Peace in the Battle of Wanting
Dr. Joel Muddamalle
“The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her...
“Don’t you know? Haven’t you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not grow tired or weary; and his understanding cannot be fathomed.” Isaiah 40:28 (ISV)
“The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.” Psalm 145:18 (NET)
“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.” Luke 2:52 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, today we thank You for the men, both past and present, who have taken on the role of a father in our lives. For the sacrifices they make, for the ways they provide, for the wisdom they freely give. And for those of us whose hearts are hurting today because of missing loved ones, broken relationships, or unmet expectations, we pray You would remind us of who You are as our heavenly Father: always loving, always faithful, and always comforting. Our identity is found in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3b (ESV)
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
“The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’” Acts 8:29 (NIV)
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23 (NIV)
“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’” Matthew 26:39 (NIV)
“The angel told him, ‘Get up and eat.’” 1 Kings 19:5c (CSB)
“The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it; she also gave some to her...
Lord God, on this third Sunday of Advent, we rejoice in the nearness of Your coming. Fill our hearts with the joy that flows from knowing You and trusting in Your promises. Help us to carry that...
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the...
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” Song of Songs 2:15 (NIV)