Devotional Hope

2012-03-16T10:21:00.001-07:00

You are amazing, Lord.

I am touched by your love,

every day moved by your compassion.

Thank you for your goodness,

you never plan me harm.

Thank you for your mercy,

forgiveness; I turn to you.

Thank you for your grace,

to do those things I cannot, without you.

In you, through Christ, I can do all things.

You are always speaking to

my innermost parts; my heart.

My spirit has its direction each day;

I am listening and will follow.

Be lifted high, magnified,

bigger in me.

Praise your glorious

and mighty name, Jesus!

2012-03-15T11:41:00.001-07:00

Good morning, Lord!

I was not there when you

spoke the universe into existence

or when you laid

the foundations of the earth.

I did not witness the very first

morning sun light up the sky

or when you gave

the constellations their places.

Still, there is no doubt

in my mind that you did

all of this and more

with your mighty hand.

At the same time,

you had your first thoughts of me

and when would be just

the right time to plan my birthday.

My future was thought of

since the beginning of time;

you knew me,

even then.

You know me now,

and you love me,

the same as you did

with the very first sunrise.

I love you, Father God.

Praise you, Jesus!

2012-03-14T17:40:00.000-07:00

I am strong in you, Lord,

and in the power of your might.

I walk in boldness, courageous

in the midst of adversity.

Direct me in your ways,

remind me of your promises,

as I meditate on your Word.

It is amazing, to have your written plan,

instructions for life.

Still, I am awestruck

by my relationship

with you even more.

Father God, Savior and King,

Provider and Healer,

Strength and Shield,

Confidant and Friend.

Praise your name, Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-03-13T13:36:00.002-07:00

I hear you, Lord.
I can do all things, through Christ;
I will obey and follow your instruction,
as I choose to not merely listen to your Word.

It is life and health to my whole body,

medicine from the top of my head
to the soles of my feet.

You give wisdom and understanding

to those who ask, so I am asking.
Thank you for mercy, goodness and grace.

You are so good to me.

Your love is amazing.
You are so worthy;
I worship and praise you,
Lord God, my King, Jesus!

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2012-03-12T06:19:00.000-07:00

Thank you, Lord.

My spirit soars with you,

elated with praise.

I am no longer bound,

my 'eyes' are no longer blind,
my 'hands' are not tied,
my 'feet' are not trapped;
I am free.

Nothing can keep me

from worshipping you,
my God and King.

Some may say this is foolishness,

but you have called me to things
that neither ‘body’ nor flesh
can keep me from;
not sickness, nor ailment,
pain or anguish, no temptation.

This is all because I believe you;

you are Redeemer, Savior,
Healer, Strengthener…
my Everything.

I will not grow weary

in serving you,
you are my great reward, Jesus!

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2012-03-09T10:39:00.000-08:00

My heart is filled with praise,Lord.

Melodies to encourage me,

songs that remind me
of who you are.

Words come from

my relationship with you;
to dance, shout, and sing.

This joy, I will embrace;

it is my strength.
There’s hope to be found in you,
hope for my future.

You know the plans you have for me,

they are good plans.
You are doing a good work in me.

I will not fear nor have anxiety inthis day.

You are with me and I am listeningto ‘do’.

Glory, Jesus!

2012-03-08T09:28:00.001-08:00

You chose me, Lord.

I am willing, able,

and ready to do.

That is my confession,

my goal and desire.

So, I submit my ways, today,

to your instruction.

You hold my future in your hands;

it is very good.

My focus is you, in this day;

which has enough to do on its own.

You chose me for this time and place,

to serve and worship you.

You are the way, the truth and life.

Be magnified as you bring light

to who you are,

more and more.

I love you, Jesus!

2012-03-06T13:38:00.001-08:00

You are so good, Lord.

You’ve given me breath,

and you’ve taken it away,

when I get just a glimpse

of your majesty.

You are the glory in every morning,

the goodness in each new day.

My evenings carry memories

of your faithfulness all day long.

I present myself to you,

armed and ready for battle;

prepared to praise and

worship only you.

My hands and feet

willing and able to show

love to all I meet.

Glory to your mighty name,

Jesus, my Lord and God, Savior and King!

2012-03-05T19:56:00.002-08:00

I praise you, Lord.

You are the first one

I think of each morning,
giver of life.

Every breath,

the beating of my heart,
is a gift from you.

I will shout praises,
sing for your glory;
magnifying your name.

I am not held back by anything.
I will not hesitate to choose
your ways in all that I do.

You have healed my body,
refreshed my soul,
redeemed and saved me from my sins.

I remember your goodness
each day; you are glorious,
full of grace, Jesus my Lord!

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2012-03-02T07:52:00.000-08:00

I love you, Lord.

You are with me, in me,

surrounding me with
your goodness; your love.

You remain the same;

every moment, every season,
in storms or in the calm.

I do not doubt your faithfulness,

you are ever true.
You are true to your promises;
you are life, you are love.

So I set myself in agreement with

whatever you have for me to do.
Speak to me, I am listening.
Guide me, I am listening.

Glory to your mighty name, Jesus!

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2012-03-01T08:43:00.001-08:00

No matter what, Lord,

My hope remains the same;

it is you.

I commit my ways to you;

I am sure of your love.

I trust you.

I cast away any doubt,

I hold on to nothing

that keeps me from you.

My faith is in your power

to change my heart,

there will be no more hesitation.

It is faith in your grace

to perform this good work in me.

I choose you, your ways are true; giver of life.

