Category Archives: Morning Prayer

The House of the Lord

  I have an eternal address … in God’s house.   Psalm 23:6 (NIV) Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Thanks … Continue reading →

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The Father’s House

Jesus said, John 14:2 (NIV) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?   There’s a place for me, ready and … Continue reading →

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God’s House

Hebrews 3:6 (NLT) But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.   God lives in me. I am … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s House of Prayer

Isaiah 56:1, 7 (NIV) This is what the Lord says: “… my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”   Our places of worship are the Lord’s house of prayer — be it at church, at … Continue reading →

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Delight in the Lord’s House

I went to church yesterday — as I do most Sundays. It’s tempting to sleep late, stay in my jammies and lounge at home. But once I get up and get going, I enjoy the worship, the music and the … Continue reading →

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The Enemy at Work

  Let’s end this week with a look at Satan’s work. It’s rooted in lying, deceit and destruction.   John 8:44 (NIV) … He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in … Continue reading →

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Good and Bad Work

  Early in the book of Genesis, we find good and bad work.   Noah did good work. Genesis 6:22 (NIV) Noah did everything just as God commanded him. Not so the people of Babel. Genesis 11:4 Then they said, … Continue reading →

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Creative Work

  God gave Adam, the first man, an interesting job.   Genesis 2:15, 19 (NIV) The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. . . Now the Lord God had formed … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Work

Some folks hold a negative view of work, counting it as a necessary evil. Work is necessary, and it’s not necessarily evil. Per the Bible, work is a gift from God.   Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV) I know that there is … Continue reading →

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First Work, Then Rest

  Here in the US, today is Labor Day, a tribute to American workers. It’s a good week to ponder work.   Genesis 2:3 (NIV) Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all … Continue reading →

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