The older I get, the more I realize how important it is to accept the fact that some people will never change. I have lived long enough to see that meddling in the affairs of others is a bad idea. I am not the fixer, but You are, O Lord. You raise … [Read more...]

My schedule is packed, my nerves are frayed, my head says go, my heart says stay. Loving God, can You give me a pace that I can keep up with? Grace comes with taking one step at a time. Peace comes with knowing that You are not pushing me to great … [Read more...]

Dear God. Give me a generous spirit. I want eyes to see the things that break Your heart. I want ears to hear the cries of people in need. I want a conviction that is never comfortable with the way things are but strives for justice for all. I want … [Read more...]

Dear God. Work on me. Make me better. Kinder. More patient. Generous. Loving. And fulfilled. Bless me with integrity, good character, and a bright future. … [Read more...]

God, we know You do not grant wishes. We do not rely on You to make solutions appear as if by magic. Faith overcomes challenges. We learn from You how to find success on our own. Thank You for providing us with the strength to accomplish great things … [Read more...]

Today is the perfect day to be grateful. Your love, O God, sustains me. Keep the spirit of gratitude alive within me. Help me hold on to the values I cherish: strength of character, generosity, kindness, and joy. … [Read more...]

Lord, if it is not your will, let it slip through my grasp and give me the peace not to worry about it. … [Read more...]

Dear God, Help me restrain my urge to gossip. Bring only positive thoughts to my mind and positive words to these lips You made. May gratitude and wonder overcome me, and let Your holiness become me. … [Read more...]

You, dear God, hear my soul's desire. sometimes spoken, sometimes felt. You know my needs. You recognize truth from my own distorted view of reality. Praise to You, who answers my prayers. … [Read more...]