Solomon McCrary jr's Comments

                                       THE DEEPEST PLACE

I am worn out from my groaning. Psalm 6:6

Thank You, loving God, for welcoming me with all my pain, fear, struggle, and disappointment. Thank You that You don't want "correct" or "sanitized" prayers, but my honest heart instead. 

                                         SNALL FISH

Come, follow me. Matthew 19:21

What one thing does Jesus require of us to receive salvation and the promise of eternal life with Him? What's keeping you from fully surrendering to Him?

Dear Father, thank You for offering Your Son as payment for my sin. Help me to surrender wholly to You.

                                GOD'S FOOTPRINTS

How many are Your works, LORD! Psalm 104:24

Where do you see God's handiwork in creation? How might you point someone to it-and to Him-today?

 I praise You for all You've made, God! Help me to live in wonder at Your wisdom and goodness today.

                                  UNBREAKABLE FAITH

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You. Isaiah 26:3

Have you ever struggled with being honest with God when life feels overwhelming? How has God helped you deal with the death of a dream of expectation?

Loving God, please help me believe You can always be trusted with my honest emotions. 

                              A LEGACY OF ACCEPTACE

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7

How can you be more intentional with people who are different from you? What steps do you need to  take to be more in line with Jesus' embrace of all people?

 Father in heaven, help me to represent You and make adjustments in my thinking and actions today as I strive to love others  well.       

                                    THE WONDERFUL ONE

There before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. Revelation 4:2

 What do you fear today? How does it help you to know that God controls the troubles that surround you? How can you better trust and surrender to Him?

 I'm grateful, God, that I can count on You to walk with me through everything. Thank You for Your peace.

                                           Mighty

{Goliath] looked David over and saw that he was little more than a boy.1 Samuel 17:42

  When do you feel small and insignificant? How can you see God present with you and strengthening you despite insurmountable odds?

 God, I feel tiny today. Left to myself, there's no way forward. But I trust You to be with me and guide me I'm trusting in Your strength.

                                   OUR COMPASSIONATE GOD

You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes. Psalm 138:7

 O God, I thank You for understanding my struggles and comforting me with loving care. Remind me always to share Your compassion with others.

                              WHAT'S YOUR SONG?

So Moses wrote down this somg that day and taught it to the Israelites.  Deuteronmy 31:22

What should you look for in a worship song? is there a favorite song you can sing more often? Why?

Father, this song is my prayer to You. sing your favorite. 

                                  BREAKING THE CYCLE

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Dear God, thank You for interrupting the downward trajectory of my life and making me a new creation! Make me ever more like You.  

                                           LIFT UP YOUR EYES

My help comes from the LORD. the Maker of heaven and earth.

How can you" look up" today- beyond your circumstances-to see God? What would it look like to call upon Him for the help you really need?

Dear Father, thank You that You're the Creator and Keeper-the One who made the heavens and the earth and watches over me. Help me to lift my eyes higher to see You and to put my trust in You. 

The Lord's people will judge the world. 1 Corinthians 6:2

Almighty God, thank You for the wonderful future I have with You. Help me to look to You when it's hard to cooperate with others.

                                DIG IT UP

Get rid of all bitterness. Ephesians 4:31

God, help me to see the goodness in life You're always displaying. And dig up any root of bitterness in my heart that dishonors You.  

                                    GOD OF THE INVISIBLE

God is not unjust, he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people.

Thank You for never overlooking me, Father! I'm thankful You can use me to make a difference wherever I am.