The Father Gives Good Things

Matthew 7:7–11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks … Continue reading The Father Gives Good Things →

Lacking Wisdom? Ask God

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Lacking Wisdom? Ask God →

Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24 →

Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24

Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24 →

God’s Provision for God’s Service

“Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” - Psalm 119:17 There are three thoughts that I would like to put before you. This is a prayer for God’s care and provision. This is a prayer from a servant to his Master. This is a prayer with God’s glory as … Continue reading God’s Provision for God’s Service →

Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024 →

You Atone for Our Transgressions

When iniquities prevail against me,you atone for our transgressions.Psalm 65:3 Father, We know what it is like to be overwhelmed with our iniquities and sins. This has been part of your gracious way to bring us into the Kingdom of your Beloved Son. By your Spirit, you gave us life, opened our blind eyes to … Continue reading You Atone for Our Transgressions →

For Your Growth In Grace – July 14, 2024

The following is a list of recommended resources intended to help you in your walk with the Lord. These are resources that have helped me. Some came from the past week. Others were helpful in the past. All of them have helped me grow in grace. Articles What Is At the Heart of the Book … Continue reading For Your Growth In Grace – July 14, 2024 →

Prayers for the Church This Sunday

For my brothers who are pastors and elders, my brothers and sisters who are Sunday School and Children's Church teachers, and missionaries around the globe.... Father, You have taught us Your statutes as we have studied and prepared to teach Your Word. Now, would you please open our lips to declare Your Word with love, … Continue reading Prayers for the Church This Sunday →

I Shall Dwell In the Lord’s House Forever – Praying Psalm 23:6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.- Psalm 23:6 Lord, great Shepherd of the sheep, You are good. Your goodness pursues us all our lives. You are merciful and gracious. Your mercy pursues us all our days. You have purchased … Continue reading I Shall Dwell In the Lord’s House Forever – Praying Psalm 23:6 →