Saturday, January 16, 2010
Acts 19:26
Friday, January 15, 2010
Joshua 1:5
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Ephesians 2:5-6
"Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved); and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus."
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
John 13:15
Most holy Abba Father, Jesus life on earth is an example to us how to live and move and have our being. We are most eager to live like that but our realization is that we fall way short of that goal. No matter how hard we try, pride, fear, discouragement and so many other human attitudes separate us from that holy life. Nevertheless Jesus expects us to do as he has done to us; speak the truth, be merciful and forgiving, be generous and be willing to give even our very life for others. Thank you, Abba for showing us our own inabilities so that we might declare with the apostle Paul that it is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me; and because the greater one lives within, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Glory! In Him alone do we now live and move and have our being. Thank you Lord for such abundant grace - Amen
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Ezra 3:11
Father God, we rejoice with the Israelites, who gave thanks when they saw the vital aspect of their faith beginning to be restored in spite of vehement opposition. Their firm foundation was the temple. Our firm foundation is Jesus and your Word. May we like Israel praise you and thank you continually, for your mercy endures for ever and ever. May we not hesitate for one moment to give mighty shouts of praise to your most holy name, and also know how to fall silent in the awesome fullness of your presence. We worship and adore you, bowing down before you, songs of praises singing, halleluiahs ringing - Halleluiah, halleluiah, halleluiah - Amen
Monday, January 11, 2010
Hebrews 1:2
" (God) hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds"
Father God, from you come all blessings and gifts. Thank you for Jesus, our Emanuel, whom you have appointed heir of all things. The words he has spoken, and that are recorded for all eternity in the sacred scriptures make it very clear to us who you are, who we are. O how we need Jesus, the sacrificial Lamb of God, if we are to ever hope to be able to come into right relationship with you and with each other. He is our peace, who has broken down every wall that separated us from you - the wall of sin. We worship and adore our Savior and offer a sacrifice of praise unto his name. In his name and with thanksgiving we cast all our many cares upon you, trusting that you have all the answers to our impossibilities. In our lives Lord, be glorified today! Amen
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Mark 5:20
"And he departed, and began to publish in
Father God, in his life on earth, Jesus has done many powerful things in a great variety of ways. He did not say anything, except you told him, and he did not do anything, except you showed him, thereby giving you all the glory and honor due you. The recipients of those miracles were expected to testify to all, priests, family and citizens alike of the wonderful blessings bestowed upon them. To this day you do extraordinary things for people who come to you in faith. May we be as forthright and testify of your goodness and mercy and power. In this cold-hearted world may our testimony warm the hearts of the hearers and may they in turn taste and see your goodness, beginning at the cross of Christ. Open their eyes Lord so they can see Jesus - open their ears Lord to listen to your word of truth. Glory and honor and praise be to you always - Amen