Dear Heavenly Father...
God, You are an awesome God. You have blessed me so abundantly...! You have answered so many prayers. There is no doubt that You are my King. I can't wait to open my eyes in the morning and praise and worship you...!
Dear Lord, I just pray for a good and productive day. Allow my light to shine brightly in the darkness. Help me to get a lot accomplished and make the best use of my time. Just bless my schedule, Lord. I'm praying selfishly for myself today, Lord.... But I need it. Bless me. Lift me up. Help me be a blessing to others. I love You, Lord. I want to be in the center of your will. I am open to your leading.
I give this day to you, Heavenly Father.
In Jesus' Name I pray, AMEN!
Monday, January 31, 2005
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Prayer for the Iraqi Elections and America
I've been thinking a lot about the Iraqi elections and what they mean on a global scale. I hope and pray that God's will be done in these elections and that this is a shining example to the world that democracy works. I'm not certain what the total count of dead US soldiers is right now, but I understand that the number of Iraqi dead through out this war is staggering. I'm wondering what the average life expectancy of an Iraqi policeman is...? The point of all this is that to get to this point in Iraqi history, many have given the ultimate sacrifice.
This war has already been very costly in terms of human life. While I know that this election is not the cure all for the situation, it is a step in what I believe is the right direction.
My wife and I were discussing this yesterday. We're just concerned that these first elected Iraqi officials will become martyrs. I especially want to pray this morning for their safety and the safety of their families.
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord I know that your hand is in the Iraqi elections. I pray Lord for your protection over the entire proceedings. I pray that the 'right' officials get elected. And I pray for the safety of those officials and their families.
Last night I took my wife to the movies for a date. I didn't have to worry about some crazed fanatic strapping a bomb to himself and blowing up the theater. But I know that in other pockets of the world that behavior like that is almost common place. Father I thank you for peace in America. You have blessed this country like no other. And as such it is our duty to look out for the rest of the world. And it is certainly our duty and obligation to offer up prayers for others less fortunate than ourselves.
So Lord, I pray for the poor Iraqi people. I pray for their salvation. I pray that they come to know and love the True God, Jesus Christ. And Father I pray for the American people. I pray that we stop taking our liberty and freedom for granted. I pray for the unity of America. I pray that we would truly become one nation under God.
Heavenly Father, This world needs You. We are so desperately in need of a Savior. Divine Protector, Heavenly Creator, keep smiling on America. Keep blessing us, leading us, drawing us closer to you.
I love You Lord. I feel so fortunate to be in the situation that I am in. I'm not suffering. I'm not hungry. I'm not persecuted. I'm not in fear for my life. And I have free access to the bible and the opportunity to worship you any way I please. Oh Lord, I pray that I never take any of that for granted.
Father God, Thank you for these blessings. And thank you for the ultimate blessing, Your gift of Salvation which was purchased at such a great price. Lord Jesus I pray these things in your holy name, Amen!
This war has already been very costly in terms of human life. While I know that this election is not the cure all for the situation, it is a step in what I believe is the right direction.
My wife and I were discussing this yesterday. We're just concerned that these first elected Iraqi officials will become martyrs. I especially want to pray this morning for their safety and the safety of their families.
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord I know that your hand is in the Iraqi elections. I pray Lord for your protection over the entire proceedings. I pray that the 'right' officials get elected. And I pray for the safety of those officials and their families.
Last night I took my wife to the movies for a date. I didn't have to worry about some crazed fanatic strapping a bomb to himself and blowing up the theater. But I know that in other pockets of the world that behavior like that is almost common place. Father I thank you for peace in America. You have blessed this country like no other. And as such it is our duty to look out for the rest of the world. And it is certainly our duty and obligation to offer up prayers for others less fortunate than ourselves.
So Lord, I pray for the poor Iraqi people. I pray for their salvation. I pray that they come to know and love the True God, Jesus Christ. And Father I pray for the American people. I pray that we stop taking our liberty and freedom for granted. I pray for the unity of America. I pray that we would truly become one nation under God.
Heavenly Father, This world needs You. We are so desperately in need of a Savior. Divine Protector, Heavenly Creator, keep smiling on America. Keep blessing us, leading us, drawing us closer to you.
I love You Lord. I feel so fortunate to be in the situation that I am in. I'm not suffering. I'm not hungry. I'm not persecuted. I'm not in fear for my life. And I have free access to the bible and the opportunity to worship you any way I please. Oh Lord, I pray that I never take any of that for granted.
Father God, Thank you for these blessings. And thank you for the ultimate blessing, Your gift of Salvation which was purchased at such a great price. Lord Jesus I pray these things in your holy name, Amen!
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Prayer for the Weekend...!
Dear Heavenly Father...
I missed posting in my journal yesterday but I am very grateful for a productive day and such a full day of meeting people at the High School tournament yesterday...! That was a tremendous blessing. I am also grateful to have celebrated my 19 month wedding anniversary with my sweet wife yesterday.
Today will be a relatively easy day for me physically. I only have one group lesson and then a practice match after lunch. I just pray that my lesson is a good one and that many people are touched and impacted by my enthusiasm and they leave the class with a smile on their faces. I want to give them a great start to their day that spills over into the rest of the weekend.
Lord, I just give this day to you. Help me to be aware of any opportunities for ministering today. I love you and praise you my Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.
I missed posting in my journal yesterday but I am very grateful for a productive day and such a full day of meeting people at the High School tournament yesterday...! That was a tremendous blessing. I am also grateful to have celebrated my 19 month wedding anniversary with my sweet wife yesterday.
Today will be a relatively easy day for me physically. I only have one group lesson and then a practice match after lunch. I just pray that my lesson is a good one and that many people are touched and impacted by my enthusiasm and they leave the class with a smile on their faces. I want to give them a great start to their day that spills over into the rest of the weekend.
Lord, I just give this day to you. Help me to be aware of any opportunities for ministering today. I love you and praise you my Lord and Savior.
In Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
Many Prayer Requests for the Sick Today...!
I've had several email requests for prayer lately. One is from a fellow musician in our church worship band. He has a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is 40 years old, has 2 young children and a husband. Her name is Mary Jane. It was also brought to my attention that a family member of another church member is in his 80's and is going to undergo a 4-8 hour major surgery soon. Please pray for Pam's Dad. And I just heard that a tennis friend who lives in Lake Jackson found out he has cancer of the liver. Please pray for the Lindsey family.
I also had a comment on my old AOL Prayer Warriors Journal yesterday about a man asking for prayer for his friend who also has cancer. It's amazing to me that my old journal which was discontinued nearly a year ago is still ministering to people. God is an Amazing Provider...!
While we are praying for these dear people let's not forget my friend Keith and young tennis student Jessie who both suffer from Crohn's disease.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You Lord for just being the awesome God You are. So magnificent and Powerful, You are everywhere at one time. You know all that is going on at every minute of the day. Certainly You are aware of these poor individuals mentioned here in my journal. Father, We know you love these individuals. And they in turn are loved by their family and friends like wise. So much so that we come together here and petition you to effect healing if it be your will. Illness and tragic events bind us together, humble us, and bring us closer to you Dear Lord. In some circumstances it looks like your will is apparent. But Lord, We know that with you anything is possible. And things are not always as they seem.
Father I pray for those dealing with physical pain right now. I pray for the family and friends dealing with the emotional pain of watching their loved ones suffer. I pray that these events draw everyone closer to you and I pray for the salvation of the sick and the families. I don't know anyone's spiritual state, Lord. So I lift them all up to you. Let the lost find you and the weak become strong.
Whatever the outcome of these prayer requests, we will praise you for your Glory and Honor.
Sweet Lord and Savior, thank you so much for prayer. Thank You for being a God that Listens 24 hours a day. Thank You for loving us so much that You sent your Son to die for our sins.
I love You, Lord. And In Jesus Name I lift these petitions up to You.
Amen.
I also had a comment on my old AOL Prayer Warriors Journal yesterday about a man asking for prayer for his friend who also has cancer. It's amazing to me that my old journal which was discontinued nearly a year ago is still ministering to people. God is an Amazing Provider...!
While we are praying for these dear people let's not forget my friend Keith and young tennis student Jessie who both suffer from Crohn's disease.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You Lord for just being the awesome God You are. So magnificent and Powerful, You are everywhere at one time. You know all that is going on at every minute of the day. Certainly You are aware of these poor individuals mentioned here in my journal. Father, We know you love these individuals. And they in turn are loved by their family and friends like wise. So much so that we come together here and petition you to effect healing if it be your will. Illness and tragic events bind us together, humble us, and bring us closer to you Dear Lord. In some circumstances it looks like your will is apparent. But Lord, We know that with you anything is possible. And things are not always as they seem.
Father I pray for those dealing with physical pain right now. I pray for the family and friends dealing with the emotional pain of watching their loved ones suffer. I pray that these events draw everyone closer to you and I pray for the salvation of the sick and the families. I don't know anyone's spiritual state, Lord. So I lift them all up to you. Let the lost find you and the weak become strong.
Whatever the outcome of these prayer requests, we will praise you for your Glory and Honor.
Sweet Lord and Savior, thank you so much for prayer. Thank You for being a God that Listens 24 hours a day. Thank You for loving us so much that You sent your Son to die for our sins.
I love You, Lord. And In Jesus Name I lift these petitions up to You.
Amen.
