Dick Ivey

Stop…be still!

O dear LORD, sometimes I’m afraid to stop lest I run into myself from behind. Please help me take time to be still in Your Presence even for a little while so You can strengthen me. The busier I get, the more I need this time apart with You. Make it so today, please, in […]

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What do you mean???

I have never known a new relationship where both parties were like calves looking at a new gate. (I’m not even sure I know what that means, but most new couples and newly weds either have similar agreements or…and I’m certain about this:) Each party has pretty good idea of how the relationship is going

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Revive Repentance among us

Dearest Father, my God and my LORD. In the rush of what appears to be new beginnings in our land, please don’t let us lose sight of the real revolution which needs to take place in our country. Please give us a revival of repentance and please make this a time of not just renewed

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You never give up on me…

O, my LORD and Savior, I am so encouraged to know, no matter how many times I lose sight of You, Your Love for me will never fail. Help me grow strong in Your constant, nourishing Love. Please, I ask this in the magnificent name of You, my Jesus. Amen Verse for Today: “To know

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All the time…Immanuel!!!

O, LORD, my God…You are Immanuel—God with me at all times. This promise provides a solid foundation for my Joy. Too often I try to pin my pleasure on temporary things, but Your Presence with me is eternal. Remine me everyday to rejoice greatly, knowing that my Savior will never leave me or forsake me…never ever.

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Wait…Listen…Pray…Act

O, LORD, ‘hurry’ seems to be my middle name. My mind starts rehearsing all the things I need to do—going over and over the same things in my thoughts. What are the “A” list things I need to do today…which should I do first…It’s almost like I’m practicing for a part in a play. Help

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