Abundance
Lord, I awake this day so grateful for all that I have. You’ve given me so much more than I deserve as the sinner that I am. The beauty around me and your unconditional love! Thank you, Lord!
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Peace Through Forgiveness
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10 NIV) Lord, I know You want us to forgive those who do us wrong. In fact, You expect us to forgive because you set a sublime example by forgiving us first. Please help
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Present in All Places
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even
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Awesome Creator
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they were created and have their being.” (Revelation 4:11 NIV) I have trouble getting a single blade of grass to grow, Lord. By contrast, You created an entire universe and all it
As Evening Blossoms
Lord, today has been a hectic day with the hustle and bustle of the world surrounding me constantly. I am sufficiently tired, and it seems as if all energy has left me. I know that You will give me a respite of restful sleep, Lord, and I can honestly say I look forward to its
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Feet That Bring Good News
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. (Matthew 28:8 NIV) Lord, how beautiful are the feet that bring good news! I can’t read the number of women who wanted to visit your empty tomb without my heart beating faster! So often, I have
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My Corner of the Universe
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. (Proverbs 14:31 NIV) I long to help every needy person in the world, Lord. Perhaps the most effective way to do this is by praying that You will send help wherever it is needed. Meanwhile, there is
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Good Days and Bad Days
Today has been a bad day for me health-wise. I’ve been very physically weak; all energy vacated my being. I’ve had a few minutes sprinkled through the day when I have been able to take care of my personal needs myself. Then back to bed to sleep. Sleep is my body’s response to an especially
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Immersed in Your Word
Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in Your ways. (Psalm 119:37 NIV) Lord, how many distractions there are in this world! How easy it is to get caught up in the desire to acquire. How tempting it is to read one self-help book after another until I am dizzy. I know
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Soak in Wisdom
It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools. (Ecclesiastes 7:5 NIV) Sometimes I prefer frivolity rather than to grow in the light of some uncomfortable truth, Lord. You know, when I’m indulging in foolishness when I could be having a meaningful interaction with someone