As the Day Begins “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” — Acts 9:6 There is something deeply honest about the question Saul asked on the Damascus road. He had influence, education, determination, and religious passion, yet when confronted by the risen Christ, all of those things suddenlyContinue reading “MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL”
Category Archives: A Morning Prayer
WHO IS YOUR EXAMPLE?
As the Day Begins The Quiet Witness That Still Changes the World “Be thou an example…in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” — 1 Timothy 4:12 There is something deeply revealing about the people we choose to imitate. In every generation, culture places certain individuals on elevated platforms andContinue reading “WHO IS YOUR EXAMPLE?”
WITHOUT FEELING?
As the Day Begins “Singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” — Ephesians 5:19 There is something deeply revealing about Paul’s instruction in Ephesians 5:19. He does not merely command believers to sing with their lips; he calls them to make melody “in your heart” to the Lord. The Greek word forContinue reading “WITHOUT FEELING?”
When the Gift Becomes the God
As the Day Begins “Nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” — 1 Timothy 6:17 There is nothing sinful about enjoying the blessings God provides. Paul does not condemn possessions in 1 Timothy 6:17. Instead, he warns believers not to “trust” in them. TheContinue reading “When the Gift Becomes the God”
Centered in Service
As the Day Begins “By love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 There is a strange temptation in modern Christianity to confuse attendance with discipleship. Many believers faithfully sit in pews, enjoy worship music, greet friends warmly, and leave believing they have fulfilled the whole purpose of spiritual life. Yet Paul’s words to the Galatian churchContinue reading “Centered in Service”
Centered in Christ Together
As the Day Begins “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:13 There is something deeply comforting about knowing that God does not measure His Church the way the world measures success. We often count buildings, budgets, attendance, andContinue reading “Centered in Christ Together”
Carrying the Cross Before Breakfast
As the Day Begins “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.” — Matthew 10:24 When we come to Christ, we often celebrate His promises of forgiveness, peace, and eternal life. Yet Jesus never hid the reality that following Him would also mean sharing in His rejection. The Christian lifeContinue reading “Carrying the Cross Before Breakfast”
Grace Before the Cross
As the Day Begins “Much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.” — Romans 5:15 Many Christians have been taught that the Old Testament is primarily about law while the New Testament is primarily about grace. While there is truth inContinue reading “Grace Before the Cross”
Live So You Can Die Well
As the Day Begins “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord…that they may rest from their labors.” — Revelation 14:13 There is something striking about the honesty behind this prayer: “Lord, let me die rather than live wrong.” In a culture that prizes longevity, comfort, and security, we rarely stop to ask whetherContinue reading “Live So You Can Die Well”
Astonished by His Presence
As the Day Begins “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.” — Psalm 66:16 There is a difference between knowing about God and living in daily awareness of His presence. The psalmist invites others to listen as he tells what God has doneContinue reading “Astonished by His Presence”