(John MacDuff, “A Book of Private Prayers” 1890) My Father in Heaven, I approach the footstool of Your throne of grace, through the merits and mediation of Him whom You always hear. My best motives are mingled with selfishness; my best actions are … Continued
(J.C. Pittman, “Bible Truths Illustrated” 1917) A Roman emperor, after a successful military campaign, was returning in triumph to Rome. Great throngs filled the city to welcome the mighty hero. While passing through one of the crowded thoroughfares, a little … Continued
(edited from Octavius Winslow’s “Hoping in the Lord”) How sweet and assuring is the trust of a child in a parent’s love, care, and protection. Such a Father is ours! We may trust in His forgiveness, to cancel our greatest … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) Lord God Almighty, Father of mercies, screened from all evil by Your gracious providence–we come to encircle You with grateful praise. We bless You that at every moment the throne of grace has been open and that the … Continued
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ The peasant answered briskly, “I thank God that I never have a bad day!” Tauler, astonished, kept silent … Continued
(Newman Hall, “Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief” 1891) “He went on a little farther and fell face down on the ground, praying: My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Our Father in Heaven!” Matthew 6:9 This is the ‘golden gate’ of the temple of prayer! When our Lord taught His disciples how to pray — it was thus He said … Continued
(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) O my Father, it is of Your compassions alone, that I am not consumed! My way Zionward is well-studded with Ebenezers, testifying “Thus far the Lord has helped me!“ The pillar of Your presence has guided me through many a perplexing path! … Continued
(Thomas Guthrie, “Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints” 1858) “Blessed (or happy) is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed (or happy) is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him.” Psalm 32:1-2 Our happiness depends in a … Continued
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “He gives us more grace!” James 4:6 Come, then, my soul, to Him–as an empty vessel to be filled. A supply is waiting for you in Christ Jesus. “It has pleased the Father that in Him should … Continued
