Think of God Often “Pray, remember what I have recommended to you, which is to think often on God, by day by night, in your business and even in your diversions. He is always near you and with you. Leave him not alone. You would think it rude to leave a friend alone who came […]
We all have lost loved ones and we would do anything to get them to come to Jesus, but they won’t and they can’t. They have no desire for him. No need of him that they can see. No belief. They aren’t willing. Or maybe they are too weak to come to Jesus. Too blind. […]
In Chapter 19 entitled Sons of God in this same book, Knowing God, J.I. Packer talked about how difficult it is to bring an adopted child into your home and to what great lengths adoptive parents have to go in order to develop a relationship with that child. He says: “The establishing of the child’s […]
“And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Dear Father, Help me do the right thing. Now that sounds so easy to my ears and I have muttered it so many times without giving it a whole lot of thought. But my prayer today and I hope for […]
The Lord is not slack concerning His promises, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Dear Father, I am still struggling to wrap my mind around the scenes coming from the catastrophic destruction in Japan. I look […]
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 Dear Father, The headlines for this one day are enough to make strong knees buckle. The uncertainty in Egypt, unrest in […]
There is so many who tell you of the Greatest Love Story ever told, but have you heard of the of the most tragic one? With Valentines Day just past and love stories on everyone’s mind, and with us all being reminded of the Greatest Love Story, let me tell you about the Most Tragic […]
“And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God.” Isaiah 61:6 Dear Father, It can be quite scary to ponder that we are named ministers of God. Do you know what you have with me? Raw play-dough, that’s for sure. Well that is my human-eyed side of […]
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” John 20:28 Dear Father, What a mighty work you have done. A brand new baby has come into our lives. A boy, a man child, a grand and I do mean GRAND… son. My firstborn now has a firstborn. Thank you for blessing us with this […]
“To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God…” Isaiah 61:2 Dear Father, This year has started off with a bang and I could use a year of your favor. That sounds mighty fine to me. Even the word ‘favor’ brings a sunny smile to my soul. It […]
