Isaiah 35 Looking forward to extra time with You this morning. The flowers are more beautiful than they have been in recent years. The birds are really going at it this morning. The trees are still bare, but life is springing up everywhere. I can see the transition right before my eyes! Waters will break […]

Matthew 11 I’ve tried harder to love You, to love others, to be happy and joy-filled. It didn’t work. I couldn’t return to those early days. I never knew why. I’m beginning to realize now how I pushed You away with one arm and drew You close with the other. Fear and doubt still lurked […]

Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set […]

Psalm 119 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil. (Psalm 119:160-162) My heart stands in awe of Thy Words. Father, this coming time I pray that You will […]

Psalm 46 Forgive me, Father. Forgive my arrogant sin. Fill my cup. Is there more of the Spirit to do more of the work? Shepherd me. Use Your rod, Your staff. I choose joy today. You’ve made this day. You let me rest to start it! It’s half-way done as I join You now. What […]

Psalm 51 The house still smells like meat from yesterday’s cooking. The hours passed quickly. Life is passing quickly. How can I slow things down, Father? Isn’t there any way? It’s up in the morning, a quick day, and then lying down at night. I’m looking for a deeper level of fulfillment and enjoyment. Nothing […]

Psalm 23 Spirit, Your thoughts, Your ways. Grow my faith I pray. The Shepherd looks over His flock. Nothing escapes His attention. He knows my needs before I do. He doesn’t withhold good things from me. He longs to be one with His children. The Lies 1. He rewards good sheep. The “good care” reward […]

Psalm 27 David says for only one thing he will ask the Lord – to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life. He goes on to say why he wants this one request: 1) to behold the beauty of the Lord; and 2) to meditate in His temple. No […]