Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. – Psalms 139:23-24
Father God, search me, not to shame me, but to heal me. You know my heart better than I do. Test my thoughts, sift my motives, and reveal anything that pulls me away from You. If there is a path in me that leads to harm, pride, fear, or bitterness, gently turn me from it. Lead me instead in Your everlasting way, the way of truth, mercy, and peace. I trust You with what You find, because You love me completely. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen and Amen.
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. – Job 28:28
“The fear of the LORD” isn’t terror; it’s reverence, alignment, and clarity. Wisdom begins when we see God as He is, holy, just, merciful, and let that reality shape our steps. “To depart from evil is understanding” reminds us that insight isn’t abstract. It shows up in choices, boundaries, and the courage to walk away from what harms the soul.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; – 1 Peter 2:11
Peter speaks to us like family, dearly beloved, because he knows this world is not our final home. We walk through it as travelers, carrying heaven’s light in earthly bodies. And because we belong to another Kingdom, there are desires, impulses, and temptations that simply don’t fit who we are becoming. These “fleshly lusts” aren’t just the obvious sins. They include anything that pulls our attention, affection, or identity away from God, resentment, pride, comparison, fear, self‑indulgence, or the need to be right. They wage war quietly, trying to drain peace, cloud judgment, and weaken our witness. But Peter doesn’t shame us. He beseeches us, gently urging us to remember who we are: Loved. Chosen. Passing through. Protected by God. When we abstain, we’re not losing anything. We’re guarding the soul God is shaping.
Lord Jesus, remind me that I am Yours and just passing through this world. Strengthen me to turn away from anything that wages war against my soul. Keep my heart clean, my mind steady, and my steps aligned with Your Spirit. Help me walk as Your beloved pilgrim, shining Your light with peace and purpose. Amen.
The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. – Matthew 4:16-17
Father God, You see all things. You know what I pay, what I give, and what I do for Your Kingdom. You know that I pay $96 a year for membership, $19 for my domain, and that I use all five blogs for ministry, not profit. No one pays for these but me. And now they want $50 a month just to let me post more photos before the membership is done? https://my.wordpress.com/sites/prayertocare.comLord, open their eyes. Let WordPress see the truth: That I chose them for ministry, not for greed. That I was led by word of mouth, not the mouth of money. That I am not a business, I am a servant. I ask for clarity, for justice, and for a way forward. I ask that You make a way where their system blocks me. I ask that You shine light into the confusion and give me wisdom to keep building what You called me to build even on the other blog I have spoken of. You gave instructions for every board, every base, every frame, and You filled the space with Your presence. Let our lives be built with that same care. Make us upright like those wooden frames, grounded in silver grace, and held together by Your light. Let Your cloud rest above us, even when we walk through shadow. And when we sit in darkness, let us see the great Light, the Light that calls us to repent, because the kingdom of Heaven is near. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
Nothing like landing on the verses that speak directly to the heart of discipleship. Reminds us that love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a direction. John ties love to movement, to walking, to choosing a path that aligns with God’s heart. Love walks. Love obeys. Love remembers what was true from the beginning. It’s such a steadying reminder in a world that tries to redefine love every five minutes. John pulls us back to the ancient path: Love looks like living out what God already taught us.
Have a peaceful day, and may your steps stay aligned with His love.
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. – John 6:44-47
There’s something deeply comforting in Jesus’ words here. He reminds us that faith isn’t an accident, a coincidence, or a human achievement. It begins with the Father drawing, teaching, and opening the heart. And when a person responds to that drawing, Jesus meets them with a promise that never wavers: “He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” Not will have someday, not might have if they’re good enough, but has, right now. A present possession. A settled gift.You didn’t stumble into grace, you were drawn. You aren’t guessing your way through faith, you’re being taught of God. You don’t have to fear the future, everlasting life has already begun in you. You aren’t unseen, the Son who has seen the Father sees you, knows you, and keeps you. It’s a passage that reminds us that salvation is God’s work from beginning to end, and our part is to believe the One He sent.
Father God, You see the heart that is struggling, the one carrying hurt, fear, or distance. You know the weight they’ve been holding and the walls they’ve built to protect themselves. Draw them gently by Your Spirit. Teach them, guide them, and open their heart to Your truth. Where forgiveness feels impossible, give them courage. Where pain has hardened them, bring healing. Where confusion has clouded their steps, bring clarity. Where pride or fear has kept them away, pull them close to Christ with Your patient love. Let Your kindness lead them to repentance. Let Your truth set them free. Let Your presence soften what has grown rigid. And let Your peace settle over them like a covering. Restore what is broken. Renew what has grown weary. And draw them fully into the life, grace, and everlasting hope found in Jesus. Thank You Amen.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 19:14
This verse is such a gentle reminder. Jesus didn’t just welcome children, He honored them. He saw their trust, their joy, their purity, and said, “This is what the kingdom looks like.”May your day be peaceful, your heart light, and your home wrapped in the quiet presence of Jesus.
This is a powerful passage to start the day with. One of those wake‑up calls from Scripture that doesn’t shout, but it surely doesn’t whisper either. Paul’s words in these verse’s “Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil”. –Ephesians 5:14-16“Feels like a spiritual alarm clock. Not the jarring kind, but the kind that opens the curtains and lets the light pour in “Awake thou that sleepest.” A reminder that spiritual drowsiness is real, subtle, and easy to slip into. And Christ shall give thee light.” The promise that every time we rise, He meets us with illumination, clarity, and direction. “Walk circumspectly.” Step with intention, not fear. “Redeeming the time.” Treat each moment like a gift that can be shaped for good. Because the days are evil.” Not to scare us, but to steady us. God’s people walk wisely because wisdom is protection.
May this morning find you fully awake in spirit, fully alive in purpose, and fully wrapped in the light Christ freely gives. May your steps today be steady, wise, and joy-filled. May every moment you redeem become a quiet testimony of His goodness in you.
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. – 1 Samuel 2:2-3
When Hannah prayed, she wasn’t standing in strength, she was standing in surrender. Her words remind us that God’s holiness isn’t just His purity; it’s His steadiness. He is the Rock when everything else shifts. “There is none holy as the LORD, neither is there any rock like our God.” When life feels loud, unfair, or uncertain, this verse pulls us back to center. God doesn’t change. He doesn’t wobble. He doesn’t guess. He is the same God who carried Hannah through her grief, her waiting, and her breakthrough. “Talk no more so exceeding proudly, for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.” This isn’t a warning as much as it is a comfort. People may judge by what they see. People may assume, misunderstand, or speak carelessly. But God weighs actions, not appearances. He sees motives, burdens, sacrifices, and quiet obedience that no one else notices. When you walk humbly, you walk safely. When you trust God’s knowledge, you stop carrying the weight of proving yourself. When you remember He is the Rock, you stop trying to stand on shifting sand.
Father God, anchor my heart today. Keep me humble, steady, and centered in You. Let my words reflect Your holiness and my actions reflect Your truth. Weigh my heart, guide my steps, and be my Rock in every moment. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.”
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