Love everlasting… unchanging

Dear LORD, when the world teaches me love is conditional: based on performance, appearance, and status…remind me Your love is unconditional and once received can never ever be lost. Hallelujah! That’s why it is so important for me to spend time focusing on You—soaking up Your Presence and absorbing Your Word. Keep me close, all […]

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Passion Week thoughts…

Father, God, thank You for sending Jesus among us to do what no one else ever did or could. Since Jesus was and is the Prince of Peace who is both with and within me, I can stay calm in the midst of stressful situations, by re-centering myself in You. Thank You for caring enough for

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An old granddaddy’s prayer

LORD, my Father…I got up this morning earnestly praying for my children and grandchildren. First, thank You for giving each of them health and life. Thank You for rescuing them from poor choices and bringing the all to maturity. Here are my pleas to You for their futures: Please give each of them and their

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Thank You for loving me…

Good morning, my LORD, it is so wonderful to know You are taking care of me, no matter what comes! When I’m spending time with You—enjoying the warmth and security of Your loving Presence—it’s easier to trust that every detail of my life is under Your control, and that’s a big WOW!! Thank You for

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My heart hurts…

Father, God, to You with whom healing and wholeness solely resides, my heart aches this morning for so many of my friends who are suffering serious physical pains, diseases, results of serious surgeries, and uncertainties of life itself. Today, first affirming my confidence in You to do what is best for us all, I lift

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