AIMING FOR JESUS

Morning Prayer

I thank you heavenly Father for being God, so loving and kind with mercies that are new every morning. Help me today to look to you and to follow you in my every thought, word, and action. Forgive me of my sin and cleanse me and I too forgive others for anything they have done […]

Meek is the new ‘super hero’

““Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5, ESV)  What could be a greater help and blessing to this world than to live out this promise. No more profound picture of unworldly can be painted than the picture of meekness.  A gentle strength that is evidenced in trusting and obeying God. […]

The Right Prayer To Pray Everyday

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,” (Colossians 1:9, ESV)  What a powerful and effective prayer for us to pray for other Christians – whoever they are and wherever […]

Evening Prayers

Heavenly Father, as this day comes to a close I thank you that your care and provision for me does not – you provide for me and care for me and watch over me in the night as in the day and I rest and sleep in complete peace knowing you are God and I […]

Morning Prayer

This is the day that you have made, I am rejoicing, and I am glad in this day – this gift from you O Lord my God. My prayer is that the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart and all that I do today will be pleasing to you, will be […]

The ‘Upside Down’ Kingdom of God – His Economy

““Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4, ESV)  The ‘happiness’ of mourning? Yes, exactly. When we see ourselves as we truly are (sinners who have been saved by the grace of God in Christ Jesus) and recognize that even though we have been born again – we still have a […]

REDEEMED – REDEEMED, REDEEMED BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,” (Ephesians 1:7, ESV)  Have you ever heard a statement like this: “I just can’t believe God would condemn them to hell.”? God doesn’t send anyone to hell, we accomplish that completely on our own. What […]

Evening Prayers

For bringing me through this day and For carrying me into and through the night And most of all for Jesus – I give you thanks and praise Thank you, Lord, that as I prepare to lay my head down, I do so with sweet peace and know that my rest is in you. There […]

Ask Yourself: Are The Beatitudes My Attitude?

“And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:2–3, ESV)  Jesus has taught us that the ‘poor in spirit’ are ‘blessed.’ This is not a thing you can touch and feel, it is a blessing that is ours when we […]

Truly Blessed in Christ

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,” (Ephesians 1:3, ESV)  No matter how difficult life may be at present, every single Christian, without exception, can say “I am blessed.” How blessed? Blessed with ‘every spiritual blessing in […]