75th Birthday

Precious Father, thank You for another year.

Thank You for the year just past

For the joys and sorrows

For the laughter and tears

For the lessons I learned and Your patience in teaching me

For the people whose lives I touched and for those who touched mine

For answers to prayer and the privilege of coming to You in prayer

For a year filled with Your presence.

(Jonathan Dukes in Prayers For Every Need, p. 236)

7 May 2014

Perspective

Dear Lord, ... broaden my perspective to recognize every precious gift, to see every blessing that strengthens my faith and grows my heart.
(Sabra Ciancanelli in Daily Guideposts - 2013, 1 January)
6 May 2014

What Seems To Be The Problem?

When facing problems, remember that it is useless to look for someone to blame or criticize. Instead, consider how you can help find a solution.
(The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 17 October)

I pray for the wisdom to take a rational and tolerant attitude toward whatever troubles I must face each day.
(One Day At A Time In Al-Anon, 15 January)
5 May 2014

Press Forward

Don't allow negative words or attitudes to take root and keep you from pressing forward.
(Joel Osteen, Become A Better You, p. 12)

Take Time

Today I will take time for my tears. today I will remember the dead and listen for their voices.

(Perry Tilleraas, The Color Of Light, 26 January)

3 May 2014

Knowing God

The way you live should always honor and please the Lord, and you should continually do good, kind things for others. All the while, you will learn to know God better and better.
(after The One Year Book Of Bible Readings, 27 October)
2 May 2014

Life

Generous God, thank You for my life. Show me how to live it well to glorify You and for my own sake and the sake of those around me.
(The Christophers, Three Minutes A Day, Vol. 44, 6 February)
1 May 2014