Make God Right Within Myself

Make God Right Within Myself

Today I will make God right within myself before I present God to others. This is a fitting thought on this Feast of Pentecost, as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and its indwelling in us. “When God’s needs in us have been met, then He will open the way for...
Act When Called

Act When Called

Today I will invite the Holy Spirit to inform my common sense so that, when called by Christ, I will respond with “yes, Lord” and not “yes Lord, but.” Common sense is a gift that must be tempered by faith and trust.“At the bar of common sense Jesus Christ’s statements...
Avoid Tragic Self-Confidence

Avoid Tragic Self-Confidence

Today I will pray to avoid the tragic self-confidence that “I’ve got it, I understand” that occurs when I don’t wait for or invite the Holy Spirit into my thoughts. John 16:31-32Jesus: So you believe now? Be aware that a time is coming when you will be scattered like...
Ask In Christ’s Name

Ask In Christ’s Name

Today I will ask for what Jesus would ask for, not just for what I want. And asking the Father in Christ’s name will bring joy with no limits. How can this be? How can we obtain joy without limits in this world?Because what we ask for is what is pleasing to God, not...
Dine At God’s Table

Dine At God’s Table

Today I will use the story of Mephibosheth to heighten my awareness of and indebtedness to God’s love. Mephibosheth was Jonathan’s crippled son (next in line for Israel’s throne but physically incapable of defending his claim to it) who fled David after the death of...