Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1, 2, NKJV. Heavenly Father, how wonderful it is to begin our day sitting at Your feet. Please help us to...

Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1, 2, NKJV. Dear Lord we give You so much thanks for all that You do for us. For the reminders...

Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.  For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” . . .  Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever”— therefore the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. So He drove...

Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But...

Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But...

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6: 13, NKJV. Dear God, we depend on your power to help us stand in the "evil day." If, or whenever that time should come, please enable us, after we have done our best, to just stand. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. What do you do after you have done your best, in whatever area of your life that may be? What can you do? Is there anything you can do...

For I proclaim the name of the LORD:  Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He. Deuteronomy 32: 3, 4, NKJV. Great God and Eternal Father, how thankful we are to have You in our lives! We worship and adore You, and our only desire is to see You face to face one day and cast our crowns at Your feet. "Even so, come Lord Jesus." Amen. I am not sure how many people see something special in a rock. I...

"He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." But this He spoke concerning the  Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7: 38,39, NKJV. Holy God we praise You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit from whence comes the springs of Living Water that our souls long for. Please fill us till we can walk in victory and lead other souls to You. This is our prayer and for this we long. In...

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. . ."  John 7: 37, NKJV. Dear God and Lord of our lives, as we continue on this journey into the year 2014, we ask that You give us to drink, that we might not find ourselves drinking from broken cisterns. In the name of our blessed Savior Jesus Christ we pray. I do not believe that there is anyone who can honestly say that they have never felt thirsty. It is a very human sensation....

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90: 12, NKJV Dear God, we thank You for another day of life; another opportunity to "get it right." So please hold our hands as we step out into the great unknown of the year 2014. In the name of Your Son and our Savior Jesus Christ we humbly pray. Amen. I am almost certain that you have heard the saying:  "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." This is usually followed by a statement encouraging us to do something positive...