Your sea is great, O Lord, and the waters are rough. My boat is small, I am weak and discouraged. Touch me and lift me to the higher holy ground. … [Read more...]

As the week draws to a close, I reflect with certain pleasure. Some good days, some not so. An hour or few uplifted to soaring. A moment or two disappointing and boring. Yet overall, You see me through it. I thank You, dear God, for the will to … [Read more...]

Dear God, I come to You to withdraw from the stress and chaos surrounding me. I retreat to this most sacred place, simmering in stillness where we meet and where I am at peace with You and humankind. Thank You for the intimacy of prayer. … [Read more...]

God Almighty, we live moment by moment to glorify Your amazing works. Hallelujah! Thank You for purpose, pride, and gainful employment. Bless the unsung heroes of the workforce, who labor unseen and underappreciated. Bless those who seek labor and … [Read more...]

Thank You, dear God, for slow and steady. Leisure is a gift to be treasured, a time when I most feel Your touch. Blessed are You who brings on the calm. … [Read more...]

Oops, I did it again. I spoke when I should have listened. I replied without thinking. I let my ego get in the way of honest conversation. Help me, dear God, to be a better communicator. … [Read more...]

Dear God, thank You for faith without fanaticism, a gentle love between You and me. An understanding that yes, there are rules, and yet, grace, for I am not perfect. … [Read more...]

I listen in the stillness for Your truth to reveal itself. … [Read more...]

In lack, I thank You. In abundance, I thank You. In the no and in the yes, when I am lonely and when I am in the midst of friends and family. In every way, place, and emotion, I thank You, dear God. … [Read more...]

O God, help me go deeper. Take me beyond the shallow "hellos" and "how are yous" to true connection with those in my circles. Thank You for Your guidance as I work to change the conversation. … [Read more...]