Washed Away!
Thank You, Father, for such a good night’s sleep! I was only up once, and You let me sleep in a little, too. I am truly grateful for Your love and watch care over me… Titus 3:4-8 (<<click here to read the passage) Lord, we...
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Portraying Christ
Father, there is absolutely nothing like this time of the morning together. It is just me and You. May I cherish every moment. May I hang on to Your every word. May those words be “hidden… in my heart that I might not sin...
Read MoreConsistent Practice
In the quiet of this morning hour, Father, may I hear You speak to me. May Your words resonate with my soul, and may they be branded upon my heart so I can carry them with me for the rest of my life. Titus 2:1-2 (<<click...
Read MoreBuilt on Rock
(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 MoreYou Created Me to Love Me
Focus, focus on my Savior Focus, focus on my Lord. It’s about our time together, As we delve into His Word. Oh, my Father, thank You for waking me this morning! When You did it (5:23 am) and how You did it (my first thoughts...
Read MoreSuch Love!
It really should come as no surprise, Father, but Your love and grace never cease to amaze me! A hymn I grew up with popped into my head when I first sat down. “Such love, such wondrous love! That God should love a sinner such...
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 MoreDetermined
Good morning, Father! Though I am weary, there is no place I would rather be than in Your presence. Bless me. Teach me. Fill me. Amen. 2 Timothy 3:10-13 (<<click here to read the passage) No matter what, Lord, I want to...
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 MoreAll About Me?
Father, it seems that all kinds of things recently have wreaked havoc on my routine. Help me to have the determination to apply myself to make time for You. I benefit in so many ways when I am able to sit at Your feet, and as...
Read MoreCalling All Husbands!
*FYI – I wrote this post simply because I love my wife! It doesn’t mark an anniversary of any nature. We started dating on March 15, 1983 (see, I remember!) and got married on June 14, 1986. This past summer, we celebrated...
Read MoreFan into Flames
Father, when I awake tomorrow morning, I will have a full day ahead of me, and right now, I lay it in Your hands. Help me focus on what is truly important and apply myself to accomplish the tasks at hand. Direct my thoughts,...
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