I choose you, your love is true; giver of life.

I choose you, my life, Jesus!

2012-02-29T15:36:00.003-08:00

You are are with me, Lord.

I love to be reminded of that.

I do not tire of hearing of your love.

It is my pleasure to praise you,

to glorify your name.

Your ways are beyond me,

but I will still seek them.

Your thoughts are so far above me,

but I will continue to pray to understand them.

Still, you are faithful to lead me.

I trust you; my Father, my God,

Savior and Redeemer.

There’s power in your name;

I praise and glorify you, Jesus!

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2012-02-28T13:33:00.001-08:00

I believe,Lord.

Your Wordsare my guide.

You lightmy way
on thispath before me.

My feetare swift as you

carry meinto my future.
My destinyis planned and sure,
if I trustyou.

Youcontinue to prove your goodness,

yourfaithfulness is true.
May I be ablessing, obedient to your love.
You arefor me, not against me,
your waysare always good.

So, Icommit myself to you this day.

Mold me,make me,
change myheart more and more.
Praiseyou, Jesus!

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2012-02-27T07:59:00.001-08:00

I give my all, Lord.

To you, I put my trust,

I am forever yours.

Help me carry out

this commitment to you,

by your strength and grace

it is possible.

You are my everything,

I rely on you.

When I am weak,

you strengthen me.

When I am weary,

you give me hope.

I am reminded every day

of your love and goodness,

making a way as I follow you.

Even when I falter or fail,

it is your mercy and grace

I rely on, bringing me back to you.

Glory to you, Jesus!

2012-02-22T08:12:00.001-08:00

I love you, Lord.

My spirit is quieted and

my soul is at peace,

this moment I am alone with you.

Regardless of commotion and busyness,

I take these breaths to listen for you.

My heart beat sounds out a loud rhythm,

my inner workings are in tune,

my body is healthy and ready to praise you.

My thoughts are clear,

my speech is precise

as you lead me through this day;

from victory into victory.

Nothing will cloud my way

or distract me,

my path is clear and lit

by the light of your love;

I trust you.

Even when I falter,

you never give up,

you never leave me alone.

Glory to you,

I give you praise,

Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-02-09T07:01:00.001-08:00

I love you, Lord.

I will rejoice in this day

for you are with me.

No matter what may happen,

when or where I am, I trust you.

You know the plans you have for me,

filled with hope and a future.

I have a significant part to play

right where I am.

I am the one, this is the place,

and now is the time.

Praise Jesus!

2012-02-07T07:10:00.001-08:00

You are the author and

perfector, Lord, of my faith.

You lived as a man,

yet you did not toil as one.

Your example is one of love,

no matter what the cost.

Your enemies even knew your love;

you could not hate even those

who persecuted you.

I want that kind of heart;

please continue to change me.

Not that I am persecuted

or tortured by any means,

your blessings flow in my life.

I live to serve you, therefore

I desire to love as you have.

This life is not trivial,

but one that matters.

You want none to perish,

should they never know you.

Speak to me,

through me,

I am listening.

Praise you, Jesus!

2012-02-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

I quiet myself, Lord, to hear

your direction for my day.

I put myself in remembrance

of your words; seek you first.

I am reminded; you are with me.

I recall your faithfulness to uphold me;

your might and strength lift me.

I stir the flame inside me;

your Holy Spirit guides me.

I will not grow weary;

but I will remain steadfast,

immoveable in my

conviction to serve you.

I know you are always with me.

Your love endures forever.

Praise you, my Lord, Jesus!

2012-02-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

You are amazing, Lord.

Your love for me abounds and

your tender mercies are forever.

I praise you; lift your name on high.

Be magnified, I am focused

on your instructions.

Your discipline is just,

your wisdom is true.

Glorify your Holy name,

Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

I place my trust in you, Lord.

Everywhere I go, whatever I do, show me.

Reveal your heart to me, through me,

so I may show others the way to you.

Give me strength so I may persevere,

building up my faith. I believe,

therefore I have spoken.

Let it be true, entirely.

I wish not to falter,

but to stand strong

and keep standing.

In this day, this hour,

I cannot afford to grow weary.

I trust you to take care of me.

Praise you, my Lord, Jesus!

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

I am here, Lord, listening

for your instruction for the day.

Whatever may try to tempt

anxiety and worry will not have me.

Quarrelling and strife

will not keep my attention.

My heart is focused;

rejoicing in who you are,

Giver of mercy and grace,

Redeemer and Savior.

You heal my body and soul,

quickening my spirit from within.

Thank you for strength

to remain in the press,

changing me, disciplining me

into a workable and faithful

servant for your glory.

Be magnified!

2012-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

You are faithful, Lord,

blameless and pure.

I am humbled.

You keep me; my way is lit

and your lamp burns bright.

You are with me,

I trust you to lead the way.

Your way is perfect,

your Word is flawless.

You are my rock,

my strength and stability.

Your ways are a narrow path,

still broad to my feet and well lit;

I trust you.

Strength upon strength,

your Word proves it is true.

I cannot be taken out by the enemy

when you go before me,

neither blindsided

when you are watching my back.

Though it seems at times

trouble waits around every corner,

you are with me.

I am strengthened all the more.

Praise you, Jesus!

2012-01-31T13:37:00.000-08:00

I know I am part of something, Lord,
bigger than I can imagine.

You are working things

in me for your glory.

I am confident you are doing this;

I will not worry or be impatient.

You have given me a joy unspeakable;

I am strong because my hope is in you.

