Dear Lord, I thank You for this day.I Thank You for my being able to see and to hear today.I am blessed because You are a forgiving and understanding God.You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.Forgive me this day for I have sinned. I ask now for Your forgiveness.Keep…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Morning Joy
As the warmth of August surrounds us, may we be reminded of the infinite love and mercy of our Savior.Author Unknown *** With every sun’s rising, surprise us with Your love, satisfy us with Your kindness. Then we will sing with joy and celebrate every day we are alive.Psalm 90:14 The Voice *** Enter, Lord Christ — I have…
Salvation
Lord, be gracious to us;we long for you.Be our strength every morning,our salvation in time of distress.Isaiah 33:2 NIV *** I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,to the one who seeks him;it is good to wait quietlyfor the salvation of the Lord.Lamentations 3:24-26 NIV *** Salvation…
Greater Is He
[Jesus said,]“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 NIV *** Lord, minister to me by your Spirit. Come into my heart and mind, and release me from all inward tension and anxiety. Hold before my…
The Birds & the Bees
The bees swarm around the hummingbird feeders, trying to get to the sugar-water. And that’s a problem. The sugar-water is not meant for them. The holes in the feeders are purposely too small for bees to get through. But if they manage to squeeze through, they can’t get out again. They drown. Which spoils it…
The Patient God
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.2 Peter 3:9 NIV *** Ah, I have kept Him waiting when I ought not, but He has waited even then. Always waiting – so patient with my…
“I’m Coming!”
My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”Psalm 27:8 NLT *** Many people begin coming to God once they stop being religious.There’s only one master of the heart-Jesus, not religion. Oswald Chambers * “As you come close to God in prayer, He brings purpose even from…
Spending Time with God
One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is time alone with God. Joyce Meyer *** Come close to God, and God will come close to you. James 4:8a NLT *** Avail yourself of the greatest privilege this side of heaven. Jesus Christ died to make this communion and communication with the Father possible….
Always There
Don’t panic. I’m with you.There’s no need to fear for I’m your God.I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you.I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.Isaiah 41:10 The Message *** And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.Matthew 28:20b NLT From my Journal, dated…
Guide Me!
The Request:Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 NLT * The Reply:The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT * The Response:I will…