Dick Ivey

Praying for wisdom to TRUST!

LORD God, I know as I turn my attention to You, the problems fade in significance and lose their power to trip me up. Most of the situations that entangle my mind are not today’s concerns. Please help me remember that I usually have borrowed them from tomorrow. This I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. […]

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Gratitude in all things…

Father, I know grumbling and pouting are not among the spiritual gifts You give. Guard my heart and my mouth from such inappropriate thoughts and words. Help me in all things to bring to you my supplications with gratitude and thanksgiving and praise. I want to live my life above the fray in everything for

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Mom

Oh my Heavenly Father, please forgive me for the mistaken certainties of which I was convinced were so about my Mother until You gave me the children who made a new Mom in my life. I am grateful for the joy which my precious bride brings to my life…and for the women who have made

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After the votes are in…

Father, I am really appalled at the rancor which exists in the campaigns for office in our land. I really don’t know how to bridge the terrible gaps which we have created between friends and neighbors. Please help me take the high road and do my best and then leave the outcomes in Your hands.

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