You have made me a courageous warrior;
I will fight until each battle is won.

I will live my life endeavoring

to demonstrate your love.

I will continue my prayers each day.

I trust you.

Praise you, Jesus!

2012-01-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

I wake early, Lord, seeking your face.

What would you have me do today?

My thoughts are already planning my steps,

but are they the right ones?

I set my ambitions and dreams at your feet.

Which of them are from you?

Lead me in the way I should go,

direct me in your Word.

You always know the

right thing to say to my heart,

to inspire and provoke,

to correct and discipline,

to heal and restore,

to build and strengthen.

I will listen.

Your grace abounds,

demonstrating your great,

wonderful, intense love.

I am listening, my God and King,

Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-01-26T08:38:00.001-08:00

More and more I seek you, Lord,

and your heavenly grace.

Change my heart,

I want to be a blessing to you.

I will follow you;

you are leading me.

I will praise you;

you have saved me.

I will worship you;

you have forgiven me.

I will obey you;

You have loved me.

Yes, I will walk in

diligent obedience to your Word.

What would you have me do,

where shall I go?

I will do everything as if

you were standing before me;

You are always with me.

Praise you, Jesus!

2012-01-25T13:30:00.000-08:00

Unimagineable joy, Lord,
that's what I find in you.
I cannot imagine anything
as splendid, rewarding or true.

It builds me with strength to
overcome weights and burdens
that try to crush me.

Your joy provides a way
to set those things aside,
casting all my cares on you;
I am able to move forward.

You care for me more than I know,
you've provided a way to
overcome any obstacle.

Now I ask, help me with
the practicalities of my confession.
I trust you, my God and King Jesus!

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2012-01-24T07:42:00.001-08:00

My day is yours, Lord.

I look to you in the

first moments of this day,

asking you to guide me until the last.

Have your way in me,

for your work is not yet complete.

You are still improving on my heart,

removing those inner workings I still trust;

I will trust you alone.

It is you who perfects me,

changes my heart as I yield to you.

I am convinced it is a good work

you are doing in me;

your promise is to

complete that work.

I want and need you to.

Thank you for goodness,

mercy and grace.

I will face this day with you,

victorious in Christ Jesus, my Lord!

2012-01-23T08:35:00.001-08:00

I trust you, Lord.

I do not know exactly

what is ahead of me

on this narrow path I am on,

but I trust you to lead me on it.

If I falter, you will pick me up

and strengthen me to go on.

You have empowered me to do

what you have called me to.

I have grace and

faith to keep going.

In all of this, I will

continue to seek you first.

Open my ears to hear

and my eyes to see,

to follow you humbly

and in reverence.

I will not look back,

though I am tempted at times;

I will only look toward my future.

Therein lies my hope.

Praise you Jesus!

2012-01-22T08:26:00.001-08:00

I choose you, Lord.

Each day I have a choice,

every moment can be

life or death, good or evil.

You chose me before

the beginning of time,

though I was a sinner,

so that I would have a

choice in this day.

Without you, I was

blind and naked,

deceived and perishing.

With you, Christ Jesus

as my Lord, I see

the truth of the life

that is now in me.

I am no longer

deceived and perishing,

but made new, clothed

in your righteousness.

All because of a choice.

Amen!

2012-01-20T07:44:00.001-08:00

Once again, I thank you

for your goodness, Lord.

It is remarkable, yet I am speechless,

with few words that truly captivate

the reality of how good you are.

So, I will rest in this quiet moment,

taking in the peace that

comes from your presence.

I will let your joy permeate until

I am strengthened enough for my day.

Courage is rising and my faith restored.

Mountains will move as I speak your name.

May the angels praise you with me.

Glory in Jesus name!

2012-01-19T09:13:00.001-08:00

You are faithful, Lord.

Things I find I still endure

are only for a moment

compared to your eternal Glory.

Your promises are true;

you are faithful to all of them.

In turn, my faith grows stronger

as I persevere in your strength,

not my own, remembering

how big you are.

You are working all things

for my good and your Glory.

You are Father and God, Healer and Provider,

Savior and Redeemer, Author and Finisher of my Faith,

Conqueror and Revealer of the Truth,

my Lord and Creator, the Great I AM.

You are my Everything;

the reason I live. Glory!

2012-01-18T08:23:00.001-08:00

You have always been with me, Lord,

even when I didn’t acknowledge your presence.

I desire you in all I do.

So, here I am before you,

committing myself to you today.

I thank you for your goodness and grace.

I marvel at your countenance,

amazed by your great love;

worthy of all my praise.

So, I lift my voice

and carry boldness

into every moment.

I stir up my faith and believe in

who you are, the great I AM.

Glory to your mighty name, Jesus!

2012-01-17T07:10:00.001-08:00

I am content, Lord,

no matter the things I possess.

It is you I truly need.

My heart longs for your companionship;

your presence brings me peace.

I seek your understanding and wisdom,

in them I gain courage.

Your love holds me close

while your mercy and grace

do what I cannot do myself.

With all my heart, I trust you,

not my own understanding.

In all my ways, I seek you first,

acknowledging your guidance.

I know you will always

show me the right way to go.

I praise you!

2012-01-16T08:21:00.001-08:00

You are first on my mind, Lord.

Before the hustle and bustle

of daily activities begin,

I consider you.

I set my focus on you.

I will take this day,

it will not have me.

I rejoice in it and

will praise you

through whatever comes.

I plan for victory,

remembering you,

because there are things

that try to bring defeat.

