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 More(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 MoreFather, 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 MoreFather, 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 MoreFather, 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 MoreWhat 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 MoreFather, 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 MoreOh 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...
Read MoreI am sure there are parts of the world where sin and evil are not as fleshed out, Father, but I have no idea where they would be. There are many pockets of righteousness, but they seem vastly outnumbered. And even many of the...
Read MoreThank You, Father, for a wonderfully fulfilling day with Karen yesterday! Thank You for Your watch care over us, and thank You for the blessing of bringing us together, oh, so many years ago! Hebrews 12:16-17 (<<click here...
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