Monthly Archives: July 2025

Devoted

‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the Lord.’ ”

Ahab said to Elijah, “So you have found me, my enemy!”

“I have found you,” he answered, “because you have sold yourself to do evil in the eyes of the Lord. 

Lord God my Father,

Bring my heart to be with you and lead me into your desire so I may not disappoint you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One with Him

“Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. 14For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ ”

The Lord heard Elijah’s cry, and the boy’s life returned to him,

 “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. 37Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.”

The power of the Lord came on Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

“I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” 5Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.

All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.

The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.”

Lord God my Father,

Give me the faith that obeys without the need to understand. Allow your desire to rest on me and remove my fears and selfish desires. Cause my efforts for your kingdom to never dry up. Hear my cry and deliver me to your will. I am your servant, show yourself through me. Bring your power to me and cause your blessing to flow in me in ways I can’t imagine. Give me strength so I may not grow weary and give up. Be my nourishment and quench my thirst. Bring me close so I may know you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One plan

The Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he followed the ways of his father David before him. He did not consult the Baals 4but sought the God of his father and followed his commands rather than the practices of Israel. 

Lord God my Father,

Give me wisdom to follow your way above any compromise I may be tempted with. I seek only you and your plan. Give me strength and focus to do you will this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

body of faith

For David had done what was right in the eyes of the Lord and had not failed to keep any of the Lord’s commands all the days of his life—except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.

 The Lord is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. 

All Judah rejoiced about the oath because they had sworn it wholeheartedly. They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the Lord gave them rest on every side.

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.”

 Though his disease was severe, even in his illness he did not seek help from the Lord, but only from the physicians. 

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for your great mercy and grace. Help me to allow your heart to rest with me and remove the compromise I am comfortable with. Show me how to move out of my present and into your tomorrow. Surround me with like minded men and strengthen our faith and create a foundation that leads to you in all our actions and thoughts. Help us to seek you in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One desire

Those from every tribe of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the Lord, the God of Israel, followed the Levites to Jerusalem to offer sacrifices to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. 

“Since they have humbled themselves, I will not destroy them but will soon give them deliverance. My wrath will not be poured out on Jerusalem through Shishak. 8They will, however, become subject to him, so that they may learn the difference between serving me and serving the kings of other lands.”

Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah.

Lord God my Father,

Search me and know my heart. Remove my selfish desires and place in me the desires you designed for me. Help me to get past my own self inflicted barriers and move me forward in my walk with you in ways that show your glory in all I do. You are my only desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Path of Peace

Then the king said to the man of God, “Intercede with the Lord your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the Lord, and the king’s hand was restored and became as it was before.

The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the Lord: ‘Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat bread and drink water.’ ” (But he was lying to him.) 

You came back and ate bread and drank water in the place where he told you not to eat or drink. Therefore your body will not be buried in the tomb of your ancestors.’ ”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from testing you and having to ask forgiveness. Show me the path that is straight and give me wisdom to stay on it, not straying to my desires that do not honor you. Keep deceit at bay and allow your Peace to grow as my guide and protect me. I want to know you so I may follow you directly.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Blessed

“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31Honor her for all that her hands have done,

Lord God my Father,

Allow me to hear your desire and put it into action. Bring my family under your guidance and bless my wife who loves you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One path

“Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, which I commanded you, I will most certainly tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your subordinates. 

Lord God my Father,

Allow your Peace to be the most powerful influence in my life. Protect and give me discernment when this Peace is under attack. Allow me to rest in your plan and not stray with my thoughts.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Quiet understanding.

Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.

God created mankind upright, but they have gone in search of many schemes.”

Even if the wise claim they know, they cannot really comprehend it.

Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil. 

Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 14For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me in your stillness, help me to see the peace below the surface. I don’t need to understand, just trust in your plan. Protect me from the darkness that lurks and allow your way to rest comfortably within me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Delightfully

For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

“For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless— a miserable business!

Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. 20They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.

The more the words, the less the meaning,

Lord God my Father,

Lord God, your design is perfect and my desire to understand keeps me from understanding. Help me find the Peace you designed for me so I may allow your understanding to rest on me. Bring your delightful desire to rest in me and keep me at Peace with today’s struggles. Show me how to experience your delight in all situations and not allow negativity to darken my spirit.

In Jesus Name I pray,

Amen