Prayer

Under Pressure

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dear Dad, As the world around us is changing rapidly. Our circumstances are shifting drastically. Our micro and macro-environmentsContinue reading “Under Pressure”

When Leaders Stray

It happened at the time of Solomon’s old age that his wives guided his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully with Yahweh his God as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11: 4) And He had commanded him concerning this matter not to go after other gods,Continue reading “When Leaders Stray”

When Leaders Pray

Then Solomon stood before the altar of Yahweh in the presence of all of the assembly of Israel, and he spread out his hands to the heavens, and he said, “O Yahweh, God of Israel, there is no god like you in the heavens above or on the earth beneath, keeping the covenant and theContinue reading “When Leaders Pray”

Comfort in Chaos

You calm the roaring seas, calm the roaring waves, calm the noise of the nations. (Psalm 65: 7) Dear Lord, Thank you for being such a comfort in chaos. Thank you for calming the seas, the waves, and the noise pounding on the earth. Resting in You is the highest form of peace that IContinue reading “Comfort in Chaos”

Profits & Loss Statement

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 ESV Happy are those who find wisdom and those who gain understanding. Her profit is better than silver and her gain better than gold. ProverbsContinue reading “Profits & Loss Statement”

Hang On

Don’t suppress the Spirit. Don’t brush off Spirit-inspired messages, but examine everything carefully and hang on to what is good. Avoid every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (CEB) After recently ending a month of fasting, I recognized the importance of its significance early this morning. I normally try to sleep in a little extraContinue reading “Hang On”

Always In Training

“There is still the youngest” Jesse replied. But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats. 1 Samuel 16: 11 (NLT) In my devotion time this morning, I read about David’s inception into leadership. Although, I have read this many times, I stumbled over more information that made me appreciate the journey moreContinue reading “Always In Training”

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2) Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (Romans 8:26) Prayer– such a powerful word often misused orContinue reading “Prayer”

Delight in His Nearness

For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God. Isaiah 58: 2 (BSB) I chuckled when I saw this image forContinue reading “Delight in His Nearness”

Would You Rather?

For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from thoseContinue reading “Would You Rather?”