Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. Psalm 119: 13, NIV. Gracious God, we are so grateful that whatever our needs may be, we can come to You, and have them filled. Today we need You to take full control of our lives, and keep us from causing others pain, knowingly, or, unknowingly. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. When someone causes another person pain, willfully, we say that person is "sick." In other words, that person is in a state of "less than,...

Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Psalm 19: 12, NIV. Dear God, Please keep us real by showing us the help that we need as we look into Your Word. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. NOTE:  Dear Web Family and Friends, from today until June 16, we will be sharing some short thoughts with you. We will resume our regular devotionals on June 17. Blessings!  The way we become aware that we need help, is by assessing our needs. Today the psalmist is asking God to forgive him of  those faults that he is not aware of,...

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving  joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is sweet reward. Psalm 119: 7-11, NIV....

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving  joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is sweet reward. Psalm 119: 7-11, NIV....

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving  joy to the heart. The command of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is sweet reward. Psalm 119: 7-11, NIV....

He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land-your grain new wine and oil-the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that he swore to your forefathers to give you. You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be a male or female barren among you or among your livestock. Deuteronomy 7: 13, 14, NIV.  Dear God, we are anxious to hear a word from You. We know that the entrance of Your Word brings light, and life,...

Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit . . . Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7: 17, 18, 20, NIV. Dear God, we are grateful that You have given us the opportunity to live every day of our lives to Your honor and glory. As we meet around Your Word to study, please draw very close to us. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Did our title catch you by surprise? Or, did...

Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain, from the LORD who makes the storm clouds, who gives showers of rain to you, the vegetation in the field to everyone. For the terraphim utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; the dreamers tell false dreams, and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer for lack of a shepherd. My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the LORD of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like his proud war-horse. Out...

Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain, from the LORD who makes the storm clouds, who gives showers of rain to you, the vegetation in the field to everyone. For the terraphim utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; the dreamers tell false dreams, and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they suffer for lack of a shepherd. My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the LORD of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like his proud war-horse....

"At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book . . ." Daniel 12: 1, NRSV. Merciful God, We come before you in gratitude. Thank You for meeting with us to study Your holy Word. May we be better people when we are through studying today. This is our prayer in the blessed name of Jesus. Amen. This text belongs...