I’ve been hearing this in my mind for a couple of days now. I know the only way to silence it is to write it, so here goes. I’m hearing – Now is the time for all good men to take care of our country. When I translate this, it becomes: Now is the time Read More
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Lord, thank you for today, Jerry and I. We enjoyed our time together, laughing, joking, measuring the patio for improvements we are planning. With your grace, they are coming to fruition, and for that, we are grateful and joy-filled. It takes only some memorable moments, like today, to remind us how truly important we are
Lord, I’m sitting on my porch in the early morning, and the beauty of Your Creations again strikes me! The bluest of blue skies to the songbirds in the trees and the family of rabbits crossing my lawn. What a breathtaking sight! Thank you for allowing me to see these creations.
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Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had the power to do what he had promised. (Romans 4:20-21 NIV) Father God, when I am tempted to give up on a task, it helps to
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Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIV) There is plenty of evidence for the existence of God, but if we could actually prove it, we wouldn’t need faith. God left us
Jesus called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world yet forfeit their soul? (Mark 8:34, 36 NIV) Jesus, your purposes are generally the opposite
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We know that God answers prayers – prayers of all kinds. A child’s prayer. A prayer for something some may consider minor – to an intense prayer to save some people’s life or soul. The answer may not always be the answer we want, but it is the one we need. Lord, I want to
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20 NIV) Lord, help me to set a good example and to be mindful of the company I keep. I am not here to judge, but I want to keep company with those using their time on this earth in
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Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. (Hosea 14:9 NIV) I am here right now, Father because I do want to walk in Your ways. I know the key is
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Whether we keep an actual prayer list, a list in our heads, or no
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