Dick Ivey

Songs of Praise to YOU, LORD

Father, I know dependence is an inescapable trait of the human condition. Many people despise their neediness and work hard to create the illusion of self-sufficiency in their lives. However, I know You designed me to need You constantly and to be joyful about my reliance on You. Hold me close, Father and lift my

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I need grace to Forgive!

O God, my LORD, There are some people I have a supreme difficulty in forgiving…people who have slandered me, people who have stolen larges sums from me, and some others too painful to list. I know how much you want to see how quickly I can forgive the ones who has wounded me. Please help

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Today…all day REJOICE!!

O, my Father…This is the day that You have made! I will rejoice in this day of life, it will yield up to me precious gifts and beneficial training. Help me be an apt pupil all day, LORD. I want to honor You all day today, for Jesus’ sake. Amen. Verse for Today: “This is

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SAFE…with You!

O, my LORD and God, I know there will be many ups and downs as I journey with You, but with Your help I can overcome any obstacle. I’m encouraged by the glorious truth that You, my ever-present Help, are omnipotent! Thank You in the marvelous name of Jesus, Amen. Verse for Today: “With your

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Best Place to Be

Dear LORD, You in me and I in You. My joy-in-You and Your Joy-in-me become intertwined and inseparable, and I am so grateful. You infuse my soul with Joy in Your Presence; at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Thank You, thank You all the way Home. Amen Verse for Today: “You will show

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Your Love Never Fails!

I got it LORD, Jesus, Your Love for me will never fail because You have already paid the full penalty for all my sins. It doesn’t depend on me! The more I thank You—for my salvation, Your Love, and other blessings—the more I realize how blessed I really am in YOU. Thank You for loving

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Turn Your eyes upon Jesus

LORD, Jesus, please help me go gently through this day, keeping my eyes on You. I know You will open up the way before me as you take steps of trust along your path. Although I remain aware of the visible world around me, I want my primary awareness to be of You, please I

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