The good news of Christ
The war of Forces waxes strong,
The world is not the only field,
But in my heart the waste of wrong
Would spread destruction if I yield.
Be strength and valor, God, for me,
Let courage meet the rushing foe;
Keep battle-hardened weapons free
To lay the devil’s minions low. Continue reading “A Morning Prayer of War”
Make us new again today, O Lord! Just as you make the sun arise to produce a new day, may the Lord Jesus shine anew in our hearts.
The trials and challenges of the yesterday have left their mark. For those of today we seek new strength. For the storms that quickly arise we need more faith. Give us clearer sight for new opportunities.
Make us new again today!
Bury deep within me, Lord, your word,
Renew in me your New Deal, your initiative,
Let the truth be real in me from the inside out. Je 31.33
Sweep me into your presence,
For I would never dare to think of going on my own,
Without an invitation, without One to present me. Je 30.21
As the dawn breaks, let your presence light up my soul,
Again, anew, to make the darkness flee,
To start all over again, the past removed. La 3.23
Cannot every hour be like this?
A new start, a clean break, the old refreshed?
As you will, O Lord, is my desire. 2Co 5.17