As the Day Begins “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 The assurance John offers in this brief, but weighty sentence is not a denial of the pressures we face, nor is it a sentimental attempt to soften the sharp edges of life. It isContinue reading “Abiding Assurance When the World Presses In”
Category Archives: A Morning Prayer
Walking in Wisdom
Choosing the Path That Shapes the Day As the Day Begins “Do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:17) Wisdom, according to the apostle Paul, is not merely a matter of intelligence or accumulated experience; it is a deliberate posture of the heart and mind toward God. InContinue reading “Walking in Wisdom”
When the Small Things Matter to a Near God
As the Day Begins “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him.” (Psalm 145:18) The question “Does God care?” often rises quietly from the ordinary places of life rather than from moments of crisis alone. It surfaces when bills are stacked on the counter, when the car sputters and the air-conditioning gives outContinue reading “When the Small Things Matter to a Near God”
Living Into God’s Design, Not Chasing a Lesser Story
As the Day Begins “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 The words of Jesus in John 10:10 are often quoted, sometimes too quickly, as though “abundant life” were merely an increase in comfort, success, or ease. Yet when Jesus speaks these words, HeContinue reading “Living Into God’s Design, Not Chasing a Lesser Story”
When Faith Writes Beyond the Page
As the Day Begins “They did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us, they would not be made perfect.” Hebrews 11:39–40 Hebrews 11 stands as a sweeping testimony to lived faith—faith that breathed in tents, trembled on mountains, marched around walls, and trusted GodContinue reading “When Faith Writes Beyond the Page”
The World You Carry Within
As the Day Begins The words of Ken Keyes, Jr., “A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror,” resonate deeply with the wisdom of Scripture. They echo a biblical anthropology that recognizes how the inner life of the human heart shapesContinue reading “The World You Carry Within”
When the Wounded Need Shelter, Not Scrutiny
As the Day Begins “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18, ESV) Discouragement is a quiet suffering, often hidden behind polite smiles and practiced resilience. Charles R. Swindoll’s observation rings true because it names a reality many believers know firsthand: wounded souls do not heal under criticism.Continue reading “When the Wounded Need Shelter, Not Scrutiny”
A Word You Never Wish You Had Withheld
As the Day Begins Can you ever remember a time when you regretted having said a kind word? Most of us can recall moments when we wished we had spoken differently—too sharply, too quickly, or too defensively—but it is far more difficult to remember a moment when kindness itself caused regret. Scripture understands this humanContinue reading “A Word You Never Wish You Had Withheld”
Seeing the Christ Who Stands Behind All Things
As the Day Begins The Christian faith has always insisted that the world is thicker with meaning than it first appears. Charles Malik’s insight that “Jesus Christ is everywhere; he is behind everything we see if only we have eyes to see him; and he is the Lord of history if only we penetrate deepContinue reading “Seeing the Christ Who Stands Behind All Things”
Grace at Daybreak in a Rebellious World
As the Day Begins Samuel Moor Shoemaker’s observation cuts against the grain of sentimental faith: “We are not part of a nice, neat creation, set in motion by a loving God; we are part of a mutinous world where rebellion against God is the order of the day.” That statement resonates deeply with the witnessContinue reading “Grace at Daybreak in a Rebellious World”