Simply J.O.Y.

SIMPLY J.O.Y.

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Loss is Gain

Lord Jesus, let me lose those worldly attachments that I might gain the fullness of Your love. For I know that the plans you have for me, in each season, are far better than any I could imagine. Let me not hold onto things that hold me back or make me comfortable. Let me shed …

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Shine on Me

Heavenly Father, let my focus be always on You. Let me see the light of your love and feel the warmth of your forgiveness. I know that my transgressions are forgiven “as the east is from the west.” Let me trust in your love and forgiveness and not give hold to the enemy through my …

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Let Me Grow In You

Jesus, sometimes it is hard to remove things from my life the separate me from you. Forgive me when I choose worldly activities or things over time with you and the Father. Forgive me when I keep people in my life who wish to pull me away from you. Let me release them to You, …

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Let Me Listen

Heavenly Father, I am heartbroken by my disobedience. Forgive me for allowing my fear or worse yet, human embarrassment, to keep me from You. When You speak, I want to answer with a full and willing heart. Let not the lies of the world or the earthly demands be a priority over living in obedience …

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Let Me Rest in this Season

Lord, I am always in a hurry. A hurry for summer to come so I can enjoy the warm weather and flowers. Only to wish for fall to unpack sweaters and fall decorations. Lord, I know that in each season there is much for me to learn. Much for me to enjoy. Much for me …

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Make Me Strong

Heavenly Father, I want to be strong in your will, your Word, your wisdom. Draw me closer to you. Put in me a craving to know you more deeply and intimately that I may be better equipped to be used by You. Give me the courage to push beyond my comfort zone. To push through …

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You Find Me

Heavenly Father, thank you for always finding me. No matter where I may try to hide. No matter what I may try to hide. You know all and despite all, You still pursue me with a reckless, relentless love. Your provision is faithful. When I trust in You, you provide all that I need. You …

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I’m Worthy in You

Heavenly Father, too often I define my worth by what I can get done. What I check off my to do list. I compare myself to others so that I might feel better about myself. But Lord, when I do that, I view worth and my life through the lens of comparison. I use accomplishments …

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Take My Saturdays

Lord, Easter weekend reminds me that I spend too much time and energy lamenting my Good Fridays or trying to create my Easter Sundays. I overlook the quiet opportunity of Saturdays. Our lives are filled with opportunities to draw close to you. To immerse ourselves in your Word. The lean into You and trust Your …

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Let it Rain

Oh Father, we thank you for the rain. The soaking of your Holy Spirit as it falls from heaven to drench us in love. So often, we put up our umbrellas to block the rain and in turn we block your blessings. Let us embrace the refreshing spirit; let us dance with joy in the …

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