Badly Broken

 A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

--Psalm 51:17

Feeling broken beyond repair?  Have hope.  The Master Craftsman can do wonders.  

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Lord, I'm broken.  Take me to the repair shop, please.  Restore me to complete fullness once again. Amen.

Weather or Not

Not afraid of snow...

-- Proverbs 31:21

     

From within ourselves we peer outside,
having varied perspectives.

Inside, we can feel cozy and warm
Or, cooped up and restless.

Outside can seem icy and cold,
Or, an opportunity for playful fun.

Lord, no matter what our inner view allows,
let us appreciate the joys of the moment.

Snow Peace

 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all. -- I Thessalonians 3:16 

Rejoice, Rejoice

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; 

those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.   Isaiah 9:2

Lord, thank you for making safe the way that leads on high.  Remind us that You have closed the path to misery and enable us to rejoice in Your presence.

 

Come in, out of the Rain

And the natives showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.  Acts 28:2

Thank you, Lord, for those who show kindness in unusual ways.  Please let us bestow extraordinary kindness today towards someone who feels alone and rained upon.

Walk Towards the Light

God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.

-- I John 1:5

Life can feel like a complicated mess sometimes.  There is no clear path forward.  However, if we face the light and step in that direction, we can have hope. 

Lord, when I feel confused and entangled and the life's path does not seem clear, help me to walk towards the light.  With You as my Light and my Salvation, I have nothing to fear.

Thanksgiving Sunrise

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

-- Psalm 102:25

 Lord, thank You for the breathtaking beauty of this earth.  Make Your awesome presence known in my heart as well.  Amen.