Lord, when I really contemplate these verses, wow! How many times have I broken your two greatest commandments? How often have I loved the things of the world more than I love you? And do I really love my neighbors as much as I love myself? Forgive me, Lord, for breaking your commandments. Give meContinue reading “The Greatest Commandments”
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Friday Friends’ Favorites
Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ Declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Thank you, Father, for making plans that give us hope, that give us a future. Forgive us when we doubt your plans and yourContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”
Beautiful Prayer
A Prayer for You
Mountains and Valleys
“We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life – those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength.”― Oswald Chambers Thank you, Lord,Continue reading “Mountains and Valleys”
Learning to Trust
Father, sometimes I am afraid. I’m afraid of the future when I should be trusting in you. Forgive me. Teach me to cling to you, to trust you, in the hard times, in the fearful times. Thank you for providing comfort and peace.
Friday Friends’ Favorites
Romans 8: 38, 39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ThankContinue reading “Friday Friends’ Favorites”
Hope
Lord, thank you for your Word that teaches us and provides us endurance and encouragement and gives us hope.
The Path Calls
Isaiah 43:19 NIV “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Lord, keep my feet always stepping on your path. Even when the way seems dark and confusing, let me trust in you toContinue reading “The Path Calls”
Trust in Him
But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.― Francis Chan Father, let me be bold in my faith. Show me how to trust you to guide meContinue reading “Trust in Him”
Growing Our Faith Together 