Good morning, my Father, a new day is before me and I want to be a Good Man today. There are so many distractions and competing thoughts with which I know I will wrestle today trying to keep me from being Your man. Please walk ahead of me today giving me clarity for when I […]
GOODNESS…gracious, it’s hard, I need Your help! Read More »
LORD, Jesus, I confess, I am often sharp and unkind. I act out in traffic, I am short with my bride and so often fall short of your admonition to be kind. May today…all day…my focus be on Your hand to guide me to be kind to everybody I meet. Then do it again tomorrow,
KINDNESS…to everybody Read More »
Oh, my Father, You know how I hate using this word in my prayers, because James, in his letter, told me what I have to do to get it. …and yet, I know I need this gift of the Spirit in so many areas of my life. May my faith this day expand so I
PATIENCE…not my favorite word Read More »
O dear God, You who control time and eternity, how my heart longs for the Peace of heaven and the Rapture. I am concerned about the lack of Peace in our world. There is just so much of what Jesus told us was coming in the end. I cannot wait for Your rule and reign
Oh God, there are so many things which nibble at my happiness. The exigencies of age make my old body hurt, I am confronted with kids and grandkids who are not in Your fold. Local politics tug at my well being… However, thank You with all my being that nobody and nothing can steal my
JOY … not just happiness Read More »
Good morning, my Father. How can I be like you today? I get it that LOVE is a verb, so who can I Love today like You Love me? Open my eyes and let me be a true example of the kind of Love you give to me, for I pray this in the strong
LOVE – make the world go ’round Read More »
LORD, Jesus, some days I just seem unable to get out of my own way. Even when I make an effort to prioritize, there is still more than I can get done when I run out of day. Please keep my eyes on what really matters, and to use my time wisely and well. In
Meeting myself coming back… Read More »
Good morning, my LORD and Savior, as I woke up to the cold this morning, I remind myself You are in charge of the seasons, the winds, the sun, the temperatures, and I pray today for those who do not have shelter from the cold. Make me sensitive as I go about my day to
Crisp Cold Sunday Morning… Read More »
Father, bless Your holy name forever. May I be Your messenger today. I have traded off another week of my life for something…was it worth it? Have I been a faithful servant this week? If You give me another week, please help me be more like You in every way. For this I humbly pray
Friday…another week Read More »
Dear LORD, it is so comforting to know all things are possible with You! Let that powerful thought light up my mind and encourage my heart toay. I refuse to be intimidated by the way things look at the moment. You are training me every day to live by faith, not by sight. Thank You, in the
Light up my mind, LORD Read More »
