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]
Construction Zone: Worshiper’s Heart
August 24, 2009 {I didn’t have any notes about reading Proverbs this morning … because some days I don’t. But here is what I wrote …} S and C are cuddled up together in his chair, sleeping. It’s 6:11 am and the only sounds in the house are the soft snores of my husband and daughter, the gentle hum of the ceiling fan, and that comforting drip of my coffee maker. I’m curled up in my favorite corner of the couch with my Bible, this journal, and my Bible study book. My only thought is this – God ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Smallness
September 23, 2006 My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course. Proverbs 23:19 Lord, I am humbled by the reality of how very big You are and how very small I am. Forgive me for not listening … for following my own course … for being disobedient. I need You, Lord, desperately. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This is my desire … to keep my heart on the right course. And I know that can only happen by spending time every. single. day. in prayer and seeking Him in His Word. Sometimes a ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Parenting
March 22, 2007 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:16 Lord, help me train C – give me wisdom and grace! And, Lord, draw her near to You … that she will be a faithful servant for her entire life. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I think there are prayers we never cease offering … and the ones on behalf of our children are among them. What a joy it is to see my daughter growing in the Lord and to watch her develop confidence in sharing her ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Seeking Justice
August 21, 2005 Every time I read this chapter I am reminded of speaking in Chapel at SBU on verse 9. Lord, forgive me! I had such a great opportunity to be a witness for You .. and instead I was selfish and rebellious. How I wish I could go back and change that. Justice is joy to the godly, but it causes dismay among evildoers. Proverbs 21:15 In what ways do I actively promote justice in my home, work and community? I generally try to promote justice in most things. I am weakest at home – ... [Read More]
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