The accuser has been cast down. John by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit wrote the book of Revelation. In chapter 12: 7-12 he writes: "I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God' (v.10). 

God is gracious and merciful, and when we confess our sins to Him, He forgives us for the sake of Christ. The battle has been won! The accuser has been cast down! When we start to think things such as "God could never forgive me for that," then we are hearing the voice of the enemy. Let us pay no heed to that voice but believe God's promise that he forgives even the worst of our sins when we trust in Jesus alone.

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, fully and completely satisfied our Creator's wrath against his sinful people (Romans 3:21-26). There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus by faith (Rom. 8:1). If we trust in Jesus, we have been truly forgiven, and God is so just that He will not refuse to pardon those who trust in Christ. For God not to forgive us when Jesus has already borne the full penalty of our wickedness would be to force us to suffer in hell for a debt that has already been satisfied. 

We must press forward so that we know that we know we possess, in the struggle against the enemy, true forgiveness and grace. We must return to the Bible again and again to remain in His word and in His promises for strength and encouragement. For God cannot lie (Titus 1:2).

Lord, I humbly come before you. I ask that you forgive me when I sin and fall short of Your glory. Give me the strength to fight the battle against this flesh that wants to remain downcast when I fall. For this in itself is sinful, for it is listening to the lie of the enemy. You have already won the battle, for Christ has paid the penalty for my sin past present and future. By his stripes I am healed and by his blood I am covered. Sin has no hold on me. There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus by faith. Thank You for loving us and sending Your Son to take our place on the cross of Calvary. May all that hear Your word this day come to a saving relationship with you. May they open their hearts to see wondrous things from Your law. As we lift our voice in prayer, may it be a pleasing sound to You this day. May all that we do point to our Risen Savior, Conqueror, and King. It is in Jesus precious name I pray. Amen.

The psalmist writes in Psalm 103:12-13; As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.

Only God can forgive our infinite debt, and He does so when we trust in Christ, confessing and forsaking our sins (1 John1:8-9). And it is because of this that we should also freely extend forgiveness to others when asked for our pardon. If we are not a forgiving people, we have not understood the true nature of our debt and have not adequately grasped our need of salvation. When Peter asked how often should he forgive those who have sinned against him, our Lord told a parable in which a master forgives a servant who owed him a debt of ten thousand talents (Matthew 18:21-27). The servant had no hope of ever paying off his debt. Because God has forgiven us so freely, we must likewise forgive. 

Lord, I come to you today with a humble heart. May you forgive me when I sin against You and fall short of your glory. Help me to be forgiving when others have sinned against me. Help me to freely extend the same forgiveness that I have been given to others. For you are a loving God and have shown the depth of your mercy. O, bless the lORD, O my soul, and all that is within me bless Your holy name! For you know my frame and remember that I am dust. It is in the precious name of Jesus Christ my LORD and my Savior that I lift my voice in worship this day. May it be a pleasing sound to your ears. 

Have you ever taken a trip and because of the scenery you feel refreshed and renewed? Life at that moment fells peaceful and you are at rest. I'm quite sure that most of us have heard the phrase to "stop and smell the roses". Sometimes we need to stop and soak in the goodness of God's creation.

New life in nature draws our thoughts to new life in grace. For by faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. (Heb. 11:3) When God's grace awakens us as we read the pages of Scripture and hear the Word preached, our eyes are opened to see our sin. . 

No artist in the world can compare to the Creator of all. He is greater than any human artist or sculptor—His art is alive. There is beauty all around. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.(Ps 19;1). What a gift God has given us. When we are downcast let his workmanship lift our hearts. Let the beauty of God's creation move us to praise the Lord.

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart asking that you forgive me when I sin and fall short of your glory. Thank you for this day. Thank you for the rising sun that reminds me that your mercies are new every morning. Your handiwork declares your glory. May I open my eyes to the beauty around me created by the Master Himself so that I may be renewed and refreshed to take on the day you have made for me. It is by Your hand that you hold the universe together. From the sound of the oceans waves to the soft sound of the falling snow let my heart rejoice in my God and my Savior for allowing me to see Your beauty. O, but to see the heavens one day where You are the light that outshines the sun. Thank you for Jesus Christ my Lord and my Savior who has taken away the sins of the world. For by grace I have been saved through faith. And this is not my own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. It is Jesus Christ who loved me and gave Himself for me. May our prayer be pleasing to you as we lift our voice in worship. It is in the precious name of Jesus I pray, amen.

John describes a glorious sight of believers from every tribe and tongue and nation surrounding the throne of God and worshiping the Lamb. This is what we have to look forward to. When we take our last breath from this earthly life, which has  been given to us by God, we will truly be able to worship the Lord without ceasing. If you are a follower of Christ, be encouraged by this. Christ has already won the victory, and we will soon surround His throne and praise Him forevermore. 

.Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (I Thessalonians 5:16-18). God has even more blessings in store for us at the last day.

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. Please forgive me when I sin and fall short of your glory. Thank you for some of the most breathtaking descriptions of heaven this side of heaven. And this is what awaits us, to see and worship our Lord Jesus Christ without ceasing. For you will wipe away every tear and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor pain, for the former things will pass away. You will dwell with us. There will be no more corruption for we will see your face. An You will be our light. Thank you for Jesus Christ who has taken away the sins of the world. Who took my place on the Cross of Calvary. May our prayer be pleasing to You. May it be a sweet sound to your ears as we lift our voice in worship to you this day. It is in Jesus precious name I pray. Amen.

