“Lord, the one you love is sick.” John 11:3 Dear Father, My mind keeps wandering to the bedside of two people. My prayers echo those of my sisters from long ago, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” One is so sick we’ve been told that he will probably be with you before this day […]
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7 Father, Sometimes life can just be overwhelming. I have been in such a harried form that recently going into a Christian bookstore almost left me in a state of panic. I am in need of answers to some difficult questions and guidance for a rough journey ahead. […]
“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:6 Dear Father, How patient You are with the way I pray. Thank You. Many of my prayers are like orders placed at a fast-food window. I drive up, squawk something into the box, move forward to the pick-up window, receive my […]
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1 O Lord, You are magnificent, marvelous, mighty and beyond description of human words! Your glory sparkled this morning as I lifted my eyes to the heavens. Stepping out into the dark predawn morning I could not help but […]
“I am the Lord’s servant.” Luke 1:38 Dear Father, I am learning that there is much more to this servant thing than I originally thought. I remember so many years ago at a youth Bible conference surrendering my life in service to You. I cringed at the thought of sitting in a jungle hut in […]
“He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.” Luke 6:48 Dear Father, I have a crack in my foundation. How long has it been there? I […]
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12 Dear Father, This is one of those days where everyone I run in to is writing in different colored ink. Why can’t they just use the standard black or blue that is required? What is […]
“They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go to the depths of the earth. They will be given over to the sword and become food for jackals.” Psalm 63:9-10 Dear Father, Being swayed by a tendency that has actually netted me trouble at various times, I guess I could be labeled a […]
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 Merciful Father, This has been an expensive year for me. Had many unforeseen turns that were very costly and they still seem to keep coming. Sometimes it is disheartening going from one financial hurdle to the next with not much of a pause […]
“Joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 Thank You dear God for joy. There are days that I awaken and joy greets me like the morning sun. Those mornings when birds are chirping, the sun is softly shimmering and my heart leaps and twirls like a ballet dancer. Then there are days that the only […]
