—darkness is as light to you The broken world waits in darkness. Dear God, Thank you that there is no darkness in You; only light. Help me to walk only in the light, even on my darkest days. Amen
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Psalm 71:23
My lips will shout for joy If you suddenly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Mary Oliver Dear God, You fill me with such joy. It is so easy to lose track of that in this busy world. Help me to always recognize and feel that joy. Amen
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
For everything there is a season Seasons of loss are the hardest ones to endure Dear God, Thank you that, while there are seasons, You are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I may go through seasons of grief and loss, but You remain the same. Amen
Psalm 104:30
The Spirit makes all things new. Be renewed and fruitful Dear God, Help me to embrace the spirit You have given me. Help me to embrace all that is new. Precious Lord, hold my hand as I venture forth in the new me. Amen
Mark 9:24
I believe, help me in my unbelief. Without doubt, there is no faith. Dear God, I do believe. It’s much easier to believe the big picture. It’s in the little things, the day to day that I am doubtful. Those are the things I try to handle on my own. Help me in my momentsContinue reading “Mark 9:24”
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous, do not be frightened or dismayed. Fear itself has a large shadow, but in reality is small. Dear God, Give me the courage not only to change things, but to accept things. Help me not to invite fear and anxiety of what lives in the future, but live in the presentContinue reading “Joshua 1:9”
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path When darkness comes, let us not condemn the dark but light a lamp to illuminate Dear God, You promise that Your word is lamp and a light. Help me to claim Your promise to light my path when all seems dark.Continue reading “Psalm 119:105”
Psalm 46:10
Be still! Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. Etty Hillesum Dear God, Remind me to be still. Remind me that Your are God and you’ve got this. I don’t need to struggle. Remind me to rest in You when life seems too muchContinue reading “Psalm 46:10”
Matthew 14:29
He said “Come” so Peter got out of the boat and walked to Jesus Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time Dear God, Help me to “step out of the boat” and be willing to change. Help me to keep my eyes on You and not theContinue reading “Matthew 14:29”
I Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love The story we tell, shapes the world we live in Dear God, In the world, as it is, it seems difficult to pursue love. Show me how to do that. Show me how to live well and love well. Amen