That We May Know

     That we may know. Jesus wants us to know Him in order for us to tell others. Are you willing? Seek intimate conversation with Him. Fill Him in on what is on your mind. (Even though He already knows!) Pray for the desires of your heart and for others. He is listening. He will teach you and guide you and speak through you.  

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6

     …so that we may know how to answer everyone? Sounds impossible. But God is right there with you. Fill yourself full of the grace of God and speak His truth. I love the term in the Scripture above, “seasoned with salt.”  Salt adds flavor, salt preserves, salt can hit our deepest wounds to open them up for healing. Grace and salt. In this time of unrest and anger, grace and salt, sent from above.

Jesus,

Give us the answers to life’s deepest questions. Give us courage to speak with grace, seasoned with salt. With Your help, we can be ready.

Amen

That We May Know

     That we may know eternal life. Hope is eternal. There is a home prepared for us the moment we accept Christ as Savior. Our names are in permanent marker in the Lamb’s book of life. (Revelation 20 and 21) Nothing can ever separate us from Christ, nothing not ever! (Romans 8)

     Life will not end for the believer. We move from this temporal, sin-filled, sickness-bearing, aging body into a life everlasting, new body, imperishable, immortal, forever. (1 Corinthians 15)

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5;

     So that we may know we have eternal life. Let that bring you a fresh joy today. Don’t get too caught up on the things of this earth that are temporal. Don’t put too much stock into the things you see. Focus your attention on the One of your heart. The following are my life verses.  Keep looking up.

Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary and what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Jesus,

Thank you for eternity. You are preparing a place made just for us. Thank You for Your abiding presence and the promise of forever. We love you.

Amen

That We May Know

     That we may know. Knowing Christ more and more will change us, as we walk with more confidence and as we speak with more grace, and as we move with more hope, unafraid and ready to speak of our Lord and of who He is.

     And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed in His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

      Walking in faith, growing in wisdom, gaining more confident. All signs of a growing relationship with the one and only, Jesus Christ and being transformed more and more into His image. From glory to glory. That we may know.

Jesus,

We long to know You more and more. Develop a hunger and thirst within us to place You first, to dig into the Word, to seek obedience and to live a full life satisfied with the One who fills our souls.

Amen

That We May Know

     That we may know. Jesus wants us to know Him better, to be intimate with Him in prayer and in our desire to follow. With His Word, with the power of prayer, with the fellowship of other believers, we can grow in our faith, in our knowing.

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.  Ephesians 1:17

     I want that. How about you? Let’s pray today that the Holy Spirit will reveal more to us of God’s wisdom so that we may know Him better.

Lord,

We ask for new insights, for new revelations, for more wisdom. Open our hearts to know You more and more.

Amen

 

That We May Know

That we may know. That we may know God. That we may believe He is the Lord. That He has chosen us. That we can be His witnesses. There is no other God.

“You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. Isaiah 43:10

     That we may know the treasures available to us when we have Jesus. He calls us by name.

I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3

Lord,

Help our unbelief. Help us to know the hidden treasures of Your heart. So that we may know and be Your witnesses. That You are He, the sovereign Lord.

Amen

Prayer Through the Night

     When we have too much on our minds, or when we are worried about viruses or murder hornets, when we are anxious for one of our kids, when we face a health crisis or when we just have too many details to sort through, sleep eludes us. Tossing and turning, watching the clock, minds on full alert. Can you relate?

     I have suffered from insomnia, off and on, since my teen years. I have come to terms with it and don’t worry quite as much about lack of sleep as I once did. After all, I have made it this far with many a sleepless night. Here are a few verses to take with you as you work through a restless night.

He will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast and who trust in Him. Isaiah 26:3

I call out to the Lord and He answers me from His holy mountain. I lie down and sleep. I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Psalm 3:4-5

In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safely. Psalm 4:7-8

     I also encourage you to read through Psalm 91 and Psalm 121, as prayers of protection over your life and over your family, knowing that God was with us when we entered the world and He will be with us as we leave this world.

