Ron and Star Nelson

Matthew 21:12–13 (NIV) “Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there… ‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Matthew 21:18–19 (NIV) “Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves… ‘May you never bear fruit again!’” Father, We come before You not just to be inspired but to be transformed. As we reflect on this moment in Your Word, give us the courage to see ourselves...

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”— Matthew 6:21 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”— Proverbs 3:5 We come before You today not just with words—but with our hearts open and exposed before You. Search us, Lord. Not what we show people… but who we really are. If there is anything sitting on the throne of our hearts that does not belong to You—remove it. If pride is there, humble us. If fear is there, strengthen us. If control is...

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”  — Psalms 27:14 Gracious and Sovereign Father, We come before You with hearts that long to trust You more deeply. In a world that moves quickly and demands immediate answers, teach us the sacred discipline of waiting upon You. Lord, quiet our restless thoughts and calm our anxious hearts. Help us to remember that Your timing is perfect and that Your plans for us are good. When we cannot see...