Matthias Grünewald, The Crucifixion ; oil on wood; 1515. Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness …
A Prayer to God for Help
"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 Prayer inspired by the prophet Zephaniah
Sovereign LORD, we know that a time is coming, the great day of the LORD, when You will stretch out Your hand to judge the nations of the earth and sweep away everything from the face of the earth. We tremble before You, LORD, for who can truly stand in that day? We seek You, …
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A Prayer for Distressing Times inspired by the prophet Habakkuk
LORD God, you are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. In these days, we are deeply aware of just how greatly we need Your help. We see the pestilence that stalks at night and the plague that destroys at midday. Like Habakkuk, we say to you, “How long, Lord, must …
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A Prayer inspired by the prophet Nahum
LORD God, King of the earth, You have created all peoples and reign over all the nations that inhabit this earth. When the nations rage and put themselves forward as mighty, You still have the final word, promising to put all the prideful in their place. Although tempted to trust in our own strength, we …
Matthew Erickson 