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 More(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 MoreGood 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 MoreAlready, 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 MoreFather, 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 More*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 MoreFather, 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,...
Read MoreThank you, Father, for Your time frame. There have been things that I have been dealing with, and in good time, You are taking care of things. Help me to stay close, for You are the true way! Amen. 1 Timothy 6:17-19...
Read MoreFather, once again, I sit at Your feet. As I open up Your Word, may I see what You want me to see. May the impression it makes on me speak to me throughout this day and the days to come. 1 Timothy 5:17-23 (<<click here to...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for a good day. Thank you for Your presence in our services and for enabling me to proclaim Your word. Thank You for the ability to accomplish tasks this afternoon as well. I am truly blessed! I am Yours every...
Read MoreFather, thank You for a good night’s sleep. It seems that in recent weeks (months?), that has become a rarity. My personal prayer warrior (my mom!) has been interceding for me. Thank You for hearing and answering those prayers!...
Read MoreWhat a full last couple of days as the new school year has begun. Thank You, Father, for Your hand in keeping us safe and getting everybody from home to school and back again. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (<<click here to read the...
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