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Motivation
Priorities
Priorities I can do it all I’ve told myself; I’ve got lists. Yet, why do I sometimes forget to talk to You? Were You not on my list? Help me to keep You at the top...
Divine Penmanship
Divine Penmanship As another busy day unfolds,may I remember to look up.If even for a moment, may my eyessearch the sky for Your signature.Itʼs written everywhere -in the wisp of a cloudin the brilliance of the sunin the bold declaration of a shooting star.
Blessed Day
Blessed Day The sun’s broken lightthrough dusty painted cloudsmoves me from instinct to prayer.I bathe in the cuff of morning praise,like a butterfly plotting its path of nectarin the summer mist.The windblown chimesecho the song of Your river.I listen for the thread of heart-string,instead hear a symphony of...
Whispers to a Writer
Whispers to a Writer
Inertia
Inertia It's so hard to get motivatedto change the things I can.I tell myself I must let goof what does not nourish me.I shouldn't just live with 'the devil I know'There is a lioness in methat needs to roarand a great, golden paththat leads to peace.I ask You, discombobulate meshake my boots, and I knowI will be so much...
The Interview
The Interview I want this job.My mind is whirling with the sense of possibility,a heart heavy with the fear of disappointment.As I go into my interview,please keep my head clear of what-if'sand my heart clear of if-only's.Give...
God Doesn’t Make Junk
God Doesn’t Make Junk When was the last time you learned something new? I hope it was recently and I hope it happens often. Finding out an interesting tidbit, that you just can’t wait to share, is a real day brightener. Last night was not one of those times. I was attracted by a stellar title:
Meta-tation
Meta-tation "Meta." When used as a prefix, it connotes a change in the position or state of something. Metamorphosis is a change from one thing into a completely new entity. Once before, the term "meta" came into my life to devastating effect. In 1999, when my father was diagnosed with colon cancer and the doctor told me it had metastasized, so it was...
Revolution
We rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Egypt. Let’s continue to keep all those who are oppressed and threatened everywhere, in our prayers and in our hearts. Revolution Wedding bells. Plans. Happiness.RevolutionThank You for prayers answered,and lives changed;as a nation celebrates freedom today.Thank You for guiding bold new leaders
The Hike
The Hike The world seems endless.The hills rolling on below and around me,the trees tall and unbendingfrom here to the horizon and beyond.I see You.I see the work of Your hands,I hear the sound of Your voice,I feel Your breathsoft and cool on my skin.
Monday Climbing Mountains
Monday Climbing Mountains Monday…most dreaded day.It is a day for beginnings—and beginnings are hard.I crane my neck to survey the day.The sheer face of it looks insurmountable.Take my hand and guide me over this Monday.Teach me not to fear it,but to embrace its possibilities.Show me that Mondayi...
Girlfriends: How to Make Others Happy
Chief of Pray, Susan Diamond blog talks with her BFF, Debbie Winton, about her blog: It’s Not the Thought that Counts. You’ll enjoy knowing, you’re not alone in putting off that next well-intentioned project. The girlfriends gab about good intentions...
Faulty Connection
Faulty Connection Hello?Are You there?I could really use an answer;a sign of some sort.I beg of you — speak loudly.Drop the sky on my head...whatever it takes.You know I value Your judgmentabove all others.Let me know Your will.I long to do it,with a free and loving heart.I'm listening.I will always listen for...
Your Get Up and Go, Got Up and Left
Your Get Up and Go, Got Up and Left It reads this way: "Blessed are you oh God, for giving me renewed energy for life." That’s my favorite morning blessing. I am exhausted at the end of each day, and occasionally even during it, but I...
Radiant Morning!
Radiant Morning! What a wild burst of energy today!I woke this morning to Your beautiful sunlight,to Your blue skies, and a world of possibility!I am motivated. I am ready. I am Yours.
Muses
Muses As I sit musing, I wonder,where does inspiration comes from?Everything distracts me as I work at my desk:the indigo flame of sunset out my window,a sweet furball of a dog with the bark of Darth Vader asking for a belly rub,the joyboy padding...
Momentum Tuesday
Momentum Tuesday Today, it is full speed ahead.Here I standwith my focus on the road aheadand Your powerful hand against my back,pressing me ever forwardtoward a week well-spent.Thank You for the potentialthat remains in this week,and for the energetic spiritYou bestow, so that I may encounter the week's challenges—it's...
Sailing Forth on Tuesday
Sailing Forth on Tuesday Tuesday…at sea,yet not far from the harbor.I row forward, scenting progress,yet prone to doubt my own abilities.Dearest Companion,help me experience this daylike Balboa, first sighting the Pacific:wide-eyed, without cynicism,a vista of incredible opportunities,with e...
No More Stinkin' Thinkin'
No More Stinkin' Thinkin' My son's balled up socks stink.The litter box stinks.Our poodle's breath stinks. My attitude stinks.My life stinks.I need your guidance even morewhen everything stinks.
Shimon Schocken on Tolerance and Hope
Shimon Schocken on Tolerance and Hope There’s something about riding a bicycle that brings to mind total freedom. One of my earliest memories is; when my Dad took the training wheels off my first two-wheeler. I remember riding around the block, all by myself. Maybe the memory is really in my imagination, but I still get a thrill when I t...
Amazed
Amazed This is my dayof unlimited chances.A day of uncommon favorand unending blessings.When Your favorand blessings overtake me,my change will come.I am ready and preparedto receive my portion.It ís my turn to prosper. I don't fear today,for fear toleratedis ...
What Love Says
What Love Says Love says:You are the one who believesthat I will never find you. But I am searching, searching only for you. If only you’d realize that I reside in that placewhere you never seem to look. Love says:Listen, go inside...
Off the Shelf
Off the Shelf My faith is too delicateto even speak some days.It is a flower, a vase, a glassthat I fear doubt can break.But I shall not leave iton a shelf collecting dust. I shall not place it out of reach—something I see, but never use. So f...
