Pray In The Spirit

We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. (Romans 8:26 (NIV))

(Daily Guideposts - 2012, 13 December)

7 January 2014

Epiphany (Dia de los Tres Magos) - 6 January 2014

Lord Jesus

may your light shine our way,

as once it guided the steps of the magi:

that we too may be led into your presence

and worship you,

the Child of Mary,

the Word of the Father,

the King of nations,

the Saviour of mankind;

to whom be glory for ever.

Frank Colquhoun

The real turning point in human history is less apt to be the day the wheel is invented or Rome falls than the day a boy is born to a couple of hick Jews. (Frederick Buechner, Listening To Your Life, p. 252)

6 January 2014

Lunatics

Without prayer, I should have been a lunatic long ago.
(Mahatma Gandhi, in Night Light by Amy E. Dean, 26 December)
5 January 2014

Faith

We don't need great faith to pray. 

In fact, we don't need any faith or belief at all.

We only need to point ourselves in that direction; 

we only need to be a little bit willing to believe.

(Perry Tilleraas, The Color Of Light, 26 December)

4 January 2014

Seasoning

If a seasoning has no flavor, it has no value.
If Christians make no effort to affect the world around them, they are of little value to God.
If we are too much like the world, we are worthless.
Instead, we should affect others positively, just as seasonings brings out the best flavor in food.
(Matthew 5:13)
3 January 2014

Walking The Walk

Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don't turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting You. Show me where to walk, for I have come to You in prayer.
(The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 31 August)
2 January 2014

The Christian's Journey

The Christian's journey is a series of steps in Christ-likeness. 

Are you more like Jesus today than yesterday? 

Are you pressing on? 

Does your life now demonstrate the 

love, joy, and peace of Jesus 

more than it did a year ago?

Today find a way to be a little more like the Savior 

as you press, 

step by step, 

toward the goal.

(David Jeremiah, Journey, 17 November)

Lord, a brand new year is before me. I offer myself to You and ask You to guide me during this year ahead.  Work through me, Lord; guide my steps, lead my way and inspire my words so others see You through me. And, Lord, no matter what lies ahead for me this year, I want to pray without ceasing, love my fellow men and honor You with my heart and soul. Amen.

(Melody Bonnette, Daily Guideposts - 2012, 31 December)

1 Jan 2014