Dove of Peace Ministries International

09/05/2024

Not Abandoned

God, I will praise you in the midst of brokenness. When everyone—friends, family, and even my leaders—abandons me, I will look to you. My life is an open book; you know I’ve done nothing to deserve this. All I’ve done is pursued you with passion. Yet they treat me with contempt, just as they did you.

It’s in these times, when I’m exhausted and discouraged, that my praise means the most to you. I won’t stop trusting you. I won’t stop crying out for you. You will come and rescue me. You know what I’m going through. Your compassion, grace, and constant love are never held back from me—even when I don’t feel it. I’m always in your thoughts.



My sincere worship means more to you than any gift or sacrifice. As I keep my heart humble, you’ll not only pull me out of this pit, you’ll lift me to the highest place to be near you. You won’t abandon me. You’ll revive my heart and flood it with peace and joy. I will rejoice in you, my Savior, and tell the world how great and glorious you are.



From Prayers on Fire written by Brian Simmons and Gretchen Rodriguez

08/08/2024

Merciful God

Even when we are far from the Lord, he makes merciful provisions for us. He raises up rescuers among the living, and he leads us to his heart through their direction. When we have forgotten who he is, he still reaches out in loyal love. He still provides a path of restoration and redemption for us.

Christ is our great deliverer. He is the almighty restorer, our holy hope, and our saving grace. He rescues us from those who overpower us. He leads us out of our error and bo***ge into glorious freedom. There is no other who can claim the same power, and no one else can cover our sin with grave-robbing authority. Jesus is the image of the merciful Father, the living expression of love, and our path to eternal freedom. Where there is hopelessness in your heart, look to Jesus, for he is your heavenly liberator in every season and circumstance.



Jesus, you are my Savior, and I depend on your mercy to rescue me. You are my holy hope, and I surrender in your love to your ways. You are worthy of my very life.



From Courage to Conquer written by Brian Simmons

08/07/2024