Lord, I’m singing from sunrise to sunset. Because I’ve seen that those who care little for you fall down in dramatic defeat. But those who care much for you rise up in constant conquest. They are like a tree nestled in rich soil and nourished by pure water. It never knows a barren year. Even [...]
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Prayer from Psalm 87: City of God
by Chris on 05. Dec, 2011 in Blog, Growth
This entry is part 87 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms
You, O Lord, are every place–over all, through all, and in all. But there was a time when you favored one place–the City of God. How your Self saturated that City! I’ve lingered in similar locations. Places where your presence was pronounced. A stirring worship service in a Nashville sanctuary. A quiet moment on the Malibu shore. A [...]
Prayer from Psalm 85: Restoration and Revival
by Chris on 29. Nov, 2011 in Blog, Growth
This entry is part 85 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms
LORD, we have failed you. Please don’t fail us. We have treated you wrongfully. Please don’t treat us wrathfully. Instead, Lord, restore us. Revive us. Redeem us. [image]
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