Filthy Rags
Father, there is such great assurance in Your presence. Thank You for going before me yesterday. I realize that it is an everyday occurrence, but I don’t ever want to take it for granted. I am blessed. Amen. Matthew 3:7-10...
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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 MoreReign It In!
Father, I’ve struggled the last couple of days, and this evening, I call out to You. I need Your strength and determination to keep me set apart for You. I admit I am weak. I am fallible. I have not “crashed and burned,” but...
Read MoreGoing After God’s Heart
What a beautiful day to watch the beautiful birds of Your creation, Father, flocking to the feeders outside my office window! May my eyes never tire of their beauty! Colossians 3:1-4 (<<click here to read the passage)...
Read MoreFilthy Rags
(Please pardon the lack of posts over the last couple of days – we had a death in the family, and I’ve been otherwise occupied. I appreciate your understanding.) Thank You, Father, for Your hand upon our shoulders as we have...
Read MoreSidle Up Close
Father, we are trusting You with all the many aspects of our lives. Grant us patience, love, and compassion in all we do. Amen. 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (<<click here to read the passage) Every time it happens, I am amazed! My...
Read MoreThe Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back
I come before You this evening, Father, ready to listen. I would pray for open ears and an open heart. Amen. Matt 26:6-16, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-6 (<<click here to read these passages) As we head into Holy Week (the week...
Read MoreOf Forklifts and Eternity
I am still worn out from everything we had on over the last several days, but with Your help, Father, I will see where You are leading me today! ******** While in Texas, I was the one who waited for the storage container to be...
Read MoreStand Solid and Firm
And the week continues with multiple elements! Thank You, Father, for enabling me to accomplish so much. Your focus and direction have gotten me to where I am! All praise to You! ******** This morning, on one of the many rural...
Read MoreElusive Peace
I need this time together, Father. Speak to my weary soul. Use this brain of mine to communicate Your word to a world in search of it, whether they realize it or not. Amen. 1 Corinthians 1:3 (<<click here to read the...
Read MoreMaximilian Sunflowers
It was a beautiful day, Father, on so many fronts! It began with good times of worship at our churches and progressed into an enjoyable time with family. Please bless our time together. May I clearly hear Your words. Amen....
Read MoreThe Importance of Maintenance
My body is weary this evening, Father. Some good and solid labor in the heat and humidity of the day has taken its toll. Thank You, for the ability to labor. Thank You for the energy to help see the task to completion. ********...
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