Sunday Praise

The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David; Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!” – Matthew 21:9 (NASB)

Morning Praise — Joy to the Lord

This morning I praise you dear Lord for joy. I think of the lowly shepherds who hurried to seek you, who were excited to see you. Jesus, I think of the joy they must have felt gazing into your eyes. I praise you Jesus that same joy is available to us today. In the midst […]

Prayer Journey — Advent Joy

What is pure joy? Where is there a joy, a moment that fills you with unexplainable happiness; a joy that overshadows the pain and suffering of this world? It is the joy of a resurrection morning; the joy of realizing Christ Jesus has overcome death; the joy where sorrow and loss is replaced with new […]

Morning Praise — The Gift of Peace

It is a gift laying before me to receive, to take into my hands, to open. “Peace I give you,” Jesus said. Even though I hold it in my hands, it is difficult to receive it, to embrace it, to understand it. Yet I praise you dear Lord that you offer us this peace. I […]

Morning Praise — Humbled by His Presence

What was that moment like to see Jesus face to face? The magi traveled far for that moment and when they saw him, they fell to the ground and worshipped him. All their earthly identity, their worldly prestige melted away before Jesus. May we have the same response this Christmas, to fall to the ground […]

Morning Praise – Deepening Faith

In you dear God I find my hope. In Jesus Christ I find my salvation. Without you in my life dear Lord, I would be lost. I do not understand why you would spare a sinner like me, yet you constantly shower me with your grace. You patiently nurture me, deepening my faith. It causes […]

Morning Praise — The Fall of Pride

The leaves fall, removing the splendor from the trees. Branches once adorned with colorful garments admired by all are now left stark and bare. Colors once worn with pride now litter the ground, soon to decay. Help us Lord to contain our pride, to not wrap ourselves in self worship. Let us not retreat from […]

Morning Praise – A Solid Stillness

He wants to put a new song in my heart, but I do not know the words yet. He wants to make me anew, but I do not know who I am or who I should be. I am being transformed into something I have yet to see. All I can do for now is […]

Morning Praise — Intricate Details

In the changing seasons, I see you dear Lord. I see your hand in the detail of emerging fall colors on the leaves of the trees. I see your touch in the way all the leaves blend together to create a symphony of beauty for our eyes. I praise you dear Lord for your hand […]

Morning Praise — Emptied

When you approach God to give him praise, empty yourself of yourself. Pure praise is God focused, a time to open ourselves to what God has for our life.