1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”  1 Peter 5:7

You know, Lord, I’ve known this scripture for years, but this week You have taken it from my head and placed it in my heart.  It used to be words in the Bible that I read, but now it is part of me... it is mine.  You are the One to whom I can literally give all my worries, fears and anxious thoughts.  I know that Your gifts are given at Your perfect time though Your timing is still a mystery to me.  But, I am so thankful for the work You have done within me with this scripture.  My life will never be the same because of what You have done this week.  My heart is full and overflowing with gratitude.  You are so merciful to this child of Yours.  

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14:27

His Protection

Boy, Lord, I have seen Your incredible protection in the past two months in mighty ways... last month in my accident and yesterday in Mike’s accident.  I should have at least three teeth less after my accident and Mike’s eye should be punctured if not blinded.  Your hand protected and saved each of us in what should have been much more serious injuries.  Saying “thank You” is my feeble way of giving You the glory for what you have done.  You constantly amaze me in the ways that you shower Your merciful love on Your children.  I’m thankful to be one of Your own.  Again I say... thank You.  

“You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”  Psalm 32:7

Praise

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of lips that confess His Name.”  Hebrews 13:15

Lord, I want to constantly give praise to You.  May I see Your greatness and power in all things as You work in me and around me and praise You.  Casting Crowns said it well in their song “Praise You in This Storm”.  No matter what’s going on in and around my life, may it all be to the praise of Your glory.  I want to rise in the morning with praise to You on my lips, walk through my day with praise on my lips and close my day with praise for You in my heart and mind.  Praise... what a beautiful way to celebrate You every day.

I Could Not Do Without Thee

“I could not do without Thee
O Savior of the lost,
Whose precious blood redeemed me
At such tremendous cost.
Thy righteousness, Thy pardon
Thy precious blood, must be
My only hope and comfort,
My glory and my plea.

I could not do without Thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
No wisdom of my own;
But Thou, beloved Savior,
Art all in all to me,
And weakness will be power
If leaning hard on Thee.

I could not do without Thee,
For, oh, the way is long,
And I am often weary,
And sigh replaces song:
How could I do without Thee?
I do not know the way;
Thou knowest, and Thou leadest,
And wilt not let me stray.

I could not do without Thee,
O Jesus, Savior dear;
E’en when my eyes are holden,
I know that Thou art near.
How dreary and how lonely
This changeful life would be,
Without the sweet communion,
The secret rest with Thee!

I could not do without Thee;
No other friend can read
The spirit’s strange deep longings,
Interpreting its need;
No human heart could enter
Each dim recess of mine,
And soothe, and hush, and calm it,
O blessed Lord, but Thine.

I could not do without Thee,
For years are fleeting fast,
And soon in solemn oneness
The river must be passed;
But Thou wilt never leave me,
And though the waves roll high,
I know Thou wilt be near me,
And whisper, “It is I.”

Written by Frances Ridley Havergal

My sentiments exactly.  I couldn’t and I’m so glad that I don’t have to.  

“... God has said. ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.  So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my Helper; I will not be afraid.  What can man do to me?’”

Be, Do and Go

Lord, lately You seem to be placing these three words on my heart- be, do, and go.  Little, short words, but how potent they are to me.  My thoughts have been going this way... I am to be all that You want me to be, do all that You want me to do and go wherever You want me to go.  These three tiny words seem to be a summary of my life in You.  That fully surrendered life that You continually call me to.  These three words seem to incorporate all the aspects of my following You.  By Your grace may I always be who You want me to be in You, do all You want me to do through You and go wherever You lead me so that, in all things, You will be mightily glorified in and through this precious life You have given me.  Thank You for my life and for Your gift of salvation.  I continue to surrender all to You, Lord. 

“Peter said to Him, ‘We have left all we had to follow You!’”  Luke 18:28”

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.”  John 10:27