One God

I am the Lord; that is my name; I don’t hand out my glory to others or my praise to idols. ~ Isaiah 42:8 (CEB)

There may be so-called gods both in heaven and on earth, and some people actually worship many gods and many lords. But for us,

There is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live.

~ 1 Corinthians 8:5-65 (NLT)

Lord,

THANKS: Thank you for the life that you have given to me -- the life that came to me when I was born and the life that came to me when I was reborn into the Christ-life.

REGRETS: It's so easy to live as though there are many gods to please -- even while saying that there is only one God.

INTERCESSION: I need my actions to line up with my words. And I need your help and encouragement for that to happen. I am incapable on my own.

PURPOSE: I'm going to live as though you are the only God and Lord. For you are!

Amen.

Recruitment

This is what the Lord God says: I, myself, will search for my sheep and take care of them. ~ Ezekiel 34:11 (NCV)

As Jesus passed alongside the Galilee Sea, he saw two brothers, Simon and Andrew, throwing fishing nets into the sea, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” he said... ~ Mark 1:16-17 (CEB)

Lord, I'm so glad that you don't spend all your time hanging out in heaven. But you go out looking for people who need you. You are actively recruiting people like me. And I want to leave my uneventful life behind to follow you. I want to be a part of your recruitment team so that everyone will be able to experience your love and care. Amen.

Good Lord!

I will tell about the kind deeds the Lord has done. They deserve praise! The Lord has shown mercy to the people of Israel; he has been kind and good. ~ Isaiah 63:7 (CEV)

You have already found out how good the Lord really is. ~ 1 Peter 2:3 (CEV)

Good Lord, you have already given us a taste of how wonderful you are. You have been kind to us -- to me. I am especially grateful for the way that Christ Jesus came into the world, gave himself as a sacrifice to rebuild our relationship with you, and then conquered death -- establishing the new life to which we are all looking forward. It's all about you -- not me. Help me keep the focus on you. For you are kind and good! Amen.

Goodness, Justice, and Truth

The Lord always does right and wants justice done. ~ Psalm 11:7 (CEV)

Live your life as children of light. Light produces fruit that consists of every sort of goodness, justice, and truth. ~ Ephesians 5:8-9 (CEB)

Just Lord,

THANKS: I'm grateful that at least someone is consistent in their passion for goodness, justice, and truth. You!

REGRETS: There is a shortage of goodness, justice, and truth in the world -- even in my own life. I get so caught up in my limited and insular life that righteousness slips through the cracks.

INTERCESSION: Please repair the cracks so that my life is full of your goodness, justice, and truth.

PURPOSE: I want to live as one of your children -- full of your life -- and full of passion for the things which stir you. 

Amen.