A Daily Prayer

Father, help us to be moved by the plight of those who are prepared to suffer and even lay down their lives for the sake of Christ. Presently, most all of them are from other lands, which leads to our forgetfulness.  But we do want to remember them in our prayers and remember them as warriors of the faith, who for the joy set before them endured the suffering, shame and agony of their tormentors.  As they endured the humiliation they also overcame by the blood of the Lamb.  So many were presented the crown of life in heaven that is rewarded to those who received the sentence of death on earth by their persecutors.  On Coronation Day when we all gather in heaven we look forward to fellowship with these tried and true saints of our faith who did not give up meeting together, no matter the penalty, as they worshiped You.  Keep us faithful when tested by fire, we pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Father, none of the celebrations we’ve attended compare with the overwhelming joy we’ll feel at the ultimate victory party in heaven.  We’ll rejoice with the saints from all generations telling of the marvelous saving and sustaining power of Christ. We look forward to sharing stories about the times we faced trouble, hardship, persecution or danger and the miraculous way that You delivered or sustained us through those difficulties.  We’re not there yet, so help us to keep on keeping on, until that glorious day!  It is in the matchless name of Jesus that we pray. Amen.

Father, we thank You for the powerful God that You are.  Even the winds and waves recognize the Creator and obey Your voice.  Your Word is like a lighthouse that directs us safely toward heaven when the furious waves swirl about us and the water rises around us.  Keep us firmly anchored in Your ways so that we endure to the very end.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

Father, You created us to be people who function and thrive by light.  Your placement of the sun by day and the moon by night is the way You provide for our physical needs enabling us to see as we carry out our multitude of duties.  As important as light is for the eyes to see, it is even more essential that the eyes of our heart see the magnificent light of Your glory.  As we walk in Your light we will be able to discern that which is evil from that which is good.  Jesus, we know that goodness cannot partner with wickedness for there is no harmony between You and the devil. We are one with You as we walk in Your truth and dispel the darkness everywhere we go, for greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Amen.