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 ********** Hunter watches expectantly. I can just see is his eyes and ears as I spoon out cat food. I’m human, and never get the…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
From Psalm 145
In this life, everyone is busy doing this and that, but sometimes, we need to stop, step back, and give God praise! (unknown) 1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one…
Being Free
On June 19, 1865, federal troops rode into Galveston, Texas to proclaim freedom for the slaves. It was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed, but they hadn’t heard, didn’t know they had been freed. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32…
“Teach Me”
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.Psalm 86:11 NIV ********** O God, teach me to be satisfied with my own helplessness in the spiritual life. Teach me to be content with Your grace that comes to me in darkness and that works things I cannot…
The Lord, Our Teacher
This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.Isaiah 48:17 NIV God is not trying to teach you 1,000 different lessons. He’s trying to teach you one lesson 1,000 different ways – to trust Him. (unknown) God teaches us to love…
A City on a Hill
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”Matthew 5:14 NIV A town on a hill cannot be hidden. It is fixed in place, holds its ground and is defensible. It is many, many small lights, all glowing in concert together. It shines a beacon for others as well…
“I Have Learned”
I know what it’s like not to have what I need. I also know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens. I am content whether I am well fed or hungry. I am content whether I have more than enough or…
On a June Morning
And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Genesis 1:31a KJV All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful,The Lord God made them all. There are three squirrels chasing around and up and down the trees. Two chipmunks are running past the window, tails…
Needs
O God, I beg two favors from you before I die: First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs! Proverbs 30:7-8 Living Bible Have you ever seen the show, “Love It or List It”? Dissatisfied homeowners pit a designer, who will…
A Better Answer
When I retired, people would ask, “What do you do all day?” My usual response was, “Whatever I want.” But the other day I read a better answer in an advice column in the Washington Post: “I do nothing, but I do it in the morning, so my afternoons are free.” Feel free to use…