I plan for success because

that’s your plan for me.

Set my course and

I will follow the direction you lead.

I praise you, Jesus!

2012-01-13T10:41:00.001-08:00

I’m embraced by your love, Lord.

I want to be consumed and

enveloped by it too.

In my dreams, we walk together.

In visions, we speak.

Here in our quiet place,

I’m lifted and made strong.

I enter this day with you;

I’m the one you have called

to this life I live.

This is the place and

now is the time to go, do, and be.

There’s strength in this joy I find in you.

Boldness to rise out of

complacency and mediocrity

to be victorious through

Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-01-12T13:25:00.001-08:00

I love you Lord.

Your love makes me great.

Your joy makes me strong.

Your Grace makes a way.

Your Word is active.

Your Spirit is Holy.

Your Son is alive.

You are Father.

You are God.

You are the great I AM.

In all this, I am humbled;

I adore you.

I love the way you see

my future, my destiny.

I hold fast to your promises

to take me there,

stepping out on purpose.

Bring life to what you

have planted within me.

Give birth to visions

I thought were lost.

Your love is amazing.

I love you, Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2012-01-11T07:44:00.001-08:00

You’re so amazing, Lord.

Again, I find myself in

awe and wonder of you.

Still, I am confident that I hold

a special place in your heart;

that I matter.

You have a purpose and

destiny planned just for me.

You hold the world in your hands

and you placed me on it.

You breathed the universe into existence

and also gave life to me.

Guide me to those who will listen,

who still need to know your great love;

so that they can know how big you are.

Praise the King, Jesus Christ, my God!

2012-01-10T07:22:00.001-08:00

You are the way, Lord.

I look for your guidance.

I seek your face.

I listen for your voice.

In the darkness of my nights,

you never leave.

In the brightness of my days,

you remain.

In this conviction I am

steadfast, immoveable,

knowing you are

Always with me.

In this I do not grow weary,

knowing you have never left me.

So I set myself

to do as You please

for the sake of your Glory,

not in vain, for you promise

to bring in my harvest.

You are my sustenance,

provision, and an overflow

of blessings comes from you.

Bless you, Jesus!

2012-01-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your Goodness, Lord.

My thoughts are many,

words too few,

to express my gratitude.

And so, my life I pledge to you;

my days are yours

to guide and direct.

This appreciation comes from

the love I have for you;

which you have given as well.

You know my heart;

my little portion of this world

matters to you.

Through my hands

and by my feet,

you may do wonders for your Glory.

Have your way, in Jesus name!

2012-01-08T08:01:00.000-08:00

I trust you with every part
of my life, Lord.

I hold your Word
as sacred; hope.
I believe, then speak.

Faith grows stronger each day
as I see more of what is invisible
in the eyes of men.

You see my faith and
respond on my behalf.
Your promises are true;
you are forever faithful.

Thank you!

2012-01-07T18:33:00.001-08:00

Let your Holy Spirit

refresh me, Lord.
Your words uplift me
and take me past
the busyness of my work.

I will acknowledge you
in all that I do...
Thank you, Jesus!

You are my rock today, Lord,
my shield, strength,

and stronghold, fortress,

refuge and salvation.

In this, I find my testimony;
I have overcome.
In this, I will provoke others;
I will share the Word,
encouraging, giving hope.

Glory to your name!

2012-01-06T07:20:00.001-08:00

I am in awe of you, Lord.

I fall short of your Glory,

but you reach down to lift me;

giving me strength.

Success and Victory

in Christ are my portion,

instead of fear and doubt.

Mercy and Grace in all I do;

I can do nothing without you.

Why would I want to?

Your thoughts, your ways

are not my own, but

Greater than my own.

Still, you share them as you see fit.

Teach me your ways,

guide my paths, and

bless me with wisdom

and understanding.

I want to serve you more. Glory!

2012-01-05T08:49:00.001-08:00

I am courageous, Lord,

strong and bold.

You are my rock therefore

I will not move from my faith;

courage to face my days

whatever they hold.

I remain joyful in hope;

this gives me strength.

As I set myself to serve you,

I will do so boldly, immoveable

from your promise that you reward

those who diligently seek you.

So I cry out,

not in desperation,

but in the Victory I find in you.

I praise your Glorious name,

Jesus Christ, my Lord,

God, and King!

2012-01-04T09:48:00.001-08:00

I praise you, Lord,

You are Holy.

What do I know of your Holiness?

As you reveal yourself to me,

More and more each day,

My eyes are opened to it.

Humbling and profound,

I could not stand in your presence

If it were not for my Savior,

Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Still, my knowledge of

the magnitude of your Holiness

Is immeasurable and small; show me.

I want to know you more.

Bless your Holy name!

2012-01-03T07:47:00.000-08:00

I begin each day, Lord, thinking of you.

I look for the words to tell you how I feel.

Then my heart stirs and your Holy Spirit soars within me.

It tells you what I cannot express on my own;

often my feelings are put to the wayside.

There’s an awakening within me,

to keep pressing in for the knowledge of who you are;

for what I mean to you.

Guide me in this journey;

show me more of who you are.

You are taking me to new heights

as you reveal my destiny.

You are greater in me than

anything I will ever face in this day

and in those to come.

Your will be done.

Be magnified!

2012-01-02T10:08:00.001-08:00

I am convinced, Lord,
All things are truly possible;
for you that is, and
For those who trust in you.

Let me not grow weary
But remain steadfast; immoveable.

