Heart of Compassion

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”

Matthew 9:36-37 NIV

Father God, I often lack compassion. But as I read your word, and as I read about the character of Jesus, I read of his great compassion for those he encountered - and especially those who are lost. I want to be more like Jesus, and this means that my compassion must increase.

Father God, give me a heart of compassion.

Let it be. Amen.

Joy and Peace

Lord God, 

Give me a joy In the morning and peace by day.

Give me a joy in the evening and peace at night.

Oh, my soul

Oh, my soul

Oh, how you worry
Oh, how you’re weary, from fearing you lost control

This was the one thing, you didn’t see coming
And no one would blame you, though

If you cried in private
If you tried to hide it away, so no one knows
No one will see, if you stop believing

Oh, my soul

You are not alone

There’s a place where fear has to face the God you know

One more day, He will make a way

Let Him show you how, you can lay this down

‘Cause you’re not alone

Here and now

You can be honest
I won’t try to promise that someday it all works out
‘Cause this is the valley

And even now, He is breathing on your dry bones

And there will be dancing
There will be beauty where beauty was ash and stone
This much I know

I’m not strong enough, I can’t take anymore

(You can lay it down, you can lay it down)

And my shipwrecked faith will never get me to shore

(You can lay it down, you can lay it down)

Can He find me here
Can He keep me from going under

Oh, my soul

You’re not alone

My Heart Breaks

God, 

My heart breaks over the condition of the church today. 

My heart breaks over the conditioned in the church today. 

My heart breaks because the church has been conditioned to remain in a condition that does not exemplify the call that you have given to us.

My heart breaks because I don’t know what to do.

My heart breaks because sometimes I think there is nothing more that can be done.

My heart breaks because at times it feels as though you have called me to an impossible task. 

My heart breaks because I realize that I am a part of the condition that needs to be broken. 

My hearts breaks because I realize that my condition is one of uncertainty in you and pride in myself. 

My heart breaks because I know The Answer but I don’t have the solution. 

My heart breaks over the myself. 

My heart breaks over the conditioned in the church today.

My heart breaks over the condition of the church today.

Lord, 

Grant me peace.

Grant me patience.

Grant me love.

Grant me grace.

Amen. Let it be.

True Repentance

God, give me today true sorrow from my sin. Break my heart over my sin not simply because it hurts me - and my life now - but because it hurts You - and my life with You in eternity. 

Holy Spirit, teach me how to truly repent of my wicked ways and grant me the strength to never return to my old way of life. 

In Jesus. 

Amen. Let it be. 

Desperate

Jesus, I am desperate for a connection with You. 

Father Forgive Me

Lord - I call you Lord for that is what you are-the one the rules, governs, and it leads my life. At least this is what I have agreed to.

But, in reality, I often set my own rules, live by my own boundaries, and find that I submit to no one.

Father, forgive me for my sinfulness, for my lack of commitment, and for my unwillingness to remain faithful.

Holy Spirit, renew a passion within me to stand in the glory of my Lord.

Jesus, let's not one day go by that I do not spend time walking with you - communing with you-and submitting to your will and way from my life, for my family, and for your church.

Let it be. Amen.