Abba, lift my heart to worship this day, not just in words, but in all my ways. Reach deep and stir me to adoration of You, my awesome God! Teach me the acceptance of Your will with a surrendered heart like that of Job who said “God gives, God takes. God’s name be ever blessed.” (1.21)

I am thankful for Your love and mercy, for the abundance of provisions You have granted me: a warm home, a safe place, loving friends and family, health, strength, and the peace that comes from the gift of reconciliation through Christ Jesus. Help me to remember that “I am blessed to be a blessing!”

The ancient preacher, Joel, was inspired with this promise – “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” (2:28) Spirit of God, fill us with a true love for You, a new vision for our holy purpose, and empower us to make Your Kingdom known in all the earth!

Speak to me and through me today.
Let my thoughts, words, and actions be those You find acceptable.

In Jesus’ Name. Amen