Matthew 6:9b – Father
A look at fatherood and the Lord’s Prayer. What can we learn from God as our Father?
Romans 12:12 & 15:13 – Hope
It’s easy to hope when things are going well, but what about when things are not going so well? What about wen drudgery seems to overcome us?
Psalm 119:170 – Before You
This verse expresses a common desire and the cry of many hearts. Let me plea come before God! Answer me, save me, according to Your word!
Psalm 119:153 – Rescue Me
Can you make a bargain with God? Is this verse presenting such a bargain?
Psalm 119:147 – Before Dawn
Prayer, meditation, and devotional reading can take place at many different times. Find the way that works for you. Don’t be forced into a pattern that doesn’t meet your needs.
Psalm 119:132 – Be Gracious
Praying for something God has already made standard practice is an inherently confident prayer.
Psalm 119:107
When I am weak, Lord, strengthen me according to your word!
Psalm 119:58 – Favor
I seek your face with all my heart.Show me favor according to your word. A friend commenting on Facebook mentioned ancient translations, so I thought I’d mention a few of these over the next few days just to give a flavor. If you’re not that interested in this kind of detail, skip the section between…
Psalm 119:49 – Remember!
Remember your word to your servant,upon which you have caused me to hope. We have another imperative, but this one is addressed not to us, but to God! My wife sometimes is hesitant to remind me of things. She doesn’t want to say, “Henry, you forgot …” or “Please remember my ….” She especially wants…
Psalm 119:26 – Just Talking
I tell you my stuff and you answer me.Teach me your statutes. I frequently comment that “always and everywhere there is stuff.” There is stuff to do, stuff not to do, stuff that I did, and stuff that I didn’t do. Not to mention the physical stuff to keep, stuff to get rid of, and…