Psalm 46:10a states to Be still, and know that I am God. No matter the circumstance we are facing today, whether on the mountain top or in the deepest valley, we should alway remember that God is sovereign. He rules as our victorious King-Warrior and Sovereign King-Governor. He is our fortress, refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (vv1-2). 

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. I come to you seeking forgiveness of my sin. May our prayer be a pleasing sound to you as we lift our voice in worship this day. May all those around me whether family, friend, or stranger be still and know that you are God. You are sovereign and rule as our victorious King-Warrior and King-Governor. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I pray for those around me who are dealing with life's hard challenges. I pray for strength to endure. I pray for peace and comfort. You are standing at the door knocking asking to come in. To come in and be Savior and Lord of our lives. To come in and have a personal relationship with us. Oh, how my heart longs for those around me to be still and know that you are God.  It is by Your stripes we are healed and have eternal life. May all that you have called listen to your voice while we still have today. It is in Jesus precious name I pray, amen.

It's a new day. A new day to stand on the promises of God. To stand firm in our faith. As the world around us moves in the heartbeat and rhythm of order in which God has created, we can stand on His promises for His stedfast love endures forever (Lamentation 3:22). His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.(v.23). 

Oh, great is His faithfulness my heart knows it full well. His stedfast love endures forever and my hope is in Him.

Lord, I come to You with a humble heart. Forgive me when I sin and fall short of your glory. O how I seek you with my whole heart. Great is your faithfulness. Your steadfast love endures forever. You are my portion says my soul, therefore I will hope in you. You are good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. Thank you for this new day. May all my ways be pleasing to you. Thank you for Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior who has taken away the sins of the world. May all those whom you have called, and have not yet listened to your voice, open their ears to hear and their eyes to see this day. While it is still called today, may they come to a saving personal relationship with you. It is in Jesus precious name I pray, amen. 

The psalmist writes in Psalm 25:5: "Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; on you I wait all the day long.

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. Open our eyes so that we may see wondrous things out of your law. With my whole heart I seek you, let me not wonder from your commandments. Make me know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions, according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! At your feet I fall in worship. At Your feet I fall in praise. Glory and honor are Your's. May we be pleasing to you in all that we do and say today. Forgive us where we have sinned and fallen short of your glory. Thank you for Jesus Christ who seeks and saves sinners such as me. By Your stripes we are healed. It is in Jesus precious name I pray, amen. 

"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" (Matthew 22;37). Mark 12:30 adds strength and is quoted from Deut. 6:5 which is part of the shema ( Hebrew for "hear" —Deut. 6:4).

I am sure we have heard of or read this verse many times. But have we really stopped to meditate on what this Scripture is commanding us to do? The use of the various terms is not meant to delineate distinct human faculties, but to underscore the completeness of the kind of love that is called for.  

"Hear, O Israel; The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when your rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates ( Deuteronomy 6:4-9). 

We are called to demonstrate in obedience to God's law in our daily lives with unreserved, wholehearted commitment expressed in love to God. This relationship of love for God can not be represented in any other material way as with idols. 

O, how we have failed. Yes!, If we are truly honest, failed to keep God at the forefront of our lives. The state of the world is living proof.

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. I ask that you forgive me when I sin and fall short of your glory. Forgive us for not teaching our children to diligently follow you. For our conversations should start with you as the subject from the time we rise until we lie down to sleep. O, may we hear Your word and do what is commanded of us. To love the LORD our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. To keep you as frontlets of our mind so that we do not sin against you. May we seek you with all our hearts. Thank you for Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior who has taken away the sins of the world. It is in Jesus precious name I pray, amen..

Psalm 119, one of the most magnificent pieces of Scripture in the whole Old Testament. It's a panegyric, unparalleled regarding the sweetness of the law of God, and follows the Hebrew alphabet in poetic measure. In Psalms 119:97 we read these words: "Oh, how I love your law!"

The person who wrote this is part of the communion of saints, part of the household of God, and Old Testament saint. Under the inspiration of God the Holy Spirit these words were pinned. We are told in the New Testament that the Holy Spirit causes us, at times to groan. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God (Romans 8:26-27). .Can you hear the psalmist groan when he writes these words: "Oh, how I love Your Law!"

When was the last time you poured out your heart with affection for the law of God? And this is why he loves the Law; God's Word is settled (vv. 89-91). For it states: Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You establish the earth, and it abides. They continue this day according to Your ordinances, for all are Your servants. 

Lord, I come to you with a humble heart. Oh, how I love Your law. My heart is overwhelmed by Your grace and mercy. May Your word not depart from me. As the deer paints for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Thank you for interceding for me when I don't know what to pray for. For it is by the Holy Spirit himself who knows what we ought pray. And he who searches hearts knows the mind of the Spirit. Your word is forever settled in heaven and your faithfulness endures to all generations. Thank you for Jesus Christ my Lord and my Savior who has taken away the sins of the world. it is in Jesus precious name I pray, amen.