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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Reflect on God’s Power and Grace
God is so great, and I am so small. Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV) When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Psalm 8:3-4, reflection
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Reflect on Your Ways
Haggai 1:5 (EXB) This is what the Lord All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; of hosts] says: “Think about what you have done [Consider your ways].” These Old Testament words came as God’s people were planning to rebuild the temple. But it’s good advice for … Continue reading
Lent – A Season of Reflection
“Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me save that thou art. Thou my best thought by day and by night; Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.” An Old Irish Hymn, translated … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Be Thou my Vision, Lent
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In Remembrance
I so easily forget. I need reminders. Lent helps me remember Christ’s sacrifice on my behalf. As does the communion service. Luke 22:19 (NIV) And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Do this in remembrance, Lent, Luke 22:19
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Time to Fast
Jesus said when, not if. Matthew 6:16 (NIV) When you fast … Is this your time to fast? Good morning, Lord. Sometimes I give up something for Lent, sometimes I opt to do something extra. My goal … Continue reading
It’s Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins
Lent caught me by surprise this year. Lent is the 40-day period of time between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday (the day before Good Friday, right before Easter Sunday). The 40 days don’t include Sundays — so technically, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Easter, Good Friday, Holy Thursday, Lent, St. Maximilian Kolbe
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A Big Fat Thank-You
It’s Fat Tuesday, a time set aside for over-indulgence. If I have the time, money and opportunity to over-indulge, I owe God a big fat thank-you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances … “All circumstances” covers Fat … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Fat Tuesday, gratitude, Psalm 16:6
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True Love Does No Harm
The long Valentine’s weekend inspired today’s constructive thought. True love isn’t measured in one day or even one weekend. Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She [the noble wife] brings him [her husband] good, not harm, all the days of her … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged do no harm, good not harm, Proverbs 31:12, Valentine's Day
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Praying Hearts
“God shapes the world by prayer. Prayers are deathless. The lips that uttered them may be closed to death, the heart that felt them may have ceased to beat, but the prayers live before God, and God’s heart is set … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged E.M. Bounds, God's heart, praying hearts
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Thawed Hearts
1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Peter 4:12-13, fiery trials, James 1:2, thawed heart
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