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 …
When Do You Sneak Away With God?
Spending time with Me is essential for your well-being. It is not a luxury or an option; it is a necessity. Therefore, do not feel guilty about taking time to be with Me (Jesus Calling, May 15). When my kids were very young, they were terrible sleepers. I rarely got a whole night’s sleep without interruption. Of course, it could’ve …
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"Do I have to clean the bathroom?"
I have this bad habit of dreading doing chores. Is this Lazy? Please don’t answer that. The other night I was taking a bath when I whined to the Lord, “Oh….Lord, the bathroom is so gross.” Well, clean it. He replied. pginvestor.com As simple as that. He was telling me to clean rather than bemoan the chore. Jesus has a great sense of …
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Praying the Psalms
(June 1, 2011 re-run) Today, as I read this Psalm, I knew this was a prayer that went beyond my human petitions. This prayer contains the weight of eternity. I’ve added my own words in italics. Care to pray with me? Oh Lord, Your statutes are WONDERFUL;therefore I obey them.the unfolding of your words givesLIGHT;it gives understanding to the simple. …
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Tozer for Breakfast
O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O god, the triune God, I want Thee; I long to be filled with the longing; I thirst to be more thirsty still. …