Father,

Be with those struggling to find rest. Give them the ability to sleep and gain strength, to give everything to You from morning ‘til night.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Prayer in the Spirit

     If Christ is your Savior, His very Spirit lives within you. The Holy Spirit has several attributes. Throughout the Bible, He is called our advocate, our counselor, our teacher, the Spirit of truth. He is our intercessor and our interpreter. Aren’t sure what or how to pray?

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26

     The Spirit knows the will of God. He hears our hearts and connects with us. He stands up for us, comforts us and interprets our prayers for our own good and gives them to the Father. I don’t know about you, but this leaves me in awe of the work of God. All of the times we don’t know how to pray, He prays for us and feels the emotion right along with us.

     Jude is one of the sons of Mary and Joseph, half-brother of our Lord. He encourages us to build ourselves up in the faith. The Holy Spirit assists us in doing just that.

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love, as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21

Father,

How thankful we are to have the Holy Spirit residing within us to advocate for us, to comfort us, to teach and guide us and to help us build up our faith. Thank You for Your Spirit.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Prayer at All Times

     Recognizing the presence of Jesus can comfort us throughout each day. Small prayers can be lifted up continually as we think of others, as we come upon a new opportunity or circumstance, as we face a fear, or feel that old worry snaking up within us again. Maybe we need to pray for the wisdom to bite our tongues! Paul writes to the followers in Thessalonica with these words.

Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:15-17

     People always ask, “How do we know God’s will?”  The verses above give us one example. His will is for us to pray in Christ Jesus. As we pray, we can rejoice, we can give thanks and we can pray all the time. Give thanks. Rejoice. Pray

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people Ephesians 6:18

     Jesus will never tire of our prayers. He doesn’t care how we pray, just that we pray and rely on Him.  Jesus doesn’t care about where you pray, when you pray or how you pray. Just be yourself and seek Him out. He is there waiting. Pray!

Lord,

Give us the how and when and why we should pray. Being in intimate contact with You brings us to praise and thank You in all circumstances. Thank you for sharing Your wise words with us.

In Jesus name

Amen

Prayer in All Things

     Does God really need our prayers to make decisions? I believe in His ultimate authority and fore-knowledge, He understands even our future prayers and plans accordingly. If you have others praying for you, receive it as a gift. Through some of my darkest days in the past, the power of others praying for me and my family, was felt physically and emotionally. Those prayers held me up and gave me strength.

    The Spirit of the living God will give you the words, and the ability to match your words to His will. When you say you will pray for someone, take it seriously. Prayer brings solace and comfort, strength and hope. Just as we will never comprehend the ways of God, we will not always understand the answers to our prayers. But He listens and He moves.

     Our prayers move the hand that moves the world. The Bible tells us to pray about everything, and in doing so, we know God will give us peace.

     Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your need known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

     Let’s move from the end to the beginning of these wonderful verses above. God promises us peace in Christ. This peace is unlike anything the world offers. This peace is so deep, it transcends our human understanding. Have you felt this kind of peace during a time in your life when peace seemed virtually impossible? 

     The verses above remind us to give EVERYTHING to Him in our petitions and our prayers. And as we do, we can thank Him in advance. Thank Him for listening. Thank Him for working. Thank Him for His peace even before you feel it. And let your worries become His to solve. Be anxious for nothing.

Jesus,

We need Your peace today. We offer up all that is weighing us down and ask for our worries to be swept away by Your Spirit. Give us a sense of Your presence and Your ways. They are beyond us. We need You.

Amen

Prayer in the Morning

     I rise with the birds. Early mornings have always been a favorite time of day for me. Rising about an hour before my husband finds me writing, praying, praising and reading, a great way for me to begin a new day. The power in praying for others is meaningful and mysterious.

     God controls the universe. He knows the words we will speak before we say them (Psalm 139). He knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:111). He numbers the hairs on our heads (Luke 12:7). This intimate knowledge He has of us and His creation is way over our heads. He watches over every single creature, including each bird (Matthew 10:29)

     And yet, He uses our prayers.

In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice. In the morning, I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3

     I love this verse in Psalm 5. Lay your requests before Him each day and wait expectantly.  Believe God will answer. He hears your voice.  He loves spending time with you.