May I not worry,
But always believe you

May I never lose hope;
The saving grace of your salvation...

Praise you, Jesus!

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2012-01-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

It’s a new day, Lord.

It’s one thing to praise you

for all you have done,

but your majesty is something of awe.

The giver of breathe takes mine away;

when I see you for who you really are.

Show me more of the

depth, height, and width of your love.

You overtake me with your grace.

Glory to your majesty!

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

I was created, Lord,

to worship you alone.

All of my life, all of my days,

I will praise you for

showing me your ways.

I will not faint or grow weary;

living victorious because

of all you’ve done for me.

I am forgiven, set free,

redeemed from the curse of the law.

You have given me liberty;

I live for you.

Thank you, Jesus!

2011-12-30T11:39:00.001-08:00

This day will be filled

with success, Lord.

Your hand is upon

everything I do.

Therefore, I keep my eyes

on the unseen,

those things eternal.

Comforted with hope,

I await the day when I will rest

with you in heavenly places.

Until then, I have a purpose here

and I matter to you.

I stir up my faith, to pursue you.

You are all I need.

Be magnified!

2011-12-29T07:14:00.001-08:00

Courage and strength,

power and might,

Lord, it’s all from you.

It’s great to know you,

encouraged daily by your promises.

I love the way you love me.

Still, in this moment I am reminded,

when I am tempted to give up,

you bring courage and strength.

When I don’t feel I can carry on,

you give power and might.

You are the meaning of my life,

you are my inspiration; to love.

You truly are the reason I live.

I cast all my cares on you;

now free of burdens, to love…

Glory!

2011-12-28T10:26:00.001-08:00

I am strong, Lord,

in the power of your might!

I will not grow weary or faint

as I run, entering every battle

already in victory.

I will shout your praises

from the rooftops.

I will also find you in

our quiet place,

in moments just like this.

In it, I am humbled

as I seek your face,

stillness awaits

your direction as I pray.

So whatever the moment,

you are there in the midst of it.

Let me bring Glory

to your name with my life!

2011-12-27T09:48:00.001-08:00

Another great day, Lord!

Thank you for

your Goodness, your Grace.

I press forward to

the goal set before me.

I look to you;

your thoughts are grander than my own.

You are wise;

your ways reach beyond my understanding.

Your Grace is sufficient.

Now I set myself to serve you,

love abounds in my heart.

Thank you; I truly have all I need in you,

Jesus Christ my Lord!

2011-12-26T09:09:00.001-08:00

What a Glorious day it is, Lord.

What you tell me, I will do.
Where you send me, I will go.
What you say, I will listen.

Have you way in this day.

I put my trust in you to guide me,
Direct my steps.

I praise you with my whole heart!

Be exalted, Almighty God!

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2011-12-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

You are here, Lord, with us.
Emanuel, Savior and Redeemer,
Healer and Provider, Father and the Son.

Praise the name of Jesus Christ;
Be lifted high!

Be exalted, be Magnified,
This and every day of the year!

Glory!

To everyone, a Merry Christmas!

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2011-12-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

Praise you, lord.

In anticipation of the celebration of your birth,
Emanuel, I am humbled.
You alone are Worthy;
Savior and Redeemer,
Giver of Life.

We are your Creation and
you loved us so much
that you sent your Son to save us.
The ultimate sacrifice
So that we may live.

This is a celebration of
The beginning of a life,
The life of Jesus Christ,
Who lived on earth to show
How we could live righteously before you;
But also to show us we could
Because sometimes we feel that we cannot…

It is by Grace we were saved
And it only just began on the day of birth
One day to end with a sacrificial death
To give us entrance into the eternal life with you
As he rose again…

There are greater things to come!
Oh how you love us!
Praise the name of Jesus!

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

This is a New Day, Lord.
My outlook is brighter,
Your Words are stronger
in me than yesterday.

My faith and confidence are bolder,
Sure that you are Faithful to the Words
that you have spoken and still speak.

My praise will be louder and more secure
Because you are revealing
yourself to me more each day.
Thank you for your Goodness and Grace.

Praise you, Jesus!

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2011-12-22T11:44:00.001-08:00

What a beautiful day this is, Lord.

Before my eyes opened, you had a plan.

You will cause those things which

I set my hands to do to succeed.

You will bring to my remembrance

that which I have need of.

You are my strength and shield

to whatever comes my way.

You lift me up, above and beyond,

so that I am able to live this life

you’ve planned for me.

Thank you, Jesus!

2011-12-20T08:34:00.001-08:00

Wow! Another glorious day, Lord…

to love you and serve you,

to listen and hear you,

to know of your wonderful goodness.

You inspire me with your words,

promises after promises,

to go and do

and be what you created me to be.

May I be a blessing in my service,

goodwill to all.

Praise Jesus,

my Lord!

2011-12-19T09:06:00.001-08:00

Have your way in everything I do today, Lord.

I will walk in boldness, declaring who you are.

Shall I shout it, sing it, show it?

I will demonstrate your love.

My hands are ready to serve, as unto you.

Whatever you require, your grace is sufficient.

Be magnified; I am not ashamed.

Praise the Lord!

2011-12-16T09:08:00.001-08:00

MORNING

I find my strength, Lord, in the joy I have in you.

The hope that is set before me; I am never left alone.
My heart truly does rejoice; delighting in praise all day long.
There none like you - strong, faithful; my Rock.

You teach me to be a faithful servant;

For it is you who raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
and has them inherit a throne of honor.

