Raising Up Its Ruins

Amos 9:11 NKJV

Lord, allow me to see what You are seeing from the ruins to raise up, rebuild and restore to what they were before instead of writing them off in my mind.

Seeking God the Creator

Amos 5:4-5 NKJV

Lord, while it is so easy to start putting more weight on the places or things in this world because they brought some good fortunes; but thank You for reminding me they are all but Your creation and I should always seek You, the Creator.

His Secrets Revealed

Amos 3:7 NKJV

I love to know Your secrets, Lord. Thank you for keeping me posted.

Thoroughly Equipped

2 Timothy 3:17 NKJV

Lord, I want to be thoroughly equipped to carry out the good works You have initiated around me.

Preparing A Great Fish

Jonah 1:17 NKJV

Lord, thank You for preparing a "great fish" to bring me back to Your purposes even when I try to run far away from You.

Richest Life to Live

1 Timothy 6:18-19 NKJV

Lord, thank you for reminding me that the richest life I can pursue is by paying forward the good works into other people's lives.

Training for Godliness

1 Timothy 4:8 NLT

Lord, I will make room each day for godliness training.

 

Father's Day Reminder

1 Timothy 3:6-7 NKJV

On this Father's Day, these characteristics of an overseer reminds me how I should live each day as a father. Thank You, Lord, for lighting the path for me to journey on. (Father's Day breakfast here was a courtesy of my youngest daughter. :-)

STOP and Yield

2 Kings 5:12 NKJV

How I, so frequently, try to override my own value system with Yours just like Naaman did. Plz forgive me. I will STOP and yield to You, Lord.

Fill the Valley with Ditches

2 Kings 3:16-17 NKJV

Lord, I desire the faith and trust in You to dig ditches which You will fill with water (Your riches) even though I do not see any sign of water coming.

Salted With Grace

Colossians 4:6 NKJV

Lord, just like how salt brings out the taste in food, may what I say to others bring out Your grace.

Why Not Use Me?

1 Kings 20:14 NKJV

Lord, before asking who else can do the work I will ask what I can do to join Your works already in motion, not because of my qualifications but because You can work through anyone who is available for You ... including me.

Lone Ranger Mentality

1 Kings 19:18 NKJV

Lord, whenever I feel like I'm the only lone ranger for You I will humbly get on my knees remembering that Your plan already surrounds me with like-minded co-workers. To even think that I am alone comes out of my arrogance.

Hear, Then Pray

Colossians 1:9 NKJV

Lord, plz put a desire in my heart to pray without ceasing specifically for the needs of others from the moment I hear about them, instead of putting them off for later.

Living Out My Highs and Lows

Philippians 4:12 NKJV

Lord, despite the highs and the lows of my life, I will live them out equally to most effectively expand the gospel reach under any and all circumstances.

Suffering and Honoring with Others

1 Corinthians 12:25-27 NKJV

Lord, restore in me the sensitivity to suffer and honor with those around me, no matter who they are or what they believe in.

Work In Me, First

Philippians 2:13 NKJV

Lord, work in me first so I may do things that please You because I cannot do that on my own no matter how hard I try.

Singing for Joy

Psalm 126:5 NKJV

The process may be difficult but the fruit of labor will produce songs of joy. Lord, thank You for giving us the ability to sing for joy!

Fatherhood 101

Ephesians 6:4 NKJV

Fatherhood 101: Set the right course for my children to desire the training and admonition of the Lord; and then guide them carefully and lovingly.

Wisdom Like a Sharpened Ax

Ecclesiastes 10:10 NKJV

Lord, plz fill my mind with Your wisdom for me to cut through the noise of this world like a sharpened ax to excavate Your plans around me already in motion, so I may join You there.

No Devices in My Grave

Ecclesiastes 9:10 NKJV

There's no cell phone, tablet, or laptop in my grave to work on my unfinished business. Lord, I commit to carry out Your purpose with my might as long as I have my breath.

Wisdom Reveals Knowledge of Him

Ephesians 1:17 NKJV

Lord, I also desire to attain this spiritual wisdom which reveals the knowledge of You.

I Am His Purpose

Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV

Thank You, Lord, for making my life a part of Your reason and purpose even though I fall short all the time.

Law of Reflection

Proverbs 27:19 NKJV

Lord, may my heart reflect You.

Parenting 101

Proverbs 22:6 NKJV

Parenting 101: Lord, I pray our children are equipped to follow their live's paths guided by the Spirit.