     Jesus loved spending time with His heavenly Father. When He walked the earth, He understood the need for prayer. He often went to a solitary place to pray. Beginning the day with God will allow us to give the day to Him, trusting He will lead us in the right way.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went to a solitary place, where He prayed.  Mark 1:35

     When I rise in the dark, early mornings, I love thinking of Jesus walking the earth, praying just as I do. Give it all to Him today.

Lord,

Thank You for the times we pray. As we lay our requests before You, we trust You to work.  You understand us more than we understand ourselves. Give us others who need prayer, so we may lift them up to You.

Amen

Times and Seasons

     Is today a day to be strong? Is today a day to be humble? Is today a day to speak up? Is today a day to keep quiet? Is today a day to mourn? Is today a day to dance? Is today a day to be busy? Is today a day to relax? Is today a day to make a friend? Is today a day to begin again? Is today a day to look back? Is today a day to step out in kindness? Is today a day to seek justice? Is today a day to say, “I love you?” Is today a day for a goodbye?

     The minutes become hours. The hours turn into days. The days transition into weeks, the weeks into months and the months into years. The years become seasons of our lives. The days blur together as the decades fall behind, yet each day continues to hold its own beauty, its own promise. A life is lived. And each life is precious to our God. And with Jesus, each day holds its own purpose.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

     Maybe we could add a time to stay home and a time to go out?

Jesus,

Whatever this day brings, You are with us. Let each season bring lessons, love and laughter. Give us Your sense of this present moment, along with the perspective of eternity spent with You.

Amen

Light and Life

     Before Jesus claims our hearts and souls, we (whether we know it or not) are slaves to darkness and sin. It is impossible to release guilt, anger, shame and unforgiveness. Jesus sets us free from death and bondage. Remove the clothes of mourning. You are alive in Christ forever! The Holy Spirit can move you into more light and freedom each day.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Galatians 5:1

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  Galatians 2:4

     Take a deep breath. Relax in the joy of salvation. You are set free from sin and death forever. Lift your arms in worship and praise. Feel the lightness in your soul. Let the burdens of life be lifted once and for all and feel the deep peace and joy of the Lord wash over you.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. John 10:10

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. John 12;46

Jesus,

You bring us freedom from death, freedom from sin, freedom from what has bound us in the past. You bring light and the fullness of life.

Amen

Freedom

     What does freedom mean to you? Right now, we are longing for freedom to be together with family and friends, to worship together, to watch a baseball game together, free to shop with no mask. But freedom goes deeper. Would you like to be free of guilt, pain or addiction? Is there a prison wall surrounding you and keeping you from experiencing life? Are the tears bottled up from pain and never released? Are you angry and unable to forgive?

     Allow Christ to unlock the padlock around your heart, to free you from any bondage you have been fighting. He will open the cell doors and set you free!

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted; to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. Isaiah 61:1

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

     Jesus offers spiritual freedom. That includes freedom from death. Make peace with eternity. Remove your fear of death and remain free indeed in Christ.

Thank you, Jesus, for freeing us. You remove us from darkness and place us right out in the open, in the light of day. You call us children of the day. Let us live as if we are free indeed, free to enjoy this short life of ours, knowing we will live forever. Make our lives count.

Amen

Soul Deep

     How do we go on when we are brokenhearted? Somehow, we put one foot in front of the other. Just one tiny step at a time may be the most we can take. We get through the week, the day, the hour, the next ten minutes. Life is not normal, and we wonder if there will ever be a “normal” again.

     As Christians, our eternal perspective can soften us into some form of peace and joy deep within. All can be well with our souls, even when our bodies, minds and hearts are crushed and broken. Jesus knows our hardships. He suffered more than any of us ever have or ever will. Why did He suffer? He suffered for you and for me.

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33

     I pray for each of you today, that it is well with you. Most of all, I pray that all is well with your soul.

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2

Jesus,

The pain suffered throughout our lifetime seems insurmountable and impossible to endure at times. Days and nights move on in agony and loss. Bring comfort to those who mourn today. Heal their souls with Your promise of hope and life. Bring peace to their inner being.

