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]
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