I have a lot of things pulling at me, Father. During this time together, may I be able to focus on You and what is most important for me to understand and communicate. Amen. ******** Over the years, one of the goofy things my...
Read MoreFather, I am grateful for opportunities to invest time and not just effort. Please bless that time, and may it result in eternal impact. Amen. ******** Unfortunately, on my morning route today, I encountered a squirrel in the...
Read MoreFather, I am surely blessed! I have friends in so many places, and I’m glad that where I currently work is no exception. Please bless those around me, and if I can be a conduit of that blessing, use me! Amen! ******** Earlier...
Read MoreA beautiful, sunny, crisp Autumn day – thank You, Father, for the gift of Your creation in all of its glory! 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 (<<click here to read the passage) Have you heard the phrase, “When you point one...
Read MoreAn excerpt from The Love of Jesus from The Valley of Vision: If traces of Christ’s love-artistry be upon me, ….may he work on with his divine brush ….until the complete image be obtained ….and I be made a perfect copy of...
Read MoreI’m not sure what else we could have squeezed in today, Father, but thank You, especially for family! It was a blessing for sure! Acts 16:35-40(<<click here to read the passage) A popular societal topic seems to be not...
Read MoreThank You for the gift of a good day, Father. It was full but I pray through it all that we stopped and gave Your credit where credit was due. Thank You for safe travels, for positive interaction with others, for family and...
Read MoreFather, thank You for Your presence that never leaves me. There is immeasurable comfort in that firmly established fact alone. I am grateful, too, for those who reached out with words of comfort and support. Please, bless them...
Read MoreSleep was elusive toward morning, Father, so as the day has progressed, I am a little less motivated. Help me to clearly hear Your word for this day. Amen. Luke 18:35-43 (<<click here to read the passage) It’s fascinating...
Read MoreWe did get a good snow last night and we’ve had a non-hurried day at home. We got a few things done and have just enjoyed some down time from regular routines. Thank You, Father, for each other and the beauty of Your creation!...
Read MoreFather, the last several days this 1st verse of a hymn we sang recently at church has popped into my mind. Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways; reclothe us in our rightful mind, in purer lives thy service...
Read MoreFather, I need more of Your help this morning. I praise You for Your touch earlier but I am dependent upon You to get me through the rest of this day. You are the solid rock upon which I build my life. I know I will not fail if...
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