Monday, January 24, 2005
With No Fear...!
Dear Heavenly Father,
It's amazing how you intricately weave the circumstances of everyone's life to fit into what can only be described as your divine master plan. I'm learning to look for your word and your counsel and your leadership in all my experiences. This week I'm faced with some great challenges. Above all else I need to be a good steward of my time. I have many tasks set before me and I need your strength and courage and wisdom to persevere.
Divine, Infinite Master, I lay these needs at your feet. Not once have you ever failed to meet my needs, Lord. And I can't help but think that there's no reason for you to stop meeting my needs now. I have no fear of the future with you as my Lord and Savior...!
I do have several personal prayer requests today, my Lord. First of all, I want to lift up my sweet wife, Monica. She needs a good day, Lord. Help her to have a happy, health, and productive day. She has gone days and days without feeling her best and I just pray that today she feel 100% good...! I pray for her inspiration to create some beautiful work of art. Help her to fully engage and make use her incredible talents, Lord. Help her to keep growing closer to you. Keep our love for each other strong and binding.
Father God, I just need help with time management issues. I need to crank out an incredible volume of tasks today. Help me to just have a super productive day today. Everything I do will be done as if I'm doing it for you, my Lord. Please Lord, Bless my Day. Bless my lessons and my time with my tennis students. And especially my time spent off court. May that especially be a full and productive time.
Heavenly Father You know our financial situation, You know our wants and needs. Lord bless us to meet those needs once again this month. It's amazing how you always come through for your faithful. Thank You Lord, for giving us the needs and desires that keep drawing us close to you and keep us dependant on you. If we could do everything under our own power we wouldn't think that we needed you, would we...? Thank you for keeping us humble, Lord. Thank you for drawing us closer together and closer to you, my Jesus. You are truly an Awesome God...!
Oh Lord, and thanks again for bringing Frank home early from Iraq. That was truly a miracle. Thanks also for a good start to my junior gran prix tournament circuit last week. That was a great beginning to my career as the Executive Director of the Houston Professional Tennis Association. Father, thank you so much for the life growing inside of Monica's belly...!
Dear Jesus, Thank You Especially for going to the cross for my salvation. What a sacrifice you made! I love You, Lord and I give this day to you. In your precious holy name I pray, Amen.
It's amazing how you intricately weave the circumstances of everyone's life to fit into what can only be described as your divine master plan. I'm learning to look for your word and your counsel and your leadership in all my experiences. This week I'm faced with some great challenges. Above all else I need to be a good steward of my time. I have many tasks set before me and I need your strength and courage and wisdom to persevere.
Divine, Infinite Master, I lay these needs at your feet. Not once have you ever failed to meet my needs, Lord. And I can't help but think that there's no reason for you to stop meeting my needs now. I have no fear of the future with you as my Lord and Savior...!
I do have several personal prayer requests today, my Lord. First of all, I want to lift up my sweet wife, Monica. She needs a good day, Lord. Help her to have a happy, health, and productive day. She has gone days and days without feeling her best and I just pray that today she feel 100% good...! I pray for her inspiration to create some beautiful work of art. Help her to fully engage and make use her incredible talents, Lord. Help her to keep growing closer to you. Keep our love for each other strong and binding.
Father God, I just need help with time management issues. I need to crank out an incredible volume of tasks today. Help me to just have a super productive day today. Everything I do will be done as if I'm doing it for you, my Lord. Please Lord, Bless my Day. Bless my lessons and my time with my tennis students. And especially my time spent off court. May that especially be a full and productive time.
Heavenly Father You know our financial situation, You know our wants and needs. Lord bless us to meet those needs once again this month. It's amazing how you always come through for your faithful. Thank You Lord, for giving us the needs and desires that keep drawing us close to you and keep us dependant on you. If we could do everything under our own power we wouldn't think that we needed you, would we...? Thank you for keeping us humble, Lord. Thank you for drawing us closer together and closer to you, my Jesus. You are truly an Awesome God...!
Oh Lord, and thanks again for bringing Frank home early from Iraq. That was truly a miracle. Thanks also for a good start to my junior gran prix tournament circuit last week. That was a great beginning to my career as the Executive Director of the Houston Professional Tennis Association. Father, thank you so much for the life growing inside of Monica's belly...!
Dear Jesus, Thank You Especially for going to the cross for my salvation. What a sacrifice you made! I love You, Lord and I give this day to you. In your precious holy name I pray, Amen.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Praise Report...!
We prayed for my friend Frank on January 20 and guess what...? He's already home from Iraq a couple of weeks early...! That's awesome. As soon as I got his email I started praying. He said he wouldn't be able to come home until February 9, but he just emailed me a few hours ago that he's home...!
Praise the Lord...!
God is Good...!
God listens....!
God Answers Prayer...!
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are a Mighty God...! Thank you so much for bringing my dear friend home safely from Iraq. I know you have special plans for Frank. I remember a year ago when I was praying that You would send me someone to disciple and not long after that Frank asked me to pray for him and spend some time with him in the bible. That was another example of answered prayer. Oh God, You are an Awesome God...! Thanks for showing your Glory. Thanks for hearing and answering my prayers again and again and again...! I promise to be a good mentor to Frank and help Him grow in You just like my friend Steve helped me when I had taken a sabbatical from the faith.
In the Name of Jesus Christ I Give Thanks And Praise. Amen...!
Praise the Lord...!
God is Good...!
God listens....!
God Answers Prayer...!
Dear Heavenly Father,
You are a Mighty God...! Thank you so much for bringing my dear friend home safely from Iraq. I know you have special plans for Frank. I remember a year ago when I was praying that You would send me someone to disciple and not long after that Frank asked me to pray for him and spend some time with him in the bible. That was another example of answered prayer. Oh God, You are an Awesome God...! Thanks for showing your Glory. Thanks for hearing and answering my prayers again and again and again...! I promise to be a good mentor to Frank and help Him grow in You just like my friend Steve helped me when I had taken a sabbatical from the faith.
In the Name of Jesus Christ I Give Thanks And Praise. Amen...!
It's Time for a Harvest...!
The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. -Luke 10:2
Heavenly Father,
I want to be a laborer in you name. Divine Master, I pray that you bless my efforts to give wise counsel to those who approach me. Help me to constantly recognize opportunities for service and ministry. Keep my heart soft and compassionate, Lord. I want to be a blessing to others and to the kingdom.
Father, You are an awesome, infinite God. I pray that there be an abundant harvest today. I pray for our chuch service at Clear Creek Community Church, and services everywhere. Let this day in particular be a day of rich harvesting. And Lord, I pray that you will have enough laborers for this harvest. Raise up the laborers, Lord.
Father, I love You. And in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN.
Heavenly Father,
I want to be a laborer in you name. Divine Master, I pray that you bless my efforts to give wise counsel to those who approach me. Help me to constantly recognize opportunities for service and ministry. Keep my heart soft and compassionate, Lord. I want to be a blessing to others and to the kingdom.
Father, You are an awesome, infinite God. I pray that there be an abundant harvest today. I pray for our chuch service at Clear Creek Community Church, and services everywhere. Let this day in particular be a day of rich harvesting. And Lord, I pray that you will have enough laborers for this harvest. Raise up the laborers, Lord.
Father, I love You. And in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Couple of Special Requests...
Last Night's small group discussion topic was over the first chapter of AW Tozer's The Attributes of God. Chapter One was about God's infinitude. God is infinite. He has no beginning and no end. It is difficult to grasp that concept. We did the best we could trying to figure it out. Towards the end of the night the couples split up and the men went in one room and the women went into another room.
We just chatted about what was going on in our lives and spoke of special prayer requests we had. This morning I would like to lift up several requests that were brought to my attention. Oscar would like prayer for his children. They are grown up adults now, His daughter is about to have a baby and his son just returned from an assignment in Iraq. Oscar wants to be a better spiritual mentor to them and help lead them to Christ. Russ asked for prayer for his daughter, too. She is grown up and needs spiritual direction, also. Joe wouldn't mind to finally sell his house. It's been on the market for over a year now.
I am aware of a few other requests that I'd also like to lay before the prayer warriors today, as well...
My good friend Elizabeth who lives in Chicago is struggling with her finances and her circumstance is causing her a little depression. She is retired and her elderly mother lives with her also. She is living on a fixed income and is just having trouble making ends meet.
I also have a tennis student of mine, a little boy named Joshua who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. He and his family need to be lifted up in prayer. And I have another little 10 year old student in West Columbia named Jesse that suffers from Crohn's disease.
Finally, I have an adult friend named Frank who's a contractor in Iraq. He is a new Christian and I have been helping him with his questions about walking with God. Please pray for his safe return home so his family and friends can minister more to his spiritual needs.
Thank You Prayer Warriors for lifting these people and their needs up to the Lord this weekend.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord, You are Almighty and Everlasting. You are infinite, without beginning or end. You are our protector and provider. You promised that you would meet us at our point of need and give also give us grace to overcome adversity. Divine Master, I humbly come before you this morning with needs and petitions of your faithful servants.
Father God, I have the requests of two parents, Russ and Oscar. They love their children and want to see the best for them. They want their kids to know you the way they do. Help them to reach their children for You. Intervene in their circumstances. Send angels, Lord. Spiritualsor earthly angels, send someone to minister to Oscar and Russ's children. Also, Please help Oscar and Russ to keep up their own faith so that they may present a great role model for their children. Soften their children's hearts and help them to make wise life decisions.
