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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Still Listen
“It is best to learn to silence the faculties and to cause them to be still so that God may speak.” John of the Cross (1542-1591) Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I’m so eager to tell You what’s … Continue reading
Still Whisper
Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart …, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 1After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading
Still Know
We live in a noisy, chaotic world. It’s easy to lose sight of God, to doubt His existence. Stop! Look and listen. His creation reveals His glory. His power is still at work. He still speaks to our souls. … Continue reading
Resolution: Redo
Every day is a fresh start, an opportunity for a do-over. Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged do-over, fresh start, Lamentations 3:21-23, redo, Resolution
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Resolution: Renew
I can’t deny it. I’m getting old. My body aches and my joints creak. Somedays I feel it more than others. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:16, renew, Resolution
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Resolution: Refocus
“Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace.” Helen H. Lemmel, 1922 Good morning, Lord. It’s a new … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Helen H. Lemmel, Philippians 3:13, Refocus, Resolution
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Resolution: Remember
Psalm 103:2 (NIV) Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Good morning, Lord. I forget to be grateful, forgive me. Open my eyes to the many blessings You poured out on me this year: good … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 103:2, Psalm 23, remember, Resolution
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Resolutions for 2025
This week, we cross the threshold to a new year. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, we will live up to our resolutions as well as Barnabas and the believers in Antioch did. Acts 11:23 (EXB) Barnabas … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Acts 11:23, New Year's resolutions, resolute heart, Your will be done
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Count It as Joy
Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged count my blessings, joy, Psalm 126:2-3
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Healthy Joy
“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you … Continue reading