encouragement

My Tenderhearted Lord, we humans have many reasons for the anguish and grief we bear:  The loss of a job, the loss of personal property, the struggle with problems, the end of a marriage and the death of a loved one.  While every loss creates a degree of anguish and emptiness, some losses hurt much … Read more

You, My Merciful King, are the best thing that has ever happened to me.  You are the breeze that fills the sails of my life and guides me through uncharted waters.  You show me Your goodness and steer me away from the evil toward safe harbors.  You show me how to navigate around the storms … Read more

Most Adoring Lord, how wonderful it would be to receive a phone call from You each morning saying, “Good morning, this is God.  I’ll be handling all of your problems today.  I will not need your intervention, so have a wonderful day.”  Reality is that I do not get such phone calls but, in reality, … Read more

Remember Your mercies, O Lord, and show me the way back to You.  Guide me to Your truth so I can find my way.  I feel alone and I long to hear the comfort of Your voice and feel the gentle touch of Your hand.  A misstep here and a misstep there has caused me … Read more

Most Patient and Persevering Lord, I am a simple man who readily admits that I do not know what You know, nor the things that You conceive, nor what is Your intent for my life.  My thoughts cannot begin to compare with Yours because mine usually waver and become scattered.  If the things I face … Read more

I rejoice in You, My Lord, for I can boldly say that You are My Helper and You are the reason I no longer have to be fearful, apprehensive or anxious.  Whenever I keep my focus on You, I do not throw away my confidence.  I need for You to teach me endurance so that … Read more

Most Loving God, I have willingly given You my heart because my relationship with You means everything to me.  You came down from Heaven to show me how to live my life, what I should use as building blocks for it and the path I should take to arrive at my desired destination.  You have … Read more

O Mighty Warrior, guide us as we seek to protect ourselves from the terror prompted by those who hate our Christian values.  Help our leaders become sensitive and on-guard for the next wave of attacks that will be launched against us … both from without and from within.  Help us be able to think quickly, … Read more

I thank You, My Lord, for giving me this day to celebrate with You and the chance to work in the harvest fields of Your Kingdom.  It is a glorious day because it holds the opportunity to bless You and be blessed by You.  I know that however good or bad my day turns out … Read more

I rejoice in the fact that You have an endless list of things to share with me, My Lord.  Some of the things You’ve shared with me are intriguing and require contemplation.  Those that I’ve taken to heart include: All things are possible through Christ … even the impossible ones. Make a joyful noise unto … Read more