Posts from 2025 (Page 11)

John 6:47-51 Amen, Amen, I tell you: The one who believes in me has eternal life. “I am the Bread of Life. Your fathers ate manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat it and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread, he will live forever. The bread that I will give for the life of the…

2 Corinthians 7:10 In fact, godly sorrow produces repentance, which leads to salvation, leaving no regret. On the other hand, worldly sorrow produces death. Dear Heavenly Father, No one enjoys the guilt, shame, or regret that follows after we’ve done something wrong. The hurtful things we think, say, and do can create issues with those close to us while our conscience prods us about our actions. For those who do not know or trust in You, these actions can also…

1 John 3:1 See the kind of love the Father has given us that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are! The world does not know us, because it did not know him. Dear Heavenly Father, These words are incredible: that we should be called Your children. We wonder why You would adopt us and restore us to Your good favor, especially as we see ourselves, because nothing in us makes us worthy of…

Psalm 85:8-9 I will hear what the true God, the Lord, will say. He indeed speaks peace to his people, to his favored ones, but do not let them turn to foolish ways. Surely his salvation is near for those who fear him so that glory may dwell in our land. Dear Heavenly Father, In this world, many want to guide us in finding inner peace for ourselves. If we listen to them, it revolves around our desires; take what you…

Psalm 51:10-12 Create in me a pure heart, O God. Renew an unwavering spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence. Do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Sustain me with a willing spirit. Dear Heavenly Father, We may not realize how David’s life impacts us today, considering he wrote and prayed this Psalm so long ago. While he was a great king who led your people, he also…

Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus spoke these words to address worry. We can find ourselves troubled by a variety of issues, such as news reports, health concerns, family troubles, car breakdowns, or even clothing and food. Yet, Jesus reassured us not to worry or be afraid because this life is not about material possessions. While our concerns are genuine, you reassure us that…

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, We need a place of refuge, and you are it because we suffer from the effects of this sinful world. We deal with sickness and disease that attack us from within, not to mention the guilt and shame we feel…

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, When we hear music, we can feel joy from the tune as we listen to the different chords and intonations carefully crafted to create a melody…

Proverbs 19:20-21  Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you will be wise in the future. There are many plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail. Dear Heavenly Father, It’s amazing that you have to remind us to heed advice and embrace discipline. One would think it’s common sense to listen to godly counsel from another believer and to welcome well-meaning words from someone who also trusts in you and understands our situation. However,…

1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Yes, Jews ask for signs, Greeks desire wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified—which is offensive to Jews and foolishness to Greeks, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. We preach Christ crucified, because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for giving us your Word. While your Word…