February 22, 2023

Psalm 51:7 KJV — Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for this beautiful picture of how clean You make me on the inside. Lord, thank You for Your sacrifice which pays my debt and cleanses me. Lord Jesus, there is no one who can wash my soul clean and restore me to a right relationship with You other than You. For You are my Savior. It is through Your works I am redeemed and set free from the habits of sin and destruction. Lord, no other name can save but Your’s. No other path leads to eternal life save Your’s. Let me be mindful of Your goodness, Your grace, Your salvation, and Your love daily. Bring me to remembrance of Your incredible works and encourage my heart through Your Word. Lord, thank You! Your words are life. Your works are amazing. You are God and I worship You this day. Make me more like You everyday, cleanse me completely from sin that I might live wholeheartedly unto You. Thank You, Jesus. In Your name I pray. Amen.

February 21, 2023

Psalm 31:1 KJV — To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word and the truth, the comfort, the instruction! How grateful I am to You for the gifts I find daily in Your Word. Lord, these words of David are my prayer: I put my trust in You, Jesus. I know it’s Your salvation which brings me into relationship with You and grants me citizenship into Heaven. Lord, please keep me from shame through application of Your Word to my life. I do not want to sin against You or anyone else. Lord, correct me if I have hidden anything ungodly within my heart. Show me my errors in perspective and guide me in Your truth. Lord, please deliver me from my sin through Your righteousness, both now and forever. I want to bring You glory, honor, and praise. I know that I cannot allow sin in my heart and bring You glory. Only through the washing of Your Word can I be made clean enough to reflect Your light to those around me, that they might look upon my good works and glorify You. Jesus, I am Your servant, please make me into Your image today. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.

February 20, 2023

Matthew 8:10 KJV — When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for the faith of this Centurion who is an example of great faith. I love how he understood the authority of of Your Word. He knew all that was required was for You to speak and it would be accomplished. Lord, I want that kind of faith. I want to trust in Your Word and understand Your authority. Lord Jesus, I want to walk in Your ways with joy and peace for Your promises are true. Your Word is my guide and direction. You deserve every honor and praise. You are faithful and Your ways are perfect. Lord, please continue to teach me Your Word and help me to align myself by applying Your instruction daily. Lord, please continue to build faith in me, that I might bring glory to Your name. Thank You, Jesus. Amen.

February 18, 2023

If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small. Proverbs 24:10 KJV

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for this verse. I so appreciate Your reminder that we will face adversity, but I need not be afraid nor dismayed, for You are with me. What can mankind do to me if my soul is safe in You? Lord Jesus, for those who are facing persecution, for those who are in danger of their lives for Your sake, please bring them strength and endurance. Please comfort them and bring them courage. Lord for those who have allowed the enemy to mine away their passion for You, let them be convicted and repent, turning to Your Word for direction and guidance. Let them see Your truth and know the way they should go. Do not allow Your people to be overcome by fear of man, but instead be steadfast in Your truth, Your promises, and Your faithfulness. Lord, let those who know You become more like You each day, humble, loving, strong in righteousness, and faithful even to death. Lord, thank You for Your blessings. Thank You for Your great rewards, for Your way is the only way to eternal life and You have given us such incredible blessings through Your sacrifice and resurrection! In Your name I humbly ask these things. Amen.

February 17, 2023

Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Ben-hail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah. And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests. And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people. 2 Chronicles 17:7‭-‬9 KJV

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for this encouraging example of a leader who loved You and his kingdom so much that he sent Levites to the people to teach them from Your Word. Lord, I am inspired by this ruler’s enthusiasm for Your Word. Lord, although our leaders do not encourage our citizens in Your Word, we are very blessed to hear Your scriptures and we enjoy many dedicated people who teach Your ways to us. Lord, thank You for our pastors and leadership. Thank You for others we know of. Lord, please strengthen them as they serve You. Please supply all they need and continue to bring them encouragement through Your Word and Your Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, for those who are serving You in other ways, through their occupation or through their leadership as husbands, wives, parents, or students, please continue to supply all they need. Bring them strength and endurance. Let them hear and understand Your Word and find comfort in it. Lord, please, speak to our hearts and lead us in the way of righteousness for Your name sake. I ask these things in Your name that You might be glorified throughout the Earth. Amen.

February 15, 2023

Psalm 91:1 KJV — He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Thank You for Your salvation which gives us a future and hope. Lord Jesus, thank You for Your perfect ways. Lord, I am so blessed to know You and to be safe in Your salvation. Lord, please continue to guide me, direct me, and search me, that I might not sin against You. Thank You, Jesus for Your steadfast love. May my life bring glory to Your name. Amen.

February 8, 2023

Psalm 46:10 NKJV — Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. I am in awe of how You speak so clearly to my heart through Your Word. Thank You for reminding me to be still, to focus my thoughts upon You and who You are. Thank You for reminding me that You will be exalted among the nations and in all the earth. What is there to be afraid of when my soul is secure through Your salvation? How ridiculous it is to allow temporary things to rob me of my eternal perspective! Lord, thank You for showing me my error! Please continue to teach me how to be still, to practice quieting myself before You. Lord, thank You for Your blessings, for Your provisions, and most of all for Your love. I praise Your holy name, Jesus. Amen.

February 4, 2023

Proverbs 4:18 KJV — But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for this moment which was such a beautiful reminder of You. Thank You for Your Word which gives us so many promises to cling to. Lord, thank You for Your gift of salvation and how You continually teach me, honing my heart through Your Word and Your Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, we need Your direction. We need to hear from You continually. Please continue to shine upon our paths, directing and guiding. Please teach us to listen and obey You in all things. Lord, help me to trust You completely, for there is none like You and no one is as trustworthy as You. Thank You, Jesus for Your gifts and blessings. Thank You for Your love. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Please protect the innocent. Please guide the humble. Please provide for the needy. Please supply all for Your people in ministry. Please heal the sick. Please save the lost. Thank You for all You have done and are doing! In Your name, Jesus, I ask these things. Amen.

February 3, 2023

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
Proverbs 24:17‭-‬18 KJV

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You for Your Word. Lord, please help me to remember not to be glad, even when the wicked receives their just punishment. For all mankind was created by You, every person is created in Your image, thus I shouldn’t be happy when people choose evil and the consequences of that choice. Lord, rather, help me to be understanding when I see wickedness increase, recalling Your Word and what is ultimately awaiting those who refuse Your salvation. Lord, help me to hate sin, but never to grow callous to those who fall into it and the destruction they are bringing upon themselves. Lord, please let those who are abusing others for their own gain feel the consequences of their wicked and turn away from such things. Please help those of us who know You to live in such a way as to stand firm in Your statues, but never stop sharing Your name and the gift of salvation. Lord, help me to know how to speak the truth with love. Thank You. Amen.

January 28, 2023

Psalm 62:8 KJV — Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Thank You that You are completely trustworthy. There is no one nor anything which can possibly compare to Your worthiness to be trusted. For You, Lord, are God and there is none like You. Thank You for being as loving as You are righteous. Thank You that You both fulfilled all that was required to offer us the gift of salvation, You sustain us daily. Lord, may my life bring glory to Your name. Please comfort those who are hurting. Please encourage those who mourn. Please give grace to the humble and patience to those who wait upon You. Lord Jesus, I love You. Thank You for being my refuge. Amen.