You guard the feet of your faithful servants,

It is not by our own strength that we prevail;
You, the Most High, will thunder from heaven;
You, the Lord, will judge the ends of the earth.

Because of your great love for all people
you gave your most precious gift; your Son.
Who is our Savior and King, Redeemer for all sin
Healer, Provider, and the Lifter of our heads.

Praise and Glory to your name, Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2011-12-15T16:31:00.001-08:00

EVENING

Thank you for grace, Lord,

for it is by that, through faith,

you have freely given salvation.

I don’t thank you often enough.

So I turn my eyes to you.

My heart humbly admits that

I can do nothing without you;

in Christ ALL things are possible!

I give you honor and praise!

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2011-12-15T08:19:00.001-08:00

MORNING

I meditate on your Word, Lord.

Faith comes in hearing, hearing your Word.

So I will hear you and obey,

not harden my heart by doing things my way.

I will speak aloud your Word; Promises and Ways.

I will not turn away from them.

I believe.

I will encourage others to do the same,

so that none shall fall away.

Drawing near to you,

I hold unswervingly to the hope;

you are faithful to every promise.

You will finish the Good work you have begun in me.

Bless your Holy Name, Jesus Christ, my Lord!

2011-12-14T15:59:00.000-08:00

EVENING

You are faithful, Lord, always hearing me.

Whoever seeks you,

Whoever looks for you,

Whoever knocks on the door,

You are always found.

Whether by word or action

As I set my heart to look to you first,

To seek first your ways

You will always be there.

Hear me now, as you have blessed my day

Bless my evening; I will not fear

For there is nothing that can come

That you will leave me to be destroyed.

My restorer and shield

My rock and fortress

Deliverer, lord and God.

You are always faithful; thank you.

2011-12-14T11:33:00.001-08:00

AFTERNOON

My confidence is in you, Lord.

My heart will not be troubled;

I believe are the Way, the Truth and the Life.

How magnificent it is to know

The Holy God, Most High, as my personal Lord and Savior…

God the Father,

God the Son,

And God the Spirit…

Redeemer of all yesterdays

Friend, Counselor and Confidant,

You are my everything…

There is nothing I cannot bring to you

There is nothing new under the sun

That you are not able to answer…

You loved the world so much that

You gave your only Son,

That whoever would believe in Him, Jesus Christ,

Would not perish but have everlasting life.

Amen and Amen!

2011-12-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

MORNING

Your Words are true, Lord.

My life does not determine

All that you have planned for me;

Trouble and trials are but moments.

Again, I declare my allegiance to your Words,

you are ever faithful to them.

Your life, sacred and true

Is one of eternal glory.

I walk by faith in the unseen,

those things that are eternal.

I diligently, unwaveringly,

whole-heartedly seek them.

I am not ashamed, I will speak boldly

the answer of the hope I have,

which is Jesus Christ, my Lord!

Praise you!

2011-12-13T16:24:00.001-08:00

EVENING

I wonder, Lord, of your majesty.

What is it to live for you

with the intensity that you love me?

What about passion?

I long for a passion

So devoted to your ways

That I take no thought to my own.

Greatness, magnificence,

Splendor and awe are

Only morsels of what it is

to truly partake of Your Glory,

to taste of your Goodness and Grace

which you freely give…

That which, by faith,

all receive of Salvation.

Dare I ask of such a loving Father,

continue to show me the

depths, width, and heights of your love;

a revelation of your passion for me?

Yes, I am confident in your love

However little I understand it

Or how I do not comprehend.

Thank you and Praise you, my Lord.

2011-12-13T12:39:00.000-08:00

AFTERNOON

My voice will be lifted like a trumpet,

Declaring the truths of your Word…

Let sinners repent and believers rise up.

All must seek you daily and

delight to in the knowledge of your ways.

I know that I delight to draw near to you;

Shall it be for all?

To know you, hear you,

And change all of my ways

Is to gain but a glimpse of your thoughts

To rise to the mere edges of your ways.

You extend to the ends of eternity

Yet you are mindful of me;

My hopes and dreams, my life is

but a pebble in the expanse of your universe.

So I cast my cares upon you

I shed my worries as old skin

I pick up the life you have given

Through the blood of Jesus Christ, your Son.

Glory be to you, Father and God of the highest!

2011-12-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

MORNING

Who is God besides you, Lord?

You are my Rock, no one other than you can be.

You arm me with strength

and make my way perfect.

You lift me to new heights,

higher and higher, rising above.

My battles do not overtake me;

I live victorious by your Goodness and Grace.

I am shielded in the victory, of Jesus,

through whom you stoop down to make me great.

You strengthen my path so I do not stumble,

my knees do not falter nor my ankles turn.

I will not fear, my confidence is in you.

Praise be to my Rock, be exalted!

My Savior, Jesus Christ, lives!

2011-12-12T16:35:00.000-08:00

Nearing the end of a beautiful day, Lord,
you are with me.

Throughout the day,
you have guided my steps,
spoken to my heart.

And so,
I stand on those things
I already believe,
revealed by your Word.

And I renew my mind
to the New promises shown
as I seek more of you.

I cannot comprehend
nor fathom
the immense truths held in your Words;
your Love.

I am humbled by your wisdom,
at the same time,
thankful for your goodness and grace.

I continue to Praise your Beautiful name, Jesus!
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2011-12-09T08:29:00.001-08:00

I praise you, Lord.

Seems simple in word,

But it’s weighty in my heart.

I lift you up, right before my eyes,

So that you are all I see.

