Posts from May 2025

Acts 1:6-11 So when they were together with him, they asked, “Lord, is this the time when you are going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends…

Psalm 103:11-13 Yes, as high as the heavens are above the earth, so powerful is His mercy toward those who fear Him. As distant as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our rebellious acts from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. Dear Heavenly Father, Gazing into space, the end appears limitless, exemplifying Your mercy toward those who fear You. Mercy means not receiving what…

Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in mercy.  Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this reminder of who You are. As we live in a self-serving world, compassion and grace are diminished by all the tensions; mercy is often lost. The way of the world truly showcases people’s sinful nature, where individuals prioritize their interests above all else. Those who are unfamiliar with You are often driven by a fear of accountability for their actions; many…

2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Dear Heavenly Father, There are two types of people in the world: those who love You and those who hate You. Many hate You because they do not know You; they reject Your love and goodness. Raised to mistrust You and Your believers, they perceive You as hateful. They don’t…

Psalm 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in a meeting with mockers. But his delight is in the teaching of the Lord, and on his teaching he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and its leaves do not wither. Everything he does prospers.…

Psalm 8:1  O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Set this glory of yours above the heavens. Dear Heavenly Father, When we look at nature, we can see Your care and concern in creating the earth and everything in it. The majesty of the snow-capped mountains, the serenity of a cascading waterfall, and the stillness of an open plain are examples of Your glory. However, while we witness all this splendor and observe how nature…

Romans 1:16-17  I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For in the gospel, a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous will live by faith.” Dear Heavenly Father, It is difficult to understand why anyone would be ashamed of the gospel—the good news of Your love for us through Jesus,…

James 1:17 Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, who does not change or shift like a shadow. Dear Heavenly Father, We tend to take credit for all the good things we do while wanting to pass the blame for the bad things. However, James reminds us that every act of kindness comes from You. These words echo Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, which states, “For we…

John 14:23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will hold on to my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Dear Lord Jesus, We are to love by loving one another and You. True love for You and others lies in keeping Your word, as You instructed us in the Ten Commandments. While it may seem like a list of dos and don’ts, it shows us how…