Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 27)

Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we would in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. From him the whole body, being joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows in accordance with Christ’s activity when he measured out each individual part. He causes the growth of the body so that it builds itself up in love. Dear Heavenly Father, Sometimes, speaking the truth in love is hard, so we ask that you strengthen…

Proverbs 9:8 – 9 Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you. Give advice to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray for your Spirit to be with us today as we interact with the world around us. You have warned us that those who are hostile toward you will hate us…

Hebrews 11:3 By faith we know that the universe was created by God’s word, so that what is seen did not come from visible things. Dear Heavenly Father, It goes beyond our comprehension to consider the universe not existing, a time when there was no space, time, or matter. While we cannot grasp this, you have explained creation in your Word, and we see the proof of your creative work in the universe around us. You created everything out of…

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Dear Lord Jesus, We live in changing times with lots of chaos around us. Events cause the world to change and churn constantly, and with all that is occurring worldwide, we often have no idea what tomorrow will bring. However, you are changeless, bringing consistency and calm to our lives. The world’s chaos is a result of sin. Yet, you are the sinless Son of God, and you…

Ephesians 2:19-22 So then, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household. You have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the Cornerstone. In him, the whole building is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him, you, too, are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Dear Heavenly Father,…

Hebrews 13:6 So then we say with confidence: The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What will man do to me? Dear Heavenly Father, The writer of Hebrews wrote this concerning being content with the things you have blessed us with, such as our families, homes, and money. So often, our pride and sinful desires get involved when we deal with others, and things don’t go our way, or we don’t get what we want; we…

John 6:66-68 After this, many of his disciples turned back and were not walking with him anymore. So Jesus asked the Twelve, “You do not want to leave, too, do you?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life. Dear Lord Jesus, The simplicity of your love and the message of forgiveness is often too complicated for many to understand and frequently becomes a stumbling block for many to walk away…

Romans 3:23-24 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for keeping us from becoming overconfident in ourselves. We can look into the mirror and consider the image looking back at us to be a good person. While we might do many good things for those around us, there is still that underlying problem of sin: our…

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, well equipped for every good work. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us your word; in it, we hear your will for all people, and that is for us to know, believe, and trust in you for salvation and eternal life. You instruct us to love you above…

Psalm 34:18-19 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for being close to us when we are having bad days. When things are not going right, and problems come our way, it feels like we are out of control, spiraling from everything coming at us and being crushed under the pressure of our problems. You never…