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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journaling, promises of God, quiet time, scripture, worship

A Suggestion for August 30, 2012

The Lord God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.   (Zephaniah 3:17)   Suggestion:Write Zephaniah 3:17 down. It’s for you.Much grace,andy

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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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journaling, worries

Deposit Your Worries

Why do I not do the things good for me? Why don’t I eat an apple every day, drink eight glasses of water, exercise, and journal consistently? I know how good I feel when I do these things, but I don’t always do them.   I need incentive. It always helps to get something new. I used to be excited …

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