Some days I think you just wake up down. You feel like you've failed and you haven't even gotten out of bed yet. You feel behind before you even start. There's no motivation to do anything or excitement. It feels like there's nothing to look forward to. You just want to curl up in a… Continue reading What to do when you’re down
Let's try a new type of blog post. In this series, I plan to walk through a portion of the book of Mark in a devotional way. These are meant to be written as a supplement to your quiet time as you read through Mark. You can anticipate that each post will have questions to… Continue reading Walking through Mark: Mark 1:1-11
Here are some prompts to help as you pray through this passage. I suggest reading through the whole passage first to understand the context, then re-reading each verse as you pray through the suggestions. Verses 17-18: Thank You for marriage and the blessing of being a part of having childrenEncourage the many believers who patiently… Continue reading Prayer from Genesis 4:17-26
Here are some ways to pray using this passage. It's most helpful to keep your Bible open to the passage and read the verses as you pray through them. Verses 1-2: Thank You for the gift of childrenIncrease Your fruit of humility in my heartRemind me of my need of You in my lifeReveal to… Continue reading Prayer from Genesis 4:1-16
Here are some things for you to pray based on this text of Scripture: Verse 3: Lord, thank You for the godly people who have spiritually invested in meMake me more thankful and aware of Your good gifts in my lifeThank You for the privilege of serving You for Your gloryMake me more of a… Continue reading Praying 2 Timothy 1:3-7
Verse 7-8: Thank You for the gain of knowing ChristHelp me to hold all worldly gain I have with an open hand Show me new ways to use my worldly gain for Your sake/gloryReveal my true prioritiesLead me to make You my top priorityShow me more daily of how worthy You areMake me know You… Continue reading Prayer from Philippians 3:7-11
Here are prayer prompts for the week from the sermon's passage. Verse 41: Give me good, close relationships with lost people around meGive me a burden for the lostHelp me understand Your mission and become a part of its advanceThank You for being a compassionate God; make me more compassionate Verse 42: Grant me wisdom… Continue reading Prayer from Luke 19:41-44
Here are things to pray about from this passage from Sunday's sermon. Verse 7: Give me wisdom to make my life countThank You for the food You give me to eatIncrease the joy that results from Your provision and goodnessThank You for the approval and righteousness You grant meConvict me of the ways I waste… Continue reading Prayer from Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
Here are some things to pray about from today's sermon passage. Verse 10: Show me how to not panic in stressful situationsDraw sinners to Yourself for salvationHelp me to come to worship in a way that glorifies YouGive me discernment with peopleShow me how to live for Your praise and not the praise of others… Continue reading Prayer from Ecclesiastes 8:10-15
Here are ways to pray through this week's sermon passage. Verse 13: Reveal to me Your work in the worldThank You that You are in control of all that happens Verse 14: Make me joyful when You give me blessings and prosperitySatisfy me with what You have blessed me withEnable me to consider You and… Continue reading Prayer from Ecclesiastes 7:13-18
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