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I offer thanks before You, living and eternal King, for You have mercifully restored my soul within me; Your faithfulness is great.
Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Lord, here I am, Your servant, ready and willing to do Your will. Open my heart to hear Your voice and my hands to do Your work. Let my life reflect Your glory and love in all I do. Amen.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." – Isaiah 55:8-9 (WEB)
Imagine standing at the edge of a boundless ocean. The waves stretch endlessly before you, and you know that beneath the surface lies a world you cannot see—a realm of mysteries, beauty, and purpose. This is how it feels to consider God's ways. They are immeasurably vast, infinitely deep, and utterly beyond our comprehension. Yet, in His grace, He invites us to trust Him, to step into the currents of His purpose, knowing He will carry us to the shores of His perfect plan.
In life, there are moments when we try to map our journey, only to find that God’s path takes us through unexpected terrain. The question is not whether we will encounter the unknown, but whether we will trust the One who sees the end from the beginning.
A young apprentice sat watching a master weaver. The apprentice saw knots, frayed threads, and colors that seemed to clash. “Master, this looks nothing like the pattern!” he exclaimed. The master smiled and said, “Wait until I turn it around.” When he did, the apprentice gasped—a breathtaking tapestry emerged, every thread perfectly placed.
Lesson: Like the weaver’s work, God’s ways often appear chaotic until viewed from His eternal perspective.
A farmer planted seeds but dug them up each day to check their growth. Frustrated, he saw no progress. A wise gardener explained, “The seed must remain buried for its roots to grow deep. Trust the process.” In time, the seeds grew into a bountiful harvest.
Lesson: Trusting God’s timing is vital, even when we cannot see immediate results.
A traveler set out to climb a mountain, carrying a detailed map he’d drawn himself. As he ascended, dense fog rolled in, obscuring the trail. A seasoned guide appeared and offered to lead him. The traveler hesitated, clutching his map. “I planned this route carefully,” he said. The guide replied, “Your map was drawn from below; I know the mountain from above.” Reluctantly, the traveler followed and discovered the guide knew hidden paths his map could not show.
Lesson: God’s perspective is far beyond our own. Trusting Him as our guide leads us safely through life’s uncertainties.
A village craftsman created intricate mosaics from broken pottery. Villagers would bring him shattered pieces, assuming they were useless. The craftsman would smile, carefully arrange the fragments, and produce masterpieces that adorned the village square. When asked how he did it, he replied, “It’s not the pieces that matter; it’s the vision of what they can become.”
Lesson: God takes the broken pieces of our lives and transforms them into something beautiful. His ways, like the craftsman’s vision, see beyond the shattered moments to the masterpiece He is creating.
Heavenly Father, Your ways are higher than mine, and Your plans are beyond my understanding. Teach me to trust You in the uncertainties of life. Guide my steps, establish my path, and give me peace in the knowledge that Your thoughts are always for my good. I surrender my will to Yours, knowing that You are faithful.
You are the God who hears, the One who bends low to listen when Your children cry out in faith. You’ve promised that when we humble ourselves, pray, seek Your face, and turn from our wicked ways, You will hear from heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14). Today, I come before You with a heart laid bare, ready to surrender all, trusting that You are a God of restoration, purpose, and power.
Lord, I bring my life, my desires, and my plans before You. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts (Psalm 139:23). Break the chains of selfishness, excess, and comfort that hold me back from fully living in Your purpose. I pray against the spirit of Mammon and the lure of this world that promises satisfaction but leaves only emptiness. Strip away the false idols of money, possessions, and worldly success. Replace them with a deep longing for Your presence, a wealth not of this world but of Your Spirit.
God, You are my strength. You have rescued me from the depths of depression, lifted me from the dirt, and breathed life into me. Remind me again that I am Yours and that no darkness can extinguish Your light. Crush the doubts, fears, and frustrations that rise up within me. Let me walk boldly in the path You’ve set before me, knowing You go before me, behind me, and surround me on every side (Psalm 139:5). I rest in the truth that You will never leave me nor forsake me (Deuteronomy 31:6).
Father, I pray not only for myself but for Your children, those You are calling in these end times. Awaken our hearts to Your kingdom purpose. Stir in us a spirit of generosity, freeing us from the grip of excess and empowering us to use our blessings for Your glory. Remind us that our wealth and possessions are temporary, but Your kingdom is eternal. Teach us to store treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust can destroy (Matthew 6:19-20).
I surrender my plans to You, Lord. If there is anything in me that does not align with Your will, crucify it. Break me in the places where I still cling to the world so that You can heal me and make me whole. Reduce me so that You may increase (John 3:30). Let my life be a vessel for Your glory, a reflection of Your love and purpose to those around me.
I trust You to complete the good work You’ve started in me (Philippians 1:6). You have never abandoned me, and You never will. Let Your Spirit guide me through the darkness I’ve invited in and replace it with Your marvelous light. Cover me and Your people with Your presence and peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, in faith, I ask for freedom—freedom from financial bondage, from doubt, from sin, and from every lie that opposes Your truth. Let Your Spirit move mightily in my life and in the lives of all Your children. Break the chains that ensnare us, and lead us into the freedom of living for You alone.
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. Thank You for hearing my cries and answering me. I rest in Your promises, trusting in Your unfailing love.
In the powerful name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen.
In Honor of our Ministry Partner Diane and her new ministry established in the Holy name of Christ Jesus through His Kingdom at work in the hearts and minds of His children to love and bring all near. Diane was homeless for 6 years when we met, but with the faith of God the Father and the Goodness only He can bring and sustain, she found her home in the arms of the Most High and now has an apartment that she shares with those she knows from her days living homeless. She is an active minister to the needs of the Kingdom of Heaven. Lets encourage her ministry by singing up to learn more. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry over the first part of 2025 please feel free to email us at jeremiah.swann@flameofprovision.org
We will make an official announcement of the launch of her ministry in the first quarter of 2025! Look for pictures of her work and the stories of those she ministers to. She will be sharing her unique perspective with the world so that they see into the Heart of one who wondered past the mountains to find their way back into the arms of the Loving Father who welcomes us back as prodigals celebrating in our renewal and restoring us with wealth that surpasses all measure that will echo for all eternity into the spaces of the air and the stars of the Firmament in Heaven.
Welcome Diane into the family of God and pray for her and the footsteps that God's Spirit guides her through to restore all that was lost both internally and externally.
Join me in welcoming “Homelessness Happens” to the Flame of Provision Family!
