Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 12)

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Dear Heavenly Father, Every day is a gift from you, and today is yet another day of grace during which we can observe the works of your hands in our lives; we are never alone, for you are always with us. Thank you for nurturing and sustaining our planet, caring for all people, and providing everything we need in this life and, more importantly, for…

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. In you, I hope all day long. Dear Heavenly Father, David prayed to understand Your ways, just as we need to grasp the path You have set for us. As he reflected on his sins, he must have realized how far he had drifted from You. For David, salvation was…

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 Lord Jesus, In a constantly changing and chaotic world, you remain the constant. You reminded John in his vision that you were present from the very beginning when the world began and will remain until it runs its course to the end. You did not create the world in chaos but rather according…

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for helping us understand the message of the cross, as we cannot attain the glory of heaven without going through it. Many people desire a better life now and want to avoid suffering or trouble. They chase whatever seems attractive in the present and are willing…

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, he acknowledged how insignificant he was compared to You. He asked, “Why would You look down on us and show us any compassion?” We often perceive ourselves as if we deserve everything we receive. Especially when we look inward and feel proud, we give ourselves…

Psalm 19:14 May the speech from my mouth and the thoughts in my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Heavenly Father, Forgive us! We all need your forgiveness; sin creeps into our hearts even as believers, and we often lash out and react to lingering thoughts within us. The angry words that escape our lips stem from the anger, resentment, jealousy, and pride that begin in our hearts. The sinful urges we act upon…

Colossians 1:11-14 You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you. Then you will have complete endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. The Father rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Dear Heavenly Father, We…

2 Peter 3:8-9 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: For the Lord, one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow to do what he promised, as some consider slowness. Instead, he is patient for your sakes, not wanting anyone to perish, but all to come to repentance. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your patience with us. Each day is a struggle between doing what…

Mark 9:30-32 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know this because he was teaching his disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill him. But three days after he is killed, he will rise.” But they did not understand the statement and were afraid to ask him about it. Dear Lord Jesus, Losing friends is always tough,…