Acceptable in His sight

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

Thank you Father for being our God and always being with us. Sometimes we forget that we are in your presence even if we are not thinking of you. I ask today that Michelle feel your presence in her life each and every moment, that she take comfort in knowing your nearness. And not only comfort but motivation to serve you in ways that are acceptable to you. As she speaks, and thinks and ponders and wonders and muses - may she remember your loving presence. May the words of her mouth and the meditations of her heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, our strength and our Redeemer. In the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord. Amen

God's perfect Word

Psalm 19: 7 " The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Dear Father, when all around the chaos swirls, the rumors fly, the chatter never ceases, evil and wicked men and women plot and scheme, help us to remember your Word is true, and perfect and righteous altogether. When there is nothing else to count on, remind us that we can count on you. Thanks you for being our God. May Michelle find refuge, strength, comfort and peace in relationship with you and in the learning of your Word. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen

Meditating on the Word of God

Psalm 1: 1 - 2 " Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful .2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law he meditates day and night."

Dearest Father, This verse encourages us more about your Word, more about time in your Wrod, more about sitting with you, relishing your presence, seeing your reflections through lyour Words. I pray the desires of Michelle's heart include getting to know you and living for you and that your Word is her vehicle of choice. I pray she is never too busy, never too tired, never too preoccupied to find time with you. I pray that "you alone are her heart's desire and she longs to worship you." In Jesus' name. Amen

Meditating on the Word of God

Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

Father, I don't know what Michelle thinks of your Word or what her habits of mind are when it come to Scripture. Today, I pray that she loves, learns and lives your Word. You have promised the benefit to be both immediate and eternal. Prosperous (not just money prosperous) and successful in your sight. May the blessing of hiding your Word in her heart that she might not sin against you keep and guide her each day. Thank you for the gift of your Word and the gift of the Holy Spirit to reveal it to us. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen

Set your mind on things above

Colossians 3:2..............Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

Dear Father, I am so glad you know all about us and all the things we face here on this earth. I am so glad you provided us with a way to meet the challenges of our own sin nature, of temptation, and the attractiveness of the world's ways. Help Michelle to keep her eyes focused on you. When her heart's desire may only be a word away, help her to remember, help her to be wise, help her to stay grounded in you. I pray that all who name the name of Jesus Christ as Savior be likeminded. Thank you and bless your name. Amen.

Grace through strength in Jesus Christ

2 Timothy 2:1............be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Dearest Father, grace, undeserved favor from you. Grace, abundant blessings in spite of ourselves. Grace, sufficient for all of our needs. Grace, bestowed on us through your son, the Lord Jesus. How I bless your name and ask your grace to be upon Michelle, that she would feel and know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are her sustainer. You are her God and that Jesus is her Savior. I pray that she know the wonderful warmth of closeness with you. Closeness with you, the Sovreign God of this universe, that comes from grace that is in Christ Jesus. Amen

Patience

Jas 1:4..............But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Father in heaven, Our world is in a rush, a hurry, no time to wait. Teach us to wait on you. Our lives are a jumble of appointments, meetings, to do lists and tasks. Teach us to sit with you. No matter how busy, no matter how flustered. May Michelle learn, as we all must, to look to and wait on you. In Jesus Name. Amen

Will He not do it?

Num 23:19.........God is not a man, that He should lie. Has He said, and will He not do it?

Father, I pray today the Michelle know you as God who does not lie, as God who always does what he says, as God who is as good as your word. The best of us will lie, the best of us will go back on our words, but you O God never, never fall short of your word. May Michelle know this about you and trust you for every word that has proceeded out of your mouth. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Hope

Luke 18:27.........The things which are impossible with men are possible with God

Father, I imagine that some days the tangle of life's issues, challenges, joys, sorrows, trials, persecutions and demands must feel overwhelming. As she look through those days help her to see you. To see your readiness, availability, power and majesty. To see your great love as proved by the giving of your Son the Lord Jesus. To see hope in you when all else feels hopeless. Thank you for being our God, thank you that beside you there is no other. Thank you in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen