“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9
My Father and my God, when you instructed Joshua to be strong and courageous as he led your people into the land of promise, you [...]
Archive for August, 2008
The Presence and Power of God
Posted in Joshua on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Love of God
Posted in Romans on August 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly… God demonstrates his love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” ~ Romans 5:8
Father in heaven, you love me. Yes, you love me. Though I confess that saying those words does [...]
In View of God’s Mercy
Posted in Romans on August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.” ~Romans 12:1
Abba, Father, why should I need to be urged to offer myself to you as a living sacrifice? In view of your mercy, and yes, mercies, [...]
Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Posted in Romans on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” ~Romans 1:16
Abba, Father, and God of my salvation, Paul was not ashamed of the gospel. He knew it was powerful, and when ignited by your Spirit, would bring total, transforming change to those who [...]
Godly Sorrow
Posted in 2 Corinthians on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow leads to death.” ~ 2 Corinthians 7:10
Father of grace, I pray that the sadness in my heart would be godly rather than worldly sorrow. A sadness for seeking my joy and life in other things beside yourself. As you challenged [...]
Adopted by God
Posted in Ephesians on August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the [...]
The Ways of the Lord
Posted in Isaiah on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your waysand my thoughts than your thoughts.” ~Isaiah 55:8-9
Abba, Father, the Spirit within me rejoices in your sovereign rule over all people, places, and events. The wisdom [...]
The Blessed Life
Posted in Psalms on August 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” ~Psalm 32:1
My God and refuge, who has paid the debt of my sin. You tell me that the blessed life is the forgiven life. It is the blessing of having a God express his grace by sending his own son to atone—to cover—the [...]
A New Creation
Posted in 2 Corinthians on August 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17
Abba, Father, can it really be true that I am a new creation? Is the significance of your Spirit in me that profound—I’m a new person? Totally new? When I reflect upon [...]
Born of God
Posted in John on August 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” ~ John 1:12-13
My God and giver of life, that is what I [...]
Rest for the Weary
Posted in Matthew on August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28
Jesus, lover and shepherd of my soul, you promise rest to those who will come unto you, confessing weakness and weariness, and laying every burden down. It is a rest that affects the physical, but is deeper. You [...]
Blessing the Lord
Posted in Psalms on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes it boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.” ~Psalm 34:1-2
Father in Heaven, I will bless your name because you have so richly blessed me. Your word tells me that you have provided [...]
The Fullness of Joy
Posted in Psalms on August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right there are pleasures forevermore.” ~Psalm 16:11b
Abba, Father, Oh, how I want to experience the fullness of joy. And yet, sometimes I would settle for even a taste of joy. Like a starving sailor on a long journey who begins to forget the aroma of [...]
Rejecting the Lies
Posted in Genesis on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“But the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die.” – Genesis 3:4
My faithful Father and God of truth, how I think upon the bait offered to Adam and Eve. It was a lie. Sugarcoated with a promise, but a lie nonetheless. Maybe in the instant they bit into the fruit and hit [...]
