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Dear Lord
Make me a man
Of fervent prayer
God’s Holy Word
Commands me to pray
Without ceasing
Encourage me
To bring everything
To you my Lord
When discouraged
Let me pray
You are my refuge
When joyful
Let me offer
Prayers of thanksgiving
In all things
Great and small
At all times
Whether happy or sad
Let me seek
Your wisdom and grace
Amen
Today, may God bring you the courage to ask him for guidance. Ask Him to lead you to a “right” place.
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Life and family will take us through highs and lows, but God’s Word will always be there to bring us comfort, support, and opportunities for prayer.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated July 22)
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If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees.
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Failure will arrive
From the ashes of despair—
Comes greatest success
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Life’s sticky messes
How do we clean it all up?
Seek God’s helping hand
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Focus on God’s Word
Walking on a truer path—
He will see us through
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We are never out of reach of Satan’s devices, so we must never be without the whole armor of God.
From Ephesians 6:10-11: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
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Life feels upside down
Angry with fists clenched
Barking back at God
You have forsaken me
Please, please my Lord
Don’t push me away
Heart fills with courage
Waiting for my God
Look around to witness
Patience comes to many
Those immersed in faith
Righteous saints never forsaken
God asks for perseverance
More to one’s life
Than just plain enduring
Bring me staying power
God is my stronghold
In times of distress
For those seeking him
God will never forsake
God always walks ahead
He was with Moses
He’ll be with you
Never to forsake you
Ask for God’s protection
Through faithful, fervent prayer
God’s justice will return
Never, ever be forsaken
Open hands, open arms
Looking up toward God
Submitting to my Lord
Never to be forsaken
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Waking up early on a cold December day
Love fills a man’s heart with much to say
Driving for hours down a solitary highway
Love travels along in an encouraging way
Discovering ways, over the months, of staying close
Love opens up ways to correspond, making the most
Sending beautiful notes, cards, emails, and more
Love delivers its delightful words—ready to soar
Receiving a call at pre-arranged times
Love melts the distance, always fine
Pulling into the Bismarck airport, ticket in hand
Love boards an airplane, heading to a new land
Flying east through endless, friendly skies
Love reminisces with a smile, as time flies
Transferring to one more flight, halfway there
Love paints with color, adding magic and flair
Landing in Columbus, awakens anxious emotion
Love lights up, presenting its passionate devotion
Waiting for luggage, eyes intently searching wide
Love waits for a woman to appear from the side
Meeting at long last, up close and personal today
Love radiates between two souls, with lots to say
Loving each other, despite the great distance
Love creates a spark, more than an instance
Witnessing love through God’s guiding hands
Love finds a way to a pair of wedding bands
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This story is true. The love expressed between two people conquered the miles between Ohio and Montana. Now you know the rest of the story. My bride and I recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary.
