Our evening prayer
O God who rested on the seventh day, bless us so that this night may be holy, good and peaceful. As our evening prayer rises before you, send your mercy down upon us to cleanse our hearts, clear our...
View ArticlePrayer: Lest we drift into a contemptful familiarity
We thank you, Holy Father, that it has been your will and good providence that we, more than many others, should have free access to your word and opportunity to know your will. Make us more...
View ArticlePrayer: You know our needs
Lord, our refuge and strength, listen to our praise at the beginning of this day, –teach us to praise you without end. In you we place our faith and hope, –that our waiting might be rewarded. You know...
View ArticleThis is faith, and I stand in need of it
God who acts in the fullness of time, let me trust that you will glorify yourself in my service, that you will make fruit multiply through my sowing, that you will make things happen and fulfill your...
View ArticleThe way my Savior went
The struggle between spirit and flesh is great, Father of lights, between self-will and your purpose, for it caused drops of sweat as blood on the brow of my Savior. The battle seems most fierce at the...
View ArticleLord, here am I
I’m available. Isn’t that what the ancients were saying when they stated, “Here am I”? I’m at your disposal. Do with me as you will. What is it you would have me do? So this is what I say this morning....
View ArticleI confess my selfishness
How clear to me, Lord — I confess, My life consumed by selfishness; What good to satisfy the flesh And crucify the Christ afresh? To take each step for self-desire Offends your grace, provokes your...
View ArticleLord, I can’t do it!
Lord, I can’t do it! Help me walk In righteous paths, for Jesus’ sake; Prod me forward when I balk, Keep my focus fixed, my eyes awake. Lord, I’m not up to this! How weak My flagging strength, a...
View ArticleOne step beyond
Heavenly Father, make me go one step beyond my strength, one thought farther than my possibilities, make me speak one word of faith to my mountains.
View ArticleWe know not when nor how
We do not know the when nor how, But sure we are of who and why; Though answers be not near nor now, The heart can see what escapes the eye. Amen!
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