Encouragement for life following in the footsteps and way of Jesus.
In Psalm 62, David declares that God is both strong and loving. That is such good news! He has the power to save, to heal but also the desire to do so. Which is why David also says that our rest, our salvation, our hope are in God alone.
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God’s heart and kingdom is one of both mercy and justice. Jesus met the marginalized where they were, but He also worked to make room for them. May we do the same.
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“Flood the Dry Riverbeds” is a prayer of revival and renewal for our hearts. Without the Holy Spirit, we’re just dry riverbeds trying to water desert land. We need Him who waters thirsty ground, who breathes life into dry bones.
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“People Aren’t Products” is a prayer to remind us that we and others are made in the image of God. God calls us to love one another. If we consume and objectify one another, we destroy not only others but also ourselves.
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In “What Could Today Be?,” Alex talks about how we can live life without God letting our circumstances rule over us or with Him allowing Him to give us love, joy and peace in the midst of our circumstances.
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In “Returning to the Source,” Connor shares a very personal challenge. He challenges us to return to the Source—to be with Jesus and find love, joy and peace in His presence.
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In “Advent 2020: Love,” Charity shares what she is learning about advent—a word meaning arrival. This week she shares about love. If you missed the previous weeks, you can also read about hope, peace and joy
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In “The Direction to a New Destination,” Alex reflects on 2 Thessalonians 3:5. We have a new destination‒the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ‒which we must seek the Lord to direct us to.
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Today’s prayer “Hallowed Be Your Name” is the third in a series of prayers working through what is known as the Lord’s prayer found in Matthew 6v9-13 and Luke 11v2-4. The Lord’s prayer is a teaching from Jesus on how to pray and provides us with a framework for living life with the Father. You should begin by reading the prayers “Father” and “In Heaven.”
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In “Empty Prayers,” Connor confronts the reality that praying can be difficult. He reminds us though that we have a good and loving Father who knows us and wants to be with us.
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