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”
Category Archives: An Evening Prayer
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?”
When the Wind Blows Against Your Faith
As the Day Ends “When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?” — Matthew 19:25 Jesus never persuaded people to follow Him by concealing the cost. In Matthew 19, the rich young ruler departed sorrowfully because obedience required a surrender he was unwilling to make. The disciples wereContinue reading “When the Wind Blows Against Your Faith”
Grace That Teaches Us to Confess
As the Day Ends “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.” —1 Corinthians 15:3 As this day closes, we rest in the central truth of the gospel: Jesus Christ died for our sins. His sacrifice was complete, sufficient,Continue reading “Grace That Teaches Us to Confess”
When Justice and Mercy Met at the Cross
As the Day Ends “To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus.” Romans 3:26 As this day closes, Romans 3:26 invites us to rest in a truth greater than our failures: God does not forgive sin by pretending that itContinue reading “When Justice and Mercy Met at the Cross”
When Prayer Removes the Mask
As the Day Ends “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.” James 4:3 As this day comes to a close, James invites us to examine not only whether we prayed, but why we prayed. Prayer is not a spiritual method for persuading God to blessContinue reading “When Prayer Removes the Mask”
The Courage to Stop Hiding from Ourselves
As the Day Ends “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 As this day comes to a close, John invites us into one of the most honest places a believer can stand: the place where we stop pretending. Self-deception is dangerousContinue reading “The Courage to Stop Hiding from Ourselves”
Victory Before Sleep
As the Day Ends “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 As this day closes, James reminds us that spiritual resistance begins with surrender. We do not overcome darkness through anger, willpower, or dramatic declarations. We first place ourselves under God’s authority, trusting His wisdomContinue reading “Victory Before Sleep”