A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards

Lord, May we remember that we are stewards. We are managers. We are to manage the church. We are to care for and love the church. However, remind us that we are managers of the church; we are not the church's owners. You are the owner of Your church. You have purchased the church with … Continue reading A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards →

A Prayer to Be Above Reproach

Our church family is studying through Titus. We recently studied elders and their qualifications (Titus 1:5-9). We learned that the elders are not the superheroes of the body. They are not the super Christians who are a step above everyone else in the church. When Paul told Titus to appoint elders in every town, he … Continue reading A Prayer to Be Above Reproach →

Remind Us of Your Reign

Sovereign Lord, As I read the final chapters of 2 Kings, I am reminded that You rule over the nations. You are in charge of the nation's movements and decisions. You raise up nations and rulers. You bring them down in Your appointed time. Remind us of Your sovereign rule. Comfort us in these days … Continue reading Remind Us of Your Reign →

Produce Repentance in Us – 2 Kings 22

Father, The people had fallen so far that their sins exceeded the sins of the Canaanites. They were even sacrificing their children. Your Law was disregarded, even lost and forgotten. Then Hilkiah found the Law. Shaphan read it to King Josiah. King Josiah was heartbroken in repentance. He tore his clothes and mourned. Since he … Continue reading Produce Repentance in Us – 2 Kings 22 →

Kings Contrasted

Father, The kings of Israel and Judah display a downward spiral. May we learn from them that unrepentant rebellion leads to further rebellion. Rebellion is a downward spiral. Enable us to see that the root problem of the kings was not their behavior. Their evil actions were the fruit of their evil, unbelieving hearts. Their … Continue reading Kings Contrasted →

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 →

Prayer From 1 Kings 10-11

Father, Solomon was greatly blessed. He had everything. He had riches and power and wisdom. Yet, in the end, he had nothing. While he kept the riches, he turned from You. He did not trust You. He disobeyed your commands. He took hundreds of wives as if they were possessions. He followed after their gods. … Continue reading Prayer From 1 Kings 10-11 →

Riches in Christ – Praying 1 Kings 5-7

Father, When we read about the riches in Solomon's Temple and palace, we marvel. How rich Solomon was! How powerful! What a marvel the Temple must have been! Yet, the treasures of Solomon are nothing compared to Jesus and the riches we have in Him. Immanuel, God with us, has come and tabernacled with us. … Continue reading Riches in Christ – Praying 1 Kings 5-7 →

God’s Kindness to Enemies

Father,Enable us to show Your kindness to our enemies and their households. May we be reminded that we were once Your enemies as well. You showed and continue to show kindness to us.Amen (2 Samuel 9)

Isaiah 40 – Lord Infinitely Superior

Lord, You are infinitely superior to all. You are infinitely wiser than the wisest man. No one can give you counsel. You are infinitely greater than the nation's of the earth. Even the oldest nations on this planet are a drop in a very large bucket compared to You. You are infinitely greater than lifeless … Continue reading Isaiah 40 – Lord Infinitely Superior →