Monthly Archives: February 2013

Prayer: O God, I call upon your name to show me truth through your Word, in Christ. Amen. Joy worth seeking 6 Seek the Lord… Our devotion writer begins; “Augustine is said to have remarked that our hearts are restless … Continue reading →

Prayer: Let me hear and see your calling, O Lord, through your Word. Amen. The great surprise 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last. In our world, winners receive … Continue reading →

Prayer: O God, teach me through your Word, in Christ’s name. Amen. Expectations Then he looked for a crop of good grapes… (v. 2) Today’s text shows us that God has great expectations for us.  He expects us to do … Continue reading →

Prayer: Embolden me, O Lord, through your Word, give me strength and courage to live in your shadow. In Jesus’ name. Amen. God is faithful …for no other god can save in this way. (v. 29) The King Nebuchadnezzar had … Continue reading →

Prayer: Lord Jesus, increase our courage to live as you want us to through your Word. Amen. Second Sunday in Lent …how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. … Continue reading →

Prayer: O Savior Jesus, show us the way to go through your Word. Amen. Standing firm …stand firm in the Lord…(v 4:1) Our devotion writer begins; “Someone who stands firm typically doesn’t put up with any nonsense…Life’s events can come … Continue reading →

Prayer: O Gracious Father, fortify our faith through your Word.  Give us courage to share your name, through Christ. Amen. The gift of courage 14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Our … Continue reading →

Prayer: Fortify our faith through your Word, O God, in Christ. Amen. Fear not! Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, (v. 1) Our devotion writer begins; “In Scripture, there are 365 different places where God’s people are … Continue reading →

Prayer: When we call on your name, O Lord, we know you listen, teach us more through your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Calling upon God Abram, before God called him Abraham, already was a devout believer.  God had chosen … Continue reading →

Prayer: Teach me, O God, through your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Safety …hide me in the shadow of your wings. (v. 8) Our devotion writer relates a personal story showing how being in the shadow of God’s wings helped … Continue reading →