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The Prayer of Gratitude below is drawn from more than thirty passages of scripture used in the Sunday message, Gratitude by Joshua J Masters. As we develop hearts of thanksgiving, we can declare this prayer and meditate on the passages it reflects, asking God to reveal His hope in a way that draws us to […]

A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION ON SEPTEMBER 11 from American Psalms: Prayers for the Christian Patriot written and read by Joshua J. Masters. A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION ON SEPTEMBER 11 Father God, You are our strength in times of trouble. Today we are reminded of a wound in our nation’s history. We are grateful for […]

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13) O Lord,We have set our cities ablaze and laid siege to our own capitol.I am heartbroken by the fruit of our hatred.My confidence is crushed under the weight of America’s division. […]

This year has caused many of us to seek a deeper prayer life as we faced isolation, fear, and struggles of every kind. As the months went on, themes emerged in the key word searches of this site. Similar burdens were on the hearts of those in our community, and I wanted to share the […]

The beautiful hope of Christmas is found throughout the Bible. In this video, Joshua J Masters narrates the Christmas Story using multiple translations from both the Old and New Testaments. In this difficult year, let’s take time to focus on God and the promises He came to fulfill.

The world feels more divided by the day, sometimes by the moment. Families continue to face separation from loved ones, suffering, and trials. Yet scripture calls us to approach every situation with a heart of thanksgiving. That doesn’t mean falling in love with the broken circumstances that stalk us. Rather, it means grabbing hold of […]

This prayer is adapted from the author’s book, American Psalms, which teaches the reader how to pray for our country without the politics. Please use our Free Resources to join us in regularly praying for the nation. Sovereign Lord,1I come before you as our nation prepares to elect new leaders. Our hearts make our plans, […]

As we continue to walk through the coronavirus crisis, were approaching the National Day of Prayer. Theres never been a time when its so important to pray for America, but with all the negativity swirling around the politics of our country, many arent even sure how to get started.   The first step in praying []

As we walk through Passion Week, we should take time to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus. But when did Hid sacrifice truly begin? If you ask any Sunday School Child, What was the sacrifice of Jesus? most of them will quickly reply, He died on the cross for our sins. Come to think of []