Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Good morning, Jesus.
Because You are our Shepherd, Lord Jesus, we are safely in Your fold forever. You’ve promised that those who make You their Shepherd will safely dwell in Your house. Our eternal residence in the House of God began when You adopted us into Your family when we came to You in faith. After our race is finished here, we’ll transition to Your “big house” in Heaven. The joys and benefits of following You, Lord Jesus, are immeasurable. The peace You give in the storms, the safety we find in Your arms, and when we stray, like all sheep tend to do, You pursue us to bring us back. Your forgiveness is everlasting, Your discipline is always for our good. You carry us in our darkest hours and lead us to peaceful pastures, where we’re refreshed and re-energized and our spiritual cup overflows with Your blessings. You’re our strength in our weakness, our stability in an unstable world, our hope when the circumstances of life say otherwise. Lord, help us be the people You created us to become. May we reject what scoffers may call us, but instead embrace fully who You say we are, as children who dwell in Your house—forever! (Psalm 23:6)
Again, we pray for Your mercy, grace and provision for our friends in southern California suffering from the earthquakes. We can’t imagine the devastation they must feel, seeing everything they worked for suddenly gone. Be the peace, the hope, the stability they need. May we as fellow travelers in this world do our part to help alleviate their pain and suffering, and we know You will do Your part, Lord God, to minister to them in body, soul and spirit. Use this catastrophe to cause people to seek You.
Heal the sick, restore the lost, give hope to the hopeless. Create spirits of joy to replace spirits of despair. Forgive our sins and help us keep a clean heart before You and honor You in all things.
Dwelling in Your house forever, Jesus! Amen.
THANKFUL 
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