Saturday, July 31, 2004

Make me willing, Lord, to accept the discipline of an ordered life.

O Lord, I thank You for Your presence in my life. (Wisdom from the Bible, 20 June)

Protect us from harm and guide us in all the duties of this day.

Please answer the prayer of _______.

You are not what you think you are, but you are what you think!

Friday, July 30, 2004

Affirmation

Growing spiritually means I must talk to God and trust God's presence every moment today.  That's easier than walking alone.

(A Woman's Spirit, 14 June)

 

Patience is one thing I could use more of, Lord.

Protect me, Lord, from the dangers I do not see!

I pray for the strength to say "no" to what is not good for me.  (Food for Thought, 1 July)

Son of God, who did marvellous things of old; be favorable in our day also.

 

Thursday, July 29, 2004

Affirmation

I will live today in the liberating assurance that God has heard my prayers and is active in answering in a way that is best.  I will not compete with Him in trying to do His job by continuing to worry.  I will “go my way,” leaving the matter in His hands.
(Lloyd John Ogilvie, “God’s Best for My Life,” June 9th)

Thank You, Lord, for never failing to answer my prayers. (Larry W. Wilson, Daily Fellowship with God, 3 March)

Today I'll examine my life and deal with my shortcomings as well as my sins.

Thank You, Lord, for comforting me in times of emotional upheaval.  (Larry W. Wilson, Daily Fellowship with God, 10 January)

Help us to spend this day for Your glory and our neighbors good.

Thank You, Lord, for the good that comes from failures as well as successes.

Wednesday, July 28, 2004

In the morning, O Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. (Psalm 5:3)

Holy Spirit, keep me from becoming a victim of either anger or fearful temper. (Larry W. Wilson, Daily Fellowship With God)

What a blessing!  I am so thankful! (Iyanla Vanzant, Faith in the Valley, p. 252)

I pray that I will be clear headed, totally present and conscious...I don't want to miss a thing.  (Perry Tilleraas, The Color of Light, 28 January)

Increase in us, Lord, the faith you have given us!