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 …
Are you on a pilgrimage?
How lovely is your dwelling place,O Lord Almighty!My soul yearns and even faints,for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry outfor the Living God. Even the sparrow has found ahome, Google Images and the swallow a nest for herself,where she may have her young–a place near your altar,O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Blessed are those …
Whirlwind of Nothing
Steady me. I move like a whirlwind doing nothing of but stirring up dirt. Settle me. Slow me down to see–really see what You have planned today. Forgive me. My anxious heart thumps out of control and with each beat my mind thinks a new thought But none of You, only the to-do list. I need You. Thank you, Lord. …
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 …
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the