A Good Man
Father, thank You for the provision that only You can bring – my salvation and Your mercy and grace. I am who I am and am where I am solely because of You. Praise Your holy name! Matthew 1:18-19 (<<click here to read the...
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Swollen with Pride
Lots of things are clamoring for my attention this morning, Father, so I’m struggling to sit down and get at it. I am praying for Your touch and direction today—Your will be done. Amen. 1 Peter 5:5-6 (<<click here to read...
Read MoreBoundaries
Some days are more challenging than others, Father, and this day is a toughie! I’ve already been awake for over two hours and am still trying to corral my mind. Help my attention to be drawn to You and set aside other things (of...
Read MoreThere To Lift Me Up
Father, I am grateful that my life is in Your hands. Some days go smoothly, and some can be a real challenge, but it is a great comfort having you by my side all along the way. Help me to use this day in ways that will...
Read MoreI Do What I Want!
What a day! Father, I am beat. A normal day of driving and adding a funeral and graveside service into the mix has left me weary and worn. Please, be with the family – may they find peace in the midst of their mourning. Amen. 2...
Read MoreFather and Son (and Mom, too!)
Father, as I sit here contemplating my day and what You would say to me, may I be grateful for one more day in Your presence, one more day under Your watchful, loving, guiding hand. Please hold me close, for there is...
Read MoreA Good Man
Father, it has been a hodge-podge kind of day – bus stuff, a call to prayer with a family on the verge of losing a loved one to cancer, and back home for a brief time of togetherness before bus stuff once more. Thank You for...
Read MoreTrue Humility
Father, may our time together be profitable. May the words that come forth be impactful for those who would take the time to read them. May Your blessing be upon me. 1 Corinthians 15:5-11 (<<click here to read the passage)...
Read MoreNo Excessive Pride in Love
Father, I am grateful that this was the last day of school until after the first of the new year. I ask that You enable me to use my time wisely and that my rest would be restorative. Amen. 1 Corinthians 13:4d (<<click...
Read MoreRid Your Life of Empty Words
My busy mind needs to slow down to hear Your word and directive, Father. May it be so. Amen. 1 Corinthians 4:8-20 (<<click here to read the passage) The Apostle Paul wasn’t done addressing the issue at hand with the church...
Read MoreValue the Message, Not the Messenger
It has been a busy day, and I am only halfway done, but I am blessed, Father, with Your presence and guidance! Use me as You will now and the rest of today. Amen. 1 Corinthians 3:18-22 (<<click here to read the passage) I...
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