Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. 2 It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King. 3 God is in her citadels; he has shown himself to […]
They were unable to trap him in what he said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent. (Luke 20:26) Lord, please teach me to respond quickly to others in love. May I not be trapped by words, but may I recognize the motivation behind them. Please increase my wisdom that I […]
And when you stand praying, if you hold ANYTHING against ANYONE, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. (Mark 11:25) Lord, I come humbly before You asking You to search my heart. Please show me where I have been unforgiving towards others. Please show me where I have been […]
Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: ‘Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?’ (John 12:37-38) Lord, please help me to remember that […]
On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple. (Mark 11:15-16) Lord, please help me to remember not to […]