A Matter of Focus The lazy waters take a right angled turn. Branches of white ash bend gracefully toward the water. A flash of brilliant red—a male cardinal flies, lighting on branches across the water. He perches 15 feet above the water, secure on his leafy bench, trilling to attract his mate. I sit onContinue reading “A Matter of Focus”
Category Archives: Scripture
Not My Strength
Not my strength dear Lord, but yours. May I always rely on you.
God’s Sanctuary
How often I ignore you, even though you dwell in me. Teach me to keep this sanctuary pure for you. Slow me down and teach me to be more aware of your presence, to listen to your voice and follow your will.
The Banquet
The Banquet You enter a banquet hall; before you is a long, beautifully carved wooden table set with fine china, crystal goblets, polished silverware, and linen napkins. You may eat whatever you desire. Perhaps your first choice is a juicy steak, cooked to perfection. With it you may desire a baked potato, loaded with butterContinue reading “The Banquet”
When You Pray
I am grateful, Father, that you know me inside and out, and you love me more than life itself. Thank you for providing for my every need.
Sharing Our Faith
Lord, sometimes we forget that others don’t always want to hear your story, especially if we act as if we know it all. Keep us humbly living our faith Lord, so that others will ask us why we live with love and hope in our hearts. I pray that my actions will make others wantContinue reading “Sharing Our Faith”
Pleasing God
Lord, thank you for teaching me ways to please you. Teach me to yield to your power to enable me to do your will.
A Joyful Heart
Always, Lord? Really? Joyful when I’m sick? When I am disappointed, when I am discouraged? Even when life just isn’t going well? Create in me a joyful heart, Lord, in all circumstances, for you are good, loving, and faithful.
Who Is Our Enemy?
Lord, why do we see people who disagree with us as our enemies? Satan must be dancing for joy when he sees us doing this. Help us to focus on combatting the real enemy with prayer, studying our bibles, and loving on others.
In His Light
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.― C.S. Lewis Lord, every morning you make the sun rise, infusing the world with light. Thank you. Every day you live in the hearts of believers, infusing us withContinue reading “In His Light”
Growing Our Faith Together 