Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 28)

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us another day of grace in this world. Too often, we take our days for granted and expect another day to occur automatically. Each day is a gift from you; it is the day you have made for us. The new day can often be overshadowed by struggles, bringing us challenges, disagreements, and problems to endure because…

Acts 4:11-12 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” Dear Heavenly Father, The religious leaders who should have known who Jesus was because of the Old Testament prophecies rejected him; the world continues to reject him and you. They challenge all you wrote in your word, question…

Job 5:17 Consider this: How blessed is the man whom God corrects! Do not reject the discipline of the Almighty! Dear Heavenly Father, We are constantly tempted; when one temptation is done, another soon follows. Satan would have nothing more than to have us reject you so that we would be condemned with him for eternity. We live in a sinful world where so many things around us would draw us from you, and our sinful desires find those things…

Matthew 11:28-30 [Jesus said] “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for inviting all who are weary and burdened to come to you. The effects of the world weigh heavily on all…

Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past, God spoke to our forefathers by the prophets at many times and in many ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. Dear Heavenly Father, You have always spoken clearly throughout the ages, giving us your will. Why? Because you are a sinless, perfect God, and people’s sins drive them from you. So you established your…

Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the Lord is perfect. It revives the soul. The testimony of the Lord is trustworthy. It gives wisdom to the inexperienced. The precepts of the Lord are right. They give joy to the heart. The commandment of the Lord is bright. It gives light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure. It stands forever. The just decrees of the Lord are truth. They are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even better than much pure gold. They are sweeter than honey, even…

Psalm 46:1-3  God is our refuge and strength, a helper who can always be found in times of trouble. That is why we will not fear when the earth dissolves and when the mountains tumble into the heart of the sea. Its waters roar and foam. The mountains quake when it rises. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for always being with us when our world seems to be crumbling around us. We struggle through days and think, “This had to…

1 Timothy 1:15-17  This saying is trustworthy and worthy of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” of whom I am the worst. But I was shown mercy for this reason: that in me, the worst sinner, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his unlimited patience as an example for those who are going to believe in him, resulting in eternal life. Now to the King eternal, to the immortal, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever…

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…