O God, sometimes I get so impatient with the pace of life. Help me remember You are shaping me into the person You want me to be. Help me not to get in a hurry to rush Your work. I know my tendency is to fight the changes, and try to speed them up. I […]
My times are in YOUR hands Read More »
O, LORD my God, help me Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, to fix my eyes on YOU. Keep me focused on business right in front of me and remind me that You alone hold tomorrow. You alone can and will show me the way forward where there appears to be none.
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O my Father, whenever I feel far from You, remind me You are not the One who moved. Remind me You are always available to me if I draw closer to You. Whenever I may be so focused on other things—either pleasures or difficulties in my life—remind me again and again of the importance of
Are YOU there, LORD? Read More »
LORD Jesus, as I start off this week, please train me to respond to my blessings with gratitude rather than feeling like I’m entitled to them. Prepare me to let go of anything You take from me—without letting go of Your hand! Remind me I am in Your hands and You know what is best
Counting my blessings. Read More »
The AWARENESS Stage of Relationships So, what went wrong…it seemed so right in the beginning. How could I have missed it so badly? How about this, maybe your failed relationship was not about HER of HIM, maybe it is YOU who can’t get it right yet. Please do not be afraid to fearlessly examine this
Congratulations: You have survived the Power Struggle Stage Read More »
My LORD and my God, Surely I am not Your only child who feelsl like completely depending on You is like walking on a tightrope. When I falter and lose my faith…even for a moment…help me remember there is a safety net underneath: Your everlasting arms. Keep me safe in the joy divine, for the sake
I have a safety net!!! Read More »
O My God and Father, I am overwhelmed with concern for my children and grandchildren. I so want them to grow closer to You and return to their childlike faith with which they began their walk with You. When they are facing tough times, please help them understand You can and will strengthen you with
Lead them gently home, Father Read More »
On my best days, LORD, I find the Light of Your Presence wrapping me in Peace when I fill my thoughts with the hope of heaven. You are my Salvation, Lord, so I have good reason to trust and not be afraid. Please help those for whom I pray this day to experience the same peace, for
This world is NOT my home… Read More »
O, my Father, sometimes I waste way too much time rehearsing my troubles resulting in experiencing them over and over again. I know I am meant to go through them only when when they actually occur. Turn my heart and my mind and my every thought to You in all things…all day today, for the
Help me remember…not alone. Read More »
O, LORD, how easy it is for me to get in the weeds looking around me. My body is wearing out. I have children and grandchildren who break my heart. I long to lead others to faith in You, and yet time often feels so short. I know…I know all things are possible with You.
All things…period! Read More »