Lord, if it be your will lead these young people to Clear Creek Community Church and get them involved in life changing authentic Christian relationships. I pray these these things in Jesus' Name.
Lord, there must be some reason Joe is still in is house. We know that You have perfect timing, Lord. We don't always understand your timing, but we rest assured that your divine hand is in the selling of Joe's house. Father I pray that it all works out for good like I know it will. I am grateful for Joe and his leadership, and his hospitality. It's awesome that he would open his house up to our small group. Bless his House, Lord. His wife and children. Give him the continued patience to wait on your divine timing in the sale of his house.
Lord God, I pray that You keep Frank Safe from harm and that he continue to grow in You and draw closer to you as he is over in Iraq until February 9. I also continue to lift up my sister in Christ, Elizabeth. Lift her spirit, Lord. She is praying for a financial miracle. Father, I pray that your providence runneth over in Elizabeth's situation. I don't know how it all could possibly work out, except that you are a God of infinite possibilities. You can do anything, Lord. You can certainly fix Elizabeth's financial situation. I lay that request at Your feet, Lord.
Lastly Father God, I present two children to you. Two sweet, innocent children. Both have good strong Christian families who are actively seeking prayer for their precious children who are ill. Jesus, won't you heal Jesse and Joshua...? Why must the little children suffer...? Please Lord, heal their bodies. Let their miraculous recovery be a testament to the power of prayer and faith. Oh God, You are an Awesome God. Your Power and Might are infinite. Heal the lives of those brought before you in prayer today, good and gentle Lord.
I pray these things in Your Son Jesus' name, AMEN.
We just chatted about what was going on in our lives and spoke of special prayer requests we had. This morning I would like to lift up several requests that were brought to my attention. Oscar would like prayer for his children. They are grown up adults now, His daughter is about to have a baby and his son just returned from an assignment in Iraq. Oscar wants to be a better spiritual mentor to them and help lead them to Christ. Russ asked for prayer for his daughter, too. She is grown up and needs spiritual direction, also. Joe wouldn't mind to finally sell his house. It's been on the market for over a year now.
I am aware of a few other requests that I'd also like to lay before the prayer warriors today, as well...
My good friend Elizabeth who lives in Chicago is struggling with her finances and her circumstance is causing her a little depression. She is retired and her elderly mother lives with her also. She is living on a fixed income and is just having trouble making ends meet.
I also have a tennis student of mine, a little boy named Joshua who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. He and his family need to be lifted up in prayer. And I have another little 10 year old student in West Columbia named Jesse that suffers from Crohn's disease.
Finally, I have an adult friend named Frank who's a contractor in Iraq. He is a new Christian and I have been helping him with his questions about walking with God. Please pray for his safe return home so his family and friends can minister more to his spiritual needs.
Thank You Prayer Warriors for lifting these people and their needs up to the Lord this weekend.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord, You are Almighty and Everlasting. You are infinite, without beginning or end. You are our protector and provider. You promised that you would meet us at our point of need and give also give us grace to overcome adversity. Divine Master, I humbly come before you this morning with needs and petitions of your faithful servants.
Father God, I have the requests of two parents, Russ and Oscar. They love their children and want to see the best for them. They want their kids to know you the way they do. Help them to reach their children for You. Intervene in their circumstances. Send angels, Lord. Spiritualsor earthly angels, send someone to minister to Oscar and Russ's children. Also, Please help Oscar and Russ to keep up their own faith so that they may present a great role model for their children. Soften their children's hearts and help them to make wise life decisions.
Lord, if it be your will lead these young people to Clear Creek Community Church and get them involved in life changing authentic Christian relationships. I pray these these things in Jesus' Name.
Lord, there must be some reason Joe is still in is house. We know that You have perfect timing, Lord. We don't always understand your timing, but we rest assured that your divine hand is in the selling of Joe's house. Father I pray that it all works out for good like I know it will. I am grateful for Joe and his leadership, and his hospitality. It's awesome that he would open his house up to our small group. Bless his House, Lord. His wife and children. Give him the continued patience to wait on your divine timing in the sale of his house.
Lord God, I pray that You keep Frank Safe from harm and that he continue to grow in You and draw closer to you as he is over in Iraq until February 9. I also continue to lift up my sister in Christ, Elizabeth. Lift her spirit, Lord. She is praying for a financial miracle. Father, I pray that your providence runneth over in Elizabeth's situation. I don't know how it all could possibly work out, except that you are a God of infinite possibilities. You can do anything, Lord. You can certainly fix Elizabeth's financial situation. I lay that request at Your feet, Lord.
Lastly Father God, I present two children to you. Two sweet, innocent children. Both have good strong Christian families who are actively seeking prayer for their precious children who are ill. Jesus, won't you heal Jesse and Joshua...? Why must the little children suffer...? Please Lord, heal their bodies. Let their miraculous recovery be a testament to the power of prayer and faith. Oh God, You are an Awesome God. Your Power and Might are infinite. Heal the lives of those brought before you in prayer today, good and gentle Lord.
I pray these things in Your Son Jesus' name, AMEN.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Thanks Be to God...
Today is Thank God it's Friday. I normally just try to be thankful on Fridays and sit and count my blessings. I am thankful today for all my awesome tennis students. I'm constantly feeling their love. I'm very much blessed to be able to make a living doing something I enjoy.
Once again, I am counting the blessings of having a beautiful home, an awesome wife with a baby on the way, and great friends and family to share the joy with. I am also blessed to have good health. I live in America, the greatest country on earth, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else....!
But I am Most thankful for the gift of salvation and the knowledge of everlasting life in Heaven through Jesus Christ.
Dear Heavenly Father, Just thank You for another day to love and serve you. Thank you for this quiet time where we can visit with each other. You have blessed me far beyond anything that I deserve. I think you have blessed me way beyond my basic needs, too. So I'm not in a petitioning mode this morning. I come to you in thanks and praise, and adoration.
I love You Dear Lord. I Praise Your name to the heavens and on earth. Most Gracious Loving Father, I need You more than ever. The more I grow the more I know I need You more.
I give this day to you. I'm here to praise you and do your will oh Lord. Father God, In Jesus Name I Pray, Amen.
Once again, I am counting the blessings of having a beautiful home, an awesome wife with a baby on the way, and great friends and family to share the joy with. I am also blessed to have good health. I live in America, the greatest country on earth, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else....!
But I am Most thankful for the gift of salvation and the knowledge of everlasting life in Heaven through Jesus Christ.
Dear Heavenly Father, Just thank You for another day to love and serve you. Thank you for this quiet time where we can visit with each other. You have blessed me far beyond anything that I deserve. I think you have blessed me way beyond my basic needs, too. So I'm not in a petitioning mode this morning. I come to you in thanks and praise, and adoration.
I love You Dear Lord. I Praise Your name to the heavens and on earth. Most Gracious Loving Father, I need You more than ever. The more I grow the more I know I need You more.
I give this day to you. I'm here to praise you and do your will oh Lord. Father God, In Jesus Name I Pray, Amen.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Prayer for Frank
I have a friend who's in Iraq working as a contractor. He emailed me for prayer because two of his friends were murdered and one kidnapped yesterday. I know several other people who were over there for a little while but came home early because it was just too crazy.
Although Frank willingly chose to go into harms way I think he regrets it now. But he is too prideful and stubborn to come home. He says if he comes home early then the terrorists have won. That is his perspective. I share a different slant on that issue. I think there will be a time for guys like Frank to go over there but it's not now. It's tough enough to be an American Soldier over there let alone an unarmed American in Iraq.
Frank is my friend and I care about him very much. He is just starting to experience a relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm going to pray hard for his safety every day until he returns February 9. Please join me in lifting him up today.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We don't always know how things will turn out. I guess if we did, then life would be kinda boring, wouldn't it? We do know you work all things for good. That's Your mysterious way. Well, I want to intercede for my friend Frank today. He's just starting to know you, Lord. But he has a way to go. I thank You for allowing me to minster to Frank. And I want to see him grow in faith and love with You, Dear Lord.
I just pray for his safety. I pray for his courage. I pray for his salvation. Bring him safely home to those who love him and would help him to know a deeper understanding of you. Lord, I pray for the rebels and terrorists too. Change their hearts, oh Lord.
Father, I want to lift up everyone in Iraq. Bless our troops over there, the American soldiers. Bless this Iraqi people and their upcoming election. I was thinking the other day how awful it must be to be an Iraqi policeman. It seems every day we hear of them being assassinated. They are just trying to help rebuild their country. I pray for the Politicians over there, too. Let's have a good election and get the right people in office and really show the world that Democracy works.
Father God, I just put all those requests into your more than capable hands. Hands that created the world can certainly fix this situation.
Lord Jesus, I give this day to you. I love You, Gentle Savior. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Although Frank willingly chose to go into harms way I think he regrets it now. But he is too prideful and stubborn to come home. He says if he comes home early then the terrorists have won. That is his perspective. I share a different slant on that issue. I think there will be a time for guys like Frank to go over there but it's not now. It's tough enough to be an American Soldier over there let alone an unarmed American in Iraq.
