In prayer, my struggle ends, peace enters, and my breath returns to me. Praise to You, God, who centers me, who comforts and revives me. … [Read more...]

For this moment, I look away from the disgrace of human folly. I focus on the world You offer. I marvel at the miracles. All I can see is evidence of Your love for us. Praise God! Who gives abundantly. … [Read more...]

Dear God, Help me make today new without a repeat of yesterday's failings. Show me how to resist temptation, focus on necessary things, to avoid the folly of negative thinking. Guide me to healthful, happy living. … [Read more...]

I ask. You hear. You answer. I listen. I thank You. … [Read more...]

May light always surround me, hope kindle and rebound me. May hurts turn to healing, my heart embrace feeling.  May wounds become wisdom, every kindness a prism. May laughter infect me, me and passion resurrect me. May goodness inspire my deepest … [Read more...]

Lord, It's so hard to stay afloat. The bills mount, and troubles keep coming. I am beaten. I am weary. Lift me up, brush me off, and help me rise above the tide of my despair. Praise to You, Almighty God. … [Read more...]

Dear God remind me that nothing is to be taken for granted. Not my health, not my resources, not the roof over my head. Help me appreciate the people in my life. The tough ones, the easy ones, the ones who demand my attention, and the ones who stand … [Read more...]

Dear God, Point me to Your gates of compassion, patience, good judgment, and understanding. Open those gates wide enough for me to enter in hope, faith, and rejoicing. There are no barriers closed to me with Your guidance. … [Read more...]

Every prayer leads me to You, dear God. I stand here in awe of Your holiness while faith flanks my right and commitment to my left. There is nowhere else to go but straight to goodness, the goodness of You. … [Read more...]

Be with me when fear rocks my senses and temptation takes over. I'm standing at the edge, stability waning, desperate for composure. Right me, O Lord. Support me, my God. Help me, my Redeemer. … [Read more...]