 12
v. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Lord, I am far too quick to be dishonest. Give me a pure heart. Make me more like you each day. Help me to choose the narrow path that leads to live. You are my God and King. Amen.
Lord, I am far too quick to be dishonest. Give me a pure heart. Make me more like you each day. Help me to choose the narrow path that leads to live. You are my God and King. Amen.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Proverbs 11
v. 25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Father you are beyond generous -- you have given us everything. We have everything we need thanks to you, and really you are all we need. Give me a heart that reflects your abundant love and generosity. I want to be like you. I want to refresh others and be refreshed. Amen.
Father you are beyond generous -- you have given us everything. We have everything we need thanks to you, and really you are all we need. Give me a heart that reflects your abundant love and generosity. I want to be like you. I want to refresh others and be refreshed. Amen.
Friday, March 30, 2018
Proverbs 10
v. 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
Father, thank you for your love. Thank you for making a way for us that would cover our many wrongs -- my many wrongs. I am sorry. I need you and love you. Fill my heart, that it would pour out your love onto those around me. I fail to show love so often. I fail to love. Help me to love. Amen.
Father, thank you for your love. Thank you for making a way for us that would cover our many wrongs -- my many wrongs. I am sorry. I need you and love you. Fill my heart, that it would pour out your love onto those around me. I fail to show love so often. I fail to love. Help me to love. Amen.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Proverbs 9
v. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Lord, Father, Jesus, Savior, I worship you. Thank you for your kind, wise heart. Thank you for giving us access to your thoughts as you love and care for your creation. Make my heart wise. Help me to know you. I need you to reign in me. Amen.
Lord, Father, Jesus, Savior, I worship you. Thank you for your kind, wise heart. Thank you for giving us access to your thoughts as you love and care for your creation. Make my heart wise. Help me to know you. I need you to reign in me. Amen.
Friday, March 9, 2018
Proverbs 8
v. 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Lord, I want to live a life of wisdom. Help me live wisely. Help me lead others to live wisely as well. Thank you for your grace and mercy, and for making your wisdom known to us. You alone are Most High God, Amen.
Lord, I want to live a life of wisdom. Help me live wisely. Help me lead others to live wisely as well. Thank you for your grace and mercy, and for making your wisdom known to us. You alone are Most High God, Amen.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Proverbs 7
v. 22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose.
Father, lead me not into temptation. Lead us not into temptation. Teach me to guard my heart, and help me to help other men guard their hearts as well. Let all that goes into and out from my heart bring you honor and glory. Amen.
Father, lead me not into temptation. Lead us not into temptation. Teach me to guard my heart, and help me to help other men guard their hearts as well. Let all that goes into and out from my heart bring you honor and glory. Amen.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Proverbs 6
v. 16-19 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
Lord Jesus, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation. Let me find my joy in you and you alone. You are God. You are good. You alone are the Most High, one and only Savior. I give you my heart and my life. Amen.
Lord Jesus, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Restore unto me the joy of your salvation. Let me find my joy in you and you alone. You are God. You are good. You alone are the Most High, one and only Savior. I give you my heart and my life. Amen.
Friday, February 16, 2018
Proverbs 5
v. 22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.
Father, turn my heart toward that which is good. Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil. Deliver us all from evil. Reign in our hearts. Amen.
Father, turn my heart toward that which is good. Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil. Deliver us all from evil. Reign in our hearts. Amen.
Friday, February 9, 2018
Proverbs 4
v. 26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.
God our Father, teach me wisdom. Make my heart steadfast and true. Help me to choose wisely in all I do. Help me to choose you and your way. Have mercy on me -- I need you so desperately. Help me to love you with all my heart. Break me and draw me close. I choose you. Amen.
God our Father, teach me wisdom. Make my heart steadfast and true. Help me to choose wisely in all I do. Help me to choose you and your way. Have mercy on me -- I need you so desperately. Help me to love you with all my heart. Break me and draw me close. I choose you. Amen.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Proverbs 3
v. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Lord God, help me grow in love and faithfulness. I can put in the effort, but I can't force myself to grow. Give me the wisdom to practice good habits, and bring my heart close to yours. Let me walk in love and faithfulness in all I do, with every person I encounter. You are so great. You are so good. Amen.
Lord God, help me grow in love and faithfulness. I can put in the effort, but I can't force myself to grow. Give me the wisdom to practice good habits, and bring my heart close to yours. Let me walk in love and faithfulness in all I do, with every person I encounter. You are so great. You are so good. Amen.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Proverbs 2
v. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Lord God, let me know wisdom. Help me grow in knowledge of you and knowledge of truth. Help me understand why. Help me see more of what you see, feel more of what you feel, and love more like you love. Help me search for wisdom as for hidden treasure. I love you and I need you. Amen.
Lord God, let me know wisdom. Help me grow in knowledge of you and knowledge of truth. Help me understand why. Help me see more of what you see, feel more of what you feel, and love more like you love. Help me search for wisdom as for hidden treasure. I love you and I need you. Amen.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Proverbs 1
v. 32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Lord Jesus, do not let me follow after evil. Make my heart wise. As I explore these proverbs in the coming months, show me more of what it ought to look like to keep my heart and ways pure. I need you so badly. Amen.
Lord Jesus, do not let me follow after evil. Make my heart wise. As I explore these proverbs in the coming months, show me more of what it ought to look like to keep my heart and ways pure. I need you so badly. Amen.
Friday, January 12, 2018
Psalm 150
v. 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.
Father, Lord God, I give you all praise, glory and honor. You are almighty, all-powerful and infinite. Your ways are so far above mine. Your understanding is so far beyond anything I can imagine. Your greatness is infinitely more than all the greatness of the world. Your majesty is incomprehensible. Thank you for being our perfect, almighty God and Father. I give you praise. I praise your holy name. Lead us and guide us with your loving hand. Amen.
Father, Lord God, I give you all praise, glory and honor. You are almighty, all-powerful and infinite. Your ways are so far above mine. Your understanding is so far beyond anything I can imagine. Your greatness is infinitely more than all the greatness of the world. Your majesty is incomprehensible. Thank you for being our perfect, almighty God and Father. I give you praise. I praise your holy name. Lead us and guide us with your loving hand. Amen.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Psalm 149
v. 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
Lord, I am a sinner. I am proud. I take you for granted and abuse your grace. Make me yours, take delight in me, let me live humbly. I desire you. I want to desire you more. Amen.
Lord, I am a sinner. I am proud. I take you for granted and abuse your grace. Make me yours, take delight in me, let me live humbly. I desire you. I want to desire you more. Amen.
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