O Lord, as I lay down to rest on this the last evening of the year, it is with peace and joy that I do so knowing that nothing in all creation can separate me from your love in Christ Jesus – knowing that you have given me your Word to assure me that I …
“And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:59–60, ESV) On this, the last day of the year of …
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” (Romans 12:17, ESV) This is a command of the Lord – do not – do to others as they have done to you! But instead do what is beautiful / honorable / the right thing from …
Father, as I begin this last day of the year and contemplate the new year and reflect on the past – I am first reminded that to you one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as but a moment. You are not in time but rather you created time, but you …
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for the way you guided our steps and our thoughts and words today – forgive us, we pray for the times and ways that we departed from the path you gave us. Lord, we know that the path through this night is also found only in you so as we prepare …
“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13, ESV) Peter and John were so impacted by their time with Jesus and the presence of Jesus with them – the people, even …
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” (Romans 12:16) The way of the world is to live a ‘high-flying’ self-confident and self-centered life. One thing is for sure, if you are living the high-flying life you don’t have to worry …
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in our hearts and in this world today – we rejoice in you upon our awakening and we call on your name and lift up praise as we go through our waking hours enjoying your company and your assurances of your presence, your provision, your purpose, …
Lord, you have brought me through another day and into this night and I look up and say than you Father. Thank you that I never fear nor worry what the day or the night holds because I know you are bigger than the days and the nights and you hold me in Christ Jesus …
“After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that …
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