Tag Archives: Heavenly Father

The Four Lepers

For Saturday January 14, 2023 2 Kings 7:9 We are not doing right. This day is a day of good news, and we remain silent. The lepers in 2 Kings 7 were trapped between the Syrian army and the town … Continue reading

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The God Who Gives Wealth

THERE are two extremes today about the connection between God and wealth. One is that wealth and money are inherently evil and therefore God is opposed to them. The other is that God is just waiting to shower wealth on … Continue reading

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Piercing Heaven 1/14/2023

Robert Parker Prayer O Lord, teach me to pray, that I may call upon your name. Prepare my heart to seek, and open your ears mercifully to hear me. Almighty and eternal Lord God, you are the Creator and Continual … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 5

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading

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Romans 8:18

Friday January 13, 2023 Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Hope sheds its light upon us also in our … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/13/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 1/13/2023

Friday Intercession Father, we pray for governments around the world; for those whose decisions will affect the whole of your creation; for those who ignore the implications for future generations of the decisions they are making today; for the leaders … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 4

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading

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Have You Ever Been Alone With God?

Thursday January 12, 2023 Mark 4:34 And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. Our Solitude with Him. Jesus does not take us alone and expound things to us all the time; He expounds things to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/12/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 1/12/2023

Thursday Confession Lord, we confess your right to exercise your sovereignty over the whole of your creation and over every part of our lives. But from the very beginning we have used our free will to please ourselves and not … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 3

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading

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Revelation 2:25

Wednesday January 11, 2023 Revelation 2:25 “But hold fast what you have till I come.” The other day we asked a Hebrew friend how it was that his countrymen were so successful in acquiring wealth. “Ah,” said he, “we do … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/11/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 1/11/2023

Wednesday Thanksgiving Father, we thank you for being so ready to forgive us whenever we turn to you and honestly acknowledge your power and our own need. We praise you for the joy of knowing that no matter who we … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 2

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading

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Paul’s Sermon Before Felix

Tuesday January 10, 2023 Acts 24:25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” Felix, unhappy … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/10/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 1/10/2023

Tuesday Praise Father, you are greater than anything we can imagine, more wonderful than our deepest joy, more powerful than anything we have known. Yours is the authority that always intended to create. Yours is the sovereignty that holds all … Continue reading

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God Makes All Things New – 1

Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 In these chapters, the Lord amplified the wonderful promise He gave to His people in the letter Jeremiah sent the Babylonian exiles: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans … Continue reading

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