Blessings That Spur a Fear of the Lord

The blessings that God bestowed on Israel were not for their own enjoyment, rather it was so that other nations would know God and his salvation. As the last verse of the Psalm 67 states, “May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.”

Prayer Journey — Continuum of Care

For years now I have prayed. My prayers have not ceased and yet I do not see the results I want. Yet I see your gentle hand, your caring touch upon the lives I earnestly pray for; lives I long to see transformed to you dear God. You are teaching me your wisdom, your long […]

Sunday Praise

Ascribe to the LORD, O sons of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in holy array. – Psalm 29:1-2 (NASB)

Bathing Everything in the Joy of the Lord

For too long I focused on the first part of the verse, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances,” as this challenge to be joyful about everything; to lift up everything to God in prayer. I was treating it almost as a chore, keeping track of how many times I failed to pray or be thankful about something.

Sunday Praise

Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. The earth has yielded its produce; God, our God, blesses us. God blesses us, That all the ends of the earth may fear Him. – Psalm 67:5-7 ((NASB)

Prayer Journey — Remaining Days

Help me Lord to remain close to you and your desire for my remaining days. Help me to prioritize your will over my will. May my desires become your desires. May your light shine through me to those who wander in darkness in search of you. May I bring peace, your peace to those anxious […]

Sunday Praise

I will tell of Your name to my brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You. – Psalm 22:22 (NASB)

Sunday Praise

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart;I will tell of all Your wonders.I will be glad and exult in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. – Psalm 9:1-2 (NASB)

Prayer Journey — Expectant

Can I pray with expectation dear Lord that you can do what seems impossible? I look upon so many situations and do not see any way possible for things to change. Yet you are a God of the impossible. You accomplish things in unforeseen ways, bringing hope into seemingly hopeless situations. Forgive my disbelief. Help […]

Sunday Praise

I love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies. […]