Amen

Comfort the Brokenhearted

     My friend and I have known each other since we were 2.. This year we turn 65. Yes, this has been a lifetime friendship. Hopscotch and jacks, kickball, neighborhood plays, Beatle’s and Beach Boys, first crushes, high school hockey games, found our first jobs together, and I was there when she met her husband over 40 years ago. We continue to celebrate our joys and sorrows.

     Her husband was diagnosed with a fast-growing terminal brain cancer several years ago and passed away four years ago.  My heart is still breaking for her and her boys and for all of us who knew this wonderful man. I cry out to God. Comfort her, Lord. Strengthen her, Lord. Her cry and mine are heard. Jesus is there with her and He is here with me.

     Are you going through a time of heartache and loss? The world is going through a time of heartache and mourning right now. It is a good time to let the light of Christ shine through the darkness. His heart is longing to comfort.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

      The Lord is close. He cares for you and He cares for my friend and He knows our hearts. Jesus will see us through somehow. He will never leave us. Never.

Father,

Heal our crushed spirits and broken hearts. Sometimes it feels as though our hearts might just break in two. Comfort those in mourning and lead us into Your peace. Turn our memories into smiles.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Turn Back to Trust

     Look through the Psalms for words of comfort, for words of encouragement, for words of understanding, for words of forgiveness, for words of hope and praise. The Psalms lead is to the character of God. We can continue to praise Him. He is worthy of our praise.

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. His greatness no one can fathom. Psalm 145:3

The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom and their tongues speak what is just. The law of their God is in their hearts. Their feet do not slip. Psalm 37:29-31

     We are only made righteous through Jesus. It is Jesus that wipes the slate clean. It is Jesus that gives us wisdom and justice, Jesus that keeps us from slipping. His word keeps Satan away. His word gives us strength and always, always, hope.

Hope in the Lord and keep His way. He will exalt you to inherit the land. When the wicked are destroyed, you will see it. Psalm 37:34

     King David went through many dark nights of the soul. He cried out to God, time and time again, as we will, too. David’s heart always returned to trust and honor. Here is one example.

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5

     David repeats these phrases again and again in Psalm 42 and 43. It’s as if he is trying to convince himself to turn back to God. We may have to remind ourselves as well. Looking to God is always the answer. I will yet praise Him.

Lord,

Thank You for the Psalms that reflect our lives and bring us back to praise and honor You. You are worthy of praise.

In Jesus name,

Amen

A Firm Step of Faith

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him. Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.  Psalm 37:23-24

     Stumbled a time or two along the way? Not only do I stumble spiritually, but physically as well. Being legally blind is fraught with unseen danger ahead. Frustration can peak as a knee is bruised, another bump appears on my head, or as I stumble while holding a cup of coffee or knock over yet another glass of water.

     Luckily, the Lord helps me with a sense of humor and a heart of gratitude for all I have. My life is filled with wonderful people in my friends and family, who continue to be patient with me as my eyes deteriorate. Life is good and I am so grateful for each day.

     I still have central vision to watch the grandkids grow, to gaze at the ocean or the flowers, to see another sunrise or a sunset. All of these things we can take so easily for granted.Here is one of my life verses. I know I have shared it many times, and I am sure I will share it again, but I hold it close to my heart as I stumble through life. Hang on to Jesus. He will give you a firm foundation.

I will lead the blind in ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them. I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do. I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16

     Isn’t this a great verse? It gives me hope emotionally, spiritually and physically. God guides us through the tough times, through the dark days, on the paths that are unfamiliar and sometimes frightening. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will pick us back up, brush us off, and send us on our way. His unfamiliar paths may lead us to new adventures.

Lord,

Your words continually inspire us with Your truth, Your light, Your hope. Give everyone the words they need today, for their hearts and minds and bodies. You give comfort for every aspect of life.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Wait and Trust

     As we continue into Psalm 37, we can hear the wisdom emanating from the pen of David. He has lived a life that has not been easy, but God recognized David as a man after His own heart. (see 1 Samuel 13 and Acts 13). David slept with another man’s wife, had her husband killed and later, lived with remorse and shame.

     He did some terrible things in his life, but God recognized him as the one who would be king. He would become reverent, repentant, loving and devoted to God with a humble heart. The Psalms are so beautifully written, echoing the emotions of our own hearts through sorrow, deep regret, forgiveness, fear, loss, and hope. 

