journaling, Prayers, Psalm 139, Psalms, Uncategorized

…But you still love me

(Psalm 139:1-18 and my dialogue with the Word.)   Oh Lord, You have searched me and You know me.   But You still love me. You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. But You still love me. You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my …

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anxiety, journaling, love of God, peace, Psalm 139

Making Psalm 139 Your Own

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it …and you still like me. Love me. You hem …

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control, journaling, prayer, thanksgiving

A Mind Stayed on Him

A prayer in my journal a few weeks ago: Dear Lord,   Thank you for your love and grace always. Constant. Gentle. Promised.   Forgive me for my lack of control over my thoughts. I want my mind to always be on You. Not me. I also need to ask forgiveness for my out-of-control-life, but I know You don’t intend …

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