Posts by Pastor Roger Emmons (Page 88)

Ephesians 1:7 In him, we also have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in keeping with the riches of his grace. Dear Lord Jesus, We give you thanks for restoring us from our sins. On our own, we have no hope; our sins are always in front of us, and each sin is deserving of an eternal sentence in hell. But you came to this world and lived a life of perfection, which you have credited to us.…

1 Timothy 2:5-6  For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending your Son to us, saving us from our sins. Jesus is the mediator between you and us; he restored us to you. You demanded perfection, and we are anything but perfect. Because of mankind’s fall into sin, we fail…

Psalm 56:3-4 On the day when I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I trust. I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us these words to comfort us when challenges come our way—money, health, government, or life in general. Those things come along that are beyond making us afraid—they terrify us. We turn to you in those moments of darkness and…

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 letting us see clearly what the message of the cross means. We cannot get to the glory of heaven without going through the cross. So many people want that best life now, they want no suffering or troubles; whatever is shiny to them here, and…

Psalm 33:20-22 Our souls wait for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. Yes, in him our heart rejoices, because we trust in his holy name. May your mercy, O Lord, be on us, even as we wait confidently for you. Dear Heavenly Father, We are often like children who have been promised to go to an amusement park to ride the newest ride. They bounce around the house anxiously waiting to go, and then the day arrives. They can’t wait to…

Psalm 33:8-9 Let all the earth fear the Lord. Let all the inhabitants of the world revere him. For he said, “Let it be,” and it was! He gave a command, and there it stood. Dear Heavenly Father, Your Word is true; there is a fear in all the earth. Those who do not know you fear your punishment and devise ways to try to appease your anger. They realize their sin and how they will be held accountable for all they…

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 heap…

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 spells out how exceptional you are. When we were trapped in our sin and troubles with no way to turn, you had a plan to save us. You gave us your word; we hear the promises you made to send a redeemer and then…

Galatians 1:3-5 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. He gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father—to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for giving us your love which we do not deserve. It’s through what Jesus has done that we receive peace from you as Paul wrote to the Galatians…