Under Construction: Contentment

July 30, 2008 First, help me never to tell a lie.  Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!  Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. ~ Proverbs 30:8 Lord, make this the reality in my life – to be a person of integrity and contentment. Use me today – but, oh Lord, speak to me too!  Touch me – and then, if possible, use me to touch others, in Your name. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Still my prayer … to be a person of integrity and contentment.  And to be used by God … open to Him … every ... [Read More]

Construction Zone: Self Control

December 29, 2006 Scott’s in the hospital – since Wednesday.  I’m stressed out and not managing very well, at least not like I’d like to.  I wish I had more composure – so that even when I’m stressed, I could still manage to keep it together. Lord, take care of my husband,  He’s Yours – I know that.  I’m scared to lose him, scared of life without him – but I DO trust You.  I believe, Lord, help my unbelief. A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. ... [Read More]

Construction Zone: Tender Conscience

October 28, 2007 Blessed are those with a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for trouble.  Proverbs 28:14 OUCH!  This is so me … stubborn and in trouble. Lord, grand me a tender conscience that the burden of my sin be lightened through faithful confession. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ My prayer for a tender conscience continues.   A few months ago I read this quote by Spurgeon and it has been etched in my mind … a reminder of my need for confession. “Our greatest need is mercy for our greatest ... [Read More]

Construction Zone: Good in Me

September 27, 2007 Fire test the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised. Proverbs 27:21 Wow!  All the times I have read this verse and it has never stood out to me before. But, wow!, I need to absorb this truth.  What a very real thing for me – I do get so prideful about myself – and even more so when I am praised.  What a convicting truth … the purity of my heart and life can be measured by my response to praise.  Lord, help me grasp this truth and be changed by ... [Read More]

Construction Zone: Patterns of Sin

February 26, 2003 As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.  Proverbs 26:11 Lord, help me grow in wisdom! I feel like I constantly repeat the same mistakes, deal with the same issues, seek forgiveness for the same sins.  Forgive me, Lord, and guide me to be more faithful and more obedient. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Those habits we get into are so hard to break … patterns of sin that “so easily entangle.”   I am so thankful for a wonderful accountability partner who truly ... [Read More]

Construction Zone: Enemies

March 25, 2008 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.  Proverbs 25:21-22 Lord, give me a genuine love for others … especially those who are difficult.  I have such a hard time dealing with people who are clingy or needy.  And I tend to just ignore those who don’t like me … but You have called me to something higher – to serve them and to love them. It’s not ... [Read More]