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Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. —don’t simply learn, study, or use scripture, assimilate it. Dear God, Help me to make the scripture a part of my life. The very basis of all that I am. Help me to see the world through your eyes. Amen

—if there is any excellence, anything worthy of praise; think on these things. Life is more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. Dear God, Help to pay more attention to what is true and good and perfect in Your world; rather than what is tainted and ugly. Amen

Live in harmony. Be vigilant to build community. Dear God, Help me to be vigilant to build community. Help me to befriend the friendless and give hope to those who need You most. Always remind me that we are all Your children. Amen

Consider whether the light in you is not darkness. Be filled with light, be a lamp. Dear God, Please let me be a light. Let me be reflection of Your light and Your love, joy, and peace to each person I meet. Amen

God is love Open yourself to the frustrations and failures of loving. Dear God, Help me to abide in Your love. Help me to love others even when it is frustrating and risky. Thank you that You are love; a never ending love. Amen

But I trusted in Your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. Have enough courage to trust love. Dear God, Help me to be a person who can give and receive love. Help me to share Your mercies and Your love. Amen

I lay down and sleep, I wake again, for the Lord sustains me. The good news is that God is here with you now. Dear God, Thank you that You are always with me. Help to remember that. Help me to cling to that fact even when I don’t feel like it is true. Amen

My heart has heard You say, “Come and talk with Me.” Do not be haunted by negative voices from the past. Dear God, My heart wants to here Your voice, but sometimes those voices from the past overwhelm me. Please clear my mind of negativity so that I can hear Your voice and talk withContinue reading “Psalm 27:8”

—I have uttered what I do not understand, things too wonderful for me It is OK to believe with anguish, uncertainty, and doubt Dear God, You know that I often do not understand Your ways, and doubt You. Help me to believe when it is purely by will, and not to depend upon feelings. Amen

Be strong and let your heart take courage Each act of faith, increases our faith Dear God, Help me to be courageous. Give me the courage to live a hopeful life in the midst of fear. Remind me that I never go through anything alone. Amen