My dear Heavenly Father, I cannot begin to express my gratitude for what You mean to me. I humbly implore You to use me. You knew me before the world was created…and You loved me. Help me to love You back. Amen. ********...
Read MoreSo many things lurk about with the goal of luring us in or tripping us up. Father, may I stay close by Your side, holding tightly to Your hand. May my faith remain firm in You. Amen. ******** Another exciting sign of spring for...
Read MoreWeariness has not left my body or mind from this past weekend’s events. Father, I ask that You enable me to focus on You and avoid distractions that would pull me from You. Amen. 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 (<<click here to...
Read MoreIt was a full day as Sundays always are. Thank You, Father, for the blessings of Your presence in worship and throughout every other aspect of our day together! Romans 12:1 (<<click here to read the passage) Today was a...
Read MoreIt has been a full day, Father, and I realized that I had yet to sit down with You! I would ask for Your blessings on our time together. Amen. ******** In my downtime today, this little story popped up on Facebook. There was a...
Read MoreWe are weary from a long two days of travel, Father, but so grateful for Your hedge of protection around us…and grateful to be home! ******** As we listened to Christmas music on our way home yesterday, a couple of things came...
Read MoreFather, tonight before I read and write I would ask for Your guiding hand as I try to maintain control over many aspects of my life. I am in a good place now and, because You have already been sustaining me, I am heading in the...
Read MoreBe heavy on my heart and mind tonight, Father, as I sit before You. May I communicate what is important to You, not me. Amen. Luke 9:1-6 (<<click to read the passage) As we continue through this time of global pandemic, it...
Read MoreWhat a day, Father, not all that I thought it might be. Other things would have been best if they had not been. But amidst it all, You are the constant. Thank You for who You are. Luke 6:24-26 (<<click to read the passage)...
Read MoreA psalm of praise to start our time together, Father! 1 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. 2 I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. 3 Great is the Lord! He is most...
Read MoreFather, what a day of blessings! A visit at church from dear friends and then meeting up with another dear friend from college for a late lunch! I am grateful today for Your love and for the love of others in my life!...
Read MoreFather, I am so glad that You are who You are and that You are not like me. If You were like me, I would have been zapped to a cinder long, long ago. But You are not like me. You are patient – or really long-suffering is a much...
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