Dick Ivey

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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Not the man I married!!!

 Somebody once said there is one constant in life, and that’s change. Every day is a new day, and with each passing month and year your life will look different from the last. Some change is bad, but likely most of it can be viewed as good. It’s all about perspective and what you choose

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Dad…

O, Dear God, my Abba, on this day I reflect back on both my Dad and on being a Dad. I have great joy over knowing my Dad served You faithfully and is today in Your presence. I am grateful you permitted me to be a Dad, and yet, I grieve over the times I

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All I need is YOU!

O GOD, please help me not to settle for mediocrity just because it feels more comfortable. Help me continue to battle fear. Only Your Love is strong enough to break the hold fear has on me. A predictable lifestyle may feel safer, but it can’t shield me from what I need most of all—You! Help

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No matter what may come…

Dear LORD, even though I know You are ever present, there are still some things which go Bump in the night for me. I want to walk joyously with You through today, holding Your hand in trusting dependence. Since You are beside me, I know I can savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties this

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Even so, Come LORD Jesus!

Good morning, my Heavenly Father, thank You for the rain you have blessed us with today. I thank You even more for sending the the LORD Jesus to be Your anointed King Who is appointed to judge the world in righteousness and rule the nations with righteousness and thoroughness and justice. I look forward to

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