May your glory fill my life…

It’s there…

I can see it, magnified.

There is no trouble or trial that can stand,

They are but moments compared to

The victory I have in you,

Christ Jesus, my Lord.

I have hope, your ways

Guide me to it each day.

Show me what it is you see for this day,

To know you more.

Praise you!

2011-12-08T13:22:00.001-08:00

You are worthy of honor, Lord.

Above all else, I will give myself to your ways.
I will speak aloud your promises:
so that I will hear them, rehearsing your Words
yes, so I will hear them, receiving them,
living fully, abundantly, in your grace by faith.

Paint your pictures on my heart,
I want to see as you do,
so that I may walk amidst your glory.
Take me to your high places,
above and not beneath, as eagles soar.

Burn from inside me,
set my life ablaze with your mercy and grace;
love for all, so that they may see
the goodness you have shown.
You are forever my God, Jesus Christ my Lord.

Glory to your name!

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2011-12-07T10:06:00.001-08:00

I praise you, Lord,

with all that I am.

Such a bold statement,

but truly my endeavor.

To serve you with my whole heart,

everything I am,

Continues to be my pursuit.

I desire unwavering faith

and unconditional love.

Oh, to love others,

always,

The way you love me.

I thank you for your goodness;

your love.

2011-12-06T07:37:00.001-08:00

Blessed be your name, Lord.

Mountains move and the earth shakes

Babies are born and men will die.

Everything is in your hands,

I will not fear.

My hairs are numbered in your eyes,

Though, I’ve never counted one.

I never hunger and thirst

That you do not satisfy.

You give me life

It is my honor to serve you.

Praise your holy name!

Jesus, Master, Redeemer,

Lord, Savior, Healer, Provider,

Truly the Great I AM!

Worthy of all my praise!

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2011-12-02T10:03:00.001-08:00

Glory to your wonderful name!

Lord, and Father, confidant and friend,

healer and redeemer, Savior and God.

All I will ever need for life and love,

I will embrace my every moment with thoughts of you.

I meditate on your Words, your promises,

For they are life to all who find them

And health to all my flesh.

Thank you for a different heart!

2011-12-01T08:12:00.001-08:00

You are the great I AM!

Lord, I commit this day to your purpose.

What would you have me do?

You are faithful to provide a way in everything;

Never leaving me alone, to my own reasoning.

Show me where I am to go, lead me in your ways.

Wonderful and glorious is the life you give

I will never turn back or walk away.

Thank you for your goodness.

Bless your Holy name!

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2011-11-30T13:11:00.001-08:00

I know that you have plans for me, Lord,
although I don't know exactly what they are.

I thank you that they are for peace, not disaster...
Plans to give me a future filled with hope.
I am astounded by your goodness
and unfathomable grace.

Bless you Lord, with all my soul.
I will not forget your benefits.
You are changing me from the inside;
your love remains a mystery
that you reveal to me every day.

I praise you for your goodness and grace.
I worship you; I love you!

2011-11-23T07:43:00.001-08:00

Lord, your love softly touches my heart this morning.

Compassion for those who need you

And thankfulness that I have you.

Fill my days with those who need you;

Stretch me beyond complacency

Into a new dimension of your love.

Glory to your Holy name!

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2011-11-22T10:45:00.001-08:00

Thank you for grace, Lord,

for it is by that, through faith,

you have freely given salvation.

I don’t thank you often enough.

So I turn my eyes to you.

My heart humbly admits that

I can do nothing without you;

in Christ ALL things are possible!

I give you honor and praise!

2011-11-21T10:09:00.001-08:00

It is a good day, Lord.

Simply put, I believe your words

that everything you’ve created is good.

You are the maker of this day; and me.

You are doing a good work in me;

carrying it out to completion.

You are the God who is greater in me

than anything I may face today.

So yes, it is a very good day!

2011-11-17T13:21:00.001-08:00

Wow! Lord , you are amazing!
Just when I think I'm getting a hang of things
You surprise me with more of your goodness.

Going along, seemingly just going through the motions
I get hit with a dose of your grace
I realize that, no matter what,
I need you in everything I do

From the breath in my lungs to the blood in my veins
From the thoughts in my head to what's in my heart
From the words that I speak to the feelings of my soul
I need you in every way fathomable

So, I say again, Wow! You are amazing!
I thank you and I praise you.
Glory to your name!

2011-11-15T09:59:00.001-08:00

I set my heart to praise you, Lord.

My feet are ready; lead me.

My hands are ready; show me.

My thoughts are stayed on you.

Glory to you! You are a mighty God!

I want to touch heaven, live in your glory

Your soft embrace envelopes my existence

May I shine bright; with unveiled face

With the radiance of your holiness

That you are the one, the only one to save

To touch heaven, taste of your glory

Smell the sweet aroma of your soft embrace

There’s desire that’s burning deep

In the crevasses of my soul

Overflowing in the abundance of your love

2011-11-11T08:28:00.001-08:00

Above the clouds; help me carry

Your glory, majesty and love

From the heights of your presence

Into the valley of my days

To live your love, demonstrate your grace

In the beauty of my testimony

Of your mercy and salvation

Forgiveness and redemption

Oh, how I love to soar above

In the heavens, amidst your glory

Yet I’m called to live as a witness

Of all you have done for all here on earth

2011-07-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

My joy overflows today, Lord.

You answer prayers and
cause plans to succeed,
leading me on the paths of righteousness.

I find my hope in you;
your words are true
and your promises sure.

My strength is renewed each day.

