Prayer Journey—Path

You gave me life dear God. You set before me a path to follow. You have guided me, placed me at this point in history. Help me to know your will. Fill me with your wisdom. Give me strength to endure, to overcome those who seek to divert me from your path. May I listen […]

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Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD!Praise the name of the LORD;Praise Him, O servants of the LORD,You who stand in the house of the LORD,In the courts of the house of our God!Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good;Sing praises to His name, for it is lovely. – Psalm 135:1-3 (NASB)

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Burying Fear

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 is a familiar parable, but something new hit me this time that I never considered. In verse 24-25, when the master returns and asks for an accounting of the talents he gave to each servant, the man given one talent told him he buried it in the […]

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Prayer Journey—Self Control

This is the final installment of praying through the fruit of the Spirit. Each week I focused on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is self control. What does it mean dear God to control myself? To exercise restraint. To bound myself within your wisdom, your truth, your Word. To sow my love for […]

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Sunday Praise

I rejoice at Your word,As one who finds great spoil.I hate and despise falsehood,But I love Your law.Seven times a day I praise You,Because of Your righteous ordinances. – Psalm 119:162-164, NASB

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Unending Strength

Energy drinks are designed to give you a boost when you’re tired, but they do not last and are no substitute for a good night’s sleep. No matter how hard we try to avoid it, we will grow tired and lose strength. It’s unavoidable. Even the best athletes tire out and need to rest. But […]

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Prayer Journey—Gentleness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is gentleness. Your tenderness dear God is evident. You are filled with compassion, seeing our hurts, caring for our needs. You know us inside and out. The mighty God […]

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Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD, all nations;Laud Him, all peoples!For His lovingkindness is great toward us,And the truth of the LORD is everlasting.Praise the LORD! – Psalm 117

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