"There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land..." (Hosea 4). Father, the other night on Stephen Avenue, in downtown Calgary, I was struck yet again with the mind-numbing ignorance manifested in those who are in wanton rebellion against You. Both Canada and the United States are being destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Both countries play the … [Read more...]
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Penciled Prayers: God Will
"I will..." (Hosea 2). O Majestic Sovereign, King of kings and Lord of all: both glory and worship are Yours. You alone are worthy of all praise, adoration, submission, and love. You are great, and greatly to be praised. There is no one like You, Lord. You are God. There are no others. I am Your slave. Pierce my ear with the nail that pierced Your Son. Pierce my ear to the … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: A Prayer for Ellen and Bethel Redding
"The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, 'Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!'And he said to them, 'I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: A Prayer for Roman Catholics
"As [Jesus] said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, 'Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!' But he said, 'Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!'" Luke 11:27-28 Beloved Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit--the one God who is sovereign and good: You alone are worthy of praise, honor, … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: A Debtor Forgiven Much
"A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?" Simon answered, "The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt." And he said to him, "You have judged rightly." (Luke 7:41-43) All-too-often, Father, I see others owing You a … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: Why Do You Call Me ‘Lord, Lord?’
"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you" (Luke 6:46). As I read this verse last night, I knew immediately You were talking to me. The rebuke was loud, stern, piercing, loving. I know, Lord, Your inquiry was rhetorical because You know my thoughts and the intentions of my heart. What I think, say, and do in secret is only hidden from man. Nothing is hidden … [Read more...]