Frank is my friend and I care about him very much. He is just starting to experience a relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm going to pray hard for his safety every day until he returns February 9. Please join me in lifting him up today.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We don't always know how things will turn out. I guess if we did, then life would be kinda boring, wouldn't it? We do know you work all things for good. That's Your mysterious way. Well, I want to intercede for my friend Frank today. He's just starting to know you, Lord. But he has a way to go. I thank You for allowing me to minster to Frank. And I want to see him grow in faith and love with You, Dear Lord.
I just pray for his safety. I pray for his courage. I pray for his salvation. Bring him safely home to those who love him and would help him to know a deeper understanding of you. Lord, I pray for the rebels and terrorists too. Change their hearts, oh Lord.
Father, I want to lift up everyone in Iraq. Bless our troops over there, the American soldiers. Bless this Iraqi people and their upcoming election. I was thinking the other day how awful it must be to be an Iraqi policeman. It seems every day we hear of them being assassinated. They are just trying to help rebuild their country. I pray for the Politicians over there, too. Let's have a good election and get the right people in office and really show the world that Democracy works.
Father God, I just put all those requests into your more than capable hands. Hands that created the world can certainly fix this situation.
Lord Jesus, I give this day to you. I love You, Gentle Savior. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
More Negative Thoughts...? Aaaagh...!
Sigh... I wake up early and the first thing I do in the morning is immediately go into prayer with my Lord. Before I even get out from under the covers I just Thank, Praise, and Worship Him. Sometimes, depending how tired and sleepy I am from the day before I'll stay in bed a little longer and slip into a dreamy state between praying and dozing off.
Then, when I finally do get up I have to go straight to my computer and check email messages, possibly browse a few headline links and then start to write in my journal. Some days are better than others, but today I've already had a few negative thoughts, and it's only 6:16 AM...! I realize that the devil is constantly attacking my spiritual life with reckless abandon. As much as I am trying to draw closer to God, Satan wants to separate me from God.
I need to go straight to my journal and leave off the 'headlines', that's for sure. I think a Christian has to do everything they can to insulate themselves from the world. We need to constantly bathe ourselves and each other in prayer and communication with Jesus Christ if we are to stay on the narrow road to everlasting life. God told us to be in the world but not of it. That's my burden, to not let this world drag me in. To NOT be a slave to money, or my career, or things.
Monica and I had a good talk about that last night. About making it in this world. About using our gifts to honor God. We want to be the best possible parents we can be now that God is blessing us with a child. And the way I see it, We've got about 6 months left to get ourselves together as best we can. I want us to be the parents God intended us to be. Of course I know we don't ever fully 'arrive' at a place of spiritual perfection, but I just want to be whole lot closer and grounded to heaven before the baby's born. I just want to be a better man. A better husband. A better coach. Just a better everything. And only Jesus can help me in those department. I can do nothing on my own.
I know I'm just rambling here but my mind is full of 'random' thoughts this morning. But it all boils down to the fact that I need Jesus. And Monica and I need Jesus. We need Him to be the Lord of our lives. We need to draw closer to him every day during this journey of life. We've got to go in there and 'Fight the Good Fight', and 'Run the Race to Completion' as the apostle Paul was fond of saying.
Lord Jesus,
I need You, Lord. My family needs You. It's not even 6:30 AM and I've already failed to keep my mind on of heavenly pursuits. Forgive me, Lord. And help me to forgive myself. I tend to get down on myself for mistakes instead of just admitting my short comings, trying to do better, and moving on. I dwell on the negative inwardly even if my outward appearance is calm and confident. Monica is the same way. We're too peas in a pod in that regard.
But Lord, I have no doubt in my mind that you brought Monica and I together. That each of our life experiences up to this point were preparing us for a life with each other, and now we have a precious baby on the way. I know you wouldn't make a mistake with a human life like that. We were meant to be parents and we are really called now to get our acts together spiritually for the good of everyone involved.
Father God, I just thank you for my precious wife and our relationship. Help us to help each other, To comfort and encourage each other better, and to draw closer to you in process. When we show our deep, abiding love for each other we are showing that love for you and honoring you. Help us to withstand the future trials we may face and let the troubles only make us stronger.
Divine Master, I just give it all to you. Thank You for this gift of life you've given me. I want to honor you with constant thoughts of prayer, praise, and worship. There's no room for negative thoughts, only edification. Lord, although I've already slipped in my walk early this morning I pray that you will set me straight and help me recover to have an awesome day.
I love You, Lord. You are Good. You are Great. There is no other like You. Sweet Precious Savior, I ask that you bless my day. Help me to be a blessing to others. Help me recognize my opportunities and to act immediately. Help me to do what you would do. I want to be more like You, Jesus.
And in your holy name I pray, Amen.
Then, when I finally do get up I have to go straight to my computer and check email messages, possibly browse a few headline links and then start to write in my journal. Some days are better than others, but today I've already had a few negative thoughts, and it's only 6:16 AM...! I realize that the devil is constantly attacking my spiritual life with reckless abandon. As much as I am trying to draw closer to God, Satan wants to separate me from God.
I need to go straight to my journal and leave off the 'headlines', that's for sure. I think a Christian has to do everything they can to insulate themselves from the world. We need to constantly bathe ourselves and each other in prayer and communication with Jesus Christ if we are to stay on the narrow road to everlasting life. God told us to be in the world but not of it. That's my burden, to not let this world drag me in. To NOT be a slave to money, or my career, or things.
Monica and I had a good talk about that last night. About making it in this world. About using our gifts to honor God. We want to be the best possible parents we can be now that God is blessing us with a child. And the way I see it, We've got about 6 months left to get ourselves together as best we can. I want us to be the parents God intended us to be. Of course I know we don't ever fully 'arrive' at a place of spiritual perfection, but I just want to be whole lot closer and grounded to heaven before the baby's born. I just want to be a better man. A better husband. A better coach. Just a better everything. And only Jesus can help me in those department. I can do nothing on my own.
I know I'm just rambling here but my mind is full of 'random' thoughts this morning. But it all boils down to the fact that I need Jesus. And Monica and I need Jesus. We need Him to be the Lord of our lives. We need to draw closer to him every day during this journey of life. We've got to go in there and 'Fight the Good Fight', and 'Run the Race to Completion' as the apostle Paul was fond of saying.
Lord Jesus,
I need You, Lord. My family needs You. It's not even 6:30 AM and I've already failed to keep my mind on of heavenly pursuits. Forgive me, Lord. And help me to forgive myself. I tend to get down on myself for mistakes instead of just admitting my short comings, trying to do better, and moving on. I dwell on the negative inwardly even if my outward appearance is calm and confident. Monica is the same way. We're too peas in a pod in that regard.
But Lord, I have no doubt in my mind that you brought Monica and I together. That each of our life experiences up to this point were preparing us for a life with each other, and now we have a precious baby on the way. I know you wouldn't make a mistake with a human life like that. We were meant to be parents and we are really called now to get our acts together spiritually for the good of everyone involved.
Father God, I just thank you for my precious wife and our relationship. Help us to help each other, To comfort and encourage each other better, and to draw closer to you in process. When we show our deep, abiding love for each other we are showing that love for you and honoring you. Help us to withstand the future trials we may face and let the troubles only make us stronger.
Divine Master, I just give it all to you. Thank You for this gift of life you've given me. I want to honor you with constant thoughts of prayer, praise, and worship. There's no room for negative thoughts, only edification. Lord, although I've already slipped in my walk early this morning I pray that you will set me straight and help me recover to have an awesome day.
I love You, Lord. You are Good. You are Great. There is no other like You. Sweet Precious Savior, I ask that you bless my day. Help me to be a blessing to others. Help me recognize my opportunities and to act immediately. Help me to do what you would do. I want to be more like You, Jesus.
And in your holy name I pray, Amen.
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
God Really Does Answer Prayer
God is Faithful. He hears our Prayers. Many times it doesn't seem like he's listening, but he is...
I've been meaning to do this for some time, but I'm going to start keeping a record of my special prayer requests and God's answers to them. They won't all be published here, but just for my own information and edification, I owe it to myself and God to do that.
You see, I've got to be about the 'wishy-washiest' Christian there is. My faith ebbs and flows with my circumstances. Many times I'm a 'Solid Rock', but at other times I'm fragile and scared. I tend to forget how faithful God has been to me and how he has always blessed me and taken care to meet my needs. I mean really, I have a lifetime of experience that proves that God is Real, and He loves Me. So why do I worry...? Why do I get so discouraged at times? I really don't know. But I do recognize the situation and I think that's the first step to recovery. I think if I had some tangible evidence that God has consistently been there for me it would help me stay grounded. My memory is just not good enough. I'm better if I write stuff down.
Case in point: I was so discouraged Sunday night I couldn't even pray. But I know Monica was praying for me. Then Monday, I had an awesome day. I had one of the best lesson days I've ever had. I was exhausted when I got home but I felt really good. And I recognize that it's all God's doing. (And Monica's prayers). I am so blessed to have a beautiful wife that prays for me every day. We constantly lift each other up in prayer and encouragement. I don't know what I'd do without Monica by my side. I hope I never have to find out...!
Brothers and Sisters I'm just here to testify that Prayer Works. God is Real. And God is Good.
I personally need a good dose of patience. And I have to recognize that when I think God is not answering my prayer, that is not necessarily the case. It just might be that he is not answering my prayer the way I want him to... Think about that today. I may explore this topic a little more tomorrow.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Once again I am humbled by your awesome greatness. Lord, thank you for my good day yesterday. And thank you for giving me such an extra special wife who loves me and encourages me, and is constantly lifting me up in prayer. It is such a blessing to be married to a Godly woman...!
