Patient and Forgiving

Lord, I mess up so much. I thank you that you are patient and forgiving. Thank you for your promise to cause all things to work together for my good because I love you and am called according to your…

Isn’t about Us – Prayer

Lord, help us to understand more fully that life isn’t about us, it is about you. Help us to know that we weren’t created to fulfill our purposes but to fulfill yours. Help us to recognize that when we live…

Acknowledging Your Existence – Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord, we come before you acknowledging your existence. I know that this is some of the thoughts that many have thought about over and over again. But it’s always good for us to come back and appreciate you…

Life – Prayer

Thank you Lord for the abundance of life you came to give us. Thank you that when we set our eyes on you we have all that we need and are fully satisfied. Help us to see when we are…

Struggles – Prayer

Lord, forgive me for my petty self-focus, thinking that everything should be easy and life have no struggles. I know that struggles cause me to seek you and to recognize that I am not you and can’t control the events…

The Rock – Prayer

Lord, you are the Rock, the cornerstone (Matthew 21:42) we build upon; a firm foundation. We are created (Genesis 1:27) in the fullness of your glory. Others may reject you, but when they do they settle like sand castles in…

Holy Spirit – Prayer

Lord God, we want to thank you that you have not left us alone but have given us your Holy Spirit to fill us and lead us in your way. Thank you that through the power of your Spirit in…

Pride, God hates it.

We usually think of pride in nicer terms like “I can make my own decisions,” or “I decide what is best for me.” This attitude was the downfall of many: Eve in the garden, Adam her husband, of Moses, of…

Content – Prayer

Lord, we all want things that we can’t have. Help us to learn to be content with our lot in life and not covet what hasn’t been given to us. We recognize that covetousness causes us to break other commandments.…

Fill Us – Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your promise to fill us with your peace that surpasses all understanding. What a great gift you want to give us! Help us to understand that when we don’t experience your peace there is something…