“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 NKJV Heavenly Father, in Honor of this Memorial Day I want to pray over those who serve and protect us. I lift up all the men and women who valiantly serve this great country. I pray for … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Memorial Day Prayer
“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:2 (NIV) Heavenly Father, you are the only one who quenches my soul. When my bones are dry and brittle you breathe new life into them (Ezekiel 37:5). When I'm as barren as a desert, you replenish … Continue reading Meditation Monday: My Soul Thirsts
“Since prayer is at the bottom of all this, what I want mostly is for men to pray—not shaking angry fists at enemies but raising holy hands to God. And I want women to get in there with the men in humility before God, not primping before a mirror or chasing the latest fashions but … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Raise Holy Hands
“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT Heavenly Father, thank you for your unfailing love and comfort. Thank you for wrapping your arms around me in times … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Comfort Others
“The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.” Isaiah 60:19 NIV Heavenly Father, You are the light of the world. Your light cuts through the darkness that engulfs … Continue reading Meditation Monday: The Lord Will Be Your Everlasting Light
“When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.” Proverbs 29:18 NLT Heavenly Father, thank You for Your divine guidance, discipline, and correction. Thank You for loving me so much that You refuse to let me go too far astray. You have given me Your written word … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Divine Guidance
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV Heavenly Father, thank You for Your saving grace. The greatest gift I could ever receive is the precious gift … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Grace…the Gift of God
“I’m convinced: You can do anything and everything. Nothing and no one can upset your plans. You asked, ‘Who is this muddying the water, ignorantly confusing the issue, second-guessing my purposes?’ I admit it. I was the one. I babbled on about things far beyond me, made small talk about wonders way over my head.” … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Nothing and No One Can Upset God’s Plans
“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” Psalms 51:17 NLT Heavenly Father, Your mercy and grace abounds beyond anything my mind can comprehend. Your mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:23) and there is nothing I can do to separate myself from You. … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Broken and Repentant Heart
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 NIV Lord, You are my place of safety and security. You are my refuge from the storm and my quiet in the … Continue reading Meditation Monday: In God I Trust
