Solomon McCrary jr's Comments

                                     GOD'S GENTLE GRACE

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2

Dear God, thank You for the gentle ways You reveal Your goodness, grace, and truth to me, Help me to find patience and rest as I trust in Your loving care.  

                                    LOOK AT THE FRUIT

By their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:16

When have you met a wolf in sheep's clothing? Apply the'  look for the fruit" test to that experience and now what do you see?

Great Shepherd, give me eyes and ears to look and listen for good fruit. 

                                    WHERE TO TURN

The LORD longs to be gracious to you. Isaiah 30:18

Dear God, please set me free from sinful patterns, Help me to turn to You when  I 'm tempted to find relief in something eise.

                                         OUT OF THE HEART

Out of the heart come evil thoughts- murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. Matthew 15:19

Loving God, my heart is desperately wicked, Only You can fully know it and remove the evil that's in it.

                                     THE MIRACLE OF SALVATION

Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?

Heavenly Father, sometimes I take for granted how You've transformed my life, thank You for never giving up on me.

                                    GOD'S HELP FOR OUR FUTURE

Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14

Dear God, thank You for the gift of life, Help me to cherish it with the time I've been given, Thank You that when my walk with You on earth is over, I can look forward to an eternity of fellowship with You. 

                                      CHOOSE WISELY

What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Mark 8:36

Jesus, I want to walk with You, Please help me to recognize and choose the paths that will foster a deeper connection to You.

                                    THE POWER OF A NAME

Your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 17:5

God of all names, You made me in Your image and love me, Shape me and mold me to be more like You.

                                      THE STORY ISN'T OVER

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10

Heavely Father, may Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it in heaven!

                                  PEOPLE WHO NEED PEOPLE

Greet one another with a holy kiss, All the churches of Christ send greetings. Romans 16:16

Father, what a friend I have in Jesus! May I be that kind of friend to others.

                                   LIVING WATER

Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. John 7:37

Loving God, when life leaves me road-weary and thirsty, thank You for the gift of Your Spirit, the living water, who dwells in every believer.

                                   RECKLESS DECISIONS

Because you did not trust in me...you will not bring this community into the land. Numbers 20:12

Jesus, please help me to follow Your wise instruction as Your Spirit leads me.

                                           IMAGINATIVE FAITH

The mountains and hills will burst into song before you. Isaian 55:12

Loving God, I praise You that no one is more creative than You are! I look forward to seeing the wonder of all that You are and all that You can do!