ISAIAH 26:9 (MSG)
Through the night my soul longs for you.
Deep from within me my spirit reaches out to you.
MARK 1:35 (NLT)
Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.
THE ESSENCE
Fellowship with God is a 24/7 activity.
DAILY FODDER
Does the desire for or presence of God ever impinge on your sleep?
PRAYER
Creator and Sustainer, I am thankful for the dawn's embrace, a reminder of your mercies renewed each morning. Forgive my moments of distraction when worldly cares eclipse communion with you like fog veiling the sunrise. Guide me to seek your presence diligently like a traveler tracing the path of the rising sun. May my soul awaken to your light. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
