In the morning, O Eternal One, listen for my voice; in the day’s first light, I will offer my prayer to You and watch expectantly for Your answer. Psalm 5:3 The Voice Lord, be kind to us. We have waited for your help.Give us strength every morning. Save us when we are in trouble. Isaiah 33:2 New Century Version…
Author: Pam R
The Morning Star
In the days before the return to Standard time, it is not unusual for me to be up before dawn. As I drew back the drapes on a clear, cold morning with the faintest hint of light in the east, I was delighted to see the morning star, bright, beautiful, and peaceful. A quick google…
Words: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: (n) the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God; a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness; a day set apart for giving thanks to God; (initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day. It’s November, when thoughts turn to Thanksgiving: the day certainly, but not necessarily the feeling. In…
Happy Halloween?
Halloween: the one day that nobody complains or refuses to wear a mask.
Prayer of Release
Bill of Rights
Living with others is never easy, no matter how much we love them. And it’s often worse in these days of lock-downs and fear. Recently, I read Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero, a book that I found interesting and helpful. Written in 2017, well before the current crisis, the author speaks of the respect…
Words: Reason
Reason: (n) 1. a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. When people hate you for no reason, remember God loves you for no reason. (Unknown) One good reason why we should pray is because God can do more in five seconds… than what we can do for ourselves in five years. (Unknown)…
Love
O God, how extravagant is your cherishing love!All mankind can find a hiding place under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 The Passion Translation One who has been touched by grace will no longer look on those who stray as “those evil people” or “those poor people who need our help.” Nor must we…
Today & Tomorrow
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 The Message We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the…