Dawn S.

We live FOR the Lord

Lord, we live only because you have created us; you save us; you sustain our very being. We are made in your image. Help us this day to LIVE FOR YOU!Glory!https://www.rca.org/heidelbergcatechism (https://www.rca.org/heidelbergcatechism)

Romans 14:7 (GNT), Romans 14:8 (GNT), Romans 14:9 (GNT)

God's Body

God, you created all of me -- mind, body, and soul -- for your glory! Forgive me where I have marred your reflection. Help me to become stronger in every aspect of my humanity so that others may see your…

1 Corinthians 6:19 (GNT), 1 Corinthians 6:20 (GNT)

Careful attention

God, you call us to give careful attention to what we have heard. God, you ask us to PAY careful attention: there is a cost to this attention, it is so very priceless. Keep us tethered to your words,…

Hebrews 2:1 (TNIV)

Heard of your faith

Dear God, thank you for the testimonies of faith we hear and read in the lives of other Christians, some near and some far off. Thank you for testimonies of your Holy Spirit leading and guiding, strengthening…

Colossians 1:4 (TNIV)

Authentically spiritual: Invent a new song

God, help me not to live in the past, though learning from my church's heritage has value. Help me to invent a new song to sing to you today! Bring today's music into my heart song. Help me redeem music…

Psalm 33:1 (MSG)

Jump

God, one wedding rituals is to Jump the Broom. It is a moment when we together jump for joy over the tasks of cleaning out the old and making a house ready and new for our new life together. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_broom…

Psalm 9:1 (MSG)

Always Praying

God, I am always praying to you. Each word, each song, each deed: a life prayer to you. By your Holy Spirit, you fill my life with goodness and hope, poetry and music: my heart is spilling over with the…

Colossians 1:3 (MSG)

Thank you, for giving to the Lord

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Colossians 1:3 (MSG)

eucharistos εὐχάριστος Strong's G2170

From εὖ (G2095) (good)1) to be well off, fare well, prosper2) acting well and a derivative of charizomaiχαρίζομαι (G5483)1) to do something pleasant or agreeable (to one), to do a favour to, gratifya)…

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

God Kindled a Fire

Purify my heart, O God, make it like new. Clear the dross from gold, refine my life. Take me to my foundation, which is a trust in the saving work of Jesus alone for salvation. Burn away the hay and stubble…

Lamentations 4:11 (ESV), Lamentations 4:12 (ESV)

Water of Baptism

O Lord, there are days when I feel that the water of my baptism is closing over my head and I say, "I am lost". Thank you for reminding me that you come near and say "Do not fear!". Send me the breath…

Lamentations 3:52 (ESV), Lamentations 3:53 (ESV), Lamentations 3:54 (ESV), Lamentations 3:55 (ESV), Lamentations 3:56 (ESV), Lamentations 3:57 (ESV)

Letting Go

O God, it is so very, very, very hard to let go, to allow the motion in a new direction to lead us away from the past. Jesus, fill my hands so full of your Bread and your Grape Juice, your Life, that…

Luke 14:25 (MSG)

Everything good

God, I need some of that everything good today if you could send your angel with abit of it. Amen.

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

Communicating in word

God, thank you for your Word which endures forever. Thank you for letters written directly to the stalwart followers. Amen.

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

Together with my friend

Jesus, you always sent your disciples in twos when they went out to do your missions. Prepare me to BE a better friend to the Pauls and Timothys in my life, a grace from you. Amen.

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

Paul sent by Christ

God, Paul met Christ in a vision. There he found his calling, his mission, his (per Eric Maisel) existential decisiveness. Jesus had ascended to heaven and appeared before Paul in a vision. There Christ…

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

God has a master plan

God, you are the architect of my life. I know you are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Your Holy Spirit is our promise, our seal, our constant companion. You lead us in right paths. You guard our…

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)

Confidence

God, grant me the confidence that you have made me into a person of your choosing. Jesus, take the wheel. I'll ride alongside of you... not in the backseat, but right beside you. You will teach me the…

A Child of God Who Needs Direction

Dear Father God, it's your child here. Thank you for your holy word this night. You hear my questions. I look to you for direction. Point me in the RIGHT direction, Father. Set my feet on the RIGHT path.…

Proverbs 22:6 (MSG)

Speak only helpful words

God, thank you for this Scripture. You tell us to speak only words that build up another person. In this new life in Christ we put aside, burnt up, the old flesh life and are glad to be done with it.…

Ephesians 4:29 (GNT)

Godliness

To yield ourselves to the transformation of the Spirit of God... oh, what a yielding.. oh, what a promise... the promise for a beautiful present life and also for eternal LIFE through Jesus. Thank you,…

1 Timothy 4:8 (NASB)

No useless talk

God, our prayers to you are not useless, ever. You hear the words of our heart. You hear the songs of our mind. Each note, each syllable is heard through the Spirit you have placed within your children.…

Job 15:3 (NASB)

They had spent a long time

God, today was commencement for our school. The students spent a long time with their teachers, with one another. Now, things are changing. Help us to dig deep into the lessons you brought before us.…

Acts 14:26 (NASB), Acts 14:27 (NASB), Acts 14:28 (NASB)

God will win the battle for Jesus' sake

Lord, I am sure you hear my heart, my voice, my bent shoulders tonight. Thy will be done. Thank you for your everlasting word of truth that assures me that you, the LORD, will save me. You will redeem…

Psalm 55:16 (NASB), Psalm 55:17 (NASB), Psalm 55:18 (NASB)

God's Special Agent

God O Spirit, you are eternal, unchangeable, in your being wisdom, holiness, justice, and truth. (Westminster Shorter Catechism) You have brought me to this day. Your calling in my life brought me to…

Colossians 1:1 (MSG)