We should all be remembering the morning of 9/11 twenty years ago, the shock, devastation, loss and pain that has never healed. Please take a moment today to pray for the thousands who died and their families and friends. Pray that the living might come to faith in Jesus if not already a part of His family. May God bless the details of your day today. Pastor Dale
Son of God, who subdued the troubled waters and laid to rest the fears of men,
let Your majesty master us and
Your power of calm control us.
Replace our fears with faith
and our unrest with perfect trust in You,
who lives and governs all things, world without end.
~ John Wallace Suter (1859–1942), Adapted
Set free, O Lord, the souls of Your servants
from all restlessness and anxiety.
Give us that peace and power which flow from You. Keep us in all perplexity and distress,
that upheld by Your strength
and stayed on the rock of Your faithfulness,
we may abide in You now and forevermore.
~ Francis Paget (1851–1911)
To You alone, O Jesus, I must cling; running to Your arms, dear Lord, there let me hide, safe from all fears, loving You with the tenderness of a child.
~ St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897)
You say that if I give You my burdens,
You will take care of me.
You say that I should cast all my cares upon You,
because You love me,
because You can handle them all, and because it shows my faith in You.
A burden that is heavy enough to sink me is as light as a feather to You.
A fear that can paralyze me
has no power over You.
So I unload it all before You
and hand it over for You to manage.
I put my trust in You — not in my perspective or resources. You can do anything, God!
I will not be afraid, because You are my King and Father. You are with me, and You are for me.
You accept me as I need You and rely on You,
and You walk with me now and always.
You will strengthen me for whatever comes.
~ Carrie Marrs (C.M. the author)
Lord, my emotions could propel me downward or pull a curtain around me, blocking Your light. But instead, I look to You and pray:
Train my mind on Your truth.
Shape my thoughts with Your Spirit.
Fill my heart with Your peace.
Guide me and give me self-control to do what is wise. I trust that what You say is more real than what I feel.
~ C. M.
Excerpted from A Prayer for Every Occasion by Carrie Marrs, copyright Zondervan.
These are strange and difficult times around the world. It’s human and normal to feel fear and anxiety. But our prayers reach the throne of Heaven! God is listening. Tell Him your thoughts and concerns. He is working on your behalf even before you utter a word!
Pastor Dale