IFather, the older I get the more I’m learning to accept things the way they are, without losing hope for a better future. And I rejoice in the hope of heaven, knowing that indescribably joyful Life is my ultimate calling! I just pray each day for all those I love to turn to You for […]
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Dear Father, my heart hurts tonite for Gina who lost her dear friend and boss in a fatal bicycle crash, and for my granddaughter Kynse whose Mom has three strokes this week, and for my grandson Ross who is between jobs, and for Gary who is undergoing chemo and radiation, and for AH who is
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Grateful to PREPARE/ENRICH for this article. They publish the best diagnostic tool for couples to diagnose issues in their marriages. We use it all the time. Everyone is busy to some extent, right? In today’s world, it’s almost a badge of honor – the busier you are, the more productive you must be. While I
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My Father, even when I am afraid, I know you understand the difficulties I am facing, but please help me remember: You are my Strength and Song. Thank You for being strong enough to carry me when I feel as if I can go no further. You even enable me to sing with You—on good
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Dear God, reminder to self…Ivey, don’t worry about tomorrow’s needs. I know Your grace and sufficiency is for one day at a time—today! Write that on the inside of my eyelids, for Jesus’ sake. Amen and Amen Verse for Today: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is
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O, my LORD, my heart hurts over what is going on in our shrinking world. Sin and debauchery and evil and peril and the possibility of massive destruction at the hands of evil doers breaks my heart today. I pray for changed hearts in leadership everywhere. If this is not the end of things, I
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Father, the more I focus my awareness of Your loving Presence, the more it is a rich blessing. However, I often need to be reminded the most important thing is to trust that You are with me regardless of what I are experiencing. From here to the end, Father, my God, please use me to bring glory
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O God, sometimes it seems like the powers of evil are winning. Make each moment today a fresh opportunity to for me to draw near You and enjoy Your Presence. Even when I’m struggling, help me seek You in the midst of my problems instead of just focusing on the difficulties. I so much want to be
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Oh, my LORD God, how I yearn to wear Your robe of righteousness with ease. I know You custom-made it for me, even if I was the only one who needed it. I long for You to cover me from head to toe for all time. I am intimately conscious of the paid You paid
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