Posts from April 2024

Isaiah 55:10-11  Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and do not return there unless they first water the earth, make it give birth, and cause it to sprout, so that it gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater, in the same way my word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty. Rather, it will accomplish whatever I please, and it will succeed in the purpose for…

Psalm 30:4-5  Make music to the Lord, you his favored ones, and give thanks when you remember his holiness, for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing! Dear Lord Jesus, When we were young, the end of life seemed so distant in time, but our lives will end in a blink of an eye. So we thank…

Revelation 21:1-4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer existed. And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And from the throne, I heard a loud voice that said, “Look! God’s dwelling is with people. He will dwell with them, and they will be his…

2 Corinthians 10:17-18 But let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. To be sure, it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Dear Heavenly Father, You provide everything for us. All our blessings—homes, food, families, and clothing—are given through you. You give us the tools to make a living and all we need to survive. Our employment is not ours; the skills to earn an income come from…

Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord will be a refuge for those who have been crushed, a refuge for times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Dear Heavenly Father, Trouble seems to follow us wherever we go; it comes at us from the world, and when that is not enough, we cause trouble for ourselves. When we become overwhelmed by all the challenges we face, we need a place…

Psalm 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad. Let them sing for joy forever. You cover them with protection, so those who love your name rejoice in you. Yes, you bless the righteous, Lord. You surround them with your favor as a shield. Dear Lord Jesus, It is through You that we have protection and can rejoice in what You have done for us. We are constantly bombarded with temptations from the Devil, the world, and our…

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus said these words as he spoke against worry. We can be concerned about several circumstances, such as things we see on the news, health scars, family problems, cars breaking down, or even clothes and food. But Jesus told us not to worry or be afraid because this life is not about material things. While our concerns are genuine,…

John 10:11 [Jesus said] “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for being our Good Shepherd. As a shepherd, You provide for all our needs; we are like sheep who love wandering in harm’s way. We need someone to protect us because we have no natural defenses. Like sheep, we can make a lot of noise, but the powers of this world are so superior to us that…

1 Peter 1:17-21 If you call on the Father who judges impartially, according to the work of each person, conduct yourselves during the time of your pilgrimage in reverence, because you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, not with things that pass away, such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like a lamb without blemish or spot. He was chosen before the foundation…

Psalm 30:4-5 Make music to the Lord, you his favored ones, and give thanks when you remember his holiness, for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing! Dear Heavenly Father, Let us sing and make music to rejoice in the peace You have brought us. When our first parents fell into sin, each person was condemned…