Clinging
Thank You, Father, for a great day yesterday. It was a crazy day at work, but you helped me get so much done. And then for giving me the opportunity to spend some quality time with Karen. Help me to use my time wisely today....
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Lifting Each Other Up
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 MorePersecution
Father, 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 MoreHe Holds the Keys!
Father, it has been a very full last couple of days, but I know that I need to sit down and have some time with You. May I hear what You have for me through Your word. Amen. Revelation 1:17-18 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreIn a Pickle
It’s been a while since I’ve been up at this early hour, Father, but I am ready to hear what You have for me this day. May I listen carefully, not just now but throughout the rest of today. Amen. 1 John 4:1-3 (<<click here...
Read MoreA Pond of Faith?
How kind and compassionate You are, Father. Your love for us is never-ending. It is long-suffering, as well, and so often we are utterly clueless. We surely are not worthy of Your mercy, but You extend Your grace to us without...
Read MoreFaith in Action
For the rest of my days, may my trust in You, Father, be as it is the first of every morning. I plead that this will always be the case. No matter what day it is or what time You wake me, my first thoughts are of You, “My Father...
Read MoreBeautiful Panorama of Life
Father, thank You for Your guiding presence throughout my day yesterday. I was able to get so much done. With the wedding this weekend, I needed to have everything ready to go for Sunday, and with Your help, it all got taken...
Read MoreFaith Well Placed
Father, another new day is before me. May it be all that You want it to be for me. Help me to be attentive to Your direction. Help me to be a blessing to those around me. “Out of my life, may Jesus shine.” Hebrews 11:1...
Read MoreLonging for Good
(Just a reminder, this was from nine years ago.) Oh my, what a week – it seems like forever since I’ve sat down with You, Father! And, boy, do I feel it! The world has been none too kind – crazy work schedule and weariness have...
Read MoreLifting Each Other Up
Father, the ebb and flow of life sure make 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...
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