Heart of the Artist

I worship you, Lord, for you sent redemption to us through your son, Jesus Christ, who humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Your covenant is everlasting, O Lord. Holy and awesome is your name! Your praise endures forever (Psalm 111:9-10; Philippians 2:8).

I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book is now available on Amazon. It’s titled Fighting On Our Knees: Praying the Psalms in an Anti-Christian World. The purpose of this book is to call and equip Christians to engage in spiritual warfare by praying the Psalms regarding three areas that are under attack in our day: our families, our churches, and the culture at large. Each chapter focuses on a particular psalm, presents a verse-by-verse devotional commentary, and concludes with prayer exercises based on that psalm. This book is for anyone and everyone who wants to go deeper in prayer or deeper in their study of the Psalms. It’s an ideal book for small group study as well. For more info, read a sample chapter, or purchase, click here.  

I worship you, Lord, for your decrees and commandments are trustworthy and eternal. Your truth sets me free (Psalm 111:7b-8; John 8:32).

Lord, I worship you for I have indeed seen the power of your works, which are faithful and just. I worship you, Jesus, for you are called Faithful and True. In righteousness you judge and wage war on evil (Psalm 111:6-7a; Revelation 19:11).

I worship you, O God, for you are gracious and merciful. You provide for your own. You remember your covenant forever. I worship you, O Christ, for your blood is the new covenant poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins (Psalm 111:4b-5; Matthew 26:28).

You have caused your wondrous works to be remembered, O Lord. When we partake of the bread and the wine, your body and blood, we do so in remembrance of your great sacrifice. (Psalm 111:4a; Luke 22:19-20).

: I worship you, Lord. Your wondrous deeds demonstrate your great splendor, majesty, and eternal righteousness. I worship you, O Christ, for your marvelous deeds and miracles demonstrate in astonishing ways the majesty of God(Psalm 111:3-4; Luke 9:43).

I give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart. Great are your works; the more I study them, the more I delight in them and want to praise you for all you have done and continue to do, especially in my life. For I was blind, but now I see (Psalm 111:2; John 9:25).

With my mouth I give you my deepest, most heartfelt thanks, O Lord. I praise you for you stand at the right hand of those in need, ready to rescue us from trials (Psalm 109:30-31; 2 Peter 2:9).

In this is love, not that we loved you but that you loved us and sent your Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. O Lord, when I consider the depth of your steadfast love, I can’t help but worship you (Psalm 107:43; 1 John 4:10).