Solomon McCrary jr's Comments

                                      SURVIVING AND THRIVING

The whole body... grows and builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16

I love being a part of Your family, God, Help me fill my place well so that I might grow and help others to know You better.

                                    GIVING GOD MY WORK

Whatever you do, work at with all your heart, as working for the Lord. Colossians 3:23

Heavenly Father, as I face job pressures, it's easy to forget that I'm working for You, Redirect my heart and mind, so I put You first in all I do.

                                    RUN FROM SIN

Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 TIMOTHY 2:22

God, You know what I'm getting too close to right now, Help me to run from it and not look back, Please give me the courage and wisdom to not let anything get between You and me.

                                   A FRIEND OF GOD'S FRIENDS

Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. MATTHEW 10:40

Father, thank You for giving us a chance to be part of the good news that has Its source in You.

                                     GOD'S PROVISION

Elisha replied to her," How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?"

2 KINGS 4:2

Faithful Provider, please help me to be mindful and grateful as I faithfully manage and share all You've given me.

                                    WALKING WITH OTHERS

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another. ROMANS 13:8

Open my eyes, God, to the needs of people around me. Help me to be a loving friend. 

                                    DARK MOMENTS, DEEP PRAYERS

LORD, preserve my life; in Your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.

Father, please renew my strength and hope in You, when dark moments invade my life internally of externally and bring me low, help me to come to You in prayer.

                                      THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS

The message of the cross is.. the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18

Jesus, thank You for leading me to You through the cross I would be lost without You!

                                    DRASTIC MEASURES

The king .. renewed the covenant in the presence of the LORD- to follow the LORD and keep his commands. 2 KINGS 23:3

Heavenly Father, by the work of the Holy Spirit, help me steer clear of anything that's offensive to You.

                                      ABUNDANCE MEETS NEED

Your plenty will supply what they need. 2 Corinthians 8:14

Father, please awaken me to the needs of others so I might give of the resources You've given me, When I'm in need, help me to trust You to provide through those who also love You.

                                         GOD FIGHTS FOR US

[God ] will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 19:4

Heavenly Father, as baby birds find protection under their mother's wing, may I find refuge under the shield of Your faithfulness.

                                        TRUSTWORTHY LOVE

Love does no harm. Romans 13:10

Loving God, help me to learn the difference between real and counterfeit love and to share Christ's love with those around me.