The soul which rises from out of sin to a devout life has been compared to the dawn, which does not banish darkness suddenly, but by degrees. The slow cure is always the surest, and spiritual maladies, like those of the body, while they are apt to come on horseback and express, tend to […]
“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 […]
“and the sun blazed on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint…” Jonah 4:8 Dear Father, It is hot. Texas plus July equals heat. Tempers fry, babies cry, dogs pant, plants droop, and we all wait in expectation for blessed rain and cooler temperatures. My husband teasingly tells me that I am heat intolerant, maybe […]
“But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God’s name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.” Psalm 63:11 Dear Father, Thank You for giving us this great country to call home. I love this land. Having lived much of my life up and down the East Coast, […]
“My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15 Dear Father,What a soothing, reassuring message this is to me. My times are in Your hands. Before I was ever born You saw every day of my life. You have already walked this day ahead of me and there is not one thing in this day that […]
“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 63:7 Dear Father, I learn so much from little bitty kiddies. During a recent thunderstorm I got a visual of this verse. My little pre-schooler heard a sudden clap of thunder and scrambled into my arms. Once she realized she was […]
“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” Job 8:21 Dear Father, I want to laugh today. I want to have a laughing fit with You. One of those hold your side, lose your breath, tears roll down the cheeks, and flounder on the floor kind of fits. […]
“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter into it.” Mark 10:15 Dear Father, Living across the street from an elementary school can be interesting to say the least, but lately I’ve noticed a change in the children. Their steps seem a […]
“My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.” Psalm 63:5 Dear Father, Being born in the Deep South, I grew up on soul-food. Most of that food was grown fresh in our back yard by my folks and one not so happy youngster. I […]
Launch out into the deep… Luke 5:4 Dear Father, This morning I am in Safe Harbor where you have provided calm waters and gentle breezes. I have weathered some ferocious storms and my little boat has taken a beating. There have been torrential rains and hurricane winds tossing me about in the blackest of nights. […]
