We choose to abide in You, You who are the Vine of the Lord; we choose to abide. We abide in Your love, that love which called our names before anything, that love which brought forth all creation; we choose to abide. We abide in Your commands, those commands for which we were made to …
Sunday Prayer 50
You are our God, and we praise You; no other is worthy of praise like You. May our gathering together bring You delight as we worship You in the splendor of Your holiness. There is no other Name - no hero, no leader, no friend, no preacher - who deserves praise like You; receive all …
Sunday Prayer 49
Heavenly Father, Your awesome power surpasses our view, and Your majesty is beyond our comprehension. It is even this reality which makes Your grace more amazing and Your love more tender. The Scripture tells us: 'The Name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe' (Proverbs 18:10). We …
Sunday Prayer 48
After the dark of death After the loss of life After the gift seemed broken and discarded After the pulsing pain After the weary final gasp After the heavy heave of stone over tomb The light breaks forth The Son shines like day The victory resounds and heaven cheers The surging joy The rising hope …
Sunday Prayer 47
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, he instructed the people in Your Law and guided them into the ways of Your covenant. He also directed them in the construction of the tabernacle as the Holy Spirit descended on Bezalel and Oholiab, giving them gifts of artistry and craftsmanship for worship. The people made great …
Matthew Erickson 