Category Archives: Scripture Reading and Reflection

Father, may I be upright and resolute in all of my affairs. May I never attempt to bargain with you in the working through the “details” of my life.  May I be more than willing to pay the “whole price” in every aspect of my relationship with you.  Trying to cut corners, or do somethingContinue reading “Genesis 23”

Father, may I not waiver in the testing I am confronted with throughout my day.  May I find strength in you and your undying love for me that will allow me to stand firm in my relationship with you. I pray that I may not falter in my relationship with you as I did manyContinue reading “Genesis 22”

Father, you are most gracious and fulfill all your promises to me.  Your promises are fulfilled to your people.  Your are gracious and true in keeping your covenant with your people.  Thank you Father. In the covenant, we need to do our part.  You will certainly do yours.  You are an able God, able toContinue reading “Genesis 21”

Father, may I be upright in all that I do for you.  May integrity and obedience remain at the core of my being.  I pray that in living for you; all of my thoughts and actions have been and will be directed to your glory. CRR 9/14/11

Father, may I remain open and receptive to your instruction for me.  Please help me to not hesitate in hearing, understanding, and responding you’re your word for me.  The timeliness of that undertsnading and response can have everything to do with the outcome or results of that situation.  Lord, help me to repond to yourContinue reading “Genesis 19”

Father, you are with me and show me every kindness.  How reassuring it is to know that you are with me and you will sustain me at all times. How devastating it is to have our hopes raised and then dashed.  It is such a painful thing; to be stripped of the very thing thatContinue reading “Genesis 39”

Father, nothing is too difficult for you Lord.  May I never question or second guess what it is you are doing in my life and in the world around me.  May I not laugh at your abilities to do a mighty work in my life.  You are an able God.  You are the God whoContinue reading “Genesis 18”

Father, firm and everlasting are your promises.  It was your desire to make a covenant with humanity.  You pursued all humanity.  Because of your unending give of love and salvation through your Son.  We can walk before you faithfully and without blame. You have done a mighty work for your people.  Thank you Lord forContinue reading “Genesis 17”

Father, may I not doubt your ability in my life.  May I not do everything in my power to my own desires, dreams, of wants above you and your will for my life. Lord, may you help me understand and to discern the difference between your will working in my life and my own efforts. Continue reading “Genesis 16”

Father, may I have complete faith and confidence in you.  May I not be afraid.  You are my protector and my benefactor.  All good comes from you. I am grateful that I am fortunate enough to be one of the recipients of the covenant promise you made to Abraham. I am grateful for the covenantContinue reading “Genesis 15”