Make Me A Mule

Lord, make me a mule, strong and able to carry heavy burdens, rather than an ass. (Mr. Dickie, 7 Jun 2010)

Simply Trust God

In what ways do I complicate my life because I am unwilling to simply trust God? (In Prayer - A Holy Occupation by Oswald Chambers, p. 161) 29/Jun/2010 8:23

An Instrument and a Song

In the great orchestra we call life, you have an instrument and a song, and you owe it to God to play them both sublimely. (Max Lucado, Grace For the Moment, 31 May)
28/Jun/2010 8:38

Trust in God

I trust You to see me through. (As We Understood, p. 206)
27/Jun/2010 8:18

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28, in Daily Guideposts - 2008, 11 June)
24/Jun/2010 13:18

I Don't Know What To Do

God help me, I don't know what to do. (As We Understood, p. 206)
22/Jun/2010 8:13

State of Calm

When the wisdom of God is at work in our life, we look at life through lenses of perception, and we respond to it in calm confidence. (Charles R. Swindoll, Wisdom For The Way, p. 142)

To attain spiritual things, I have to learn to attain a state of calm. (Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 10 May)
21/Jun/2010 8:05

Father's Day - 2010

God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way.
Amen

Desire To Connect

Without a desire to connect with God, our prayers become hollow and meaningless. But with true desire, our prayers not only ascend to heaven, but they nurture as well. (Betty J. Eadie, Embraced By The Light, 1 June) 17/Jun/2010 7:07

Take A Firm Stand

Watch out for attacks from the devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. (1 Peter 5:8-9, in The One-Year Mini For Men, 11 May)
16/Jun/2010 9:01

Prayers For Courage and Guidance

Prayers for courage and guidance never go unanswered. But I must be ready to act on that guidance. (One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 5 June) 15/Jun/2010 10:23

Flag Day

Father, we are humbly grateful to You for this land of the free and home of the brave. (Daily Guideposts - 1986, 14 June)
14/Jun/2010 9:09

The Clouds Of War

Dark and appalling are the clouds of war and wickedness and we no not where to turn, but Lord God, You reign. (Oswald Chambers, Prayer - A Holy Occupation, p. 184)
13/Jun/2010 8:37

Do The Right Thing

We often think of sin as doing something we should not do, but sin is also the failure to do what we should. (The One-Year Mini For Men, 23 May) 12/Jun/2010 13:58

Today's Question

Holy Spirit, what will You have me do today? (Elizabeth Sherrill, Daily Guideposts - 1990, 2 Jun) 11/Jun/2010 8:24

Help Others

Photo: Mr. Dickie (One of our hydrangeas)

I should help others all I can. Every troubled soul that God puts in my path is one for me to help. (Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 24 May) 10/Jun/2010 9:05

Philippians 4:8

Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8 in The One-Year Mini For Men, 16 May)
9/Jun/2010 9:53

Meditation and Prayer

I will meditate and pray, and keep my mind open for the answer. (One Day At A Time in Al-Anon, 16 May) 8/Jun/2010 9:27

Mystery of Prayer

How God works in answer to prayer is a mystery that logic cannot penetrate, but that He does work, in answer to prayer is gloriously true. (Oswald Chambers, Prayer A Holy Occupation, p. 168)

Be Strong and Courageous

Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:15, in Wisdom For The Way by Charles R. Swindoll, p. 147)
6/Jun/2010 8:45

Touch Every One Of Us

Touch every one of us.
(Oswald Chambers, Prayer A Holy Occupation, p. 170)
5/Jun/2010 7:35

Linking To God

I pray that I may be linked through prayer to the mind and will of God. (Twenty-Four Hours A Day, 31 May) 4/Jun/2010 6:54

Today's Work

Dear God, into Your hands I commit the work of this day, that You may bring forth its fruit in Your season. (Patricia Houck Sprinkle in Daily Guideposts - 1986 , 19 May) 3/Jun/2010 10:23

Arguments

Don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. (2 Timothy 2:23 NLT in The Word On Life by Toni Sortor and Pamela McQuade, 7 May) 1/Jun/2010 9:11