Down the Front
Father, it is a joy to be with You this morning. May I be attentive to what You have for me. Draw me close to Your side. Give me a heart that wants to be like You more than anything else. Amen. Revelation 3:4-6 (<<click...
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Move Forward
Father, I do not know what today holds, but You do. May I have the wisdom and courage to act when the opportunity arises to show my love and dedication to You. May I be the light the world needs. Lord, what I am about to write...
Read MoreI Refuse to Blame God
(A gentle reminder: This was written in the spring of 2017.) I love being here with You, Father, in the quiet of the morning. My day has not crowded in. It is fresh and clean as it lies before me. Let us walk this day together,...
Read MoreRepentance
Father, I am grateful that You are there, in the good and the bad times. Even when I am foolish, You never give up on me. Thank You for Your forgiveness and love. Amen. 1 John 1:8-10 (<<click here to read the passage)...
Read MoreDribble Down the Front
Father, I am so grateful that You are here with me. I struggle sometimes to get here, to think, to pray, to write, to stay awake even. But You? You are rock solid. You never give up on me. You are my biggest cheerleader. You...
Read More“It Is Finished”
Father, as I continue to read through The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions, quite often I have to re-read the previous days. My heart, soul, and mind have to marinate a bit. 🙂 Here is a portion...
Read More“No” To the Little Things
What would I do, Father, if You were not with me every moment of the day? Sin is an ever-present danger. Without You, I wouldn’t stand a chance. Time after time, only because of You, I have stood against the onslaught. On...
Read MoreLevels of “Badness”?
Father, beyond any shadow of a doubt, I know I am cherished and loved. But I also realize that I have done nothing to earn that from You. You first loved me before I even knew to love You back. My sin separated me from...
Read MoreHot and Cold
Oh my goodness, Father, this is a rough morning! I just can’t seem to get going. Enable me to listen to what I need to hear today. I am worn and weary, but Your word is alive and vibrant. Stir my heart! James 1:5-8...
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