Welcome to day 25 of STAND OUT: 7 traits of a counter cultural life. You can find an index of every post here. We begin each week with an opportunity to pray and reflect on the Word. This Sunday meditation is based on Psalm 71:14. As this new week begins, Lord, fill my heart with gladness for all You've done for me and in me. I'm easily distracted by the negative but I long to choose hope! Guide my eyes to Your face and my ears to Your whispers. Place my feet in Your path and my desire in ... [Read More]
Sunday Meditation || Philippians 2:7
Welcome to day 18 of STAND OUT: 7 traits of a counter cultural life. You can find every post in this series indexed here. We begin each week with an opportunity pray and reflect on the Word. This week's Sunday meditation is based on Philippians 2:7. Lord, as I prepare my heart and mind for the week ahead, will You empty me? Pour out all the fears and doubts and selfishness and pride in this oh-so-human heart. Drain me dry of all the cares of this world, the worries and doubts and fears ... [Read More]
Sunday Meditations || Colossians 3:17
Welcome to this week's Sunday meditation! This week's prayer is based on Colossians 3:17. Father, we know we need Your wisdom as we pursue this counter cultural life. Give us the courage and desire to commit fully to the people and opportunities you give us. Help us not to give up too quickly. In all we do, may we be faithful to give You glory. Teach us to be thankful, ever aware of the magnitude of Your love and care for us. When the days are long, open our eyes to Your presence. When we ... [Read More]
Sunday Meditations || Romans 12:2
Each week we will begin with a Sunday meditation, a prayer based on a verse related to counter cultural living. This week, of course, I have chosen Romans 12:2, which is the foundation verse for this series. Lord, as we begin this journey, we know we can only learn what You are willing to teach. Give us willing hearts and open minds for the transformation You desire to accomplish in us. When the questions don't have simple answers, grant us patience. When situations leave us gasping for ... [Read More]
