Father, I would pray that You would corral my thoughts; they seem to be scattered all around. Help me to focus on You and what You have for me this day. Amen. 1 John 1:8-10 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, as I...
Read MoreSitting here, Father, many things have passed through my mind – situations, people, etc. In my quiet time with You, my mind has been anything but. In spite of the rumbling of my brain, while I’ve sat here in silence, I have...
Read MoreSometimes, Father, it is difficult to come and sit with You. I am unworthy. Being who I am, doing what I do, saying what I say, and thinking what I think… I don’t deserve what is extended to me… grace, mercy, love, forgiveness,...
Read MoreA little out of the ordinary coming to sit with You mid-morning, Father, but regardless, I am here and am eager to begin our time together. James 2:12-13 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, You led me to speak at...
Read MoreFather, there are so many crazy, alarming things happening across the world. And for the most part, I cannot do one thing about them. The one thing I can do, I will do. I will continue to acknowledge Your lordship over it all. I...
Read MoreI’m not exactly sure what he said, but a radio preacher got my mind going down a particular track. The end result was – I am a cup. (Profound, huh?) At the beginning of each day, I get to fill it with whatever I want. It is a...
Read MoreYesterday, Father, I was reminded of Your grace. I saw a friend who, because of very poor judgment and then yielding to temptation, met with some life-changing consequences. Another friend was astonished that they would show...
Read More(This post was written almost 9 years ago. I was turning a young 53! The goal I penned that year still applies today – Lord, may it continue to be so!) Today is the beginning of a new year (For me, at least!) So, Father, I would...
Read More(This year, we have not had much snow here, at least, and we have yet to light a fire in our stove, though it may be cold enough to do so soon. The photograph above is one I took of the woods behind our bus garage back in...
Read MoreI realize, Father, that it is only because of Jesus that I can sit in Your presence this morning. I am quite often astounded that I am so eagerly welcomed. I am so grateful that Jesus’ extreme sacrifice and the blood He shed...
Read MoreFather, today may I be a vessel used of You. All that I do and say, all that I have had a hand in, may it all be used by You to lift You up so others can see You more clearly. As John the Baptist said of Your Son, “He must...
Read MoreCleaning my school bus at the end of the year is always taxing, and boy, is my body feeling it tonight! Thank You, Father, for a cherished job and the wonderful people with whom to work. May summer be a rejuvenation for us all!...
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