Praying Psalm 23:3a

Due to family needs I am reposting some of my past posts. The following post is a slightly edited prayer that was originally published on May 3, 2020… "Lord, You restore our souls. You have turned our souls to You by Your Word. You lift us up when we are laid low. “Please use Your … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:3a →

Praying Psalm 23:2

Due to family needs I am reposting some of my past posts. The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 3, 2020… “My Good Shepherd, you make me lie down in contentment in what I have in You. I can feast on spiritual blessings for my whole life and eternity, since … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:2 →

Praying Psalm 23:1

Due to family needs, I am reposting some of my past posts. The following post is a prayer that was originally published on May 2, 2020... "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 … Continue reading Praying Psalm 23:1 →

A Prayer from Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Father, We all face the pressures and temptations of finances. Sometimes we face the pressure of having too much and the stewardship that requires. Indeed, in the United States we are often in that … Continue reading A Prayer from Philippians 4:19 →

Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan

Psalms 119:23: "Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes." Father, There is so much suffering at the hands of evil in Afghanistan. Unless you intervene this is only the beginning. We do not know Your ultimate plan in all this, but we know You are good and just. … Continue reading Psalm 119:23 – A Prayer for Believers in Afghanistan →

Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25

Father, Our souls have been purified by obedience to Your eternal Gospel to serve as Your priests. Part of this priestly duty is to love our brothers and sisters in Christ with a love that is not hypocritical. When we love our brothers and sisters in sincerity it is a priestly act of worship to … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25 →

Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2 →

A Christmas Eve Prayer

Father, A Savior who is Christ the Lord has been born to us. He is God with us. He saves His people from our sins. May our days be filled with adoration. May our hearts be filled with love for the Lord Jesus. Through Him may we experience peace as Your favored ones. Amen (Isaiah … Continue reading A Christmas Eve Prayer →

Clothed in Salvation; Adorned in Beauty

Isaiah 61:10 (ESV) I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with … Continue reading Clothed in Salvation; Adorned in Beauty →

May We Not Be Self-Willed

Father, As I continue to meditate on Titus 1:6-9, I pray that we would not be arrogant. May we not be self-willed. Bend our will to Your will in all things. Conform our wills to be like the Lord Jesus; in His agony He prayed, "Not as I will, but as you will." Amen (Titus … Continue reading May We Not Be Self-Willed →