His kingdom

His signs are superb!
     His miracles so powerful!
His kingdom is everlasting.
     His rule is for all time.
~ Daniel 4:3 (CEB)

Do you see what we’ve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. ~ Hebrews 12:28 (MSG)

SUMMARY SENTENCE

Align yourself with God's forever regime and reign.

PRAYER

God, you are worthy of all respect and worship. You are the ultimate king. Forgive me for my unthinking attempts to advance my own feeble kingdom. Save me from my delusions of grandeur and entitlement. Install your kingdom values deep within my soul so that I'm totally aligned with and allegiant to you. I want my life to brim over with praise and gratitude for you. Amen.

Sorrow and grace

I’m on a diet of tears—
     tears for breakfast, tears for supper.
All day long
     people knock at my door,
Pestering,
     “Where is this God of yours?”
~ Psalm 42:3 (MSG)

The Lord said: “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

SUMMARY SENTENCE

God's grace is the only survival tool we need.

PRAYER

Lord, thank you for your undeserved grace. Forgive me when I slip into thinking that I need more power or control to overcome my problems. Stir again the deposit of grace that you have planted within me. I'm going to trust that the power of Christ will override all my weaknesses. Amen.

Make a stand

But David told the Philistine, “You are coming against me with sword, spear, and scimitar, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of heavenly forces, the God of Israel’s army, the one you’ve insulted." ~ 1 Samuel 17:45 (CEB)

So stand with the belt of truth around your waist, justice as your breastplate, and put shoes on your feet so that you are ready to spread the good news of peace. ~ Ephesians 6:14-15 (CEB)

SUMMARY SENTENCE

Make your stand with the Lord utilizing his weapons of choice.

PRAYER

Lord of heavenly forces, who can oppose you? I'm so glad that you call me to fight next to you. It's such a safe place to be. Forgive me when in the face of opposition I feel compelled to come up with my own plans -- battle strategies which rely on violence and violent words. When the stressful moments come and I feel compelled to do something reawaken me to your presence. I'm going to stand with you. Amen.

Ask

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. ~ Psalm 34:15 (NLT)

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. ~ Matthew 7:7 (NLT)

SUMMARY SENTENCE

Tell God because he is listening.

PRAYER

Thank you, God, for hearing me. I confess that I grow weary of asking you for things when what I recieve isn't exactly want I asked for. True, once it comes, the answer is always better than what I asked for, but it's frustrating having to adjust my expectations. Help me to be open to healthy change. I'm going to follow Jesus' instruction and continue to look to you for solutions. Amen.