     David learned to trust and let go. Are you waiting for an answer, not sure what to do next? Worried about the future? Have you given everything to God, trusting Him to answer? Let’s read on and see what David says:

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath. Do not fret. It leads only to evil. Psalm 37:7-8

     Be still and wait? These days, it is so tough to wait. Staying home, away from others, is so very difficult. Do not fret? There are nights my mind just won’t stop. Are you angry or worried? Are you impatient with waiting?

     We are only human, after all.  Be still and listen for God’s heart. He is in this with us, working for our good. Trust Him, without becoming angry or worried, and turn back to Him when you find it impossible. I’m willing to try, if you are. Let’s be called men and women after God’s own heart.

Father,

Thank You for the words of King David. His life was fraught with sin, anger, danger and worry. His words repeat the very words of our own hearts. The wisdom and the care he shares with us are valuable and filled with wisdom. Help us to be still and wait patiently for You. Your timing is perfect.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Commit and Shine

     Isn’t it wonderful to be saved by Jesus? No more fretting about death, sins washed clean, past, present and future. He is our righteousness. He suffered all of our sins upon His body. David often wrote in the Psalms about forgiveness, about redemption, about trust and faith. Listen to the beautiful words of King David He went through so much in his life and this Psalm was written by him in his old age.

Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noon-day sun. Psalm 37:6

     Have you committed your way to Jesus? I hope so. If not, think about acknowledging Him, seeking Him, inviting Him to be your Savior. He is a life-transforming God, alive and well, ready for a relationship and to cover your sins with His holy blood.

     God is pure light. Let Him shine on you like the noon-day sun, giving you the righteous reward of everlasting life, where His light will shine on us forever. I love this blessing. Let it wash over you today. Bask in the Son-shine and reflect the light.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Amen

Trust, Delight, Acknowledge

Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6

     The verses above are worth some deep thought. Trusting God beyond our own understanding seems impossible. The world around us can turn upside down in an instant, can bring fresh discouragement on a daily basis, or can find us in pure moments of joy. Can we trust God with every single moment and continue to delight in Him?

     God commands us to trust Him beyond the worries, beyond the fear, beyond the grief, beyond the loneliness, beyond our health issues, beyond this life. He will be with us on the path ahead.

     Acknowledge Him in everything around you today, in the morning sun, in the details of the day, in the people around you, in the times you are weary and in the struggles of the day.

     You can trust our Father and His Son and His Holy Spirit to work in you. Delight in Him above all else, and He will give us the desires of our hearts! When we become closer to Him, more intimate in our prayer life and in listening and reading His Word, His desires will become our own.

     Trust, delight, acknowledge and watch Him work.

Lord,

You see the path ahead of us and know the future before us. You know the moments of our lives before a word is spoken from our lips. (Psalm 139) How amazing! Keep us steadfast in our faith and trust in You today. Thank You for these words that bring hope.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Rejoice Always

     Praising God throughout our lives will keep us spiritually healthy. As we place our lives in His almighty hands, we can praise Him for who He is. The Holy Spirit within us calls us to worship. Worship comes naturally as we witness His hand in the beauty and the bounty of His creation, in the sunrise and the sunset, in the wisdom and faith of our elders, in the laughter of a young child, in the birth of a newborn.

    The opportunities to praise Him are everywhere, if we take the time to look. Our lives are like a mist, like the grass that withers away, here but for a moment (James 4:14, Psalm 144:4, 1 Peter 1:24).  How blessed we are to be alive today. Even through the hard days, the suffering and sadness, we can see triumph and wonder and miracles and the joy that each day brings.

     Let the Holy Spirit within you sing praises today, as you look around.

Lord, you are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness, You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1

Praise the Lord, O’ my soul, all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Psalm 103:1

Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name, I will lift up my hands. Psalm 63:3-4

     Lift your face to heaven and praise Him and feel the deep joy of the Lord.

Rejoice always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

Lord,

Our faith in You brings deep joy and praise. The presence of the Holy Spirit within us offers us a connection to that joy always. So, we rejoice in You and who You are today.

In Jesus name,

Amen