Category Archives: Morning Prayer

God’s Right Hand

  Sometimes life is scary.     Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right … Continue reading

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Mark the Hand of God

  The prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon, reminds us to mark the hand of God at work in the past.   “It is a delightful and profitable occupation to mark the hand of God in the lives of ancient saints, … Continue reading

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My Breath in God’s Hand

    Job 12:10 (NIV) In his [the Lord’s] hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.   God holds my breath in His hand … amazing!   Good morning, Lord. You are the source … Continue reading

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The Hollow of God’s Hand

This week, we’re going to focus on God’s hand. There are over a thousand references to “God’s hand” in Scripture — trust me, we aren’t going to look at all of them. This one from Isaiah is a good starting … Continue reading

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Highest Praise

Psalm 148:1, 3-4 (NIV) Praise the Lord … Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens … Let’s join with the highest heavens and praise our God.   Good morning, Lord. In the … Continue reading

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Sing with the Stars

  In the beginning, stars sang.   Job 38:4, 6-7 (NIV) Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? … On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together … Now it’s … Continue reading

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The Sun and Moon Sing

“Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Paraphrased by Willam H. Draper, 1919       Good morning, Lord. Spring — … Continue reading

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Big Universe, Small World

  From space, our big world looks small.     Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are … Continue reading

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God’s Glory on Display

  The amazing images from Artemis II display the glory and knowledge of God.   Psalm 19:1-4 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after … Continue reading

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Would I Be Forgiven?

  Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   This is forgiveness, then and now. For you and me.     Good morning, Lord. Forgive me my willful sins, my unintended sins, … Continue reading

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