Do you have your wedding anniversary celebration down to a science? We do. For 38 years now Barb and I have taken turns planning wedding anniversaries. She planned our honeymoon and I then began with the odd numbered years. This year is 37 for us and I’ve got a doozy planned…she had no idea. While […]
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Dear God, my Abba, I need a soft reminder today. I need to remember You are with me all the time and You are totally worthy of my full confidence even when things go ‘bump’ in the night. I pour out my heart to You today, committing all the things into Your sovereign care. I will do
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O God, Please help me choose the tasks You want me to accomplish today, letting the rest of them slip into the background of my mind. This makes it possible for me to keep You in the forefront of my awareness. Oh, how I long to do that better. Thank You in advance for your guidance today,
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LORD, I need Your Peace each moment of every day to accomplish Your purposes in my life. Walk with me along paths of Peace; and help me enjoy the journey in Your Presence come what may. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Verse for Today: “Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.”
Dear God, sometimes when I walk through this world I feel wobbly…not just because I am a high fall risk, but sometimes I am overwhelmed with the grief and gravity of the world I live in. When I am in one of those wobbly times…either physically or spiritually, help me remember that You are my
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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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