Pride Goes
Lord, you say that “pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” You also say, “Righteousness exalts a nation.” We lift our leaders up before you and pray for a convicting work of your Holy Spirit in…
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
Marty Elwell
Enable Us
Lord, in this time of darkness and confusion enable us to live rightly with you and others. Purify our hearts so we want what is good and right and treat others in a way that brings honor and glory to…
Lord, Thank You
Lord, thank you that you are faithful to your promises. Thank you that you speak what is true and right and good. Thank you that there is no evil in you and that those who follow in your way will…
Peace For Our Souls
Lord, thank you that in you alone do we find peace for our souls. Thank you that in your grace and mercy you desire to grant us peace. Thank you that the turmoil inside and outside us causes us to…
Our Provision
Lord, may we continually be aware of where our provision comes from. May we be aware of your sustaining grace in our lives. May we recognize that whatever good thing we have comes from your hands, not our own. May…
Turn For Good
Lord, we thank you that what people mean for evil you take and turn for good. We don’t understand your workings but we know you are good and want what is best for us. We know that you hold the…
Heart
Lord, it is obvious that the inclination of the human heart is towards evil. Once we reject you there is nothing we won’t do and approve of. Without you, we have no standard of what is right and what is…
The Things I do
Lord, sometimes when I see the things I do I wonder how I can be so petty and selfish. The times when I do see myself make me wonder how often I fail to see myself as I really am.…
Our Country
Lord, as we hear hateful things said about our country, may we reflect on what it truly means to be a patriot, support our nation and defend it against all enemies. May we understand that the character of our country…
Remember
Lord, on this day we remember the tragedy that struck our land and the lives that were lost when the Twin Towers collapsed. Thank you for the first responders who gave their lives to try to rescue others. Thank you…