Divine Master, You constantly meet me at my point of need. What a Mighty God I serve...! Father I'm going to try to worry less. To have stronger faith. To be strong and let my light shine bright in this dark world. I know that I can do all things through you. So I ask your blessing. I ask for your Holy Spirit. Strengthen, lead, and guide me, Lord.
I am yours, Father. I love You. I worship You. I lay this life down at your feet. All my cares, all my worries, all that I cherish, I offer to you Lord. Take it all. I want to give back to you what you so willingly laid down for me.
Father God, I have a good life, a richly blessed life. It's not void of problems and troubles but you never promised that we wouldn't have troubles. You just promised that You would give us grace to carry on. Thank You for Grace.
Today I just give this day to you. I can't wait to impact someone today with a smile, or positive attitude, a word of encouragement, or some other kind of witness. God,You are Love. I want to be about Love, too. So Father, just show me what you would have me do. I am ready, willing and able and my eyes and ears are open to your call.
Lord Jesus, I pray these things in Your Holy Name, Amen.
I've been meaning to do this for some time, but I'm going to start keeping a record of my special prayer requests and God's answers to them. They won't all be published here, but just for my own information and edification, I owe it to myself and God to do that.
You see, I've got to be about the 'wishy-washiest' Christian there is. My faith ebbs and flows with my circumstances. Many times I'm a 'Solid Rock', but at other times I'm fragile and scared. I tend to forget how faithful God has been to me and how he has always blessed me and taken care to meet my needs. I mean really, I have a lifetime of experience that proves that God is Real, and He loves Me. So why do I worry...? Why do I get so discouraged at times? I really don't know. But I do recognize the situation and I think that's the first step to recovery. I think if I had some tangible evidence that God has consistently been there for me it would help me stay grounded. My memory is just not good enough. I'm better if I write stuff down.
Case in point: I was so discouraged Sunday night I couldn't even pray. But I know Monica was praying for me. Then Monday, I had an awesome day. I had one of the best lesson days I've ever had. I was exhausted when I got home but I felt really good. And I recognize that it's all God's doing. (And Monica's prayers). I am so blessed to have a beautiful wife that prays for me every day. We constantly lift each other up in prayer and encouragement. I don't know what I'd do without Monica by my side. I hope I never have to find out...!
Brothers and Sisters I'm just here to testify that Prayer Works. God is Real. And God is Good.
I personally need a good dose of patience. And I have to recognize that when I think God is not answering my prayer, that is not necessarily the case. It just might be that he is not answering my prayer the way I want him to... Think about that today. I may explore this topic a little more tomorrow.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Once again I am humbled by your awesome greatness. Lord, thank you for my good day yesterday. And thank you for giving me such an extra special wife who loves me and encourages me, and is constantly lifting me up in prayer. It is such a blessing to be married to a Godly woman...!
Divine Master, You constantly meet me at my point of need. What a Mighty God I serve...! Father I'm going to try to worry less. To have stronger faith. To be strong and let my light shine bright in this dark world. I know that I can do all things through you. So I ask your blessing. I ask for your Holy Spirit. Strengthen, lead, and guide me, Lord.
I am yours, Father. I love You. I worship You. I lay this life down at your feet. All my cares, all my worries, all that I cherish, I offer to you Lord. Take it all. I want to give back to you what you so willingly laid down for me.
Father God, I have a good life, a richly blessed life. It's not void of problems and troubles but you never promised that we wouldn't have troubles. You just promised that You would give us grace to carry on. Thank You for Grace.
Today I just give this day to you. I can't wait to impact someone today with a smile, or positive attitude, a word of encouragement, or some other kind of witness. God,You are Love. I want to be about Love, too. So Father, just show me what you would have me do. I am ready, willing and able and my eyes and ears are open to your call.
Lord Jesus, I pray these things in Your Holy Name, Amen.
God Really Does Answer Prayer
God is Faithful. He hears our Prayers. Many times it doesn't seem like he's listening, but he is...
I've been meaning to do this for some time, but I'm going to start keeping a record of my special prayer requests and God's answers to them. They won't all be published here, but just for my own information and edification, I owe it to myself and God to do that.
You see, I've got to be about the 'wishy-washiest' Christian there is. My faith ebbs and flows with my circumstances. Many times I'm a 'Solid Rock', but at other times I'm fragile and scared. I tend to forget how faithful God has been to me and how he has always blessed me and taken care to meet my needs. I mean really, I have a lifetime of experience that proves that God is Real, and He loves Me. So why do I worry...? Why do I get so discouraged at times? I really don't know. But I do recognize the situation and I think that's the first step to recovery. I think if I had some tangible evidence that God has consistently been there for me it would help me stay grounded. My memory is just not good enough. I'm better if I write stuff down.
Case in point: I was so discouraged Sunday night I couldn't even pray. But I know Monica was praying for me. Then Monday, I had an awesome day. I had one of the best lesson days I've ever had. I was exhausted when I got home but I felt really good. And I recognize that it's all God's doing. (And Monica's prayers). I am so blessed to have a beautiful wife that prays for me every day. We constantly lift each other up in prayer and encouragement. I don't know what I'd do without Monica by my side. I hope I never have to find out...!
Brothers and Sisters I'm just here to testify that Prayer Works. God is Real. And God is Good.
I personally need a good dose of patience. And I have to recognize that when I think God is not answering my prayer, that is not necessarily the case. It just might be that he is not answering my prayer the way I want him to... Think about that today. I may explore this topic a little more tomorrow.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Once again I am humbled by your awesome greatness. Lord, thank you for my good day yesterday. And thank you for giving me such an extra special wife who loves me and encourages me, and is constantly lifting me up in prayer. It is such a blessing to be married to a Godly woman...!
Divine Master, You constantly meet me at my point of need. What a Mighty God I serve...! Father I'm going to try to worry less. To have stronger faith. To be strong and let my light shine bright in this dark world. I know that I can do all things through you. So I ask your blessing. I ask for your Holy Spirit. Strengthen, lead, and guide me, Lord.
I am yours, Father. I love You. I worship You. I lay this life down at your feet. All my cares, all my worries, all that I cherish, I offer to you Lord. Take it all. I want to give back to you what you so willingly laid down for me.
Father God, I have a good life, a richly blessed life. It's not void of problems and troubles but you never promised that we wouldn't have troubles. You just promised that You would give us grace to carry on. Thank You for Grace.
Today I just give this day to you. I can't wait to impact someone today with a smile, or positive attitude, a word of encouragement, or some other kind of witness. God,You are Love. I want to be about Love, too. So Father, just show me what you would have me do. I am ready, willing and able and my eyes and ears are open to your call.
Lord Jesus, I pray these things in Your Holy Name, Amen.
I've been meaning to do this for some time, but I'm going to start keeping a record of my special prayer requests and God's answers to them. They won't all be published here, but just for my own information and edification, I owe it to myself and God to do that.
You see, I've got to be about the 'wishy-washiest' Christian there is. My faith ebbs and flows with my circumstances. Many times I'm a 'Solid Rock', but at other times I'm fragile and scared. I tend to forget how faithful God has been to me and how he has always blessed me and taken care to meet my needs. I mean really, I have a lifetime of experience that proves that God is Real, and He loves Me. So why do I worry...? Why do I get so discouraged at times? I really don't know. But I do recognize the situation and I think that's the first step to recovery. I think if I had some tangible evidence that God has consistently been there for me it would help me stay grounded. My memory is just not good enough. I'm better if I write stuff down.
Case in point: I was so discouraged Sunday night I couldn't even pray. But I know Monica was praying for me. Then Monday, I had an awesome day. I had one of the best lesson days I've ever had. I was exhausted when I got home but I felt really good. And I recognize that it's all God's doing. (And Monica's prayers). I am so blessed to have a beautiful wife that prays for me every day. We constantly lift each other up in prayer and encouragement. I don't know what I'd do without Monica by my side. I hope I never have to find out...!
Brothers and Sisters I'm just here to testify that Prayer Works. God is Real. And God is Good.
I personally need a good dose of patience. And I have to recognize that when I think God is not answering my prayer, that is not necessarily the case. It just might be that he is not answering my prayer the way I want him to... Think about that today. I may explore this topic a little more tomorrow.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Once again I am humbled by your awesome greatness. Lord, thank you for my good day yesterday. And thank you for giving me such an extra special wife who loves me and encourages me, and is constantly lifting me up in prayer. It is such a blessing to be married to a Godly woman...!
Divine Master, You constantly meet me at my point of need. What a Mighty God I serve...! Father I'm going to try to worry less. To have stronger faith. To be strong and let my light shine bright in this dark world. I know that I can do all things through you. So I ask your blessing. I ask for your Holy Spirit. Strengthen, lead, and guide me, Lord.
I am yours, Father. I love You. I worship You. I lay this life down at your feet. All my cares, all my worries, all that I cherish, I offer to you Lord. Take it all. I want to give back to you what you so willingly laid down for me.
Father God, I have a good life, a richly blessed life. It's not void of problems and troubles but you never promised that we wouldn't have troubles. You just promised that You would give us grace to carry on. Thank You for Grace.
