This verse seems appropriate to hold on to in 2024. Father, I thank You for guiding my footsteps along your path. Thank You for watching over me and keep me firmly on Your path this year.
Category Archives: A word of prayer
His Light Shines
II Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. I am so thankful, Lord, that you have sent this light to us. With the birth ofContinue reading “His Light Shines”
New Birth
What a beautiful verse to contemplate as we consider the birth of our Savior into the world and into our hearts. Thank You, Lord, for the living hope that you have provided. May we keep Him close in our hearts and follow in His ways.
Hear the Crying
Hear the Crying Imagine if you will, Christmas day more than 2000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem. Jesus is born. Do you feel the crisp morning air? Do you smell the animals and the hay? Listen. Do you hear the newborn crying? Can you see Mary, seated on the floor of the stable,Continue reading “Hear the Crying”
Looking Up
“…the world has no charms for me when I look up, but the trouble with God’s children is they do not look up enough.” – D.L. Moody Lord, remove my gaze from the charms of the world. Instead, help me keep my focus on You and Your glory.
Praise God~
In good times and bad times, times of plenty, times of want, times of joy, times of pain, in all times, He is worthy of praise. I praise you, almighty God, in all situations.
Follow Me
“It is into this deeply tired world of ours that God sends Jesus to speak the voice of love. Jesus says, ‘Follow me. Don’t keep running around. Follow me. Don’t just sit there. Follow me.’ The voice of love is the voice that can completely reshape our life from a wandering or just sitting-there lifeContinue reading “Follow Me”
Compassionate God
I looked up the definition of “compassion.” Here’s what it said in Merrian-Websters: “sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” I don’t know about you, but when I apply that to God, it’s pretty special. Basically, He is aware of my distress and desires to alleviate it. You can’t getContinue reading “Compassionate God”
Is There Room at the Inn?
Is There Room at the Inn? For several weeks I’ve busily prepared for the holidays. The house is decked out in Christmas finery: the tree is lit, garlands cover the stairway and windows, and angels and nativities adorn the tabletops. Holiday meals are cooked, and the pantry is stocked. Treats wait for children and grandchildrenContinue reading “Is There Room at the Inn?”
What’s Your Calling?
“Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it.” ― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God Hmm, itContinue reading “What’s Your Calling?”