Father, I remember when I was young and thought life would last forever and I had lots of time to make a mark in the world. Now, in this 4th quarter of my life, much closer to heaven than I am to my youth, please, oh please, make the days and years I have left […]

LORD, God, it is so easy to get trapped in a posture of demanding to know “Why?” I know it is the wrong question to ask You, especially knowing if I got an answer to “Why,” it would not change the “What.” Help me always…always to ask the right questions like: “How do You want

Today, my LORD, help me be still in Your Presence, even though countless tasks clamor for my attention. Please keep me centered so nothing is as important as spending time with You. Remind me each day to begin with reading Your Word and calling in prayer those for whom You have given me to pray.

Good morning, LORD. My old self wants to be concerned about having enough…enough time, enough resources, enough energy…just enough. I know waiting, trusting, and hoping are intricately connected, like golden strands interwoven to form a strong chain. Teach me today to wait, trust and hope in You, for Jesus’ sake. Amen Verse for Today: “Do

Dear God, O how I love you because you took me to the brink as a child and used my illness to bring my Dad to his knees for a lifelong ministry serving You. Thank You for waiting patiently for me when I thought Your ways didn’t apply to me and I could live beyond

LORD Jesus, thank You for invading history to wipe away all my sin and make it possible for me to get back to our Father. I bless you for the promise of heaven when You are done with me, but in the meantime, help me live like a redemmed child of our Father. I want

Dear God, my Father, I long for a church home where my fellow worshippers are more interested in being DOERS of Your Word, and not just hearers. Where can I find a place where we will get challenged to Be and Do differently when we go away from worship. I’m tired of just checking the

Heavenly Father, help me walk as closely as I can to the agonies Your Son walked in his last hours before the cross. Please don’t ever let me lose touch with those agonizing hours. Keep me focused on eternal things for His sake. Amen Verse for Today: “He himself bore our sins” in his body

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