Good morning, my Father. How can I be like you today? I get it that LOVE is a verb, so who can I Love today like You Love me? Open my eyes and let me be a true example of the kind of Love you give to me, for I pray this in the strong […]
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Dear God, please train me to respond to my blessings with more gratitude and less feeling like I am entitled to them. And prepare me to let go of anything You take from me—without letting go of Your hand! Help me count my blessings in gratitude all day today, for Jesus’ sake. Amen Verse for
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LORD, Jesus, some days I just seem unable to get out of my own way. Even when I make an effort to prioritize, there is still more than I can get done when I run out of day. Please keep my eyes on what really matters, and to use my time wisely and well. In
Meeting myself coming back… Read More »
When Barb and I got married nearly 36 years ago, we had no intimacy…we thought we did, but alas, all we had was sex. We had sex, and for awhile that was enough, but that’s an outward type of intimacy. On the inside, we barely had any connection at all, and we were busy teaching
Distractions…Not good! Read More »
Good morning, my LORD and Savior, as I woke up to the cold this morning, I remind myself You are in charge of the seasons, the winds, the sun, the temperatures, and I pray today for those who do not have shelter from the cold. Make me sensitive as I go about my day to
Crisp Cold Sunday Morning… Read More »
Father, bless Your holy name forever. May I be Your messenger today. I have traded off another week of my life for something…was it worth it? Have I been a faithful servant this week? If You give me another week, please help me be more like You in every way. For this I humbly pray
Friday…another week Read More »
Dear LORD, it is so comforting to know all things are possible with You! Let that powerful thought light up my mind and encourage my heart toay. I refuse to be intimidated by the way things look at the moment. You are training me every day to live by faith, not by sight. Thank You, in the
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Father, my God, my adoration and praise for you is ever present, as are my petitions to You loving care and healing and comfort for so many others. I know some of Your answers are NO, and Later, but when those glorious times of healing and deliverance occur, my Thanksgiving knows no boundaries. Thank You
Thank You for answered prayers… Read More »
LORD, Jesus, it is so very cold here today. I am so grateful for a warm place to be. I pray safety for the many in our land who are homeless and have no place to go to get warm in this winter freeze. But more than that, I pray for those whom I may
Do any of these statements describe your marriage? If you agreed with one or more of these, you are probably feeling disconnected from your spouse. The good news is there’s hope for your marriage. All marriages — even the really good ones — need regular care. The routine of jobs, kids, chores, and other commitments
Greg Smalley of Focus on the Family asks… Read More »
