You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere [...]
Tag Archives: mercy
A Prayer for Groaning with Hope
January 18, 2013 – 5:39 am
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we [...]
A Prayer about Seventy Times Seven Forgiveness
November 25, 2012 – 4:53 am
Then Peter came up and said to him [Jesus], “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say seven times, but seventy times seven.” Matt. 18:21-22 Dear Lord Jesus, I’m sure I’ve read this [...]
A Prayer about the Triumph of Mercy Over Judgment
November 18, 2012 – 6:14 am
So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:12-13 Dear Lord Jesus, my heart is overwhelmed today with a fresh awareness of your triumphant and daily mercy. [...]
A Prayer for Beauty and Fruitfulness in Our Churches
November 14, 2012 – 4:55 am
If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The LORD will guide [...]
A Prayer for Remembering God’s Forgetfulness
September 24, 2012 – 4:55 am
”Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. Heb. 10:17-18 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him. Psalm 32:1-2 [...]
A Prayer about the Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings & Justice
August 10, 2012 – 4:20 am
And many followed him [Jesus], and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and [...]
A Prayer Reflecting on the Compassion of Jesus
August 5, 2012 – 3:47 am
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matt. 9:35-36 Lord [...]
A Prayer for Bringing Our Fears to Jesus
June 21, 2012 – 4:25 am
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and [...]
A Prayer about Revoking, Not Relishing Revenge
May 26, 2012 – 6:06 am
Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. Rom. 12:19 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice. Prov. 24:17 Merciful [...]
