As the Day Ends “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth.” —2 Timothy 2:25 As this day closes, Paul’s words invite us to examine whether repentance is merely part of our religious vocabulary or a living response within the heart. TheContinue reading “WHEN REPENTANCE BECOMES MORE THAN A WORD”
Category Archives: An Evening Prayer
WHEN WORSHIP COMES BEFORE WORK
As the Day Ends “But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” —Luke 10:42 As this day closes, many of us can understand Martha. She welcomed Jesus into her home and immediately became occupied with serving Him. Her work was not sinful, selfish,Continue reading “WHEN WORSHIP COMES BEFORE WORK”
CROSSING THE RIVER OF SURRENDER
As the Day Ends “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24 As this day ends, Galatians 5:24 invites us to examine more than our outward behavior. Paul speaks of those who “belong to Christ Jesus” as people who have crucified the flesh. The Greek wordContinue reading “CROSSING THE RIVER OF SURRENDER”
WHEN EARTHLY TREASURE OUTLIVES ITS OWNER
As the Day Ends “But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee; then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” Luke 12:20 As this day comes to a close, Jesus invites us to measure life by more than what we have accumulated. The rich manContinue reading “WHEN EARTHLY TREASURE OUTLIVES ITS OWNER”
When God Makes His Home Within Us
As the Day Ends “…If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.” John 14:23 As this day comes to a close, Jesus gives us an image that is both tender and searching. He does notContinue reading “When God Makes His Home Within Us”
LOVE THAT CHOOSES TO STAY
As the Day Ends “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God.” John 7:17 Evening Meditation As this day closes, it is helpful to remember that biblical love is not sustained by emotion alone. Feelings can be warm in the morning and weary by evening.Continue reading “LOVE THAT CHOOSES TO STAY”
Resting in the God Who Cannot Lie
As the Day Ends “…Yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.” —Romans 3:4 As evening settles over us, Romans 3:4 calls us to place our confidence where it ultimately belongs—not in shifting opinions, changing circumstances, or even our own limited understanding, but in the unchanging character of God. Biblical faith is moreContinue reading “Resting in the God Who Cannot Lie”
When God Becomes More Than an Idea
As the Day Ends “Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.” Exodus 3:6 Moses had spent years in the wilderness before the burning bush interrupted hisContinue reading “When God Becomes More Than an Idea”
When God’s Call Is Greater Than Our Confidence
As the Day Ends “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” —Exodus 3:11 As this day comes to a close, Moses’ question gives us permission to admit our inadequacy before God. He did not respondContinue reading “When God’s Call Is Greater Than Our Confidence”
WHO IS SETTING YOUR PACE?
As the Day Ends “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.” —1 Peter 2:21 As this day comes to a close, it is worth asking who has been shaping the pace of my life. Scripture repeatedly shows that people areContinue reading “WHO IS SETTING YOUR PACE?”