Morning Devotional 3.9.26

โ€œIn the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, โ€œGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.โ€ Humble yourselves, therefore, under Godโ€™s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on …

Morning Devotional 3.5.26

โ€œAfter this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: โ€œDo not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.โ€โ€โ€ญโ€ญGenesisโ€ฌ โ€ญ15โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Itโ€™s been a busy, stressful week, and this is my object reminder that I have, we ALL have a shield.My puppy loves me unconditionally. He is seated …

Morning Devotional 2.23.26

โ€œThe end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.โ€โ€ญโ€ญEcclesiastesโ€ฌ โ€ญ12โ€ฌ:โ€ญ13โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Remember, โ€œfear of Godโ€is not terror, itโ€™s awe. We are the Beloved children of the Almighty.Thanks be to God. Image may be subject to copyright U

MORNING PRAYER, 2.21.26

from the Anglican Church in North Americaโ€™s Book of Common Prayer Confession and Absolution โ€œAlmighty and most merciful Father,we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.We have followed too much the devices and desiresof our own hearts.We have offended against your holy laws.We have left undone those things which we ought to …

Morning Devotional 2.19.26

โ€œNo discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.โ€โ€ญโ€ญHebrewsโ€ฌ โ€ญ12โ€ฌ:โ€ญ11โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ I am refreshing my morning routines. I look forward to creating habits and practices, training my body and my soul in newly beneficial ways.What will …

Morning Devotional 2.12.26

โ€œI know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPhilippiansโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ12โ€ฌ-โ€ญ13โ€ฌ โ€ญNRSVUEโ€ฌโ€ฌ I …

Morning Devotional 1.31.26

โ€œand let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:โ€โ€ญโ€ญHebrewsโ€ฌ โ€ญ10โ€ฌ:โ€ญ24โ€ฌ โ€ญKJVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Let us provoke one another into love. Isnโ€™t that challenge by which should all be inspired? Letโ€™s encourage one another.There is so much animosity in the world, canโ€™t we strive for better?We must.Lord, hear and receive our prayers. Image …

Morning Devotional 1.28.26

โ€œBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPhilippiansโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ6โ€ฌ-โ€ญ7โ€ฌ โ€ญKJVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Peace passing all understanding. Whew. I know that I havenโ€™t felt that peace …

Morning Devotional 1.27.26

โ€œHear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmโ€ฌ โ€ญ143โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ-โ€ญ2โ€ฌ โ€ญKJVโ€ฌโ€ฌ This morning during my meditative practice, the lesson was discipline over motivation. Motivation can wane, but …