Today I just give this day to you. I can't wait to impact someone today with a smile, or positive attitude, a word of encouragement, or some other kind of witness. God,You are Love. I want to be about Love, too. So Father, just show me what you would have me do. I am ready, willing and able and my eyes and ears are open to your call.
Lord Jesus, I pray these things in Your Holy Name, Amen.
Monday, January 17, 2005
What are we doing for others...?
Today we remember the Life of Martin Luther King Jr. He was a preacher and civil rights activist. I was doing a little research on Dr King and found a quote of his: He stated that Life's most urgent question is what are we doing for others?
That's a good question.
I was born in 1965. I really missed out on the worst of the racial issues our country went through before I was born and when I was a young child. I grew up in the south, but I can't say that I hold the prejudices that I read about. And I really don't have a recollection of Dr King when he was alive. But I understand that he did many great things in the way of Human Rights. I do want to honor his memory today. And I'd like to ponder his statement regarding life's most urgent question.
I'm not sure if I'd agree completely with his statement that what we do for others is the GREATEST issue, but I believe it certainly is a significant question. If the greatest commandment is that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, then something along that end would have to be life's most urgent question. How are we loving God? How are we showing our love for God...?
But there is a second part to that scripture and that's hwere it goes hand in hand with Dr King's quote. Jesus also said we were also to love our neighbor as ourselves. That part of scriptures is where I see Dr King's quote coming from...
Sadly, this is becoming a very selfish world. It's a 'me' and 'my' mentality out there. Although I am encouraged by the relief effort for the psunami victims. That shows there is still a little hope for this planet. I want my life to be remembered for my giving of myself to others. I want selfless giving to be my trademark. My life is living for God and pouring myself into the lives of others in honor of Him. But oh do I have my bouts with selfishness. I hate that part of me. That is the ugly flesh coming out and trying to rule me.
I certainly don't know the real Dr King Jr. I'm sure that he had his own sin patterns and his bouts with selfishness, too. After all, he was a man like you and I. But his memory and ideals live on and give us much to think about and to remind us. I am grateful to Dr King and what he stood for and the lives he changed. Really, for the way he effected the entire world.
When I ever have a little extra time I want to research Dr King a little more thoroughly. But anyway, today we honor Dr Martin Luther King Junior, the man and the ideal.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We have a lot to think about when we ponder Dr Martin Luther King Junior. He was a man of great faith and an inspiration to all believers. His question to what are we doing for others firms my resolve to reach out to my brothers and sisters in you. It makes me want to help the seeker the lost all the more.
It would be so easy to just focus on the needs of myself and my family, and certainly I will do my best in that endeavor, but I want to always be on the lookout for others to impact in a positive way. Lord, help me to recognize opportunities as they pass my way. Give me the heart of a giver. Give me a greater heart for service.
I know you have great plans for good for my family and I, Lord. But it starts with me. Help me to be the leader you have called me to be. I love you, Lord. And I want to serve you.
Thank You for the lives of great men of faith like Dr King. His life was and is an inspiration. Lord Jesus, I give this day to you. I pray for your strength and guidance and your blessing.
In Your Name I pray, Amen.
That's a good question.
I was born in 1965. I really missed out on the worst of the racial issues our country went through before I was born and when I was a young child. I grew up in the south, but I can't say that I hold the prejudices that I read about. And I really don't have a recollection of Dr King when he was alive. But I understand that he did many great things in the way of Human Rights. I do want to honor his memory today. And I'd like to ponder his statement regarding life's most urgent question.
I'm not sure if I'd agree completely with his statement that what we do for others is the GREATEST issue, but I believe it certainly is a significant question. If the greatest commandment is that we are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, then something along that end would have to be life's most urgent question. How are we loving God? How are we showing our love for God...?
But there is a second part to that scripture and that's hwere it goes hand in hand with Dr King's quote. Jesus also said we were also to love our neighbor as ourselves. That part of scriptures is where I see Dr King's quote coming from...
Sadly, this is becoming a very selfish world. It's a 'me' and 'my' mentality out there. Although I am encouraged by the relief effort for the psunami victims. That shows there is still a little hope for this planet. I want my life to be remembered for my giving of myself to others. I want selfless giving to be my trademark. My life is living for God and pouring myself into the lives of others in honor of Him. But oh do I have my bouts with selfishness. I hate that part of me. That is the ugly flesh coming out and trying to rule me.
I certainly don't know the real Dr King Jr. I'm sure that he had his own sin patterns and his bouts with selfishness, too. After all, he was a man like you and I. But his memory and ideals live on and give us much to think about and to remind us. I am grateful to Dr King and what he stood for and the lives he changed. Really, for the way he effected the entire world.
When I ever have a little extra time I want to research Dr King a little more thoroughly. But anyway, today we honor Dr Martin Luther King Junior, the man and the ideal.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We have a lot to think about when we ponder Dr Martin Luther King Junior. He was a man of great faith and an inspiration to all believers. His question to what are we doing for others firms my resolve to reach out to my brothers and sisters in you. It makes me want to help the seeker the lost all the more.
It would be so easy to just focus on the needs of myself and my family, and certainly I will do my best in that endeavor, but I want to always be on the lookout for others to impact in a positive way. Lord, help me to recognize opportunities as they pass my way. Give me the heart of a giver. Give me a greater heart for service.
I know you have great plans for good for my family and I, Lord. But it starts with me. Help me to be the leader you have called me to be. I love you, Lord. And I want to serve you.
Thank You for the lives of great men of faith like Dr King. His life was and is an inspiration. Lord Jesus, I give this day to you. I pray for your strength and guidance and your blessing.
In Your Name I pray, Amen.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Small Group
Our Church doesn't have traditional 'Sunday school' We have what we call 'small group'. We get together on Friday evenings, have dinner at someone's home and discuss topics or study Christian books As a group, we just recently finished the Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.
We are about to start a study of A W Tozer's 'The Attributes of God'. Last night was an introduction into the study. It was good to be back in group. Monica and I have missed group for over a month due to being sick , work, and travel. But we both agreed how important it is for us to try to make these groups as much as possible. It is just so encouraging to spend time in fellowship with other believers like that. We had prayer time after group that was especially moving.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for our time spent in small group last night. It was just what Monica and I needed. Lord, You always take care of our needs. You are such an awesome God...! Father today I just pray that my lessons go well. I pray that I inspire people today. I want to have a positive impact on all who I come in contact with today. I pray they see the You in me.
Lord, keep me alert and awake as I travel the roads this morning. I always seem to get drowsy by Friday and Saturday on the road. The end of the week always catches up with me. Help me know when to pull over for a short nap when it's necessary.
I pray that my sweet Monica has an awesome day today. And I lift her and the baby up to you, Lord. Jesus, I love You. And I give this day to you, Lord. In Your Name I Pray,
Amen.
We are about to start a study of A W Tozer's 'The Attributes of God'. Last night was an introduction into the study. It was good to be back in group. Monica and I have missed group for over a month due to being sick , work, and travel. But we both agreed how important it is for us to try to make these groups as much as possible. It is just so encouraging to spend time in fellowship with other believers like that. We had prayer time after group that was especially moving.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for our time spent in small group last night. It was just what Monica and I needed. Lord, You always take care of our needs. You are such an awesome God...! Father today I just pray that my lessons go well. I pray that I inspire people today. I want to have a positive impact on all who I come in contact with today. I pray they see the You in me.
Lord, keep me alert and awake as I travel the roads this morning. I always seem to get drowsy by Friday and Saturday on the road. The end of the week always catches up with me. Help me know when to pull over for a short nap when it's necessary.
I pray that my sweet Monica has an awesome day today. And I lift her and the baby up to you, Lord. Jesus, I love You. And I give this day to you, Lord. In Your Name I Pray,
Amen.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Friday, Day of Thanks...!
I normally try to make Fridays my day to count my blessings. Haven't you heard the term 'Thank God it's Friday'...? Of course, it's good to praise and thank God continually, and I try to make that an every day habit, but I think God appreciates it that I try to set aside at least one day a week to just thank him only. No petition, just thanks and praise. While I try to keep a certain balance in my prayer life, I am consciously aware that I'm not just petitioning God all the time.
How would you like to have a relationship with someone who only asks for help all the time....? Certainly God wants to take care of us. He's got the whole world in his hands and he told us to never worry about stuff. We were instructed to ask and we shall receive. But I was always brought up to be polite. I was taught we are supposed to say, 'please' and 'thank you'....
Let's face it, God certainly deserves a pat on the back every now and then. After all, He did save the world...!
Lord God,
You are a mighty and wonderful God. I am in constant awe of this incredibly complex world and people you have created. I am blown away by the splendor and majesty of a beautiful sunrise and sunset. And look at all the many different people in the world, the races and cultures.... There are literally billions of people out there and no two are exactly alike. I think of the baby in my wife's womb and marvel at the creation of another life, different and set apart from every other life... Wow...! What an awesome God I serve.
Divine Master, Thank You Lord for my many blessings. I never tire of listing them. I have a loving wife, mother and father in law, I have an awesome sister, I have two brothers that I'm not as close to, but there's always hope that my brothers will have a change of heart. I know that because You can accomplish anything, God...!
I have a nice career that I really enjoy doing. What a blessing that is...! I have many kind, loving, supportive friends and I attend an awesome church...! Plus I live in America, the land of plenty that God shed his grace on...! I am blessed way beyond what I deserve. I realize that I have a lot of blessings the rest of the world does not.
