Reaping The Harvest

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
(Galatians 6:9 (NAS) in Daily Guideposts - 2012, 19 June)
30 November 2013

Help

Gracious Lord, forgive me for times I've neglected to help.
Give me more chances to get it right.
(Gail Thorell Schilling in Daily Guideposts - 2012, 7 July)
29 November 2013

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection upon the past and an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful.  The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus, so much so that everything else fades into insignificance.
(Charles R. Swindoll, in Peace Flowing Like A Gentle River, 25 November)
28 November 2013

True Friends

Pray often for the true friends in your life, and ask God to help you be a true friend to those who care for you.
(Promises Of Joy, p. 197)
27 November 2013

Too Much Stuff

... a truth that I've know for a long, long time: Hoarding will never make us happy. Keeping the best for ourselves dulls the shine of all we possess. Refusing to share makes abundance seem paltry.

Father, show me how to let go and use my gifts to brighten the lives of others.
(Pam Kidd, in Daily Guideposts - 2012, 4 September)
26 November 2013

Prayer for Protection Against Fires

Almighty and eternal God, we ask Your protection against destroying fire. 

Fire is so very necessary for our existence, and yet, 

when it gets out of control, it can be more damaging than anything else. 

Keep our homes and buildings and woods and fields safe from this scourge. 

Help us always to be most careful in our use of it. 

Help us especially in the winter time when we need and use it most. 

For then, if our homes are destroyed by fire, we suffer more than ever.

(Catholic Online)

25 November 2013

I Can't Hear You

Next time you think you hear nothing in response to your prayers, don't assume that God isn't listening. He may simply want you to rest in His shadow until he reveals His answer. When you hear a direct no, remind yourself there will always be a better yes.
(Kathy Troccoli in Promises Of Joy, p. 191)
24 November 2013

Blessings

Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.

(Luke 16:10)

You fill my life with good things, Lord. 

Help me to share my blessings with others.

(The Christophers, Three Minutes A Day, Vol. 44, 14 October)

23 November 2013

Refuge

Lord, give each one of us a place of refuge and help out hearts to be a refuge for others.
(Sharon Foster in Daily Guideposts - 2012, 10 August)
22 November 2013

Perseverance

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfection of our faith ...
(Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) in Daily Guidepost - 2012, 20 July 2013)
21 November 2013

Challenging Situation

O Father, please cause the love of Christ to compel me to do what is right in this challenging situation.
(2 Cor. 5:14)
(Beth Moore, Praying God's Word Day By Day, 14 July)
20 November 2013

Giving Back

Father, let us live our lives giving back, as You have given to us.
(Brock Kidd in Daily Guideposts - 2012, 30 June)
19 November 2013

Be Gentle, Patient, and Respectful

God, help us be gentle, patient and respectful with one another, especially with persons with ... [physical or mental limitations.]
(The Christophers, Three Minutes A Day, Vol. 44, 12 November)
18 November 2013

Let Go And Let God

Today, I will let go and let God.
I will remember my friends are connected to the same source of divine energy as I am.
(Perry Tilleraas, The Color Of Light, 11 November)
17 November 2013

Your Destination

Lord, help me to see the joy in the journey, instead of thinking it exists only at the destination.
(after Night Light by Amy E. Dean, 26 October)
15 November 2013

God's Words

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
(Matthew 23:15 in Journey by David Jeremiah, 13 July)
15 November 2013

Let Go and Let God

Let Go and Let God is a good rule to follow when we are about to give advice in a troubled ... situation.
(One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 29 June)
14 November 2013

Holy Bible

If somebody claims that you have to take the Bible literally, word for word, or not at all, ask him if you have to take John the Baptist literally when he calls Jesus the Lamb of God.
(Frederick Buechner, Listening To You Life, p. 159)
13 November 2013

Blessings

Dear God, bless all those at the end of life and hold them safe in Your love.
(Brigitte Weeks, Daily Guideposts - 2012, 28 June)
12 November 2013

Turmoil and Chaos

Boston Fern - growing outside in a pot during the warm weather 

Photo byMr. Dickie

Heavenly Father, thank you that when everything around me seems to be in turmoil and chaos, you are my light and my salvation. Instead of allowing fear to overwhelm me, I put my trust in you, knowing that I will see your goodness in the land of the living.  I am strong in you and take heart in your promises. Fill me with joy.
(Promised of Joy, p. 173)
11 November 2013

The Essentials

Lord, help me concentrate on the essentials - the beautiful, simple, truthful things.
(Carol Knapp, Daily Guideposts - 2012, 15 July)
10 November 2013

On The Rocks

Call on God, but row away from the rocks.

(Indian Proverb, in Night Light by Amy E. Dean, 29 October)

9 November 2013

Destiny

What is my destiny, my purpose?
What am I supposed to do with my life?
These are hard questions.
Even if we believe our life's purpose is to do God's will, we still have to figure out what that is, what that means.
(Perry Tilleraas, The Color Of Light, 25 October)
8 November 2013

Air

The "air" which our souls need also envelops all of us at all times and on all sides.  God is round about us in Christ on every hand, with many-sided and all-sufficient grace.  All we need to do is to open our hearts. (Ole Hallesby, in Peace Flowing Like A Gentle River, 5 March)
7 November 2013

Joy

Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

(Psalm 47:1 in The Color of Light by Perry Tilleraas, 10 October)

6 October 2013

Stay Alert

Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.

(The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 8 June)

4 November 2013

Things

... Things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs.
(The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 7 June)
3 November 2013

Growth Ingredients

Our growth depends on our mental, physical, and spiritual health.  Yet too often we may spend more time on physical and mental growth than on spiritual growth.  When this happens, all three suffer. (Amy E. Dean, Night Light, 12 October)
2 November 2013

I'm Too Busy

If you are too busy to pray, you are too busy.

(Anonymous in Night Lights by Amy E. Dean, 12 October)

1 November 2013