What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”
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First Thought: Jesus
Before you open your eyes, before you get out of bed, before you think any other thought, think on Jesus, and hand Him your day. This has strategy for walking in oneness with Christ has made all the difference in my days. What is Jesus saying over your day today? Ask Him. — from VictoryContinue reading “First Thought: Jesus”
Fight the Right Fight
O Lord, if ever there was a time for Your church to rise up and shine, to throw off the bushels we’ve hidden Your light beneath, it is now. Matthew 5:14-16. Give us the mind of Christ to stop our bickering against one another about the things we actually agree upon, and to pray inContinue reading “Fight the Right Fight”
Fight to Follow
The more we surrender to Christ and walk as one with Him, the greater resistance we will experience not just from the world, but from within the church. Have you felt it yet? We have a real enemy. But it is not the verses that don’t fit into our agendas. And it’s not the brotherContinue reading “Fight to Follow”
Renouncing Lies, Speaking Truth
Our enemy loves to get us to agree with lies he feeds us contrary to the Word of God. They feel true, but they are not who we are in Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. Have you ever said or thought anything like this before? “I’m such a failure,” “I’ll never have enough money,” “I’ll alwaysContinue reading “Renouncing Lies, Speaking Truth”
Worshipping the Worthy One
With all the disheartening news, in the midst of all our pain, anxiety, and anger, we choose to worship…. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in You that we move and breatheContinue reading “Worshipping the Worthy One”
Courage to Live
Where do we find ourselves now, Lord? Are we living for You? Or are we still wandering around in all our disappointments and fears, hoping our way might still work somehow? Oh, Lord, You keep bringing us to the end of ourselves, so we will rise up and choose You. Give us courage today toContinue reading “Courage to Live”
Prayer for the Persecuted
Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the world who are undergoing persecution at this time. Give them strength and courage to endure, forgive, love, and proclaim Your Good News, even in the face of great hardship. Give them wisdom every moment to know what to do, where to go, what to say; andContinue reading “Prayer for the Persecuted”
Protect Our Children, Lord
With all the disturbing news of late—and that’s just what’s been brought to light—let’s pray for our children today…. Lord, we ask You for a shield of protection around our children. Please, Father, guard them with Your angels. Fight for them. When evil and harm come against them, stand in the way. Protect those whoContinue reading “Protect Our Children, Lord”
Look in My Eyes
Yesterday, the Lord awakened me to a vision of the bride scrubbing the floor, sweat on her brow. “I see you,” the Lord said to her. He reached out with both hands, and as she took them, He pulled her to her feet to look into His eyes. Don’t be like the wife who runsContinue reading “Look in My Eyes”
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