- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – Fifth, we are God’s children. God will never treat us as orphans who need to fend for themselves. Failure to grasp this will lead inevitably to worry and failure in our moral lives. In fact, it is not an overstatement to say that [...]
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – Second, the God who cares for birds will care for his people. After all, humans are of much greater value than any bird. “Look at the birds” implies “Look and Learn.” We can learn much from these flighty little fellows. They are industrious [...]
22Apr11
We Will Be Satisfied
Lord God, in this life I can only see in a mirror dimly and I can only know in part. I cannot know fully just as I have been fully known by You, but the time is coming soon when I will see You face to face. In that glorious day when I stand before [...]
19Apr11
Worry-free Living
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – All people who lead others or carry organizational responsibility find more than enough reasons to worry – deadlines, financial pressures, market instability and other pressures (you fill in your own blanks here) make stomachs churn and account for many a sleepless night. But [...]
15Apr11
Dependence on God
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – In C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian, a child named Lucy encounters Aslan, the Christ-figure of the Narnia stories, after not seeing him for a long while. “Aslan, you’re bigger,” she says. “That is because you’re older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” [...]
14Apr11
A Far Greater Good
Lord in whom I trust, I freely acknowledge that I am often tempted to question Your ways and to wonder why You allow difficult and grievous things to happen not only in my life, but also in the lives of the people I love. But I must also admit that I simply do not have [...]
31Mar11
The Dignity of Choice
God of wisdom, Your plans and purposes are lofty and unattainable by human comprehension. Even though the world is in rebellion against You, all that You have planned in Your perfect wisdom will be fully accomplished. It amazes me that You will do this through the choices both of those who know You and those [...]
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28Mar11
The Restoration of All Things
God of glory, in wisdom You have made the heavens and the earth, and nothing is too difficult for You. You rule over the cosmos with its hundreds of billions of galaxies and hold all things together. You created all things for your good pleasure, and the heavens proclaim Your glory, majesty and greatness. Your [...]
Lord of history, Your name is to be blessed and exalted forever. Your dominion is everlasting and Your kingdom endures from generation to generation. Wisdom and power belong to You and You rule over all the times and the epochs of human history. It is You who removes kings and establishes kings, and no one [...]
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Lord God, Your ways are past finding out. Just when I think I have a handle on Your will and work and plans, unexpected outcomes and events crowd into my life and dispel my illusions. Who but You can know what an hour will bring? There is no simplistic one-for-one correspondence in this fallen world [...]
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