Dear Father, my God and Savior…today has dawned like every other of the 30,774 days since I was born. Today is the only day I have…not tomorrow or yesterday…just today. I have been sitting reflecting on the year closing today to see if what I traded it off for has had any value. I’m grateful […]
You’ve probably heard of the post-holiday blues, but what about a post-holiday marriage funk? The idea is the same – after a couple weeks of indulging in the parties, festivities, treats, and fixings, the return to normalcy when it’s all over can seem like a very rude awakening. If you’re both feeling moody and irritable
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Good morning, my LORD, as I awaken this morning, help me seek Your Face with hopeful anticipation. I invite You to prepare me not only for any difficulties on the road ahead but also for the pleasures You’ve planted alongside my path. I want to be Your person all day today. Help me for Jesus’
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My Dear Heavenly Father, as I wait in Your Presence, I know You not only will unscramble my thinking, You will also straighten my path through this day and every day. Teach me how to wait on You for all things, for Jesus’ sake. Amen Verse for Today: “O LORD you have searched me and
Dear Father, after the euphoria of Christmas Day when we celebrated Your gracious gift of Jesus, there is a letdown after the anticipation and celebrations. I so wish I could keep the natural high of Christmas carols, special worship services, time with family and friends, gifts and laughter alive long after the season has passed.
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Dear God, when the Magi went home a different way from honoring Your son, I am impressed on this the day after we celebrated Jesus’ miraculous birth, I too should go home a different way this year. Please make Your voice plain to me at all junctures I take beginning today. Let me go home
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I love you LORD, and I lift my voice to worship you, Oh my soul rejoice. How I desperately long for Jesus to come again in power and glory, but until that day, may I hold dear both Your coming and Your setting in motion the day of Your return. I celebrate the manger scene,
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O, my Father, I cannot fathom…as a Dad…giving up my son for the lives of anybody else. What magnificent undeserved love You showed your creation the night Mary gave birth to Your son. I know You would have sent Him even if I was the only unrepentant sinner ever to live. Thank You for loving
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Could not say it any better. (Borrowed graphic) 1. Be Present For Family and Friends – There are many important things to think about this time of year. Barb and I don’t want to forget anyone or omit anything that matters. So, in these last days of December, make your lists and check them twice… both
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Dear Father, please keep my focus on the fact that when my life is full of praise and thankfulness it becomes a life filled with miracles. Instead of trying to be in control, help me focus on You and what You are doing. Give me a heart like Yours. This I pray earnestly in Jesus’
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