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Our Own Safety

  We’ve prayed for homeless people, persecuted Christians, victims of disaster and abuse, first responders, those who are dying. We asked God to shelter them in the midst of their troubles.   When we pray for ourselves, we often ask … Continue reading

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Fit for Service

    I confess, Lord God:   I procrastinate for personal convenience. I delay so I won’t disrupt my routine. I put things off because I put my comfort first. Forgive these failures. Teach me to get started, keep moving … Continue reading

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Fit Feet

Many thanks to the unknown soul who penned this prayer:   “Lord, grant that the fire of my heart may melt the lead in my feet.”

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Fit for Now

  Proverbs 6:4 (NLT) Don’t put it off; do it now!     Simple to say. Harder to do.

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My Best Time

  Ephesians 5:15-16 (ESV) Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.   Most of the time, procrastination isn’t my “best use of the time.”  It’s time for a … Continue reading

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Starting Fit

    Got a 2019 resolution? How goes it?   • Already broken! • I’m still thinking about it • Time will tell Last week I shared my “one word” resolution, fit, taken from “fit for service in the kingdom … Continue reading

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10 Million Sheltered Nights

“At The Salvation Army, our doors are open every day – and night – of the year. Through our emergency housing facilities, homeless shelters, transitional living centers, group homes, and family shelters, we provide over 10 million nights of lodging … Continue reading

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A Fit Prayer

Lord, I’m like the athlete who loves victory but hates practice. You know when I fail to eat healthy and exercise, the days I skip worship and Bible study, the times I look for the easy way out. Give me … Continue reading

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Simply Fit

  Fit. My shortest New Year’s one-word ever.   Proof that little words can hold big thoughts.  

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Fit for Service

  What does it take to be physically fit? Perseverance and discipline.   What does it take to be spiritually fit? Perseverance and discipline.    

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