Let me bring glory to your name!

2011-07-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

My confidence is in you, Lord.

You give me the strength I need
to endure the momentary tests and trials,
love to keep my heart right,
faith to remain steadfast, immoveable,
hope that is focused on your promises,
and peace to persevere through it all.

Thank you!

2011-07-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

I am fully persuaded, Lord,
you have the power to do
what you have promised:

My strength and shield,
Redeemer and deliverer,
Protector and provider,
Healer and restorer,
Lover of my soul...

and so much more!

Thank you and praise you!

2011-07-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

Holy Lord, you make my path
Like the first gleam of dawn,
Shining ever brighter
Until the full light of day.

I let my eyes look straight ahead
Fixing my gaze directly on
Your word before me,
Making level paths for my feet
And taking only ways that are firm.

I will not swerve to the right or to the left
but above all else guarding my heart
For it the wellspring of my life.

Glory to my God for He is good!

(CG)

2011-07-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

My Lord, carefully will I build myself up
In this most holy faith
By praying in the Holy Spirit,
Staying in the center of your love.

I will keep my arms and heart open;
Outstretched ready to receive the mercy
Of my master Jesus Christ
Who is the unending life,
The real life.

Awesome are you, Lord!

(CG)

2011-07-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

Holy are you, Lord,
The Kings of Kings,
The one and true God of the world.

It is my honor to serve you
With all I have
Joyfully praising you
With my heart, mind and soul.

You are glorious, my Lord!

(CG)

2011-07-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

I sing of you daily, God,
For all that you have done
And are doing in me.

You make me a better person
As I come to know you more.

In every way and every day
My life lovingly expresses the truth
As I walk in love as you love me.

Let the earth sing praises to the Lord always!

(CG)

2011-07-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

Father, please help me to
Understand your ways
For you are so good to me.

Let me share with others
Your goodness and mercy
That they know you and
Rejoice in you as I do.

I am fortunate because
I trust in you;
Committing all and
Confidently looking to you
Not concerning myself
With matters too great
But I have set myself
Before you as a child.

Praise to the Lord of Lords!

(CG)

2011-07-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Father, no longer will I be controlled
by what people think of me.
No longer will I try to
Be popular with people.

I will let the love
Of Christ control me;
I am a God pleaser
Not a people pleaser.

I obey God above man.
I am living the life of the Spirit
Because the Holy Spirit is in me.

Praise to you, Lord!

(CG)

2011-07-13T01:00:00.000-07:00

You, Lord, are my King;
That is why I sing.

I lift my hands in praise;
To you that bless my days.

Your blood was shed that I may live;
To you my life I freely give.

No longer do I fear;
You are always near.

Hallelujah!

(CG)

2011-07-12T01:00:00.000-07:00

My hands are lifted to you, Lord,
In praise and thanksgiving
For it is you, my God
That makes my way straight.

I am blessed coming in
And blessed going out,
I am the head not the tail,
I am always above and never beneath
In everything that I do.

I walk boldly in your promises, Father.

Praise honor and glory to the Lord.

(CG)

2011-07-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

In quietness and in trusting confidence
I find strength because
You my God live in me.

Always with me,
Giving me peace at all times
And in every way.

I thank you with all my heart
And stand in the shadow of your wing
In perfect peace.

Great is my God.

(CG)

2011-07-10T01:00:00.000-07:00

Glory, glory, glory to you Lord
The most high.
You are my strength and
Wisdom in a world filled with chaos.

Thank you for your
Constant faithfulness to me.
Bless you Lord always and
May the whole world know
Of your grace and mercy.

I shout glory, glory, glory to you, Lord.
(CG)

2011-07-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

Lord, I will accept your words
And store up your commands within me,
Always turning my ear to wisdom
And applying my heart to your understanding.

I will call out for insight and
Cry aloud for understanding
And I will look for it as silver
And search for it as hidden treasure.

Then, I will surely understand
The fear of my Lord and
Find the knowledge of my God.

Praise always to the Lord.

(CG)

2011-07-08T01:00:00.000-07:00

Lord, you delivered me when I cried out,
Afflicted and having no one to help.

You took pity on me when
I was weak and needy
And saved me from death.

You rescued me from oppression and violence,
For precious is my blood in your sight.

I will forever pray to you and bless you all day long.
Your name will endure and continue as long as the sun.

Praise to the Lord.

(CG)

2011-07-07T01:00:00.000-07:00

God, I am weary no more
My strength is renewed
And my life is changed,
Born again to a new life
Of joy, health, and prosperity.

Walking in the presence of my God and Savior
Always faithful, ready to guide me in all situations
And fulfilling all my needs with a harvest of abundance.

No longer weak, I am strong.
No longer poor, I am rich.
No longer sick, I am well.

Thanks to the Lord most high.

(CG)

2011-07-06T01:00:00.000-07:00

Lord, all the earth bows down to you,
They sing praises to your name.

Come and see what God has done
How awesome he works on man’s behalf
They yell at the top of their voices.

My God is great and glorious always
Gracious and blessing his people.
Because you rule with a heart of justice
The nations will be glad and sing for joy.

Praise the Lord.

(CG)

2011-07-05T01:00:00.000-07:00

Father, I stand in your light;
A man influenced in the Holy Spirit
And filled with joy
To be changed from darkness
Into your likeness.

I have beheld your power and glory
Because your love is better than life
My lips will glorify you and
In your name, I will lift up my hands.

I sing Glory forever to my God and King.

(CG)