And what is that familiar saying that to those who have been given much then much is expected of them..? Well, I thank God for all I have been given and hope to remain worthy of continued blessings. I'm ready, willing, and able to give back.
My Dear Heavenly Father,
Truly you Love Sam Chadwell. I have been given way more than I deserve. So today I have no petitions. Especially none for myself. (Except if I can selfishly ask to know you better...) But Lord I don't need anything but You.
Thanks for everything, Jesus. Especially going to the cross for my sins and the sins of the world. Because you died, I can live again.
Father God, I love You. I pledge my life to you. In your Son's Name Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
How would you like to have a relationship with someone who only asks for help all the time....? Certainly God wants to take care of us. He's got the whole world in his hands and he told us to never worry about stuff. We were instructed to ask and we shall receive. But I was always brought up to be polite. I was taught we are supposed to say, 'please' and 'thank you'....
Let's face it, God certainly deserves a pat on the back every now and then. After all, He did save the world...!
Lord God,
You are a mighty and wonderful God. I am in constant awe of this incredibly complex world and people you have created. I am blown away by the splendor and majesty of a beautiful sunrise and sunset. And look at all the many different people in the world, the races and cultures.... There are literally billions of people out there and no two are exactly alike. I think of the baby in my wife's womb and marvel at the creation of another life, different and set apart from every other life... Wow...! What an awesome God I serve.
Divine Master, Thank You Lord for my many blessings. I never tire of listing them. I have a loving wife, mother and father in law, I have an awesome sister, I have two brothers that I'm not as close to, but there's always hope that my brothers will have a change of heart. I know that because You can accomplish anything, God...!
I have a nice career that I really enjoy doing. What a blessing that is...! I have many kind, loving, supportive friends and I attend an awesome church...! Plus I live in America, the land of plenty that God shed his grace on...! I am blessed way beyond what I deserve. I realize that I have a lot of blessings the rest of the world does not.
And what is that familiar saying that to those who have been given much then much is expected of them..? Well, I thank God for all I have been given and hope to remain worthy of continued blessings. I'm ready, willing, and able to give back.
My Dear Heavenly Father,
Truly you Love Sam Chadwell. I have been given way more than I deserve. So today I have no petitions. Especially none for myself. (Except if I can selfishly ask to know you better...) But Lord I don't need anything but You.
Thanks for everything, Jesus. Especially going to the cross for my sins and the sins of the world. Because you died, I can live again.
Father God, I love You. I pledge my life to you. In your Son's Name Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Thursday, January 13, 2005
How Do We Show Our Love For God...?
I'm feeling guilty. And I'm feeling that I'm a bit of a hypocrite. I was listening to a sermon on 100.7 The WORD FM Radio yesterday and here's how it started:
An interesting scenario: A man and a woman are in love. Let's say they are married. They do little things for each other all the time to acknowledge their level of care for each other. They tell each other they love each other all the time. Then one day one of them writes the other a letter. The letter is accepted but never opened up and never read. Does that make sense...? How can one claim to love someone else yet refuse to read a letter that's been written by the object of their affection...?
Well, God loved us so much that he wrote us a letter. (The Bible) And Many believe the bible to be the inspired word of God. (I do) Many believe the bible to be infallible. (I do) Many believe that the bible is 'Life's Instruction Manual'. (I do) Yet how many people make a conscious effort to read the bible daily...? (very few, including me...!)
What does this say about those people...? (and me...?)
Does the way I live my life honor God...? Do I show God that I Love Him or am I merely paying lip service...? I guess I'm being pretty critical of myself this morning, but I deserve it. There's a lot of room for improvement here. The fact is, I could spend a lot more time studying the bible. I could spend more time in prayer. I could certainly go to church more. I could tithe more, too.
How do we show our love for God...? By making good use of our time, talents, and treasures....!
I think this topic deserves a few more days of meditation. I hope I receive some comments about this and these words convict others as I feel convicted...!
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord God, I have not walked my talk. I have so much room for improvement. I ask to know you better, but what have I done to draw closer to you...? I've thought about it. But that's about it. Today I'm going to really take action, Lord. It seems that I don't have enough time to do everything. Well, I realize now that If I don't take time to do the things that please you, then everything else is for nothing. I could spin my wheels 24 hours a day and not make any progress at all if you are not behind the scenes working all for good.
Thank You Jesus for great radio stations like The Word that help me stay on the path to You. Thank You Lord for the Bible, Life's instruction manual. Thanks for the Love of my wife and family and friends. But Lord, Thank You most of All for going to the cross for my sins. Thank You for the Gift of Eternal Salvation.
I do Love You, Lord. And I'm really going to start showing it more. But I need your help Jesus. Help me stay focused on You. Send Your divine Holy Spirit down to anoint me, Lord. Help me to be a blessing to others.
Heavenly Father, In Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.
An interesting scenario: A man and a woman are in love. Let's say they are married. They do little things for each other all the time to acknowledge their level of care for each other. They tell each other they love each other all the time. Then one day one of them writes the other a letter. The letter is accepted but never opened up and never read. Does that make sense...? How can one claim to love someone else yet refuse to read a letter that's been written by the object of their affection...?
Well, God loved us so much that he wrote us a letter. (The Bible) And Many believe the bible to be the inspired word of God. (I do) Many believe the bible to be infallible. (I do) Many believe that the bible is 'Life's Instruction Manual'. (I do) Yet how many people make a conscious effort to read the bible daily...? (very few, including me...!)
What does this say about those people...? (and me...?)
Does the way I live my life honor God...? Do I show God that I Love Him or am I merely paying lip service...? I guess I'm being pretty critical of myself this morning, but I deserve it. There's a lot of room for improvement here. The fact is, I could spend a lot more time studying the bible. I could spend more time in prayer. I could certainly go to church more. I could tithe more, too.
How do we show our love for God...? By making good use of our time, talents, and treasures....!
I think this topic deserves a few more days of meditation. I hope I receive some comments about this and these words convict others as I feel convicted...!
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord God, I have not walked my talk. I have so much room for improvement. I ask to know you better, but what have I done to draw closer to you...? I've thought about it. But that's about it. Today I'm going to really take action, Lord. It seems that I don't have enough time to do everything. Well, I realize now that If I don't take time to do the things that please you, then everything else is for nothing. I could spin my wheels 24 hours a day and not make any progress at all if you are not behind the scenes working all for good.
Thank You Jesus for great radio stations like The Word that help me stay on the path to You. Thank You Lord for the Bible, Life's instruction manual. Thanks for the Love of my wife and family and friends. But Lord, Thank You most of All for going to the cross for my sins. Thank You for the Gift of Eternal Salvation.
I do Love You, Lord. And I'm really going to start showing it more. But I need your help Jesus. Help me stay focused on You. Send Your divine Holy Spirit down to anoint me, Lord. Help me to be a blessing to others.
Heavenly Father, In Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
More Prayer For Monica
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord, You are an awesome God. You constantly stretch and test us, but You always meet our needs. My poor wife has been greatly tested, Lord. She's been physically sick for a few days and now she is dealing with the loss of her beloved pet cat, Jack.
Please Father, I lift Monica up to You. Strengthen her. Comfort her in her hour of sorrow. Make her whole again. And Help me to be more of a blessing to her.
Jesus, You have entrusted Monica into my care and protection, yet I feel powerless in this situation. Help me to be a better husband and to always be kind, compassionate, patient, caring, and supportive.
Lord Jesus, thank you for Jack and the time we did have with him. He was an excellent pet. The best pet a person could want or ask for. We loved him and he loved us. That was and is such a precious gift. Now we are learning to deal with loss. -Especially Monica. This is her first real loss, Lord. I pray that any future losses be few and far between.
In the mean time. We just draw closer to you, Father. We are once again brought face to face with mortality. All the more reason to love and live like there's no tomorrow. We must live in constant expectancy of coming 'home' to You, Lord.
Father God, Thank you for prayer and this quiet time I share with You every day. Father, I feel the need to just be quiet for awhile. To listen for You.
I love You, Lord. And I give You my life, my everything. Every fiber of my being I give to You, Lord. Help me to make a difference in this world. To my wife, my tennis students, my friends and colleagues... I just want to make a difference in other people's lives. I want to draw closer to You, Lord. Father, once again, I ask for spiritual healing for my wife. Help her, Lord. Comfort her. Bless her, Guide her, and lead her closer to You, too.
Father, I claim Victory over this grief. Thank You Jesus, that we can have Victory over anything in Your Name.
And in Your Holy Name, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Lord, You are an awesome God. You constantly stretch and test us, but You always meet our needs. My poor wife has been greatly tested, Lord. She's been physically sick for a few days and now she is dealing with the loss of her beloved pet cat, Jack.
Please Father, I lift Monica up to You. Strengthen her. Comfort her in her hour of sorrow. Make her whole again. And Help me to be more of a blessing to her.
Jesus, You have entrusted Monica into my care and protection, yet I feel powerless in this situation. Help me to be a better husband and to always be kind, compassionate, patient, caring, and supportive.
Lord Jesus, thank you for Jack and the time we did have with him. He was an excellent pet. The best pet a person could want or ask for. We loved him and he loved us. That was and is such a precious gift. Now we are learning to deal with loss. -Especially Monica. This is her first real loss, Lord. I pray that any future losses be few and far between.
