Yielding
Father, thank You for a good night’s rest. I would ask that Your hand be upon me this day and that I would be focused and that my preparations for worship Sunday would align with what You want to accomplish. Work through me to...
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Clouds Obscuring the Moon
Father, I would ask that You would continue to draw me into Your presence. My bed was enticing, but I want to see what You have for me today. I earnestly pray that I will never grow weary of our time together. Philippians...
Read MorePower and Authority
Father, waking up this morning, I see (and hear) the might of Your creation. Peals of thunder and pouring rain remind me that You alone are in charge of this world. I cannot slow it down, I cannot stop it. I can only stand in...
Read MoreHumble Service
Goodness, gracious! My day was packed yesterday, Father, and I’m having an extremely difficult time keeping my eyes open and not keeping my mind on track, but getting it on track even! Help me, Father! 1 Peter 5:1-4...
Read MoreControl Your Tongue
Who needs an alarm clock when I have a Father who loves me so much that he gently wakes me at just the right time so we can spend time together every day? And just about every day is different as to when I have to get up! Thank...
Read MoreLove of Money
(Writing this 9 years ago, we were heading out to visit our son out of state while he was in grad school.) Be with us as we travel. Please, keep us safe. Lay Your hand upon our shoulders that we follow Your leading each day;...
Read MoreLeave It All Behind
Lots of things are traipsing through my mind this morning, Father, but I am glad that I can sit with You and that You can pierce through it all. Help me to zero in on what You have for me today. Love You… Hebrews 11:24-28...
Read MoreNone Beyond Hope
Already, my mind is cluttered this morning, Father. Help me to focus on You. Brush away the clutter so that only you are there. Bless this time together, pray. May I become more and more what you have made me to be. 2 Timothy...
Read MoreGrasping Smoke
My heart is heavy, Father, as I think about where our world sits right now – so much pain and heartache. It is never-ending… You are the only answer to our misery. But many refuse even to acknowledge Your existence, and those...
Read MoreYou Can’t Take It with You
(I love this prayer! Although it was from 9 years ago, it is still so applicable, even though now it is three groups of wonderful people, not just two!) Father, as this day begins, my thoughts go towards what it will entail....
Read MoreNailed to the Cross
Wow, I thank You, Father, for the strength and stamina to get through what we are getting through. Working through Karen’s old homestead is time-consuming, but we are making great strides. All praise to You for Your great...
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