Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Lord Jesus,
You are so much harder to see in some people
Than in others,
But if we keep on seeking,
We will find!
Keep on seeking, and you will find (Luke 11:9; NLT).
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me (Jeremiah 29:13; NLT).
Given early this morning:
He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water (Psalm 23:2; NET).
Relax in God’s company,
Walk in Christ’s presence,
Dance with their Spirit,
And live in their light.
Rejoice in God’s majesty,
Eat at Christ’s table,
Drink with their Spirit,
And rest in their sight.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls (Matthew 11:29; KJV).
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest (Exodus 33:1; KJV).
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He will redeem their life from oppression and violence; and precious shall be their blood in His sight (Psalm 72:1; NKJ).
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever (Psalm 23:6; NLT).
This prayer came to me last night, as a result of the teaching during Sunday’s service at my wonderful new church. After much thought, I have stayed with how Jesus addressed God in the Garden of Gethsemane:
My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death (Matthew 26:38; NLT).
Abba,
Use my grieving mind
To love and serve all humankind.
Use my broken heart each day
So others will embrace your way.
Abba,
Use my wounded soul
To help make those who suffer whole.
Use my stricken, dying flesh
So many start their lives afresh.
Abba,
Use my ruined life
To be a willing sacrifice.
Use my dread, my pain, my cross –
Rebuilding us through hurt and loss.
Any of you who are his people may go to Jerusalem in Judah to rebuild this Temple of the LORD, the God of Israel (Ezra 1:3; NLT).
In that day I will restore the fallen house of David. I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins I will rebuild it and restore its former glory (Amos 9:11; NLT).
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Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19; NKJV).
Then Jesus left them a second time and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done” (Matthew 26:42; NLT).
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13; NIV).
♥️ Look for Jesus
All around you,
Close beside you,
And within.
He will guide you,
Teach, and strengthen,
As you serve
And follow him.
♥️ Look for Christ
In all you meet,
And listen well
To what they say.
He may speak to you
Through others,
As you walk his path
Each day.
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Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).
Written in the middle of the night, as used to happen to me so often, and sent out with love.
You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation (Psalm 89:26; NLT).
Pointing to the disciples, Jesus said, “This is my family. Whoever does the will of Abba God in heaven is my sister and brother and mother” (Matthew 12:49-50; TIB).
O my Father,
And my Mother;
O my Sister,
And my Brother;
O my Shepherd,
And my Lover –
You are God:
There is no other.
O my partner,
Friend, and neighbour;
Present, Lord,
In every stranger,
Foreigner and foe;
In danger –
You are here:
My All, my Saviour.
The Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all (1 Corinthians 15:28; NIV).
And Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour” (Luke 1:46-7; NIV).
This little prayer came to me a day or two ago, so I want to share it here. I dedicate it especially to those of us (like me), who readily see and love Christ in others, but never think of Him also living in, and loving, themselves:
Creator God, please help us to see Jesus in ourselves as well as in others, and to love Him in ourselves, as well as in others. We ask this through His dear name. Amen.
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There is …one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Don’t you realise that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16; NLT).
Love the stranger (Deuteronomy 10:19; NKJV).
Show love to foreigners (Deuteronomy 10:19; NLT).
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:44; NLT).
All we need to do
Is listen.
All we need to do
Is love
God in all who cross our path
Each day –
The LORD,
From heaven above.
All we need to do
Is listen.
All we need to do
Is care.
All we need to do
Is serve Him –
God, our LORD,
Is waiting there.
There is …one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
I love you, Lord; you are my strength (Psalm 18:1; NLT).
I love you, Lord,
And worship you,
For every word you speak
Is true,
And though I feel
So far from you –
You’re near.
I’ll bear my cross,
And follow you,
Although my heart and soul
Are blue,
For though I feel
So far from you –
You’re here.
Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20; NLT).
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord (Job 1:21; CSB).
My Father, my Mother,
My Sister, my Brother,
My Shepherd, my Lover –
I praise you.
My Saviour, my Maker,
My only Creator,
My Giver, my Taker –
I trust you.
My Word, and my Temple,
My Guide, and my Counsel,
My God: transcendental –
I love you.
You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again (Psalm 71:20; NLT).
God is neither male
Nor female.
Not below,
And not above.
God is light, and fire,
And strength,
And truth, and peace:
Beyond all – love.