Good morning, Father! Thank you for the good experience last night* and reconnecting with old friends. Help me to cherish your Word and to not take it for granted. Please continue to bless the efforts of those diligently working to get Your Word into the hands of those who have never heard.

*Karen and I attended a Wycliffe Associates Banquet – it was a wonderful opportunity.

Ephesians 3:1-13

Lord, thank you for the affirmation of Your promises. The honor and privilege of coming into your presence is awesomely wonderful!  (vs.12) I am so grateful that You provided a way for me, a sinner, to come before You, to be with You. Without the great sacrifice of You Jesus, I could not do it! Praise Your name, O Lord! For Your forgiveness, grace and mercy I truly give You praise!

I come into Your presence this morning asking that You would use me, use me to communicate Your love. And not just through the sermon but through every opportunity I have when interacting with people in church, in public and in social gatherings today. Please help me see with Your eyes and to respond with Your heart. Help my entire body to be infused with Your love and to disperse it to all I come in contact with each and every day.

April 26th, Sun, 6:42am