"Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 (NASB) Heavenly Father, thank you for the kindness you've shown towards a sinner like me. Thank you for sending us your Son, who is truth and life, to a lost world. Your … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Kindness & Truth
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Missing Someone at Christmas
Leave it to a cemetery to be the one place I can seek refuge from the scurry and stress of the holiday season. There's a sense of peacefulness here that wafts through the air. The only break in silence is the chirping of birds and a soft buzz of cars passing by. The weather is … Continue reading Missing Someone at Christmas
Meditation Monday: Safe-House
“GOD ’s a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked.” Psalm 9:9-10 MSG Heavenly Father, You are our place of refuge. When the storms of life kick up, under Your wings we find safety and shelter (Psalm 91:4). When life has left … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Safe-House
Meditation Monday: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27 NKJV Heavenly Father, thank you for your peace that surpasses all understanding -- a peace that cannot be explained, only felt. Thank … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
When Peace Prevails (2 Tips on avoiding the perils of pride)
In a moment of unfiltered, uncensored and frankly, unnecessary fury, I allowed hurtful words to shoot from my mouth like daggers headed straight for my target. Once they shot out, I knew it wasn't going to be good – but still, I said them anyways. Like a poison tipped arrow, I watched as they made … Continue reading When Peace Prevails (2 Tips on avoiding the perils of pride)
Meditation Monday: Be Filled
“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NLT Heavenly Father, today I come before you asking for a fresh filling of your Holy Spirit. Pour … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Be Filled
Meditation Monday: Anger
“Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool.” Ecclesiastes 7:9 NLT Father, you are the true example of peace, patience and tranquility. Your word provides us with details on how we can live a peaceful life, yet - we don't follow it. Forgive me for letting my own ways take over which leads to … Continue reading Meditation Monday: Anger
Meditation Monday – Find Rest
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV Father, … Continue reading Meditation Monday – Find Rest