Week Ending Friday, December 1, 2023
There is no such thing known in heaven as Sunday worship unless it is accompanied by Monday worship, Tuesday worship, and so on.
A.W. Tozer
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.
John Burroughs
God’s silence doesn’t mean He is absent, it’s an invitation to rest in His presence.
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At your absolute best, you still won’t be good enough for the wrong person. And at your absolute worst, you’ll still be the best to the right person.
Karen Salmansohn
December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come.
Fennel Hudson
{blessings}
What’s Next
Destination Addiction: des·ti·na·tion ad·dic·tion// (noun) the fact or condition of always asking “What’s next?” May you be blessed with relief from over-thinking the next milestone, the next best thing, or where you should be next. Take it one precious day at a time. Prayer helps.
Stand Up for Yourself
When faced with senseless drama, spiteful criticisms, and misguided opinions, walking away is the best way to stand up for yourself. To respond with anger is an endorsement of their attitude. May God bless you with self-control and pride to rise above the petty goings-on of those out to steal your joy.
Grey
The world around you is grey. Dark grey. Light grey. Grey-ish grey. And all of your thinking is dreary. You pray. The fog has lifted. You’ve entered a new world in full color. May you be blessed with transformational prayer.
Character
The biggest difference between you being a “great person” or a “pretty-good person” is your purpose and intent. It’s what guides you and why. May you be blessed with remarkable character that’s well-meaning and grounded in faith.
Decide
Can’t decide? Making good decisions doesn’t depend on choosing A or B. That’s the easy part. The hard work begins when you decide to make your choice work. May God be with you in making good choices and making your choices good.
{prayers}
Starting Again
Dear God, You probably think I should be over this by now. A lifetime of temptation, giving up, starting again— follow me into the turmoil of my mind. Truth broadcasts itself through my conscience. What is left? Can I set new goals? Eliminate old thought patterns? What if I aim not for perfection, but a loving heart? What if I learn to care about myself like You do? What if I see myself as You see me? Precious, beloved, created for joy. I am important in my speck of the world. I am grateful for your patience with me. I begin again. Amen
Designer of Moments
Dear Lord, You are the designer of moments that deliver elevation, insight, pride, and connection. These extraordinary minutes and hours and days—they are my life, and You make it most meaningful. Your creation. My gift. My life. My thanks.
Marriage Prayer
Dear God, Bless this marriage. Help us to be both friends and lovers to each other. May we be understanding, and compassionate, and may kindness guide us in everything we do. I understand there will be bad days. May the number below, and the time spent in discord be short. Thank You, God, for my spouse.
Scared to See
O God, I am scared to see. Take my hands off my eyes and let my sight be free. No more do I want to cower and escape. Help me face my problems, know the truth, and show me how to change. amen
For the Weekend
We come to you today as the week draws to a close. We ask your favor. We have problems that loom large. Worries that won’t quit. We are anxious for a turn of circumstances. Help us to put on a positive face, to have just the right attitude. To feel your encouragement, to know your support. To be cheerful and giving. To enjoy the weekend, with a few laughs, and a whole lot of love. Most of all – God, be present within us as we lead in Your way.
{bible affirmations}
Jeremiah 31:13
I will comfort you, and change your sorrow for gladness.
Isaiah 43:2-3
When you pass through the water, I will be with you. And when you pass through the rivers, they will surely not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord your God.
Isaiah 60:22
When the time is right, God will make it happen.
Matthew 19:26
So, God’s like, “I got you,” but you’re all like, “But, what if…” and God’s like, “Child! I got you.” and then like, “Everything that’s impossible for you is possible for me.” and then again like “Don’t worry, I totally got this under control.”
Luke 8:24
…and there was calm. When your life is chaotic, and you don’t know how to stop the madness – pray.
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