October 2023

Close to You…all day, LORD

Jehovah Nissi, night departs and day arrives. As I go out into the world today, fulfilling Your will for my life, I ask that You keep me out of harm’s way. Lead the way. Oh Heavenly Father, guide me accordingly. Shape me and mold me into a better person. As I draw near to You,

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Forever and ever, Amen!!

Dear LORD, I love reading how You led Your People in the Old Testament when you took care of them by unusual and miraculous means. It helps me when circumstances overwhelm to remember YouI are the same yesterday, today, and forever!  I open my heart to allow Your power to flow into me continually. My

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Where do we belong?

LORD, Jesus, my wonderful bride and I feel like fish out of water without a church home. On this Your day, I humbly ask for your direction to a place where we can worship with others who are like minded and also a place where we can plug in our calling to serve marriages. I

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The backroads of my mind…

Oh, God, I know a troublesome problem can become an idol in my mind. Sometimes my fears overcome my faith and confidence. If I consistently think about something—pleasant or unpleasant—more than I think about You, I know it’s a subtle form of idolatry. Help me today to examine my thoughts and discard all those not

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Others, LORD, yes Others…

Dear Father, today my heart is heavy for folks whom I love. As I call them out to You, please, LORD, grant healing and comfort and grace to: Betty, who just had her hip replaced…quick recovery and restoration to health, the people of Israel in the midst of their war…peace in Jerusalem, John, who is

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Always in Prayer

LORD, Jesus, I know a successful day is one in which I have stayed in touch with You, even if many things remain undone at the end of the day. . . Regardless of what ever else I am doing today, tune my heart to sing Your Praise. When communicating with You is my highest

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