Dick Ivey

Give me a heart like Thine!

O, God, I know You am making me new in my heart and mind. Living close to You is all about change and being made new and it is sometimes painful. I know this is a huge project—I’ll be under construction until the day I come to live with You in heaven. Even so, LORD Jesus. Amen!

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Father, keep me trusting in YOU!

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the truths it contains. Thank You for rescuing me from the slave-market of sin and for Your many precious promises of provision, which are all ‘yes‘ and ‘amen‘ in Christ Jesus, my Savior. Thank You that You are the same, yesterday, today, and forever, and Your Word is truth

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I believe…help my unbelief!

O my Father, There is a deep, gaping hole within me which can only be filled by Your peaceful Presence. I know people who don’t know You try to fill the emptiness in many different ways, or they simply pretend it isn’t there. Whenever I fail to recognize the full extent of my need: at all

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I Will NOT be Afraid!

Oh, God, I confess I sometimes settle for mediocrity because it feels more comfortable. When I find myself doing that, I know I am battling an irrational fear. Only Your Love is strong enough to break the hold fear has on me. A predictable lifestyle may feel safer, but it can shield you from what

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