Daily Blessing Prayers through Lent have been created by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Davis, who has dedicated her life to serving others. She spent 24 years in nursing as a clinician, educator, and leader in trauma, surgical, and cardiovascular care. She later supported students as a college counselor, faculty member, and admissions manager.
Following a call to ministry, Dr. Davis pastored both local United Methodist congregations and served as district superintendent. She retired in 2022 to focus on home care ministry.
Dr. Davis holds a BSN from the University of Mississippi, an MS in Counseling from the University of Memphis, and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, where she focused on public health in the Black Church. A sought-after speaker and award recipient, she serves on multiple boards.
She and her husband, Dr. Elvernice “Sonny” Davis, have four children and three grandchildren.
Romans 4:19-21
Romans 4:19-21
Without weakening in his faith, he [Abraham] faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
Lord,
when we have moments of doubt and insecurity,
remind us of your servant Abraham.
His 100-year-old body was pretty much dead,
according to the natural law of nature.
But he believed what you told him,
in spite of what was obvious;
his faith in your promise to him
caused him to believe
what he could not see or imagine.
His faith caused him to stand flat footed and firm.
Knowing that all things are possible with you
in his vision and conversation with you, God.
God, you told Abraham to count the stars if he could--
because that's how many descendants he would have,
though he had no heirs with a seemingly dead body.
He still believed, though it seemed impossible.
He believed you, God.
and we are called to believe God
with that same unwavering faith of Abraham,
that whatever God has spoken to us in his word,
Lord, it shall be so.
We have got to stand as Abraham,
flat footed, firm, with our head held high.
Looking to the hills from whence cometh our faith.
Because all of our faith,
and all of our hope,
and all of our encouragement
comes from the Lord.
We give you thanks, Lord Jesus.
Amen.
Romans 8:37
Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Dear friends—
May the power, grace, love,
joy, abundant health,
strength, peace,
and awesome presence of the Almighty
overwhelm you
in this new year
and in this Lenten season.
May you each walk in blessed favor,
knowing you are more than a conqueror
through him who called you
out of darkness into his marvelous light.
You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
Yes, you can trust God.
No matter the circumstances or situation,
our God, through His Son Jesus Christ,
has promised never to leave us or forsake us,
and he never has.
Walk in the light of his glorious presence
until the storms of your life become still in Jesus’ name.
May his love surround you
and always be a canopy of his abiding presence within you.
And may you always know that God loves you,
with love and thanksgiving to God
for the gift of you.
Amen.