Taking Baby Steps

My Loving Savior, I am comforted in the fact that You are patient with me as I endeavor to implement the changes You are asking of me.  I am sure that as I take each wobbly step, You are filled with overwhelming joy.  You spread Your arms wide to catch me, You encourage me to … Read more

My Lamp of Learning

Most Omniscient God, one thing that I’ve learned from life is that I don’t know everything I need to know to be successful.  What I’ve realized is that, when I turn to You, I learn all I need to know about attaining knowledge and discipline … growing in my understanding of words and their meaning … Read more

Maturity Is My Goal

I praise You, My King, for through Your wondrous works marvelous things have been done.  Your love has motivated me to show kindness to strangers; have empathy for the poor and forgotten; seek justice for the abused and mistreated; have respect for my marriage vows; and, find contentment in Your many blessings.  As Your child, … Read more

Guided By Your Wisdom

Lord of Power and Wisdom, You created all things by the power of Your words and, in Your wisdom, established the laws by which all men live.  Throughout the ages, Your wisdom has produced good outcomes and prosperity for Your creation.  If I subject myself to Your ways, I know that I will experience success … Read more

Going All In For You

Most Generous Lord, I know that it is Your desire to give me a “pure” heart so that I can respect, honor and serve You … one that is willing to obey You and follow Your lead … one that would cause me to strive to be more like You.  To the extent I could … Read more

Finding My Way

Dear Lord, for some reason, living out my walk with You as a Christian is not working out as I had hoped.  I sometimes cannot find the peace You promised nor the intimacy I foresaw with you either.  My heart tells me that there is so much more to experience with You.  Each day I … Read more