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We are in week 2 of our Advent Series: Coming Home. Last week, we started by expanding the idea of “home” to be something bigger than merely our physical earthly homes. We said that home, for Christians, is the full coming of the kingdom of God.  I mentioned that Advent isn’t just the preparation forContinue reading “Fear of Going Home: God With Us”

Praying the Psalms – Psalm 26 Lord, may I act with integrity today. May I be honest with everyone I encounter. May I trust you without wavering. But even if I falter, may I find my way back to you quickly. May I pass every test set before me with kindness, patience, and endurance. CheckContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 26”

Praying the Psalms Psalm 19 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you. Like the sun begins its course on one side of the sky and ends on the other, may my mouth and heart trek through the landscape of kindness and mercy for you. May IContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 19”

Praying the Psalms Psalm 12 God, help me follow your lead. I am sometimes among the multitude of people who do not follow. The world can’t find you because they can’t find you in us. We try to be faithful, but we fail. We lie through honey-coated lips. May the words that come from myContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 12”

Praying the Psalms – Psalm 7 (v1-6) My God, save me from those who are chasing me! Rescue me from the perils that await me, both in my heart and in the world around me. Don’t leave me alone. The lions are hungry. Don’t let them feed on me! Have I done something to deserveContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 7”

Praying the Psalms—Psalm 29 Glorious and powerful God, I put my focus on you today. I want to hear your voice rush to me like it rushed over the waters so long ago. I want to hear it ring out like a peel of thunder. When I hear you speak, may that I would beContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 29”

Praying the Psalms Psalm 52 God, I do not want to brag about the evil I’ve done. I want to bask in your faithful, long-lasting love. Give me the courage to have your kind of power, the power to persuade, the power to convince, the power to draw others to me so they can knowContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 52”

Praying the Psalms Psalm 15 God, I want to live under your tent. I want to be secure in your love. I want a mountaintop experience. Give me the strength and desire to make the climb. We don’t just get to the mountaintop. We must make the journey there. Thank you for not making meContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 15”

Praying the Psalms – Psalm 68 (v1-4) God, may you show yourself to me today. May you rise up in my spirit until I cannot ignore your presence any longer. May your presence in me be a presence in the world. May that presence disperse those who oppose you and your will. May evils fleeContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 68”

Praying the Psalms Psalm 31 (v1-8) I can handle it all because you are my shelter, O God. Change the hearts of those who would shame me. Change my heart when I seek to shame others. Save us from my anger and guilt. I know you hear me when I cry out to you. IContinue reading “Praying the Psalms – Psalm 31”