The story is familiar. On the night Judas betrayed Jesus, an armed crowd came at night to arrest him. To protect his master, Peter “reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear” (Matthew 26: 26:51). The loyal disciple attempted to save Jesus with violence.Continue reading “Swinging the Sword”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
He Carries Our Burdens
Lord, sometimes I foolishly try to carry the weight of my burdens on my shoulders. Forgive me for not trusting you to carry them for me. Help me to set them down and relinquish those burdens to your strength and wisdom.
Living a godly life
Father, forgive us. You have given us all we need to live godly lives, yet we frequently botch it. Forgive us, Lord. Keep our hearts focused on you and help us rely on your wisdom and strength so that we may live godly lives.
Keep Us Humble
Lord, teach us to hold you in awe and to honor you. Keep us humble, recognizing your strength, faithfulness, wisdom, and love. Thank you for blessing us with your spiritual riches.
The God of Hope
Yes! My prayer for you. May you trust in the God of hope, so He will fill you with joy and peace, and it will overflow for others to see.
Friday Friends’ Favorites
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Lord, help me to trust completely in you and your wisdom, for you are faithful and all-knowing.
The Greatest Commandments
Lord, when I really contemplate these verses, wow! How many times have I broken your two greatest commandments? How often have I loved the things of the world more than I love you? And do I really love my neighbors as much as I love myself? Forgive me, Lord, for breaking your commandments. Give meContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”
Friday Friends’ Favorites
Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ Declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Thank you, Father, for making plans that give us hope, that give us a future. Forgive us when we doubt your plans and yourContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”
Growing Our Faith Together 