A prayer from March 2, 2008
This evening saw tornadoes in the OKC area. Thank you, Lord, for the protection You provide. It is an awesome power that a tornado displays. Yet, it is only a drop of the power that You hold. It is amazing and fascinating to watch. A tornado can capture your attention and keep it. Thank you, Lord, that I've never been in a tornado.
Watching the video on the news just captured my thoughts. I couldn't look away for fear of missing something. Lord, I want to look at You in that same way. I want to see Your awesome power and holiness. I want to be captured and captivated by Your presence so much that I can't bear to look away for fear of missing something awesome. You deserve my complete attention.
Help me to see You in everything. Thank You for what You do that I never acknowledge. Forgive me for glancing past even the smallest miracle. You are incredible, powerful, true, just and perfect. I cannot understand it all. I accept it anyway. Now, dear Lord, help me to rest. This prayer I utter with the groaning desires of my heart in Jesus name alone. Amen.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Going Over Things - Reviewing Blog
I reveiwed my blog yesterday. I wanted to make sure I didn't duplicate any blog entries and I discovered that there are some things that need to be updated. So, over the next couple of days I'll get updates to you on various topics. But first, let's review the purpose of the blog...
If you wonder what this blog is about, visit these entries:
If you wonder why penguins, visit this entry:
If you wonder what the archives are, visit this entry:
If you wonder what the soapbox is, visit this entry:
That should get you up to speed on the purpose of the blog and it's features.
(Father God, thank you for the ability to share about you. I pray that You will use this blog for Your glory. Help me to keep You as the center of it. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hair Color - From the Archive
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
"Coloring the hair is about a youthful attitude." My friend relayed this sentiment while we were discussing hair stylist options. My mind turned this thought over and gnawed on it in the same way a dog badgers a bone. However, I can't find truth in it. Coloring my hair may give one a younger appearance but the truth is - I'm not young.
I feel old. I feel the weight of my duties and responsibilities and that weight won't be lifted just because I color my hair. The weight (emotionally and physically) of stress shows in the lines of my face. My frown lines are evidence of more duty and responsibility than fun. The stretched skin over my (okay, I'll say it) - fat - waist and thighs add to the older appearance. That won't go away if I color my hair.
I actually like the color of my hair. I'm even okay with the gray that is in it. Gray that is more evident when stress is taking it's toll. Healthy hair is a part of a healthy body. Coloring my hair will not make my body healthy.
I want to seek a healthy attitude. A healthy attitude will reflect a youthfulness.
(Father God, help me to be healthy. Replace my deceitful heart that cries over the harshness of this task with a new heart rejoicing in Your strength. This won't be easy for me during stressful times. This won't be easy for me over the long run. I am grateful that you are carrying me through this. You are my strong tower, my mighty fortress, my mercy, and my river of life. Thank you. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.)
Monday, March 10, 2008
Faithful Promise - From the Archive
Date Unknown.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)
Just when things seem to go the worst, remembering that God is with me brings a measure of confidence. Most days, I read my devotional and then read the section of scripture that goes along with it as the foundation for my day. This has made it easier for me to be calm throughout the day. I find that I am not as quick to anger. I tend not be critical and degrading to others. And pleasant thoughts come easier. I know that Satan will attack and I know that God will overcome. I can usually tell when I have not spent the time securing my foundation for the day. There is so much that I want to do for God and sometimes I feel like I can never get any of it done. I will try to call on God's promise and know that I can do whatever He desires of me. While I know this in my head, applying it to my heart is where the difficulty comes in.
(Lord, I am so glad that Your promises are faithful. I am weak and blinded. Your thoughts are so incredible that my mind cannot grasp the fullness of them. I pray that You will fill me with Your spirit so that I might fully see Your promises. I pray that organizing these thoughts and sharing them (even after all this time) bring honor to You. I pray, Lord, that I learn what You would have me to know from all this. Again today, I thank You for loving me to death and life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen)
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)
Just when things seem to go the worst, remembering that God is with me brings a measure of confidence. Most days, I read my devotional and then read the section of scripture that goes along with it as the foundation for my day. This has made it easier for me to be calm throughout the day. I find that I am not as quick to anger. I tend not be critical and degrading to others. And pleasant thoughts come easier. I know that Satan will attack and I know that God will overcome. I can usually tell when I have not spent the time securing my foundation for the day. There is so much that I want to do for God and sometimes I feel like I can never get any of it done. I will try to call on God's promise and know that I can do whatever He desires of me. While I know this in my head, applying it to my heart is where the difficulty comes in.
(Lord, I am so glad that Your promises are faithful. I am weak and blinded. Your thoughts are so incredible that my mind cannot grasp the fullness of them. I pray that You will fill me with Your spirit so that I might fully see Your promises. I pray that organizing these thoughts and sharing them (even after all this time) bring honor to You. I pray, Lord, that I learn what You would have me to know from all this. Again today, I thank You for loving me to death and life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen)
Monday, March 3, 2008
Flashlights and Candles - From the Archives
July 23, 2003
Psalm 18:28, 32
For thou will light my candle; the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
It is God that girdeth me with strength and maketh my way perfect.
Sometimes when there doesn't seem to be anyway out of a bad, undesired situation, there is a light in the darkness. It may only be a small flicker at first but God reveals himself and the darkness disperses. Then, He clothes me in the strength to do what needs to be done. God is my modern candle - my flashlight - in a dark world. He reveals the traps and snags along my path so that I can walk safely around them. He shows me the beauty so that I might stop and enjoy. His light shows me His perfect trail ahead.
For further reading ... Psalm 18: 21-32
Psalm 18:28, 32
For thou will light my candle; the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
It is God that girdeth me with strength and maketh my way perfect.
Sometimes when there doesn't seem to be anyway out of a bad, undesired situation, there is a light in the darkness. It may only be a small flicker at first but God reveals himself and the darkness disperses. Then, He clothes me in the strength to do what needs to be done. God is my modern candle - my flashlight - in a dark world. He reveals the traps and snags along my path so that I can walk safely around them. He shows me the beauty so that I might stop and enjoy. His light shows me His perfect trail ahead.
For further reading ... Psalm 18: 21-32
Defining the Archives
I have many scribbles, sticky notes, marked bulletins, study guides, and sheets of paper with references to specific verses in, on, or around my desk. I am a pack rat. I have a desire to put these tidbits all together in a devotional book or some semi-organized format. The random scraps of paper aren't doing anyone good.
On this blog, when I refer to the archives, it will be one of those scribbles, devotions, or notes from a sermon that touched my life in some way. There are only so many days in a year. If I can organize even some of these oddball papers onto this blog, I will be fulfilling the desire to share what God has spoken and done for me.
(LORD, I come before You laying my desire at Your feet. I pray that You will cultivate this desire if it aligns with Your will. I pray that You will use it for Your glory and honor. Thank You for making the way for me to know You. This I pray in Jesus name alone.)
On this blog, when I refer to the archives, it will be one of those scribbles, devotions, or notes from a sermon that touched my life in some way. There are only so many days in a year. If I can organize even some of these oddball papers onto this blog, I will be fulfilling the desire to share what God has spoken and done for me.
(LORD, I come before You laying my desire at Your feet. I pray that You will cultivate this desire if it aligns with Your will. I pray that You will use it for Your glory and honor. Thank You for making the way for me to know You. This I pray in Jesus name alone.)
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