Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Working Hands

  Psalm 90:17 (ESV) Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!   What sort of work has God established for … Continue reading

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Lazy Hands

  A bit of working wisdom from God’s Word:   Proverbs 6:9-11 (CEV) How long will you lie there doing nothing at all? When are you going to get up and stop sleeping?  Sleep a little. Doze a little. Fold … Continue reading

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Open Hands

The woman of noble character (Proverbs 31) has open hands: Proverbs 31:20 (AMP) She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.   Good morning, Lord. My hands are full, I have … Continue reading

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My Hands

  “Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be”   Give my hands to God? What an interesting idea.   Good morning, … Continue reading

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Know Better

  Nothing I tell God is news to him. But transparency on my part improves our relationship. It doesn’t change Him. It changes me. It opens the door to honest conversation.   Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) Search me, God, and know … Continue reading

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I Know God

I know about God, and I know God. But I don’t know everything about God. I have questions, sometimes I doubt, I’m often mystified.   Jeremiah 16:21 (AMP) “Therefore,” [says the Lord] “behold, I will make them know— This time I … Continue reading

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God Knows Me

Psalm 139:1-2 (NIV) You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise;  you perceive my thoughts from afar. God knows me better than I know myself. Nothing I say or do … Continue reading

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To Know and Be Known

  “Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know Thee … Let me humble myself and exalt Thee … Let me die to myself and live in Thee.“ St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430)   The Hebrew word for knowing comes … Continue reading

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Now Is the Time

Ephesians 2:10 (EXB) God has made us what we are [For we are his handiwork/workmanship/work of art]. In Christ Jesus, God made [created] us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing. God crafted … Continue reading

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Such a Time

The book of Esther tells a story of Jewish persecution and restoration. Mordecai encourages Esther to take the risk and speak for her people. Esther 4:14 (ESV) “… And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for … Continue reading

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