difficulties

Most Blessed Lord, each day that I live with gratitude, acceptance and kindness in my heart is a better day and leads to a better day for others.  Built into my life with You is a challenge to think and be different from what my fleshly, worldly experiences have taught me.  My walk with You … Read more

My Beloved Savior, when life feels overbearing and has become a struggle, I know that the best thing to do is let go and let You take control.  I am most comfortable when You are the “Master” and I am the “servant”.  It’s not as though I cannot run my life … it’s the fact … Read more

O Lord of Joy, You have told me that “there is an occasion for everything and a time for every activity under Heaven … a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Eccel 3:1-4)  I have found that laughter is medicine for my soul … … Read more

Most Merciful Redeemer, I am thankful that You have promised to console me in my times of suffering and provide Your grace when I face adversity.  As I pass through times of turmoil, I know I can count on You … whenever I feel like I’m about to drown in the sorrow of my tears, … Read more

Most Benevolent King, I know that You want me to prosper in all of my ways in the same way that my soul prospers.  As I nourish my spirit with Your Word, become proficient in its use and follow Your instructions closely, I know You will not forsake me or allow me to become impoverished.  … Read more

O Glorious Son of God, You have told me that when the fiery darts of the enemy or the struggles of life come to test me, I shouldn’t be surprised.  Instead, I should see my sufferings as a connection to Your sufferings and rejoice because You overcame Yours and promised I would too.  As a … Read more

I will praise thee, O Lord, with all my heart and I will glorify Your name with every breath that I take.  Each time I lift up my voice to You, I know You will listen because what I need to talk with you about is important to You.  Preserve me from evil for I … Read more

Beloved Son of God, You are my refuge and my strength … an ever present help in my times of need.  There is no reason for me to ever fear because You are with me every day.  I am confident that in whatever I face You are bigger than it and You will be able … Read more

O Faithful God, I know that when things are not going well in my life I can count on You to get me through them.  You have given me the ability to choose … who I will serve and how I will see things.  For example, the smile others see doesn’t necessarily mean that everything … Read more

Dear Lord, I wonder what You think when You look down on me.  I know that I am not the person You envisioned when You created me.  I was born with sin on my soul and I was broken from the very beginning.  O how I wish I’d done things differently with my life and … Read more