Father, may our heart’s cry be the same as that of the Apostle Paul who declared, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Physical suffering and persecution for the sake of Christ will prove our faith to be genuine and will gain for us a crown of life. Suffering and persecution … … […]

Father, it is in our weaknesses that Your power becomes more visible in our lives. The “thorn in our flesh” is representative of those trials common to all followers of Christ. We call out for deliverance and yet endure the discomfort and affliction as a true soldier of the faith, all the while […]

Father, there is great celebration during the harvest season for those who worked together in preparing the field, sowing the seed and managing the growing crops to ensure optimal yields. Then comes the hard work and joy of the harvest. While physical crops are vital to our earthly life spiritual […]

God, You are the only source of living, eternal hope to whom we can cling. All earth-based hope is eventually a perishing hope but we can be confident that You will be with us to the end of our journey here on this earth. Family and friends are a source of joy as they enrich … … Continue […]

Father, it is during times of discouragement, bewilderment, or delay that we find ourselves more attentive to godly instruction. It seems our hearts are more yielded and our minds more absorbing of the truths You want to convey when we’re no longer trying to take charge. Like the disciples who […]

Father, our hearts are heavy as we think about the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, a young man whose voice and actions spoke truth, hope, and love, who was unwavering in speaking about his faith in Christ no matter how hostile the setting. We want to move beyond sorrow and anger to let his death help […]

Father, the question in the old hymn asks, “What can wash away my sins?” And we know the answer is “Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” Only You can take a heart that is bent toward sin and completely reconcile us to Yourself, our Creator, because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. […]

Father, in this ever-changing society where transition beckons us daily, You are the Faithful One. As we hold unswervingly to the hope we profess we will not be swayed to the right nor to the left. And we hold to this hope because You are faithful to Your Word and Your divine character. Though the […]

Father, it is impossible for me to give sincere thanks to You unless I have a grateful heart. Open my eyes to see and verbalize the little blessings that come especially when I’m walking through dark clouds of difficulty. My daily blessings, by far, outnumber my troubles. Good health, comfortable […]

Father, as we earnestly contend for the faith, we’re thankful for pastors and Christian leaders who labor, study, pray and observe the times to keep us on our guard against the schemes of our adversary, the devil. Keep us alert, sober, and ready for action when our overseers warn us of Satan’s […]