by Joanne | Oct 6, 2013 | Prayer
God, you shower unmerited blessings on those who are pure in heart. Keep us from envying the possessions of those around us. Grant us contentment with what you give us. It is good to be near you in your sanctuary because you are the strength of our heart and our...
by Joanne | Sep 29, 2013 | Prayer
Yes, I do. I collect prayers. Old ones. More recent ones. Prayers are personal. Prayers are meaningful words. Prayers speak to my heart as they are one’s communication with our God. I am not sure how long ago I read this one but this week it came back to mind....
by Joanne | Sep 22, 2013 | Prayer
Oh, my Lord, how obvious it is that you are almighty! There is no need to understand the reasons for your commands. So long as we love and obey you, we can be certain that you will direct us on to the right path. And as we tread that path, we will know that it is your...
by Joanne | Sep 15, 2013 | Prayer
Stand before the majesty of God. Let its splendor silence you. But when the hush passes, so must your silence. Then it is time for anthems and glad hallelujahs. (from Into The Depths Of God by Calvin Miller) I am bending my knee In the eye of the Father who created...
by Joanne | Sep 8, 2013 | Prayer
This is a prayer of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley…. Help me, Lord, to remember that religion …..is not to be confined to the church, or closet, nor exercised only in prayer and meditation, but that everywhere I am in thy presence. So...
by Joanne | Sep 4, 2013 | Prayer, Quotes & Thoughts
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayers. (1 Peter 3:12 NIV) Today I am linked with…. Create With Joy and Wordless Wed. and From Dream To Reality and Wordless Wed. and Wisdom Wed. and Winsome Wed. and A Wise Woman...
