Father, the ebb and flow of life sure makes it challenging. I truly believe You use all of my ups and downs to help me to grow – to stretch me. Right now, life, in general, is on an even keel, but my spiritual life is a little...
Read MoreFather, so many times in life I have sung of my anchor holding in the storms of life. And Father, I claim that as truth. In the struggles and heartaches of life, You are surely a solid rock and a sure foundation. I am so...
Read MoreFather, thank You for being with me…even when I’m grumpy. Thank You for Your patience and the loving kindness extended to me. May You be my focus today. Amen. 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreFather, I am grateful that You care about me. Most every morning You gently wake me up to spend some time with You – before my day gets rolling. Some days are easier than others. This one’s a little tough. Yesterday was...
Read MoreIt is a struggle to get up out of my toasty bed, especially when another hour of sleep sounds so enticing, but Proverbs 6:10-11 from the Amplified Bible helps me bring my thoughts back on track. “Yet a little sleep, a...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for answering my prayer. I am up early enough to spend some time with You. May I be attentive and receptive. Amen. Matthew 6:5-6 (<<click here to read the passage) I think we would all agree, Lord, that...
Read MoreFather, I would ask for Your help. This time of year is exhausting! I need Your help to get up and meet with You on a regular basis – I truly realize the utmost importance of it. Help me, I pray. Amen. 1 Thessalonians...
Read MoreFather, thank you for a good night’s sleep. As I humbly come into Your presence, I am acutely aware of my shortcomings. The Great Deceiver popped off a few rounds, and I was hit. My “shield of faith” dropped. (Ephesians 6:16) I...
Read MoreFather, I plead with You, help me to never grow weary of our time together! May it always be refreshing, fulfilling, encouraging, and inspirational. As the years go by, may I collect many journals, and when I look back, please...
Read MoreGood morning, Father. It is good to have this time, in the quiet of the early morning hours – just me and You. Help me to listen and learn, for there is no better teacher than You. Matthew 6:1-4 (<<click here to read the...
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