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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Setting Out on the Right Road
Luke 9:51 (NIV) As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Resolutely — not reluctantly. Not looking for detours or a way out. He didn’t drag His feet, procrastinate or … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 9:51, resolutely, the right road
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The Way Home
“We are like little children strayed from home, and God is now fetching us home; and we are ready to turn into any house, stay and play with everything in our way, and sit down on every green bank, and … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged A Puritan Golden Treasury, heavenly home, Richard Baxter
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The Best Place to Be
They say real estate is all about location, location, location. Psalm 23:6 (NLT) I will live in the house of the Lord forever. My permanent address is the house of the Lord … no better location! Good morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged House of the Lord, John 3:16, Psalm 23:6
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Forever Home
Psalm 27:4 (NIV) One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his … Continue reading
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Tagged forever home, hope of heaven, House of the Lord, Psalm 27:4
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Trading Spaces
John 14:2 (NKJV) In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Mansions, rooms — moné in Greek, meaning dwellings or permanent residences. “The house itself … Continue reading
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Tagged John 14:2, mansions, Matthew Henry, rooms
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Rooms Under Construction
John 14:2 (ESV) In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? As I sleep, eat and clean in my rooms here … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged John 14:2, rooms, the Father's house
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Timeless Repentance
This ancient prayer of repentance says it well. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the sins that I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged forgiveness, John Donne, repentance
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Repentant People
Daniel repented for his own actions and those of all God’s people hither and yon: Daniel 9:4-5 (MEV) Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant and mercy to those who love Him, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged corporate reprentance, Daniel 9:4-5, Lent, repent
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Self-Righteous Child
There’s a second son in the parable of the prodigal son. He seems stuck in the moment. No somber reflection, no change of heart. Luke 15:28 (MSG) The older brother stomped off in an angry sulk and refused … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:28, Prodigal Son, self-righteous
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Repentant Child
Luke 15:21 (NIV) The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” Jesus told the well-known parable of the prodigal son. This rebellious young … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 15:21, Prodigal Son, repent
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