Creator God, my life comes from you and today I thank you for the love you have shown me. Please help me be more focused on you than anything else in this life. Genesis 1:26-28, Psalms 139:13-18, Psalm 86:11-13

January 8 – 28 “First” Prayer Focus This year we are starting with a new tone to this. Please be sure that you have considered the messages from January 1st and 8th before reading anything else here.  You will also find daily Prayer Prompts and supplemental Prayer...

Psalm 150 There is no one like our God. The One True Living God is unparalleled. Let us gather to praise God for the highest quality of who He is and all that He has done. “Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!” We should sing and make music to show...

Proverbs 31:21-31 What wisdom can be learned here from a relationship with God! The mother of King Lemuel offers us the truth about a wife of noble character. She exercises good stewardship, self-control, and wisdom. A home full of mutual love and respect is blessed....

Psalm 149 God is alive, aware, able, and active. The people of Israel found this to be true in powerful and life-giving ways. They learned that God enjoys relationships with people. This lifestyle of close personal relationship and wholehearted devotion to God brings...

Psalm 148:7-14 Despite millions of dollars funding the best scientific discovery efforts, we have still only discovered a small fraction of deep-sea creatures. They are mysterious and can be majestic in their own way. They have been crafted by loving design. In a...

Psalm 148:1-6 There is a God who is more powerful than any other. The One who has brought about all life through loving design. The One True Living God is worthy of being praised by every living thing. The planets, the sun, the moon, and the stars reflect the glory of...

Proverbs 31:10-20 King Lemuel relays the wisdom that his mother found in her relationship with God. She believed that a wife of noble character is worthy of love and respect, at all times. She is more valuable than money or any other natural resource. Such a virtuous...

Psalm 147:12-20 Our God revealed His faithful love to the people of ancient Zion. God’s quality of character was proven over and over. Our God brought peace. Our God orchestrates the seasons of nature. The elements are all at God's command. This Psalm considers the...

Psalm 147:1-11 God takes joy when we put our hope in the unfailing love of the Lord. Let us thank God who gives life to every living thing. Our God is the Giver of Life, sovereign over the cosmos, faithful in love, bringing restoration, comfort, and strength. Our God...