The movie that made Marilyn Monroe famous was The Seven Year Itch. The idea was that about every seven years most married people begin to itch where they can’t scratch. They know something is wrong, but they don’t know what, let alone what to do about it. Often they have an affair around that time. […]
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LORD, every time I read this verse it reminds me of a saintly old preacher who always said, “we WILL rejoice…” Today, fill my heart with joy in You and make my words and my face show the joy I have in You, for Jesus’ sake. Amen “This is the day that the Lord has
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My Father, my God…You are the Lord of my future, and I know You have good things beyond my comprehension in store for me. You alone know the things you have planned for me, perhaps like you promised Jeremiah—to give me a future and a hope. Please keep my eyes on the prize of heaven
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Father God, I thank You today that Bates and Lucy Ivey brought me into this world 83 years ago. But even more, I thank you for adopting me into Your family 76 years ago. More special still has been Your tender loving patience with me when I have not been very lovable. I love you,
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LORD, I know I inhabit a fallen, disjointed world, where things are constantly unraveling around the edges. I know also I need to keep my eyes on You and trust You in all things at all times. Give me the courage to maintain a vibrant relationship with You to keep me from coming unraveled too.
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Father, my God, how I long to be as close to You as my own skin. Please hear me and come quickly when I call on You. Teach me to ask in Your will and ask in Your time. As I pray for those on my heart, please keep my spirit pliable. I ask you
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Dear LORD, please help me remember my place in Your order and universe. I am not now or ever Your equal and I know I need to come humbly before You asking for Your good pleasure in Your own time. Keep the awe and majesty in my worship so I will always see you as King
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I love You, LORD. Thank You for loving me. Cleanse my mind and heart today as I face the lost and hurting around me today. Focus my eyes and heart on the end game. I so want you to come back to pick up Your children. Today would be a good day. I weep for
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LORD, Jesus. today I pray for the numerous people You have laid upon my heart. Some experiencing grief of loss of a mate, others with critical business issues, some with terminal health issues, others with serious mental disorders, some in the throes of political chaos and intrigue, others who are just so lost from You.
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Dear Father, I don’t know how the Psalmist could know my heart so well as he reached out to You. I hear my life all over this Psalm and I pray as earnestly as I am able for Your power and love and mercy and listening ear and so precious to me. Thank You for
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