Lord, our city has been on fire and the nights fly by with stones thrown back and forth. Deep fissures reveal subterranean angst and the lava of pain erupts forth. We confess that we have pressed down pain into stony ground and hardened hearts. Only You can replace the heart of stone with a heart …
Sunday Prayer 15
You, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts. (Psalm 7:9b) Lord, You know me through and through for You are the probing, all-knowing God. You know my hopes and dreams, even as You know my dilemmas and fears. When I dive into the pool of future hopes, I often encounter the changing currents and …
Sunday Prayer 14
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. (Psalm 5:11) I awaken this morning and take refuge in You, my Lord. No other person or place can shelter me like You can, …
Sunday Prayer 13
But God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth. (Psalm 74:12) Age to age, You are God, the One who reigns over all the earth. Salvation is found in no one else and comes from no other source. We praise Your name with our words and songs; We exalt Your name …
Sunday Prayer 12
Your name, Lord, endures forever, Your renown, Lord, through all generations. (Psalm 135:13) You are the most famous One, God, and no other can compare to You. All around the world people call on Your name, and voices from many languages praise You. We choose to take our place in that great chorus; we choose …
Matthew Erickson 