Category Archives: Scripture Reading and Reflection

Father, how distant can I feel from you?  How much have I wronged you in my sin? Prepare to meet your God; he who makes the mountains.  I do not deserve to be spared from my wrong-doing against you.  Every form of disaster is befitting of me. But, it is in you Lord that IContinue reading “Amos 4”

Father, you have chosen me.  In that choice there is responsibility.  I pray that I may not stray from the work that you intend for me in my life. I pray that I may walk with you in companionship; knowing that you are in full control of all things in this world. I pray thatContinue reading “Amos 3”

Father, your wrath will be poured out on those who sin against you.  There is no one who is not deserving of being spared from the divine judgment. Much will be required of those whom much has been given.  Father, through my life may I help those who are oppressed, may I be open toContinue reading “Amos 2”

Father, your voice thunders forth.  I have sinned against you.  I confess my sin to you.  How I turned my back on you and refused to accept your presence in my life was such an unpardonable thing to do. Everything I have done against you deserves nothing but the justice that you have the rightContinue reading “Amos 1”

Father, you intend all for good.  Just as Joseph was shunned, ostracized, enslaved, and imprisoned, his hardships were ultimately intended for good.  They were endured by him to carry you your will even though he did not know at the time. I pray that I may have the wisdom and foresight to comprehend that whatContinue reading “Genesis 50”

Father, you have plans for my life; for me very being.  May I always have the resolve to stand firm in your way for me.  Even though I may not know your desire for me, may I stay the course on the path you have set my on. I pray that I may I drawContinue reading “Genesis 49”

Father, you are with me.  You bless me in every aspect of my life.  Just as you fulfilled all your promises to Jacob and everything that happened to Joseph had a divine purpose, may the events of my life be lived in such a way that they are an unfolding of your will and plan.Continue reading “Genesis 48”

Father, your blessing flowed through Jacob even as a result of the many difficulties experienced in his life.  May I continue to persevere in the midst of difficulties so that you’re your will may be seen in my life.  May I not become disheartened to the point of losing faith in you and your willContinue reading “Genesis 47”

Father, you are God.  I may not be able to understand your purpose for my life, but everything is part of your divine plan for my life.  The immensity of your plan or your purpose may not be known or understood for a very long time or ever, but your plan is to unfold andContinue reading “Genesis 46”

Father, may I come close to you and not be anxious.  Lord, I pray that I may keep you ever present in my daily life.  I pray that my life may be a continuous prayer to you. All you do is focused on saving your people.  Everything you have done has been in a continuousContinue reading “Genesis 45”