Learning From The Master

(Thoughts to Live By) There are things that, in the course of my life, have become truths that You’ve shown me to live by.  I feel these nuggets of wisdom and insight have come from You so that I might see things that are not obvious unless You show them to me.  These truths are … Read more

Praise be to You, My Lord, for as the light of day supplies an essential element that a tree needs to grow, so does the light illuminated by Your Word provide me with an essential element for my growth and maturity.  It provides the catalyst that causes my soul to prosper and gives me the … Read more

O Precious Lord, I love You with all my heart.  Your love is unquestionable and Your promises are to be trusted.  You have blessed me by allowing me to share in the riches of Your Kingdom.  You have protected me from myself, the world and the enemy of my soul.  You have made provision for … Read more

O Gracious Lord, how I long to bask in the goodness and grace You have to give.  For there is none like You … mighty in battle, yet tender and loving to me.  Your ways guide me on a straight and narrow path that leads to a life of victory and eternal rest.  I know … Read more

Magnificent King, You rule the earth by the very power of Your words.  You are perfect and marvelous to behold … Therefore, when You speak, I will be silent and listen.  In Your presence, I will let Your goodness radiate through my whole being.  I know that within Yourself resides all power and might.  In … Read more

O Blessed Savior, in Your Word You encourage me not to succumb to evil, circumstances or trials, but to stand in faith.  How do I do that?  The first thing that comes to my mind is that I must have something firm and unyielding to stand on.  Your Word teaches me that a wise man … Read more

My heart rejoices in You, O Lord, for You have guided me out of the storms in my life and brought me into the safe harbor of Your love.  My boast is in You, for You are my sure and steady foundation.  There is no one holy like You who I can trust.  There is … Read more

Most Worthy Lord, key words like … trust, lean, acknowledge and make straight … appear in Proverbs 3:5-6 as guides to achieving favor from You.  Leaning implies putting ones whole weight on something or someone to gain relief or support.  I have no reservation in admitting that I lean on You more times than not.  … Read more

I give praise to You, My Lord, for in the trials of life which I have encountered, You are teaching me to wait and be patient.  As I strive to develop patience, You stand ready and willing to help me.  I know that You will never force me to be more patient … but Your … Read more

Most Loving Lord, I long to dwell with You forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your arms.  You are my Protector and Strong Defense when I am fearful or vulnerable.  When my faith is strong, I have no problem believing You will carry me through whatever difficulty I might face.  To be able … Read more