Down the Front
Father, it is a joy to be with You this morning. May I be attentive to what You have for me. Draw me close to Your side. Give me a heart that wants to be like You more than anything else. Amen. Revelation 3:4-6 (<<click...
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Rain on Us All
As I look out this morning, as the day is just beginning, it has started to rain. Father, the day is just beginning, and it is not bright, though the sun is up. In the early light, everything is a dark green – the grass in the...
Read MoreNot What I Expected
Thank You for a restful night’s sleep, Father…and for waking me for our time together. Guide my thoughts both now and throughout the day ahead. Revelation 1:12-16 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, I’ve read...
Read MoreLove in the Center of It All
Father, the day is ahead, and there is much to be done. I would pray that You would guide my thoughts and my actions. May I squeeze as much from it as I possibly can. May I bring glory to You through it all. Amen. Revelation...
Read MoreI Am a LION!
A brisk morning to come and sit with You, Father, but my heart is warmed by Your presence. 1 John 4:4-6 (<<click here to read the passage) “…the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”...
Read MoreYour Light Broke Through
Father, I’ve been here for ten minutes and am fretting over what to write You. Everything that pops into my head sounds like something I’ve already written several times in some way or another. I was stymied until You...
Read MoreA Single Spark
Father, You are the anchor in my life. You are what keeps me grounded. Thank You for Your presence. Thank You for Your patience. Thank You for Your love that is in constant pursuit of me. James 3:2-12 (<<click here to read...
Read MoreIn It, Not of It
Father, it is a morning of thanks. Thank You for the good sleep over the weekend. I am so grateful for Your presence and direction in yesterday’s service. And thank you for the opportunity to be with family. No matter the...
Read MoreTrue Unity
I am sure there are parts of the world where sin and evil are not as fleshed out, Father, but I have no idea where they would be. There are many pockets of righteousness, but they seem vastly outnumbered. And even many of the...
Read MoreGo Ahead of Me
Father, I am so grateful for…You. A verse comes to mind quite often, and I realize in context it is a part of Moses’ farewell speech to the Israelites, but it is equally as applicable to me (to all of us) this day. “So be strong...
Read MoreImminent Suffering
It’s been too long, Father, since I’ve sat down with You for our time together. But one thing that I am grateful for is that You have been at the forefront of my heart and mind the whole time. Several times over the last several...
Read MoreKeep a Strong Grip
I am struggling with focus today, Father. I’ve gotten several things accomplished, but my time with You must be a priority! Help me see that and comply! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, I...
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