Author Archives: chrisresig

“He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;  he who cherishes understanding propsers.  Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that perishes.  Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge” (Proverbs 19: 8, 21, 27). Father, it is you who instructsContinue reading “Proverbs 19”

Father, may your word take hold within me and grow.  I pray that the seed of your Word, may find fertile soil in my life; so that I may know your will and purpose in my life. I pray the your light within me may not be hidden, but may be visible for others toContinue reading “Luke 8”

Father, may my faith be strong to appreciate all that you can do in my life.  I pray that I may never doubt you ability to do anything you desire in my life.  I pray that you may remove the human lens from my perception of what you are able to do in my life. Continue reading “Luke 7”

Father, blessed are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom of God.  I pray that my life may be based on my relationship with you and other people.  I pray that I may love my enemies.  I pray that I may not judge others. Father blessed are those who hunger.  I pray that I mayContinue reading “Luke 6”

Father, your harvest is beyond measure.  You are willing to be present and work in my life.  I pray that I may be open and willing to have you be present and work in my life.  I pray that any impediments to our relationship that may be present in my life may be removed soContinue reading “Luke 5”

Father, may I not put you to the test.  May I remain obedient to you and serve you alone.  Pray that I may I trust in your will all my heart.  May I rely on your with absolute confidence and not in the confidence of the world.    You preach the good news to the poor.Continue reading “Luke 4”

Father, may I prepare the way in my heart for you.  I pray that I may make the path to you straight in my inner being.  May I remove the clutter from my life.  May my heart be receptive to your touch and presence in my life.  May my heart not be hardened to yourContinue reading “Luke 3”

Father, today a Savior is born.  “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  You have given me the light of my salvation, the glory of all Israel.  You have granted me true peace, the restoration of the good relationship between you and me; aContinue reading “Luke 2”

Father, your promise is fulfilled to your people.  Your mercy is extended to those who fear you.  You have performed mighty deeds through all times.  You have made the proud lowly.  You have lifted up the humble.  You have filled the hungry with good things and sent away the rich empty.  You are merciful toContinue reading “Luke 1”

Father, the Lord is your name.  Your Lord’s eyes are upon his sinful people.  Amidst all of this wrong-doing, your people long to return home.  Forgive my sin Lord.  Forgive my sin. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, the throne of David is restored.  Through your revelation, all your people shall be called to return.  YourContinue reading “Amos 9”