Who among us does not remember the Di/Charles wedding with all the pomp and promise…and yet, colossal failure ensued There is hope for those of you who have been wounded in your marriage or from a divorce. The next three NUGGETS continue to share how fellow strugglers have found new life, healing, happiness and promise […]
Healing the Walking Wounded – Part 2 orf 5 Read More »
O, God, recognizing my neediness is only half the battle. The other half is believing You can—and will—supply every need of mine. But, I pray for those close to my heart who carry the burdens of cancer, wayward children, and financial uncertainty. Please comfort those who hurt today, LORD. Bind up and heal and shed
Heal brokenness, please… Read More »
Good morning, my Father. Help me today to act on the best way to lay my problems down by bringing them to You. I unburden myself right this very moment pouring out my heart to You, for You are my Refuge. Please bind up all my cares as I cast them on You now, for
Dear LORD, You’ve been showing me that recognizing my neediness is only half the battle. The other half is for me to believe that You can—and will—supply every need of mine in a way and in a time which You choose and is best for me. Rest me in that promise, for the sake of
Help my unbelief…Quiet my soul! Read More »
Father, O, my Father, I am so heavy of heart today on behalf of little children who have suddenly been thrust into broken homes or have been diagnosed with life threatening diseases just as their lives are beginning. Part of me wants to yell “NOT FAIR,” until I recall nothing enters my life which has
Prayers for healing of children and troubled families Read More »
The year was 1975. I had just completed doctoral studies at Southwestern Seminary a mere four years before and I was the second youngest ever to complete that work at the time. I was slated to return to the Seminary as an adjunct professor that fall with a view toward full faculty status the following
O, God, when I have been hurt or disadvantaged, I want retribution, I want payback and I want it now. Forgive me for the seeds of anger and the desire to take over Your job. Teach me how to be loving and forgiving even as You have loved and forgiven me. Help me do no
WRATH…my secret sin Read More »
My Father, as I examine my heart today, keep me from being jealous of anybody else’s success or accomplishments or possessions. Make me grateful for what I have and trust You alone for my needs. This I pray earnestly for Your constant reminder to be thankful, in the name of Your son, my Savior. Amen
ENVY…make me satisfied with what I have Read More »
Father, my Father, I am bombarded on so many sides and in so many ways with images which drag my attention to thoughts I wish I didn’t have. Please help me today to see and do what is right in all circumstances, this I pray in Jesus’ matchless name. Amen Verse for Today: Finally, believers,
LUST…subtle and insidious Read More »
Good morning, LORD. Today I want You to help me focus on wise food and drink intake. With so many choices of great foods, it is so easy for me to overeat and gain unwanted weight. I pray for wisdom to eat right and for Your Spirit to keep me conscious of my consumption. I
GLUTTONY…such a slippery slope Read More »
