Behold Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it.
I am weak in the faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love, warm me and
make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a
strong and firm faith; at time I doubt and am unable to trust you
altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you. In
you I have sealed the treasure of all I have. I am poor; you are rich
and came to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner; you are upright.
With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is fullness of
righteousness. Therefore I will remain in you, of whom I can receive,
but to whom I may not give.
- Prayer by Martin Luther
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When you start to get real with God, you pray different. When you get real with God, you realize that regardless of the circumstances, God is enough.

To Know You

A prayer of Worship--

What it means to know You...
To know you is to know the sand, as the cool grains squish through my toes.
To know you is to face each challenge and enjoy them as I grow.

To know you is to feel the sun rays shine and bronze my skin.
To know you is to know your Son and the redemption of my sin.

To know you is to see the trees filled with singing birds.
To know you is to read the Bible and realize they are your very words.

To know you is to hear your voice in the melody of a song.
To know you is to talk with you and trust you won't steer me wrong.

To know you is to believe in your will and always be safe in my faith.
To know you is to count the stars and know I haven't counted an eighth.

To know you is to feel your touch in the cool breeze of the day.
To know you is to see and feel you in every possible way.

The stars and moon, the sun and sky,
The waters edge and the birds up high,
The wondrous way it all works together,
The nature of you, is knowing I'm destined by your forever.

Thank You heavenly Father.. Amen.

No Limits

I've really been pushed to the limits of faith over this last year. I
have come to accept this idea of growth and the change that comes with
it.

Understanding others and believing in a purpose has opened my eyes to
the need for God's love. The apparent lack of God, faith, and purpose in
our generation must be addressed. We need to begin to break down those
walls of hesitation in our friends lives.

God has given each of us a gift, an opportunity and the faith to build a
bridge and fill that void in others lives. So in faith we believe we can
change lives. Through Christ we can offer something rare, constant and
beautiful. And in that experience we grow spiritually.

I challenge you to pray for 3 friends everyday for the next week that
you think need God. At the end of the week try and share with them.
Invite them to church or grab coffee, take your leap of faith!

-- God responds to faith even in the midst of failure.
-- God is not bound by what usually happens; he can stretch the limits
and cause unheard to events to occur.

"What good is it if you say you have faith but don't show it by your
actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see someone who
has no food or clothing, and you say "Goodbye and have a good day; stay
warm and eat well"-- but you don't give that person any food or
clothing. What good does that do?
So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless if produces good deeds,
it is dead and useless."
-James 2:14-17 (NLT)
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Hey. God here, don't forget I always have your back. Romans 12:12 -- "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction faithful in prayer."

Noah was a smart man... God is definitely the king of "makin it rain.."
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An Ocean of Love

As the ocean spray mists my face,
I smile because it feels like your embrace,
Like a wet kiss and a windy hug,
From my father looking down from above.

Birds fly by with grace and ease,
In awe and wonder, it's you I hope to please.
Everyday is your gift to me,
I make mistakes but you forgive with mercy.

And just like the waves roll in one by one,
And just like the rising sun,
You promise life to all who believe,
Giving hope to those who receive.

Amen.
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Hey, Lauren here, trying something new, I'll call them your daily quick picks! Consider it your quick pick me up for the day!

Feeling down today? Discouraged? Confused? Find hope!! Did you know that you are His predestined will? When you hope in Christ, he is glorified!

"In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works everything in conformity with the purpsoe of His will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory." -Eph 1:11 & 12

:-) Have a blessed day!