"Many, Lord, are asking, 'Who will bring us prosperity?'Let the light of your face shine on us.Fill my heart with joywhen their grain and new wine abound.In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:6-8, NIV) "At day’s end I’m ready for sound sleep,For you, God, have …
A Morning Prayer of Closeness to God
“Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart.” (Psalm 143:8, NJB) Early in the morning I draw awayto be only with You.The time seems to move too quicklyand I know I must step toward what comes next.But here, …
A Prayer for the Road of Life with Jesus
"Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart." (Psalm 143:8, NJB) "Jesus said, 'I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me." (John 14:6, Message) You who have …
Say Who He Is: a prayer reflection on the names of Jesus
"He pressed them, 'And how about you? Who do you say I am?'" (Matthew 16:15) Savior. Messiah. Son of the Living God.More than a book or words upon a page,You are the Word—creating, sustaining, and naming. Transcendent One, ineffable in glory, wrapped in lightand shrouded in clouds, upon whom we cannot look.yet also Immanent One, …
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What Love Is This?: a prayer reflection on Psalm 145
The Lord is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and rich in love.The Lord is good to all;he has compassion on all he has made. (Psalm 145:8-9) In the stillness, I come to a place of quiet before You, my God. May the wonders of Your presence meet me this morning, Lord. My eyes are on …
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Matthew Erickson 