As I am up and about this morning, Father, I am grateful for all of Your many blessings. May I live out my life this day as an expression of that gratitude. May my actions towards others reflect Your love and care for me. Amen....
Read MoreI sat down briefly this morning, Father, and other, out-of-the-ordinary responsibilities called, so now is the time I have come to sit…and listen…and write. Though, of course, I’ve had a couple of things rattling around in my...
Read MoreWith a meeting out of the area this morning, Father, I am just now sitting down to write. I am being distracted by many things. Help me place my attention on You. Amen. Revelation 5:6-10 (<<click here to read the passage)...
Read MoreGood evening, Father. This weekend has been full. I am weary, but it is important that I sit down with You. I am listening – may I hear what You would say to me. Amen. I’ve begun a sermon series on the importance of the Holy...
Read MoreAs 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 MoreIt’s unusual, Father, that I sit down with You at the beginning of the day and then again at the end, but here I am. May I have ears that listen to what You have to say to me, and what I hear, may I put into action. Amen....
Read MoreSleep is heavy in my eyes this morning, Father, despite the cold water in my face. Help me to hear Your words for me this day. Revelation 1:9 (<<click here to read the passage) If I were to ask anyone who has read the New...
Read MoreFather, 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 MoreThank You, Father, for accompanying me yesterday through two worship services, travel to and from Newark, as we spent some precious time with some of Karen’s family, a short visit with some family who are more local, and then a...
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