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 →

Certainty in Uncertainty: A Prayer

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12b). Father, I can so relate to this prayer of King Jehoshaphat. There are so many times that I do not know what to do. This is especially true when I have what feels like teeming hordes descending on me, … Continue reading Certainty in Uncertainty: A Prayer →

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 →

Psalm 119:37 as a Prayer for the Lost

"Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways" (Psalm 119:37). This Psalm was written by a believer, and I pray it for myself, my saved family, and my church family. I have also been using it as a prayer for the lost. The lost need the Lord to … Continue reading Psalm 119:37 as a Prayer for the Lost →

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 →

Make Us Servant Leaders – 1 Kings 12

Lord, King Rehoboam refused the advice of the elders to rule as a servant of the people. He chose oppression and ungodly power. The kingdom was divided between two ungodly leaders who went their own way. Your way to leadership and greatness is service. You have said that the one who wishes to be great … Continue reading Make Us Servant Leaders – 1 Kings 12 →

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 →