In the mean time. We just draw closer to you, Father. We are once again brought face to face with mortality. All the more reason to love and live like there's no tomorrow. We must live in constant expectancy of coming 'home' to You, Lord.
Father God, Thank you for prayer and this quiet time I share with You every day. Father, I feel the need to just be quiet for awhile. To listen for You.
I love You, Lord. And I give You my life, my everything. Every fiber of my being I give to You, Lord. Help me to make a difference in this world. To my wife, my tennis students, my friends and colleagues... I just want to make a difference in other people's lives. I want to draw closer to You, Lord. Father, once again, I ask for spiritual healing for my wife. Help her, Lord. Comfort her. Bless her, Guide her, and lead her closer to You, too.
Father, I claim Victory over this grief. Thank You Jesus, that we can have Victory over anything in Your Name.
And in Your Holy Name, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Prayer for Monica
Dear Heavenly Father,
My Sweet wife is still feeling poorly. She had a restless night last night. Oh Divine Healer, I lift up Monica to You today, Lord. Fix her sore throat, her coughing, and her general weariness. Help me to help her and comfort her. She can't really take any medicine because of her pregnancy Lord, so I'm looking for Your intervention, Father.
My Jesus, My Savior, Lord thank You for hearing this prayer and Thank You for my blessings.
Father God, as I look out the window into my back yard right now I see a bright shining brand new day. What a miracle, Father. The Wonder of it all.... Lord, Just Thank You. Thank You for my Life. Thank You for directing my steps. Thank You for being the light of my life.
Help me to let my light shine to all the world. Lord, I love You and I give this day back to You.
In Jesus' Name I Pray, AMEN.
My Sweet wife is still feeling poorly. She had a restless night last night. Oh Divine Healer, I lift up Monica to You today, Lord. Fix her sore throat, her coughing, and her general weariness. Help me to help her and comfort her. She can't really take any medicine because of her pregnancy Lord, so I'm looking for Your intervention, Father.
My Jesus, My Savior, Lord thank You for hearing this prayer and Thank You for my blessings.
Father God, as I look out the window into my back yard right now I see a bright shining brand new day. What a miracle, Father. The Wonder of it all.... Lord, Just Thank You. Thank You for my Life. Thank You for directing my steps. Thank You for being the light of my life.
Help me to let my light shine to all the world. Lord, I love You and I give this day back to You.
In Jesus' Name I Pray, AMEN.
Thursday, January 06, 2005
Busyness: It's a Sin...!
I was listening to Janet Paschel’s talk show on 100.7 FM radio yesterday. People were calling in with various questions about prayer and other spiritual matters.
Someone made the comment: If the Devil can’t make you sin, He’ll make you Busy…! I think that theory definitely applies to me. Although, I wouldn’t be so confident to say that I never sin, either. Unfortunately, I’m busy, AND a sinner…!
Being too busy keeps our focus off of God. One of the first journal entries I ever wrote about was regarding the topic of ‘Busyness’. Check it out by clicking HERE.
Believers of Jesus must protect themselves from the sin of ‘Busyness’. We have to be disciplined and carve out quiet time from our schedule every day. To live for Christ is to be mindful of Him and carry on a constant conversation with Him all day long.
Guard Your Self against being too busy for a close relationship with the Lord.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord God, Creator of All, I’m still too busy. I don’t always make enough time for You. I don’t always stay connected to You. And it doesn’t take me long to realize that I’m straying from Your will. I am under constant conviction to slow down my life. I often feel your restraining hand on my restless spirit. Thank You Jesus, for loving me so much and going to the cross for my sins.
Help me to slow down, Lord. Help me to be a good steward of my time. Bless my schedule. Guide me to make good choices. Lord, I want to do everything I can to draw closer to You and be a blessing to my family and the world.
Is there someone for me to influence for the Kingdom today, Lord..? I am ready to do your will, Father. Lord, I give this day to You. I pray for your Blessings.
Someone made the comment: If the Devil can’t make you sin, He’ll make you Busy…! I think that theory definitely applies to me. Although, I wouldn’t be so confident to say that I never sin, either. Unfortunately, I’m busy, AND a sinner…!
Being too busy keeps our focus off of God. One of the first journal entries I ever wrote about was regarding the topic of ‘Busyness’. Check it out by clicking HERE.
Believers of Jesus must protect themselves from the sin of ‘Busyness’. We have to be disciplined and carve out quiet time from our schedule every day. To live for Christ is to be mindful of Him and carry on a constant conversation with Him all day long.
Guard Your Self against being too busy for a close relationship with the Lord.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord God, Creator of All, I’m still too busy. I don’t always make enough time for You. I don’t always stay connected to You. And it doesn’t take me long to realize that I’m straying from Your will. I am under constant conviction to slow down my life. I often feel your restraining hand on my restless spirit. Thank You Jesus, for loving me so much and going to the cross for my sins.
Help me to slow down, Lord. Help me to be a good steward of my time. Bless my schedule. Guide me to make good choices. Lord, I want to do everything I can to draw closer to You and be a blessing to my family and the world.
Is there someone for me to influence for the Kingdom today, Lord..? I am ready to do your will, Father. Lord, I give this day to You. I pray for your Blessings.
In Christ Jesus' Name I Pray, Amen.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
New Year's Praise Report...!
I have been under the weather with a flu like virus since December 31. I am just about over it this morning. There's still just a trace of congestion in my chest today. I feel better than I have since New Year's Eve. Yea...!
So, the New Year is Here...! I didn't really make any New Year's Resolutions -Except One... To not try to do anything on my own this year. I plan to ask God to be a part of my every endeavor this year.
With God's help, I will lose weight and get down to my ideal weight for the first time in seven years!
With God's help, I will increase my income and pull my family out of debt and put us on the road to financial freedom.
With God's help, I will be the best husband to my wife: Loving her, protecting her, and inspiring her to be the best she can be.
With God's help, I will be the best daddy I can be to my upcoming child.
And with God's help I will positively impact others around me for the Kingdom of God.
I have always made New Years resolutions but I've never been mature enough in Christ to ask him to be at the center of them.
This Year I have placed my hopes, my dreams, and my trust in the Creator and Savior of the Universe. I have never gone into a new year with more confidence and enthusiasm...!
If You haven't thought about including God in your New Year's resolutions, that's ok... God doesn't mind if you go ahead and include him right this very second. There's no time like the present to draw closer to God...! He's knocking on your door right now through these words.
He's waiting on You.
Dear Heavenly Father,
How could my walk with you have been so shallow all these years? Is it the reminder of my age, the aches and pains, that are showing me my mortality? Is it the escalating world events? Is it the upcoming birth of my child? I suppose it's a combination of many, many things. But Jesus, Thank You for all my experiences, the good and the bad. All these events and happenings have molded and made me the man I am today.
Father God, I have drawn much closer to You in this past year. That is my Praise Report. But my prayer is that I want to have an even more personal relationship with You. And I want that for my wife and family, too. Lord, with your help we can accomplish anything. We can certainly read the bible through! We can certainly stabilize our financial situation. We can have peace, at least inner peace in our lives. And peace comes from knowing and walking with You, Dear Lord.
Dear Jesus, I love You. And in this being my first blog journal of the year, I Publicly give my Life today and every day to You, Lord. With Your help, by your Grace, I can do all things through You who strengthen me...!
In Your Sweet, Holy Name, Jesus Christ I pray,
AMEN
So, the New Year is Here...! I didn't really make any New Year's Resolutions -Except One... To not try to do anything on my own this year. I plan to ask God to be a part of my every endeavor this year.
With God's help, I will lose weight and get down to my ideal weight for the first time in seven years!
With God's help, I will increase my income and pull my family out of debt and put us on the road to financial freedom.
With God's help, I will be the best husband to my wife: Loving her, protecting her, and inspiring her to be the best she can be.
With God's help, I will be the best daddy I can be to my upcoming child.
And with God's help I will positively impact others around me for the Kingdom of God.
I have always made New Years resolutions but I've never been mature enough in Christ to ask him to be at the center of them.
This Year I have placed my hopes, my dreams, and my trust in the Creator and Savior of the Universe. I have never gone into a new year with more confidence and enthusiasm...!
If You haven't thought about including God in your New Year's resolutions, that's ok... God doesn't mind if you go ahead and include him right this very second. There's no time like the present to draw closer to God...! He's knocking on your door right now through these words.
He's waiting on You.
Dear Heavenly Father,
How could my walk with you have been so shallow all these years? Is it the reminder of my age, the aches and pains, that are showing me my mortality? Is it the escalating world events? Is it the upcoming birth of my child? I suppose it's a combination of many, many things. But Jesus, Thank You for all my experiences, the good and the bad. All these events and happenings have molded and made me the man I am today.
Father God, I have drawn much closer to You in this past year. That is my Praise Report. But my prayer is that I want to have an even more personal relationship with You. And I want that for my wife and family, too. Lord, with your help we can accomplish anything. We can certainly read the bible through! We can certainly stabilize our financial situation. We can have peace, at least inner peace in our lives. And peace comes from knowing and walking with You, Dear Lord.
Dear Jesus, I love You. And in this being my first blog journal of the year, I Publicly give my Life today and every day to You, Lord. With Your help, by your Grace, I can do all things through You who strengthen me...!
In Your Sweet, Holy Name, Jesus Christ I pray,
AMEN
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