My Cup Runneth Over

"Lord, You have made our cups overflow. We have You as our Shepherd. We have all that we need in You. You are all our greatest blessing and joy. You are infinite. Our cups are too small to contain an infinitely great God and all Your benefits. Yet, You continue to pour into our already … Continue reading My Cup Runneth Over →

You Anoint My Head With Oil

“Lord, You are a good and kind Shepherd. You have died in the place of the sheep. You have given us eternal life. You have also provided us with comfort. As a shepherd puts oil on his sheep to heal wounds and relieve discomforts, You have given us the Holy Spirit as the Comforter. He … Continue reading You Anoint My Head With Oil →

You Prepare a Table Before Me

"Lord, our Good Shepherd, may we rest content in Your provision for us. You provide for us even as the ultimate enemy looks on at us. While our enemy seeks to devour us, we can rest safely in Your physical and spiritual provision, protection, and guidance. May we remember, no matter the enemies, no matter … Continue reading You Prepare a Table Before Me →

Praying 1 Thessalonians 2:13

1 Thessalonians 2:13 – “And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.” “Father, may You be … Continue reading Praying 1 Thessalonians 2:13 →

Praying Psalm 23:4

“Lord, There are times that You lead us into dark valleys. There are shadows, uncertainties, dangers. There is even death in those valleys. Whether personal death, or death of loved ones. “Enable us to remember that, even in those times, You are our Good Shepherd. You are our sufficiency. You are all that we need. … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:4 →

Praying Psalm 23:1-3

"Good Shepherd, You have purchased us for Yourself. All we have is from You. All we need is in You. You feed us with Your Word. You restore our souls with Your Word. You also lead us with Your Word. “You lead us in right paths. You lead us with Your Word in right, holy … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:1-3 →

Praying Psalm 23:3a

"Lord, You restore our souls. You have turned our souls to You in repentance by Your Word. You lift us up when we are laid low. “Please use Your Word today to turn our souls to You again. Make us aware of sin and grant repentance by grace. Lift our souls up in joy and … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:3a →

Praying Psalm 23:2

“My Good Shepherd, you make me lie down in contentment in what I have in You. I can feast on spiritual blessing my whole life and eternity, since all blessing is mine in You. All of these spiritual blessings are mine, and yet the greatest of all is to be Yours and to have You … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:2 →

Praying Psalm 23:1

"Lord, You are our Shepherd. You are our Good Shepherd who laid down Your life for Your sheep. You have purchased us for Yourself, and You lovingly care for us. We have all we need in You. In Your presence is fullness of joy. In Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Where else can we … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:1 →

Praying Through Titus 1:1-4

It is very easy to turn Bible study and theology into ends. In other words, we can easily turn Bible study into the final point. We get together, we study a passage, we leave feeling smarter, and the study never accomplishes its intended purpose. The purpose of Bible study is worship, intimate fellowship with God, … Continue reading Praying Through Titus 1:1-4 →