Salvation – Reflections from the Pew

Prayer from Scripture, 2 Samuel 22:2-4

O Lord you are my rock, my deliverer, my shield and my fortress, my deliverance and my salvation. You alone are worthy of my praise. Remain forever… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, 2 Samuel 22:2-4”

The Lord is good to those who have hope in Him, those who seek Him in all things. I will, therefore, seek and wait in quiet hope… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, Lamentations 3:25-26”

Having heard the message of Truth, we are children of God through Christ. As believers, we are marked with his seal, promised for salvation with the Holy… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, Ephesians 1:13-14”

I will look to You alone, O Lord. I will wait for You, the God of my salvation. I know You hear my prayer and I praise… Read more “Prayers from Scripture: Micah 7:7”

I have sinned against You, my God. Yet when I return to You, You will not look upon me with anger, for You are merciful. When I… Read more “Prayer for God’s Saving Mercy based on Jeremiah 3:12-13”

Readings for February 7, 2021 Job 2:1-4, 6-7Psalm 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23Mark 1:29-39 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ As my mom neared the end of her life a few years ago,… Read more “He grasped her hand”

In obedience to You, O God my Father, may I cooperate in my own salvation, seeking to please You with fear and trembling of Your great power.… Read more “Prayer of cooperation in salvation based on Philippians 2:12-13”

Isaiah 55:6-9Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18Philippians 1:20-24,27Matthew 20:1-16 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I am free, completely free, to choose the gain Jesus offers when he says, “Come work in my vineyard… Read more “The economics of salvation”

I have not yet seen you face-to-face, my Lord Jesus Christ. But I love you. I do not see you now, my Lord. But I believe in… Read more “Prayer of love for Christ based on 1 Peter 1:8-9”

You, my God, know my works and thoughts. You are coming to gather all nations and tongues to Yourself. We shall see the glory of Your salvation.… Read more “Prayer for God’s Salvation based on Isiah 66:18”