Posts from March 2024 (Page 2)

Hebrews 4:16 So let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Dear Heavenly Father, When challenges come at us in and from the world, we must come to Your throne of grace. The world around us can be deceptive and vindictive, having only their best interest in mind and not concerned if they cause pain and suffering to others. Because You have given us…

Hebrews 13:14 For we do not have a permanent city here, but we are looking for the city that is coming. Dear Heavenly Father, The writer of Hebrews reminded us of the time when the Hebrews wandered in the wilderness and used the Tabernacle to offer sacrifices. They did not have permanent cities or homes but lived in tents. However, even after they had made their way to Jerusalem and built houses, those were not permanent either. Over the centuries,…

1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for sending Your Son to mediate between You and us. He is both true God and true man, so he is our perfect mediator. As true God, He can stand before You on our behalf. He is perfect and holy, just…

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 So let him who thinks he stands be careful that he does not fall. No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing. But God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but when he tests you, he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for being faithful to us and limiting what comes our way. Paul warns us that we…

Psalm 56:3-4 On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God I praise his word. In God I trust. I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Dear Heavenly Father, We might see some people as having power because they have an extreme amount of wealth and use it against us. Other people might be physically powerful and use their strength to bully others. Other people might have certain connections to steal what…

Psalm 33:20-22 Our souls wait for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. Yes, in him, our heart rejoices because we trust in his holy name. May your mercy, O Lord, be on us, even as we wait confidently for you. Dear Heavenly Father, As we are in life’s wilderness, we wait for You. We will be challenged with problems, illnesses, diseases, and losses. However, as we wait for You in faith in all these things, You are already with…

Psalm 33:8-9 Let all the earth fear the Lord. Let all the inhabitants of the world revere him. For he said, “Let it be,” and it was! He gave a command, and there it stood. Dear Heavenly Father, You created all that we see around us with Your words; the power You have in just Your words is amazing. You deserve to be revered, and all the world should respect You because of Your power. We are powerless in our sins;…

Revelation 1:8  “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, the one who is, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty. Dear Heavenly Father, You were here before creation, and You will be here until You bring this world to an end. You have been here throughout the history of our planet. We people like to think we are ingenious, but as Solomon wrote, there is nothing new under the sun. Sin continues to dominate…

Romans 12:17-21  Do not pay anyone back evil for evil. Focus on those things that everyone considers noble. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, maintain peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,” says the Lord. But: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For by doing this, you will…

2 Samuel 7:22 Therefore, you are great, Lord God, because there is none like you. There is no God except you, in keeping with everything we have heard with our ears. Dear Heavenly Father, In David’s prayer to You, he realized how insignificant he was compared to You. He asked, “Why would You look down on us people and show us any compassion?” We often look at ourselves, thinking we deserve everything we get for ourselves. Especially as we look inward at…