God has proven His love for us this way: That even as we committed sins left and right, sentencing ourselves to death, Christ took our place and died for us on the cross, so we can have LIFE. When He rose again, death was defeated, and all that the enemy planned for us was swallowed upContinue reading “Resurrection Day”
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Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience
Today, as we think on Christ’s obedience to Father, even unto death, take a moment to ask the Lord, “What have You asked me to do that I haven’t done yet? What have You asked me to stop doing that I have continued in? What has kept me from obedience?” Lord Jesus, what You askContinue reading “Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience”
Maundy Thursday – Broken for Our Sin
Today, on Maundy Thursday, we think on the Last Supper, the prophetic bread broken that night to symbolize how the Bread of Life would soon be broken. By this time, Judas had already chosen to betray His Master and Friend. The others would soon fall asleep, and then desert Him. And Peter, who promised neverContinue reading “Maundy Thursday – Broken for Our Sin”
The Church Must SHINE in This Present Darkness
In the wake of the hatred and violence of recent days, let us take up the torch of Truth and Love, praying in unity and in Christ’s power. Let us shine so brightly for Him in the midst of this present darkness that those who are lost draw near to His light in us likeContinue reading “The Church Must SHINE in This Present Darkness”
Pray for Christian Marriages
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NASB Lord, we need You. Desperately. Please come and invade our marriages. Step into the secret places in our hearts where we have built barriers, and tear them down. Empower husbands to rise up and cover theirContinue reading “Pray for Christian Marriages”
Love as He First Loved
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 All that you do for the Lord is not for nothing. He sees it. But more than that, they can see it. Don’t gauge your worth by others’ responses. When you love, but they attack, so often it’s because they are filled with the painContinue reading “Love as He First Loved”
Fighting for Love
What battles have you been fighting in your marriage or other relationships? It’s easy sometimes to forget what this fight is for and who our real enemy is. We have an enemy, but it’s not that person standing next to you. When you fight for what you want and get angry because someone doesn’t doContinue reading “Fighting for Love”
For the Prodigals
Pray for those who were raised in the church, but then turned their back on God to run after the things of this world.
For Fathers
As Fathers Day approaches this coming Sunday, here’s some encouragement from the heart of our Perfect Father: My son, I know your heart. You have longed to be the perfect father, to not make the same mistakes your own father did, to raise your children up to love Me, to empower them to be allContinue reading “For Fathers”
Removing Family Barriers
What walls stand within your family? And what part have you played in the distancing? Have you asked those loved ones to forgive you yet? Pride is at the heart of every argument. Make sure it’s not yours. As we model humility and love, our children also learn to ask forgiveness, seek the Lord for change,Continue reading “Removing Family Barriers”
